Troubleshooting Not Being Able to Back Up a Trailer with Hitch Cap Popped Off

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A cap on the top of my trailer hitch popped off and I cannot back up the trailer. Any suggestions? I appreciate your help.

asked by: Corby F

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Expert Reply:

Hey Corby, thanks for reaching out!

Are you talking about the cap on a brake actuator? What model do you have?

expert reply by: Jon G

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Answer 1

The channel of the Demco 21K #DM16080-52 coupler is 3 inches deep. The distance from the center of where the trailer ball would sit to the first 5/8 inch hole is 7 inches, and 12 inches to the second hole. The Titan #T4853100 dimensions are a little…

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Answer 2

Hey Del, thanks for reaching out. I don't recall ever seeing that before, a coupler with a bolt going through the top like that. I suppose it doesn't hurt, but it definitely isn't necessary. Typically, two bolts, or at the most three…

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Answer 3

There's no adjustments or replacement parts available for the Dexter Zinc-Plated Straight-Tongue Coupler item #T4853100 you were looking at. If this is the same one that's on your trailer I do recommend replacing it if you are concerned about…

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Answer 4

The Titan Zinc-Plated Straight-Tongue Coupler, part #T4853100 is designed to fit a 3 inch wide channel tongue on your trailer. This entire coupler is rated for 21,000 lbs, not just one component. I called my contact at Titan and they told me that…

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Answer 5

I went out to the warehouse to take some measurements of the Titan Zinc-Plated Straight-Tongue Coupler #T4853100 for you. Based on the measurements, the Titan #T4853100 will not fit into a 4 inch square tube. The width of the coupler is 3-3/8 inches.…

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Answer 6

The Titan Straight-Tongue Coupler, part #T4853100, is designed for a 2-5/16 inch ball and a 3 inch wide trailer tongue. It has a weight capacity of 21,000 lbs. I spoke with my contact at Titan and he said that the coupler was tested with all five…

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Answer 7

Hey Jim, I attached a picture that has the dimensions between the mounting holes of the Demco Channel Coupler part #DM15931-52 that you referenced. Are these the dimensions you are looking for?

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Answer 8

The bolt pattern showing two slightly higher holes 3 inches on center and two slightly lower and larger holes 5 inches on center from each other is the proper bolt pattern. The part that actually fits over the trailer tongue has an internal width of…

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Answer 9

We do have everything you need to convert to 12" electric over hydraulic drum brakes for your boat trailer: - Hydraulic Brake Kit 12" - Free Backing #AKFBBRK-7-D - Mounting Bolts and Hardware for 12" Brake Assemblies #BRKH12 -…

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Answer 10

The Titan Extended 2-5/16 inch Bolt On Coupler, #T4853100, is rated for 21,000 pounds capacity. To be able to tow that much weight, all components would need to be rated for at least 21,000 pounds including the tow vehicle, the hitch, the ball, all…

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Answer 11

The Titan Zinc-Plated Straight-Tongue Coupler #T4853100 that you referenced weighs 14 lbs and has a 21,000 lb total trailer weight capacity.

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Answer 12

The Titan Extended 2-5/16 inch Bolt On Coupler, item #T4853100, is designed to fit over a 3 inch wide trailer tongue. As long as the top of your trailer tongue is 3 inches wide this coupler will work. This coupler is designed to replace the model 6…

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