Tongue Weight Capacity Of The Demco 50-Degree A-Frame Trailer Coupler # DM16680-52

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What is the tongue weight rating on this looking for either pounds or percentage of gtwr.

asked by: Brandon L

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The tongue weight capacity of the Demco 50-Degree A-Frame Trailer Coupler w/ Jack Hole and Anchors, eZ-Latch - 2-5/16" Ball - 21K # DM16680-52 would be 10% of its 21,000lb gross towing capacity, which would be 2,100lbs.

expert reply by: Kevin C

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I checked the Featherlite Trailer website for specs on the model 3116 trailer but this part number returned no results. But if your trailer uses an industry-standard 50-degree a-frame design then the Demco A-Frame Trailer Coupler #DM16680-52 will fit…

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I would be happy to help! The correct replacement Clevis hooks will be dependent on the thickness of your chain links. Likely you would need either the Curt Clevis Hook with Spring Loaded Safety Latch - 7/16" #C81970 which fits 7/16" Thick…

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Correct, there will need to be a small amount of wiggle room or play between the trailer coupler and hitch ball which is to allow the trailer to track and turn smoothly. If the connection point between the trailer coupler and hitch ball was too tight…

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The Demco 50-Degree A-Frame Trailer Coupler part #DM16680-52 will fit any trailer with a standard 50 degree a-frame which is almost all a-frame trailers on the market today. Therefore, yes, the Demco 50-Degree A-Frame Trailer Coupler will fit an ATC…

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Answer 5

The Demco coupler part #DM16680-52 that you referenced can be either bolted on or welded on. You would not need to do both to securely install it.

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Answer 6

The big difference between the two couplers you mentioned is that the Demco #DM13205-95 does not come with chain anchors and the part #DM16680-52 does.

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Yes, you can use the Trailer Coupler Lock part #e98888 to prevent the hitch ball from coming uncoupled from the Demco 50-Degree A-Frame Trailer Coupler part #DM16680-52. The lock will install in the pin hole directly below the latch which you can see…

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Answer 8

The linked page displays all 2-inch ball couplers that bolt on to a 3-inch trailer tongue. Some do use the same 3-inch hole spacing, such as Titan #T4845000 and the Fulton #F223000301, but other hole patterns are included on some couplers, such as…

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Answer 9

The Demco coupler #DM16680-52 you were looking at does not include the hardware needed for installation. It would be a good idea to switch over from your weld on to a bolt on coupler, this will make it a whole lot easier to replace over time as it…

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Answer 10

I would be happy to help you. I recommend the Demco 50-Degree A-Frame Trailer Coupler w/ Jack Hole and Anchors, eZ-Latch - 2-5/16" Ball - 21K item #DM16680-52. The Demco eZ-Latch mechanism will give you a simple, secure hookup, and disconnect.…

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Answer 11

The Demco 50-Degree A-Frame Trailer Coupler #12660-97SP can be used on your Jayco 23RB. This weld on coupler has the same 21,000lb rating, EZ Latch 2-5/16" coupler that fits a 50-Degree trailer A-frame that the Demco 50-Degree A-Frame Trailer…

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Answer 12

Yes, the Demco coupler part #DM16680-52 is safe to use on a 31 foot air stream trailer like you have. Bolting on and welding on coupler is both perfectly safe to do. I would agree bolt on is easier in a sense but if you have a welder that route would…

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