Will Demco Trailer Coupler DM15000-52 Replace Dutton-Lainson 980-2
Updated 01/12/2026 | Published 09/01/2024
Question:
Hello, I’d like to replace my boat trailer tongue with a Demco EZ Latch tongue. The trailer currently has a Dutton-Lainson V-5 model 980-2 installed on it. Would the Demco DM15000-52 be the best replacement, or is there a better match? Thanks, David
asked by: David G
Expert Reply:
Hi David,
Good choice as the eZ-Latch couplers are so easy to use, and I can tell you that a perfect replacement is indeed the Demco Channel Tongue Trailer Coupler # DM15000-52.
The 980-2 is for a 3" channel and from what I found has bolt holes 3" apart, and the # DM15000-52 is the very same so it'll be a nice upgrade.
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Demco Straight Tongue Trailer Coupler - eZ-Latch - Silver - 2" Ball - Bolt On - 10,000 lbs
- Straight Tongue Trailer Coupler
- Standard Coupler
- 2 Inch Ball Coupler
- Bolt-On
- 10000 lbs GTW
- 3 Inch Channel
- Auto Latch
- 4-Bolt
- Marine Grade
- Demco
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Jesse M.
1/12/2026
Hey David, how did the swap to the Demco eZ-Latch coupler go on your boat trailer? It sounds like it should have been a smooth upgrade from the Dutton-Lainson model. Sharing how it turned out could help others looking for the same replacement.