Can Weld-On A-Frame Trailer Coupler be Replaced with a Bolt-On Coupler  

The lockout feature does not apply to fixed trailer couplers such as the Demco A-Frame Trailer Coupler w/ Jack Hole part #DM14793-97. The lockout feature only applies to surge brake actuators and the ability to close the proportioning valve so that…

Hello Ryan. The #CA-5196-B Ram Sleeve Lock A-Frame Trailer Coupler and the Bulldog #BD028288 are fairly similar. They are both 50 degree a-frame couplers designed for a 2" ball and both are about 16" long overall. The main difference is the…

I would use a protractor, see photo, place the protractor on the edge of the inside of one side of the trailer frame and the other inside edge of the trailer frame should be parallel with the 50 degree line on the protractor. Another way to verify…

It sounds like you are speaking of the wires for the brake magnets. If this is correct, you will need to connect one of the wires to the brake controller output wire on your trailer connector and the other wire will need to be grounded to a clean…

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…

The Demco 32-Degree A-Frame Trailer Coupler part #DM15633-81 must be welded per the manufacturer. I'm sure you could drill holes and attach the coupler that way but we can't recommend this. The weight capacity would be severely compromised if…

I checked the Featherlite Trailer website for specs on the model 3116 trailer but this part number returned no results. But if your trailer uses an industry-standard 50-degree a-frame design then the Demco A-Frame Trailer Coupler #DM16680-52 will fit…

The Demco A-Frame Trailer Coupler #DM14793-81 (Black) or #DM14793-52 (Silver) do not come with bolts. You will need to use 1/2" Grade 5 hex bolts with them. I've added links to video reviews of each coupler for you to check out.

Yes, the Demco A-Frame Trailer Coupler #DM14793-52 that you referenced could have holes drilled to match what you have on your trailer. This coupler would be a great option to replace a Ram brand coupler. I attached a picture that shows how the…

To install the Demco A-Frame Trailer Coupler #DM16680-52 that you referenced, you will want to use 3/8 inch, grade 5 bolts , approximately 1-1/2 inches long (depending on how you are installing the coupler). You will want to use 5 of these bolts per…

For your 2014 Forest River XLR Hyper Lite TT Toy Hauler, they used Dexter axles with spring center measurement of 68.5 inches and hub face to hub face measurement of 83.5 inches according to my contact at Forest River. When you upgrade the axle…

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…