Is The Bulldog Coupler BD028386 The Same As The Reese Coupler 028386?
Updated 08/15/2025 | Published 07/21/2025
Question:
I came upon the site by searching for a Reese a-frame coupler, your site has a bull dog coupler with the same part number only preceded by BD. Is this hitch and the Reese hitch the same hitch with different labels? Many Thanks Bulldog Collar-Lok Coupler w/ High-Profile Latch - 2 Ball - A-Frame - 7,000 lbs Part Number: BD028386
asked by: Earl
Expert Reply:
Hi Earl!
The Bulldog Collar-Lok Coupler w/ High-Profile Latch - 2" Ball - A-Frame - 7,000 lbs # BD028386 you found is indeed the same as the Reese you have. Bulldog and Reese are subsidiaries of a company called First Brands, so in this case, the Reese coupler is actually a Bulldog coupler and vice versa.
What kind of trailer are you replacing this coupler on?
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Lazer S.
8/15/2025
Hi Earl, Did you manage to replace the coupler on your trailer with the Bulldog one? I'm curious to know how it worked out for you, as it could help others in a similar situation.