Trailer Coupler Service

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  • @JoryBlake
    @JoryBlake 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I figured after 42 years of doing this wrong I would learn how they operate, perfect video thanks!

  • @Trophimus
    @Trophimus 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You pulled back the curtain on the mystery of trailer couplers and why they rattled so much. Thank you times 1000

  • @Canoecamper
    @Canoecamper 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Thanks for posting the video. Very helpful, especially the part about needing to compress the spring with the socket to loosen the nut and then, when tightening the nut, to make sure the nut edges line up flat against the backing that keeps the nut from turning on its own.

  • @richardsipala346
    @richardsipala346 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Refurbished
    my coupler then forgot the correct reassembly. This vid did it.
    So refreshing to see the steps clearly. I’m all set now. Thank you thank you

  • @brirob7127
    @brirob7127 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Clear, concise, succinct, perspicacious. I knew nothing about this trailer latch mechanism before this video. Now I can stop just hitting it with a hammer. Thank you!

  • @tconlon
    @tconlon ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video. Much needed since the repair kits don't come with instructions. Thanks very much.

  • @davebenson1504
    @davebenson1504 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks... Just doing a re-paint on my coupler today... this was perfect for my needs

  • @DEBBIEZIMMERMAN-on3np
    @DEBBIEZIMMERMAN-on3np 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you! Very informative from a woman who is having trouble with hers. I can now go fix it.

  • @photofire100
    @photofire100 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you for the great video. It is the best video on disassembly and reassembly on hitches. Although our travel trailer’s coupler is a bit different, this video definitely helped me to clean and rebuild it. Appreciated.

  • @georgeschoonover368
    @georgeschoonover368 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks for the video. I've been having grounding issues with my utility trailer lighting and finally realized it was due to a loose tongue coupler. Well, I took everything apart, wizzie wheeled and lubed everything, but I couldn't figure out how to reassemble the coupler. Your video was very insightful. Thank you so much! Also, I was missing that security washer! I've purchased one and am just waiting for it to show up now.

  • @tioganh
    @tioganh 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice to be able to show a coupler that you can adjust. Would be nice if somebody would do a video on one you can't adjust. We all know how to adjust this one.

  • @markb.1259
    @markb.1259 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I really appreciated your video of open heart surgery on that coupler! Thank you!

  • @robwhite2282
    @robwhite2282 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much! Yours is the only reference I could find anywhere explaining the order

  • @kevinoconnor5597
    @kevinoconnor5597 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for the video. Took mine apart to clean it and your video did a great job showing how to put all the parts back together

  • @maglen69
    @maglen69 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The compression while I was tightening was **exactly** what I was missing. Thanks!

  • @garylandry2638
    @garylandry2638 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    VERY GOOD DEMONSTRATION, THANK YOU !!!!!!

  • @JeffWeisner-u9d
    @JeffWeisner-u9d หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks a 1000 and 1 finally clear Accurate installation instructions bravo 👍👍😎

  • @freddielerma4642
    @freddielerma4642 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent demo of the ball locking latch. Incredibly clear instructions and procedure. I appreciated being able to see the order of operations in doing the install correctly. Thumbs up and subscribing to your channel. Thank you.

  • @MrTeff999
    @MrTeff999 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Excellent. Very helpful. This deserves more views.

  • @ftroop211
    @ftroop211 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just bought a used trailer and was wondering about the coupler, so thanks for posting informative video.

  • @shadowtruck5991
    @shadowtruck5991 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good info vid. Learned n curious how the coupler actually holds the ball. LIked !

  • @captcraig777
    @captcraig777 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for this. Sometimes, I can't close the latch with the tow ball set in the coupler. This info will definitely help!

  • @TomwithaDream
    @TomwithaDream 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great breakdown with excellent visuals to explain everything going on up inside there. Thanks!!
    edit
    "Enhance, enhance.." haha!! Great!

  • @born_again_torinos
    @born_again_torinos 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very concise and helpful. Well done.

  • @tom87pate
    @tom87pate ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you kindly for the understandable video. The instructions that came with my new coupler were horrible.

  • @AndrewMeier-p1b
    @AndrewMeier-p1b ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well done informative video

  • @DonzLockz
    @DonzLockz ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome, perfect demo and explanation!🍻🤠

  • @Ghost.uppercut
    @Ghost.uppercut 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One thing I also noticed if your ball is way too loose your trailer jackknifes WAY easier so you have to turn and adjust more often. It is funny I actually landed on how to do this yesterday when I was trying to fix my tongue that got a slight twist to it because I jacked up one side of my trailer instead of the middle :(

  • @nate4036
    @nate4036 ปีที่แล้ว

    A construction clamp like Dewalt will make everything much simpler. It would keep the springs compressed while tightening

  • @Nord3202
    @Nord3202 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I got tighten the nut on my trailer, I can hear & feel it moving on bumps. Thanks

  • @paulanderson388
    @paulanderson388 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good Job!

