Which Holes in Trailer Coupler Used to Attach to Trailer Tongue

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Is it better to use the top bolt holes or the side bolt hole for installing a trailer coupler

asked by: Don

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Expert Reply:

Typically, the holes in the side of the Fulton Fas-Lok Coupler, part # F222000301 are used to attach it to the trailer tongue.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

Yes, most trailer tongues are boxed so you'd simply use one bolt through both sides of the frame to install a coupler like the Buyers Products Straight Tongue Trailer Coupler part #3370091560. In this case you would use three bolts, grade five.…

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Answer 2

As long as the frame on your Hoosier trailer is 3 inches wide and no more than 5 inches tall, you will be good to go. The Fulton XLT Powered Drive Trailer Jack #F141401 will fit a 3"x3" to 3"x5" frame and the Buyers Products…

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Answer 3

Yes, you can absolutely drill holes in your trailer tongue to install the 10,000 lb capacity Buyers Products Straight Tongue Trailer Coupler #3370091560. This is a pretty common occurrence due to the various bolt hole patterns of straight tongue…

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Answer 4

I measured the Buyers Products Auto Latch Straight Tongue Trailer Coupler #3370091562 and on the linked photo you will see that the height from the bottom of the cast ball coupler up to the top of the latch arm is 4-inches. When the spring-loaded…

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Answer 5

Buyers Products Straight Tongue Trailer Coupler #3370091562 should be installed with bolts through all three holes in the channel mount so that it can meet its published weight specs. Two of the holes are spaced at 3-inches on center; the third is…

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Answer 6

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 7

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 8

According to Blue Ox, it'll take an experienced installer about 4 to 5 hours to complete the installation of their #BX1128 Base Plate Kit on a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The install isn't what I'd call super-difficult, but the installation…

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Answer 9

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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Answer 10

Hi Paul, you’re definitely on the right track here, and I can help you narrow this down with confidence. With your tandem 3,500 lb Dexter axles and 33 inch spacing, both the Dexter EZ Flex part #K71-652-00 and the Lippert Road Armor part #LC53CK are…

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Answer 11

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…

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Answer 12

Hey Bryan, that's a good question. The pricing can definitely be misleading, but I wouldn't use it to judge the quality of the tire. A lot of that comes down to promotions, inventory, and whether you're looking at a tire by itself or…

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