Looking For Swing Away Tongue Kit To Reduce Total Length Of Trailer
Updated 12/15/2025 | Published 11/13/2024
Question:
Hi. I have an older trailer that I want to modify by swapping existing arm welded in place with a swing or swivel arm to reduce total length of trailer. What product do you recommend? Thx!
asked by: Lori A
Expert Reply:
Hello Lori, thanks for reaching out. It sounds like you are looking for a fold away coupler hinge kit for your trailer tongue. We do offer kits for this, it just depends on the size of your trailer tongue. Here are our options:
- Fulton Fold-Away Coupler Hinge Kit for 2" x 3" Tongue - Bolt On - Up to 5,000 lbs # FHDPB230101
- Fulton Fold-Away Coupler Hinge Kit for 3" x 3" Tongue - Bolt On - Up to 5,000 lbs # FHDPB330301
- Fulton Fold-Away Coupler Hinge Kit for 3" x 4" Tongue - Bolt On - Up to 7,000 lbs # FHDPB340301
- Fulton Fold-Away Coupler Hinge Kit for 3" x 5" Tongue - Bolt On - Up to 9,000 lbs # FHDPB350101
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Jesse M.
12/15/2025
Hey Lori, did one of the Fulton fold-away coupler hinge kits end up working for your trailer tongue? Knowing which size fit best could really help others looking to shorten their trailer the same way.