Can The etrailer Sleeve-Lock A-Frame Trailer Coupler # CA-5196-B Be Bolted To The Trailer Tongue

Question:

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.

expert reply by: Kevin C