Help Understanding and Achieving the 21K Weight Capacity of Demco Trailer Coupler # DM14040-81
Question:
Hi, Im looking for more information explaining achieving the 21,000-lb weight capacity on the Demco Trailer Coupler - Cast - Adjustable Channel - eZ-Latch - Black - 2-5/16 Ball - 21K using the 4 5/8 grade 5 mounting bolts.
asked by: Tracy
Expert Reply:
First I want to make sure you verify your channel mount for the Demco Trailer Coupler # DM14040-81 has a 21K or larger capacity as often times they are less like the Demco # DM15349-52 which often times people look at and think it is a channel mount like the coupler so it has to be rated the same. The other big hang up most people have is the see the Hardware # DM6166 only being grade 5 instead of grade 8 which should be stronger. The big difference is while grade 8 bolts allow for more torque to tighten and clamp they will snap when they fail rather than flexing like a grade 5 bolt. This is the difference from a bit of play in the coupler which you notice and change out the damaged hardware versus the trailer completely disconnecting while you are driving on the highway.
Products Referenced in This Question
Demco 50-Degree A-Frame Coupler without Jack Hole - Channel Mount - Silver - Bolt On - 14,000-lb
- A-Frame Trailer Coupler
- Standard Coupler
- Bolt-On
- 14000 lbs GTW
- Channel Only
- Demco
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Hardware Kit for Demco Adjustable Channel Mount Couplers
- Accessories and Parts
- Adjustable Trailer Coupler
- Mounting Hardware
- Demco
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Demco Trailer Coupler - Cast - Adjustable Channel - eZ-Latch - Black - 2-5/16" Ball - 21K
- Adjustable Trailer Coupler
- Coupler Only
- 21000 lbs GTW
- 2-5/16 Inch Ball Coupler
- Auto Latch
- Demco
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Tracy
3/13/2024
Hi Bud, I appreciate the quick response. Can you explain why going with the 4 bolts will give you more in achieving the 21,000 weight capacity instead of 2 bolts going all the way through the channel mount?