Is Play Between Channel Mounted Coupler and Channel Normal

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How tight should a channel mount coupler like the titan fit in the channel? If there is extra space, should it be taken up with steel washers?

asked by: Keith

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Helpful Expert Reply:

A little bit of play between the coupler and the channel is normal. As long as the bolts are properly torqued, the play won't damage or harm anything.

We've confirmed this with our channel mount coupler manufacturers like Bulldog and Titan.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Hi Robert, When you're installing the Demco 2-Bolt Channel Mount Coupler Hardware Kit part #DM68UV, the washer will go onto the threaded end once the bolt is put through the frame and the lock nut tightened down onto the washer. I've included…

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

A little bit of play between the coupler and the channel is normal. As long as the bolts are properly torqued, the play won't damage or harm anything. I've confirmed this with my Bulldog representative.

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Answer 4

First I want to make sure you verify your channel mount for the Demco Trailer Coupler #DM14040-81 has a 21K or larger capacity as often times they are less like the Demco #DM15349-52 which often times people look at and think it is a channel mount…

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Answer 6

Good question; the bolts in the Hardware Kit for Demco Adjustable Channel Mount Couplers #DM6166 should be torqued to 150 lb-ft during install of a Demco coupler like #DM14040-81 to a bracket like #DM66134.

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Answer 7

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