Channel Tongue Trailer Coupler - Trigger Latch - Zinc - 1-7/8" Ball - Bolt On - 2,000 lbs

Part Number: CT-2002-Z

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Straight-tongue coupler bolts onto your 2-1/2" wide trailer tongue. Pull trigger and pull up on the latch to open the ball socket. The durable zinc offers superior rust resistance, making it perfect for boat trailers and similar applications. Great Prices for the best straight tongue trailer coupler from etrailer. Channel Tongue Trailer Coupler - Trigger Latch - Zinc - 1-7/8" Ball - Bolt On - 2,000 lbs part number CT-2002-Z can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.

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etrailer Straight Tongue Trailer Coupler - CT-2002-Z

Features:

Channel-tongue coupler lets you hook up your trailer to your tow vehicle
- Provides connection point for hitch ball
Trigger latch allows for safe and easy coupling and uncoupling
- Pull trigger and pull up on latch to open ball socket
Sturdy steel construction
Durable zinc finish provides superior corrosion resistance
SAE J684 certified
Bolt-on installation
- Hardware not included

Specs:

Ball size: 1-7/8"
Channel width: 2-1/2"
- Bolt holes 2-1/4" apart on center
Overall dimensions: 9-1/4" long x 3-3/4" wide
Pin hole diameter: 5/16"
- Minimum span needed for pin or pin lock: 5/8"
Weight capacity: 2,000 lbs
1-Year warranty

CT-2002-Z Ram Straight Channel Tongue Trailer Coupler - Trigger Latch - 1-7/8" Ball - Zinc - 2,000 lbs

Customer Satisfaction Score:

71% were satisfied with this product

29% of customers were not satisfied

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29% of customers were not satisfied

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4.8

942 reviews

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by: Tris 05/29/2026

Quality product, quality service!!! I could not find a coupler with 2 1/4 inches between bolts anywhere at any store. Seven different places and none of them had such a coupler. And the price was cheaper than any coupler I could have bought that wouldn’t fit. I am very, very impressed. I was so excited to receive it. I actually installed it in the rain.

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by: Alice 06/11/2025

Arrived fast- Good strong quality. Didn't come with bolt, lockwasher or nut,which was no problem to pick up in town,
Im happy with my order and
customer service NicoleH was very helpful. Thanks Etrailer

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Gwendolyn Y.

6/16/2025

The new coupler looks great on your trailer, Alice! What kind of trailer do you have?

by: Thomas 10/17/2026

I had to search high and low for a trailer tongue coupler to replace the rusted one on our DIY utility trailer. The ones at the local hardware stores were either too narrow or two wide (needing spacers to fit right) and the side holes were 3" apart instead of the 2.5" ones on the trailer frame, meaning I'd have to drill holes 1/2 from the existing holes. Finally I found this one and it fits perfectly.

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by: Joseph 06/21/2026

Side bolt holes match perfectly. 2 top holes in new coupler do not match up. Top hole on old coupler is for a bolt to hold safety chains. Had to use existing bolts on trailer frame for chains! The third bolt also added to the strength of coupler to trailer frame! Thinking of drilling third hole for safety chains and added strenth!

by: Bruce 08/21/2016

I had accidentally run over the hitch on my "mail order" trailer and was afraid that I could not find a replacement because the particular part appeared to be somewhat rare. However, after a brief amount of browsing on etrailer.com, I found the EXACT item I needed. The specific dimensions, photos, and other documentation on the website really helped assure me that this was an identical hitch. And it was! Thank you etrailer.com for helping me fix my trailer. Easy to install, and the new hitch also works so much better that the original, which was an added bonus.

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Bruce One Year Later

8/28/2017

Still working great after a year...very pleased.

by: Donna 08/10/2026

The coupler arrived today in fine shape. It will be installed on the boat trailer the first thing in the morning. Thank you.

by: TechieNJ 11/23/2020

Nice replacement for the rusted coupler (unused for for over 20 years, covered with dirt!) on my Long Chih LCI-851T folding trailer, which I bought as a kit from Home Depot in days gone by. The coupler seems to be well build and finished. It matches the OEM 2,000-lb rating. My order was fulfilled, well packed, and shipped quickly with delivery on the date promised. Thanks to etrailer.com, I'm very happy with their service. I haven't done a fit check yet, since the trailer is 325 miles away from me right now, but I think the channel width and bolt holes will be perfect. My one, small demerit is that labels affixed to the top of the coupler were gouged before the unit was shipped to me. Inconsequential parts-bin rash maybe, but a bit disappointing.

Techienj One Year Later

1/1/2022

The replacement coupler perfectly matched the Long Chih LCI-851T tongue’s side bolt holes, but not its top holes. The new coupler has a better design with both top bolts through the tongue, not just the rear bolt. I used the new unit as a template for two new 38 top holes. After that tweak, coupler installation was easy. It has been excellent in use.

by: Hoyt 07/18/2018

replacing what was on my Gator lawn trailer with this product adding ball and raised mount to pull trailer around in yard great product will attach using pre drilled top holes to trailer tongue

Hoyt One Year Later

7/18/2019

still works great bent part you sent when over loaded trailer and went down yard at steep angle my fault need to reorder wish I had used military hook for both ends

by: Donald 08/09/2025

Arrived promptly, fit great - mounting holes lined up. Does the job.

by: Tom 02/09/2026

Its what I ordered and it arrived quickly.

by: Jeremy 09/28/2022 One Year Later

Used this on my yard cart for my lawnmower so I could leave the ball in the hitch plate to move stuff around the yard. no complaints here - holding fine in the elements. Definitely worth the money and as advertised

by: Mark 05/20/2018

Bought this to replace coupler on my foldable RedTrailer. Perfect match -- even the holes for the bolts lined up. Reused pin from old coupler.

by: Glen 06/22/2018

This was what I needed after the cheap ball hitch on my little trailer broke. It is much heavier duty than the cheap ones and galvanized to boot. Nice price, too, not much more than the el cheapo at the big-box store.

by: Phil 09/04/2025

Excellent product and service. Will definitely tell others about this.

by: Chris B 04/09/2018

Perfect fit for the 2 1/2" channel on my utility trailer. Very easy installation and seems to be very well made. Happy with this purchase.

by: Adrianne 02/26/2023

I changed my coupler so that both of my trailers use the same size ball. Minus one star for having big annoying stickers that don't come off easily; had to soak them off and finish up the job with Gunk Off.

by: Donald 06/16/2023

I can always trust that what is described is what I will get. Quick processing and shipping.

by: Daleadams 10/27/2017

Great service. Quality products. Best prices that I could find. I would recommend to friends and family. Would definitely do business with etrailer.com again.

by: Don 04/24/2019

Got it delivered and installed yesterday. Just what I needed. I always check e-trailer first when looking for towing related stuff... have been for a number of years.

by: Robert 04/25/2021 One Year Later

Fit the trailer like a glove. It was easy to install.

by: James { 08/28/2024

Good price fast shipping just like all the orders I have placed in the past.

by: Ronald 06/17/2021 One Year Later

works good on a garden trailer

by: Robert W. 03/23/2017

George was great ... Expedited my shipping even faster.

by: Phil 09/26/2020

have what I need. fast service and shipping

by: Aaron P 01/08/2017

Purchased as a replacement for an old coupler. Working perfectly.

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