How To Choose Between Yoke Style or Flat Lip Style Coupler Lock From ICON Locks

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Why would someone pick the AL33DQ yoke-style instead of the AL26DQ flat-lip 2? Aren’t both 2inch couplers?

asked by: Dan

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Dan, it’s all about the latch design. The ICON # AL33DQ is shaped for yoke-style couplers which have a latch that pivots on a pin that goes through the coupler and latch, while the # AL26DQ is for flat-lip couplers which are exactly as it sounds - they have a bigger flat lip around the coupler where the ball sits. Both have the same radial fins and anti-drill lock core, so security is identical. It just depends on the shape.

Do you know which latch type your trailer has?

expert reply by: Andrew N

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Answer 1

Paul, that’s exactly what the #AL26DQ is made for: flat-lip 2" couplers from Dexter, Titan, and similar. It locks around the coupler so a hitch ball can’t be removeded, and thanks to the patented fins, it blocks grinder wheels from getting in…

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Answer 2

The specific ICON Trailer Coupler Lock part #AL58DQ that you have is designed to fit cast Buyers Products couplers like the part #3370091540 which I assume is not what you have. Do you know what brand of coupler you have? I can see what best option…

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Answer 3

Hello Pat. The ICON Trailer Coupler locks can fit a variety coupler styles. The #DT66GR is a 2" trailer hitch, so I cannot accurately recommend a coupler lock based on this. The ICON locks will fit many styles of coupler such a cast, flat lip,…

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 6

The main difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C13416 and the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver part #EH97FR is that the EcoHitch has a completely hidden cross tube whereas the Curt cross tube will be visible from the rear of…

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Answer 7

Hey Ricardo! Yes, the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C82RJ is the hitch Curt is working on for the new 2027 Telluride. This is a pre-order since Curt hasn't finished the design. It does not include wiring. The wiring harness for the 2027 is also up…

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Answer 8

Hi David! There are quite a few hitches offered for your 2026 Honda Odyssey, so I definitely understand wanting to know the differences. There are basically three styles available for you and I have them broken out below: Exposed Crosstube: etrailer…

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Answer 9

Since the pin weight of your camper is 2.1k, I recommend going with the LoadLifter 5000 opposed to the 7500. While technically there is not reason you couldn't use the 7500 kit, it really is not necessary for a camper like yours. Generally the…

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Answer 10

It sounds like you are speaking of the wires for the brake magnets. If this is correct, you will need to connect one of the wires to the brake controller output wire on your trailer connector and the other wire will need to be grounded to a clean…

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Answer 11

Yes, it will work. You'll just need to cut the Lance 6-pin connector out and rewire it into the etrailer Trailer Wiring 7-Way Upgrade Kit w/ Junction Box and RV Style Connector item #e99011. Here are the individual functions of that Lance 6-pin:…

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