Help Understanding and Achieving the 21K Weight Capacity of Demco Trailer Coupler # DM14040-81
Published 03/13/2024
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Hi, Im looking for more information explaining achieving the 21,000-lb weight capacity on the Demco Trailer Coupler - Cast - Adjustable Channel - eZ-Latch - Black - 2-5/16 Ball - 21K using the 4 5/8 grade 5 mounting bolts.
asked by: Tracy
Expert Reply:
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 like the coupler so it has to be rated the same. The other big hang up most people have is the see the Hardware # DM6166 only being grade 5 instead of grade 8 which should be stronger. The big difference is while grade 8 bolts allow for more torque to tighten and clamp they will snap when they fail rather than flexing like a grade 5 bolt. This is the difference from a bit of play in the coupler which you notice and change out the damaged hardware versus the trailer completely disconnecting while you are driving on the highway.
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Demco Trailer Coupler - Cast - Adjustable Channel - eZ-Latch - Black - 2-5/16" Ball - 21K
- Adjustable Trailer Coupler
- Coupler Only
- 3 Inch Channel
- 21000 lbs GTW
- 2-5/16 Inch Ball Coupler
- Auto Latch
- Powder Coat Finish
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Tracy
3/13/2024
Hi Bud, I appreciate the quick response. Can you explain why going with the 4 bolts will give you more in achieving the 21,000 weight capacity instead of 2 bolts going all the way through the channel mount?