Coupler Recommendation for Trailer to be Used when Loading Vehicles on Trailer
Updated 06/29/2017 | Published 06/28/2017
Question:
need an a frame coupler 50 degrees. for a single axle trailer. is there one that is better designed for driving onto trailer? meaning more clamping force on the ball in the upward direction?
asked by: Mike
Helpful Expert Reply:
As far as coupler style go I would go with a Collar Lok Bulldog part # BD028287 since the mechanism that holds the coupler to the ball is very sturdy and would be very unlikely to get damaged from the tongue weight pulling up when loading your trailer. Not saying a trigger latch would be an issue, but the Collar Lok just has a much larger clamp to spread out the weight of the trailer.
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Bulldog Collar-Lok Coupler w/ Low-Profile Latch - 2" Ball - A-Frame - 7,000 lbs
- A-Frame Trailer Coupler
- Standard Coupler
- 50-Degree Frame
- Weld-On
- 7000 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Ball Coupler
- Flip Latch
- 2-1/4 Inch Hole
- Standard Grade
- Bulldog
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