Does Demco Surge Coupler Have to Sit Flush to Tongue When Bolted In

Updated 05/22/2024 | Published 05/20/2024

Question:

I have a 1989 24foot boat trailer. I have replaced the old surge hitch with the DM8759411. With that said this hitch has 3 sets of fastening bolts. My old one only had 2. The first 2 line up. However like the old hitch it does not sit flat on the trailer tongue There is a gap of about 1/2inch when bolts are installed. Is this correct? I want to be sure as I will need to drill the third holes in the tongue and want to make sure of alignment before I do. If the gap should not be there, please advise for correction. Thank you, Rick

asked by: Rick G

Coupler to Tongue
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Expert Reply:

Hey Rick, so as long as you have all three of the mounting holes of the Demco Surge Actuator part # DM8759411 in use when you install it the gap between the bottom of the coupler and your trailer tongue is totally fine.

expert reply by: Jameson C