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Sleeve-Lock Trailer Coupler - Adjustable Channel Mount - Black - 2-5/16" Ball - 12.5K
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Sleeve-Lock Trailer Coupler - Adjustable Channel Mount - Black - 2-5/16" Ball - 12.5K

Part Number: CTA-296
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Adjustable-height coupler mounts in a channel bracket (sold separately) with the included Grade 8 hardware. The pin-style latching mechanism holds the collar in place around the base of the ball socket. Black powder coat finish is rust resistant. 1-800-940-8924 to order etrailer adjustable trailer coupler part number CTA-296 or order online at etrailer.com. Free expert support on all etrailer products. Great prices and Fastest Shipping for Sleeve-Lock Trailer Coupler - Adjustable Channel Mount - Black - 2-5/16" Ball - 12.5K. Adjustable Trailer Coupler reviews from real customers.
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etrailer Adjustable Trailer Coupler - CTA-296

Highlights

  • Secure sleeve-lock design: Ensures a tight fit around the 2-5/16" hitch ball.
  • Adjustable channel mount: Height adjusts via Ram 5-Position or 3-Position channel.
  • Heavy-duty construction: Built with solid steel and black powder coat for rust resistance.
  • Ample weight capacity: Rated for 12,500 lbs GTW, perfect for heavy towing.
  • Self-adjusting coupler head: Makes hooking up quick and user-friendly.
  • SAE J684 certified: Meets automotive industry standards for towing safety.

Features to know about

Unmatched Versatility: Adjustable Channel Mount Coupler

If you've got multiple tow vehicles or trailers of different heights, this coupler is a game changer. The Sleeve-Lock Trailer Coupler's remarkable design lets you adjust the height by mounting it in a separately sold channel bracket, so it fits seamlessly across various setups. Just mount it with the provided Grade 8 hardware, making matching hitch heights a breeze.

Seamless Coupling: Self-Adjusting Head

Tired of wrestling with uncooperative hitches? The self-adjusting head of this coupler ensures a quick and easy connection, no matter the situation. Simply pull back the spring-loaded collar, position it over your hitch ball, and let the coupler do its magic to provide a secure fit.

Trustworthy Security: Pin-Style Fastener

Forget worries about unpredictable road conditions - the pin-style fastener locks the collar firmly around the base of the ball socket. Whether you're navigating city streets or country roads, this reliable fastener means you never have to compromise on safety.

Reliable Resilience: Corrosion-Resistant Black Powder Coat Finish

From unexpected weather surprises to regular wear and tear, this coupler stands up to it all. The black powder coat finish not only looks sleek but also provides robust resistance against rust and corrosion, keeping your coupler looking and performing like new for years to come.

Heavy-Duty Performance: 12,500 lbs Weight Capacity

When you're towing heavy loads, peace of mind is everything. With a substantial weight capacity of 12,500 lbs, this coupler is built to handle serious towing tasks. It's perfect for those who need a strong, dependable connection every time they hit the road.

Specs

Application

  • Channel bracket width: 3" wide

Ball

  • Size: 2-5/16"

Dimensions

  • Length: 9-7/8" from center of mounting hole to front edge
  • Distance between mounting holes: 2" on center
  • Pin hole diameter: 5/16"
  • Minimum span needed for pin or pin lock: 2-1/4"

Weight and Capacity

  • Weight capacity: 12,500 lbs

Warranty

  • Duration: 1-Year warranty

CTA-296 Ram Sleeve Lock Adjustable Trailer Coupler - 2-5/16" Ball - Black - 12,500 lbs





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Video Transcript for Detailed Breakdown of the Sleeve-Lock Trailer Coupler

Today we're going to be taking a look at a Channel Mount Trailer Coupler for a 2 5/16" Hitch Ball. This coupler is going to let you hook up your trailer to your tow vehicle. This coupler does mount on a 3" wide channel bracket. Your channel bracket is sold separately if you don't already have one. You can find them right here at etrailer.com. With this being a channel mount design, you can adjust the coupler's height to match different tow vehicles.

It does come with a mounting hardware to get it mounted to the channel mount or to the channel bracket. I have a channel bracket here just to show you to how the coupler and the bracket would work together. Coupler slides into this inaudible 00:00:36 right here, and then it has multiple holes. There are going to line up there perfectly with the holes in the coupler. You can slide this up and down to adjust the height to fit your application.

Once you have the set of holes lined up, you simply just secure the coupler in place by installing the hardware. Now, this is going to be made from a steel construction. It's going to feature a black powder coat finish on it. It's going to resist rust and corrosion. It's going to have a gross weight capacity of 12,500 pounds. You can see that it has a sleeve-lock design that's going to ensure a tight fit around the hitch ball for a secure connection.

It's also going to feature a pin style fastener that's going to hold the spring loaded collar in place around the base of the hinch socket. When you're ready to open this and connect it to your hitch ball, you will need to remove the pin right here. Now, that's going to be secured to the unit with the safety chain so you don't have to worry about misplacing that or losing it. Once you have that undone, you simply grab the collar. Place the collar towards the back here, so it just slides back, and then you can see how right here it kicks this hinds portion out to the side.

That's going to open up the socket to receive the 2 5/16" hitch ball. Once you have the hitch ball in place. You want to pull back the collar a little bit. Just enough to close the hinge, and then release the collar back over that hinge to secure it around the ball. Then of course, you would need to reinstall the included pin with the safety clip on the other side. It's very easy to use, very easy to operate. A few measurements to go over with you real quick. Taking the measurement from the center of the pinholes to the outer part here at the front of the coupler. That's going to give us a measurement, that looks to be 9 7/8" long. The distance between the mounting holes center on center is going to be right on 2". Again, your mounting hardware is included, that's going to be grade-8 hardware. Another thing I want to mention is that it does come with this pin style fastener. Now this can be replaced with a coupler lock if desired. It's going to need a diameter of 5/16", and the minimum span or the usable pin length needed for this coupler is going to be 2 1/4" of an inch. If you're in need of a coupler lock, they are sold separately, you can find them right here at etrailer.com. Again, keep in mind that that channel bracket that this mounts to needs to have an internal width measurement. Inside edge to inside edge of 3" in order for this unit to fit. Those channel brackets are sold separately. That's going to do it for today's look at the Channel Mount Trailer Coupler for 2 5/16" Hitch Ball.

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Adjustable-height coupler mounts in a channel bracket (sold separately) with the included Grade 8 hardware. The pin-style latching mechanism holds the collar in place around the base of the ball socket. Black powder coat finish is rust resistant.

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