Can I Change The Latching Mechanism On My Trailer Coupler To Change From a 1-7/8 to 2 Hitch Ball?
Published 10/06/2021
Question:
Instead of changing the coupler out and changing the ball out can can you replace the guts on the coupler from ancient 1-7/8 to 2inch guts on a tongue, will it work? Will it still slide over and latch on the 2inch ball?
asked by: Jason
Expert Reply:
Unless your trailer coupler specifies that it can fit both the 1-7/8" and 2" size trailer balls, I recommend not trying to change the guts of the coupler to fit a 2" ball.
I recommend changing the coupler to the Demco Channel Tongue Trailer Coupler # DM15945. This coupler has an EZ latch coupler that will drop onto and latch to your 2" ball without having to unlatch the coupler. Both couplers will bolt onto a 3" wide straight tongue coupler. If you have a different size or A-Frame coupler please let me know and I can recommend a coupler that will fit your frame.
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Demco Channel Tongue Trailer Coupler - eZ-Latch - Zinc - 2" Ball - Bolt On - 7,000 lbs
- Straight Tongue Trailer Coupler
- Standard Coupler
- 2 Inch Ball Coupler
- Bolt-On
- 7000 lbs GTW
- 3 Inch Channel
- Auto Latch
- 3-Bolt
- Marine Grade
- Demco
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