Mounting a 3" Coupler to a 2" Channel
Published 11/22/2022
Question:
I have a trailer with a 2” coupler and it has 2 mounting holes. I would like to switch it to a demo ez latch but they have 3 mounting holes. Is there a way to do that?
asked by: Brandon
Expert Reply:
The only way to add a 3" coupler like the Demco item # DM15945 to a 2" wide trailer channel is to weld 1/2" plates of steel on both sides of your coupler and drill all new holes. If you have a welder this is extremely doable. You will just want to make sure you get the tongue sanded down to bare metal before you weld on the new plates.
I have linked a diagram below that will show you the dimensions.
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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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