What Diameter are the Chain Anchors on the Demco A-Frame Trailer Coupler DM13205-95?
Updated 01/08/2026 | Published 01/05/2026
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The DM13205-95 couple has two pairs of tabs on the underside with threaded holes to attached safety chains. How am I supposed to use these? What side hardware do I need? I see a previous response that states the chains should be attached to the frame and not the coupler, but I assume thats just for liability reasons. If the threaded tabs on the bottom side of the coupler are not for safety chains, then what are they for?
asked by: Jon C
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Expert Reply:
Hey Jon, welcome back! Those are indeed for safety chains. The chain anchor holes are 1/2" in diameter on the Demco 50-Degree A-Frame Trailer Coupler w/ Jack Hole item # DM13205-95. To attach a set of safety chains like the item # BPH94MR to them you will want to use 1/2" grade 5 bolts.
If you're concerned about attaching safety chains directly to the coupler, you can weld two of the item # E950 or item # 3375471000 to your trailer's frame.
What kind of trailer do you have?
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Jon C.
1/7/2026
Thanks for the quick response, Jerred! I have a dual axle 16'x8' steel deck homemade trailer (I did not build it, I bought it, but I am now refurbishing it). I'm guessing it weighs about 1500 lbs empty and with a 7k lb max weight. I believe it was designed to be a utility trailer, but I'm using it as a car hauler.