Can a Fold-Away Coupler Hinge Kit Be Used To Extend A Trailer Tongue?

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I want to add 2 feet of tongue to my boat trailer. Would that kit work for that also. As you can see in the photo the tongue is not very long

asked by: John

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Expert Reply:

Yes, you will be able to add the Fulton Fold-Away Coupler Hinge Kit to your boat trailer to gain some additional length out of the trailer. We have the hinge kit in different sizes to match your trailer tongue. It appears you will need the 3"X5" # FHDPB350101. We also have a 3"X4" # FHDPB340301 and 3"X3" # FHDPB330301.

You will need to source the additional trailer tongue material from a local supplier in the length you are needing.

expert reply by: Bud M

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Boat Trailer Tongue
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Answer 1

Bruce, we sure do. What you're looking for is the Fulton Fold-Away Coupler Hinge Kit for 3" x 4" Tongue #FHDPB340301 which will work with 3" x 4" trailer tongues, has a 7,500 lb capacity, and has a bolt-on install.

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Answer 2

There is no difference other than part number between the HDPB340101 and the Fulton Fold-Away Coupler Hinge Kit for 3" x 4" Tongue #FHDPB340301. We only offer the #FHDPB340301, but each bolt onto 3" x 4" trailer tongues (steel…

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Answer 3

The closer to the coupler you are with the Fulton Fold-Away Coupler Hinge #FHDPB340301 better it can handle the tongue weight of the trailer, but you'll get less clearance with the tongue/coupler in your garage. There are a few other things to…

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For a 3x4 inch frame the best hinge kit would be the part #FHDPB350101. This is for a 3 x 5 inch frame but you could have 1/2 inch spacers welded to either side of the channel and it would and work just fine.

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Answer 5

I cannot speak for all fold-away coupler hinge kits but the ones we offer, the Fulton Fold-Away Coupler Hinge Kit part #FHDPB230101, part #FHDPB330301, and part #FHDPB350101 do not contain any bushings. It can be rather difficult to just look at a…

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Answer 6

For a single axle trailer, you want the shackle strap to be able to move so that you have the spring deflection needed for your suspension. Angled like the photo or even almost vertical is fine you just don't want the shackle strap to bind and…

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Answer 7

Thanks for sending pictures! The titanium shims you installed are just fine, but note that the inch of play is absolutely normal per my contact at Cequent Corporation. The Fulton Fold-Away coupler hinge kit you referenced is most likely very similar…

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With the Fulton Fold-Away Coupler Hinge Kit for 3" x 4" Tongue - Bolt On - Up to 7,000 lbs #FHDPB340301 installed you will get some up and down movement. Typically this should not exceed about 5 degrees, or 1-1/2" with tongue at the…

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Answer 9

The only instance where we might conceivably recommend a bias ply tire over a radial tire would be for farm or agricultural use where the tire would primarily be used on non-paved surfaces. This is due to the fact that the thicker sidewalls used on…

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Answer 10

Based on what I have found, it looks like the Kenda 4.80-12 Bias Trailer Tire with 12" White Wheel #AM30620 is a direct replacement for your 1999 Flagstaff 208. It has a 4 on 4 bolt pattern and a maximum load of 990 lbs at 90 psi. If you need a…

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Answer 11

The #AM31199DX wheel/tire combo you referenced would be a great choice for you. The radial tires will give you a much better highway ride, and because radial tires typically run cooler you'll likely get longer life out of them. The tires will…

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Answer 12

The kit you mentioned has been discontinued, however, I can help you with the individual components. To make this kit, you will want the Fulton Fold-Away Coupler Hinge Kit for 3" x 3" Tongue - Bolt On - Up to 5,000 lbs #FHDPB330301. This…

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