  • @myfixituplife
    @myfixituplife ปีที่แล้ว

    Totally helpful. Nicely done.

  • @darrylcarpenter903
    @darrylcarpenter903 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the explanation.

  • @stephenharding7689
    @stephenharding7689 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Brilliant thank you

  • @hedhntress1
    @hedhntress1 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you learned something new 😊

  • @l337pwnage
    @l337pwnage 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    5:48 "You really can't put that on backwards"
    CHALLENGE ACCEPTED

  • @victavares4140
    @victavares4140 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    this was great, thank you!

  • @weather4lifeyar509
    @weather4lifeyar509 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent video

  • @timothywwendler2314
    @timothywwendler2314 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you very helpful

  • @peglegtoo
    @peglegtoo 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. thx.

  • @TomHightower
    @TomHightower 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It's always an absolute pain to unhitch my TT - the coupler latch sticks sooooo bad I have to use a long screwdriver in there to unjam it. After watching this I'm wondering if maybe the coupler is bolted too tightly.

    • @l337pwnage
      @l337pwnage 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Make sure everything is lubed also. I had a finicky hitch until I lubed it. Most seem to be not lubed, or barely lubed, when new.

  • @Tone202
    @Tone202 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks man

  • @markchidester6239
    @markchidester6239 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You must be a South Main Auto fan.
    Enhance enhance, lol

  • @oxyvlogs3431
    @oxyvlogs3431 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just learned that u should not tighten the last bolt all the way test fit it 1st and tighten it as needed

  • @rickigunter1960
    @rickigunter1960 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Did he say unratchet... LOL

  • @kh2140
    @kh2140 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the info. I need to do that to my boat trailer hitch.

  • @88cameras
    @88cameras 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Having a hard time with my respo AKFQ14B coupler not closeing. Almost looks like it mite have a lock to it.

  • @jonhill6648
    @jonhill6648 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    We just bought a used trailer and every 5sec it's thump, thump when trying to tow it. we can't even get up to normal speeds, so I'm guessing it's the coupler moving around on the ball. Yet watching the rear camera well driving it doesn't move and pulling on the trailer its secure.
    I'm thinking we need a new coupler or kit, I wish I understood trailers more

  • @WoodyFrench
    @WoodyFrench 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    how do you tell what size ball to use for your hitch?

  • @jasongarcia8786
    @jasongarcia8786 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    How can I adjust this trailer hitch it doesn't seem to be tight on the ball

  • @patrickford8716
    @patrickford8716 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Are all couplers of this style able to be rebuilt as you show? my coupler is probably 30 or 35 years old. The cross pin will move forward and backward. it is slotted hole in coupler to move.

    • @LockersGarage
      @LockersGarage  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I would think if you can get the parts for it

  • @myco_space_kc5558
    @myco_space_kc5558 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mine doesn’t clamp closed when the ball is in there

  • @toddrowland7922
    @toddrowland7922 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow

  • @gregkopp2123
    @gregkopp2123 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wish you had shown how the coupler works from a top view after it is reassembled. There is a trigger-like device just under the handle that has to be moved in some fashion to open or close the coupler. I can’t see what it does or what I’m supposed to do to get it to work properly. Mostly I have problems making the latch grab the ball when I”m attaching my trailer. What the hell is wrong? Maybe you explained and showed what I need to do, but I never was able to see what you were doing with your hands from a top view!! Very frustrating. I liked your video and you obviously know what you’re talking about, but that part was lacking for me. Thanks.

    • @l337pwnage
      @l337pwnage 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      A lack of lubrication can make a hitch sticky, also. Just a thought.
      That top trigger just latches into a hole on the top to help prevent the hitch latch from popping up due to bumps in the road. That happened to a guy I know because the trigger would not latch into place.
      Because no one can see your hitch, I recommend you go to a store and just see how a hitch looks when new and how it operates. That might help you to see if your hitch is missing parts or assembled incorrectly.

  • @rayulrich3128
    @rayulrich3128 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What brand of coupler is that?

  • @jasongarcia8786
    @jasongarcia8786 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    On a tractor supply trailer dual axle 6 by 14

  • @jimthompson717
    @jimthompson717 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Here's a service tip: couplers are $18. Replace it.