Can The etrailer Sleeve-Lock A-Frame Trailer Coupler # CA-5196-B Be Bolted To The Trailer Tongue
Updated 02/18/2026 | Published 06/16/2024
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Can this be drilled and bolted to the frame? Im attaching to 1/8inch thick 1-1/2inch x 2-1/2inch steel, and would use 2 grade 5 or grade 8 bolts run vertically on each side.
asked by: Fred L
Expert Reply:
Hey Fred,
The etrailer Sleeve-Lock A-Frame Trailer Coupler # CA-5196-B wasn't designed to be bolted on so I can not confirm that drilling and bolting it to the trailer tongue would be acceptable. I will say that most couplers designed to bolt on to the tongue in this weight capacity would use six 3/8" grade 5 bolts, with three bolts per side running horizontally.
If you'd like a coupler that is designed to be bolted on the Demco A-Frame Trailer Coupler w/ Jack Hole # DM14793-52 would be a great alternative.
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Sleeve-Lock A-Frame Trailer Coupler - Flip Latch - Black - 2" Ball - 7,000 lbs
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- 50-Degree Frame
- Weld-On
- 7000 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Ball Coupler
- Flip Latch
- 2-1/4 Inch Hole
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Jenny N.
2/17/2026
Hey Fred, did you end up going with the Demco A-Frame coupler for your trailer? Knowing how it worked out could help others trying to decide between welding or bolting their setup.