Will 3 Inch Channel Coupler Work With 2-1/2 Inch Trailer Tongue?
Updated 05/16/2025 | Published 04/22/2020
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Will the 3 inch channel work with a 2 1/2 inch tongue?
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The Demco Channel Tongue Trailer Coupler - Zinc - 2" Ball - 3" Channel - Bolt On - 10,000 lbs # DM12717 will not work on a 2-1/2 inch tongue. Instead I recommend the Fulton Fas-Lok Coupler, 2" Ball, 2-1/2" Channel - 3,500 lbs # F222500301 or etrailer option # CT-3002-Z. Either of these options will fit your tongue and will work with the 2 inch hitch ball. The weight capacity is significantly less with the couplers that fit 2-1/2 inch tongues so please note that difference.
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5/16/2025
I got your #12564 3" channel coupler on order for my 2 1/2" trailer frame. I thought I could simply add shims to fill the additional space? You impled to another customer that your 3"" product would not fit on a Fulton 2 1/2 " setup ? I JUST WANT THAT CAST STEEL AND E-Z latch feature of quality! Thanks