LEVER TYPE TRAILER COUPLER
R795
A trailer coupler is a mechanical device that connects a trailer to the hitch of the tow vehicle. Trailer couplers come in several different configurations, but all work by clamping around the hitch ball. The means to do this varies somewhat. Some couplers employing a hand wheel to tighten the clamp to the ball; another common arrangement is a lever or toggle to lock the coupler.
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Description
The Mechanics
When the lever is flipped to the locked position, the clamp is pulled up against the underside of the hitch ball. Proper adjustment is critical to the safe operation of a trailer, so an adjusting nut is provided on the toggle bolt.The fit should be snug but not binding. Too loose, and there’s a danger of the coupler becoming disconnected from the hitch ball.
When choosing the correct replacement coupler for your application, consider two factors:
1. What type of trailer tongue do you have? Straight tongue, A-frame or gooseneck
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- Trailer tongue shape determines the type of coupler your trailer requires.
2. What is the gross trailer weight (weight of fully loaded trailer)?
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- A coupler’s capacity must be equal to or greater than the gross trailer weight. Coupler capacities range from 907kg to 13,607kg depending on style.
Additional information
| Weight | 4 kg |
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| Dimensions | 28 × 9 × 25 cm |
