Is Mounting Hardware Included with Demco A-Frame Trailer Couplers

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Is the hardware for the demco bolt on A frame hitch included?

asked by: John M

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Expert Reply:

Hardware is not included with Demco coupler # DM14793-81. The reason for this is different applications can require different hardware whether it be length or material (because dissimilar metals can lead to corrosion problems).

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

Yes, you can replace your weld-on coupler with a bolt-on. You'll just need to drill the holes. Then, if you wanted to go back to a weld-on later that would be fine too. Just to confirm you can check with the trailer's manufacturer that…

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Answer 2

The bolts for channel mount coupler #CTA-280 have the markings for grade 8 bolts. They are 5/8 inch coarse threaded bolts so the minimum torque value is 159 and the max is 212 (foot pounds). Once torqued down the force will cause the metal of the…

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Answer 3

From the rear of the coupler portion on the Demco A-Frame Coupler #DM14793-81 to the center of the center bolt hole there is a distance of 4-1/2 inches. From the rear of the A-Frame mount to the center of the center hole there is a distance of 4-3/4…

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Answer 4

Yes, you can remove your weld-on coupler and install a new bolt-on coupler that fits a 2 inch ball. There is just a few things you need to do to before and when installing. You need to know what channel size and the weight capacity you will need for…

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Answer 5

Rather than change the coupler, the easiest option is to change the size of the ball ON YOUR BALL mount. If your coupler currently uses a 1-7/8 inch ball and your towing vehicle has a hitch and ball mount with a 2 inch ball, you can use an…

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Answer 6

No, it is not safe to use a 1-7/8 inch ball with a trailer that has a 2 inch ball coupler. Most couplers have an adjustment for the latching mechanism that may solve your issue. If you are hooking and unhooking on a surface that is not level,…

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Answer 7

If you're removing a coupler that is welded to the trailer and replacing it with a bolt-on coupler, like #HT87076, t would be a good idea to sand and paint the tongue. Then you will need to drill the bolt holes.

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Answer 8

That is an interesting question. We do caution against bolting the Demco Coupler #DM14793-81 to a round tube. While you might be able to drill holes and tighten the bolts properly, the concern would be that the body of the coupler is not making full…

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Answer 9

The only differences between the Demco eZ-Latch Couplers #DM37ZR and #DM14793-81 is that the former has integrated loop holes for installing safety chains and a about a 2" drop while the latter doesn't come with provisions for attaching the…

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Answer 10

There is indeed a pin lock for the Demco Cast Head Coupler w/ Jack Hole - eZ-Latch - 2" Ball #DM37ZR. In fact, there is one made specifically for this coupler, from InfiniteRule: - InfiniteRule Lock for Demco eZ-Latch Trailer Couplers #IR66FR…

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Answer 11

As long as your 2" Demco coupler does not have the edge lip like the Demco Cast Head Coupler #DM37ZR then you will be able to use the AMPLock Trailer Coupler Lock for 2" Ball Couplers w/o Lip #AMP54FR. If your coupler is more like the Demco…

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Answer 12

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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