How Do I Replace A Trailer Coupler??

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 ก.ย. 2024
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    Do you have a busted or missing trailer coupler? Not to worry! In this video, we'll show you how to replace your trailer coupler with a brand new, improved one.
    The coupler is arguably one of the most important components on a trailer. As its name suggests, it couples the tow vehicle to the trailer. However, it’s also one of the most overlooked and neglected parts of the trailer. Watch as The TrailerSmith points out critical areas of the coupler and shows you what to look for when deciding whether to replace it. This video follows the steps of removing the coupler, cleaning up the frame underneath it and welding on the new coupler.
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  • @TheTrailerSmith
    @TheTrailerSmith  ปีที่แล้ว +1

    #trailerrepair #diyproject #utilitytrailer
    Do you have a busted or missing trailer coupler? Not to worry! In this video, we'll show you how to replace your trailer coupler with a brand new, improved one.
    The coupler is arguably one of the most important components on a trailer. As its name suggests, it couples the tow vehicle to the trailer. However, it’s also one of the most overlooked and neglected parts of the trailer. Watch as The TrailerSmith points out critical areas of the coupler and shows you what to look for when deciding whether to replace it. This video follows the steps of removing the coupler, cleaning up the frame underneath it and welding on the new coupler.
    #thetrailersmith #towing #rv #bumperpull #coupler #fyp
    ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
    Subscribe to keep up with the latest from The TrailerSmith
    th-cam.com/users/TheTrailerSmith
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    DISCLAIMER: Some of the links included in my video descriptions are affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting my channel so I can continue to provide you with free content.
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  • @ElmoIsBold
    @ElmoIsBold หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Good camera work (zooms in on where I have questions). Why the mono audio? Excellent channel for me since I just acquired a used trailer that needs a new bed and has jacked-up wiring; gonna try to tow it with an old Ford Expedition that does not yet have a receiver hitch. This channel can help me with all of that.

    • @TheTrailerSmith
      @TheTrailerSmith  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Sorry about that mono audio! We had issues with the settings on our mic that we thought we had worked out every time we recorded only to find out in editing that we didn’t. 😳 It’s part of our learning curve with recording videos for TH-cam. Thanks for hanging on and watching any way!
      I think we have the kinks worked out now. 😉

  • @WolfBand626
    @WolfBand626 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    In a pair of adidas lol. I used to have little holes all in my sneakers too 😂

    • @TheTrailerSmith
      @TheTrailerSmith  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I typically wear my leather work boots to do the heaving welding in. But for long work days standing on the concrete I usually choose my sneakers for comfort. I honestly just forgot to change shoes before the welding. LOL That happens more often than I'd like to admit. Thanks for watching!

  • @joshmarauder
    @joshmarauder 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Will a sideway bent trailer coupler at the ball cause my double axle trailer to pull sideways?

  • @darkwar12345
    @darkwar12345 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nice job. We got a trailer with the coupler has a massive hole where the ball hitch goes from so much use lol guess ima have a pro do this work

  • @welderman6969
    @welderman6969 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I use to do them that way. 😂
    That’s a tough one too!

  • @sergiovelasquez2637
    @sergiovelasquez2637 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How much?

  • @johnwalters4544
    @johnwalters4544 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    3/32 7018 should be fine correct ?

    • @TheTrailerSmith
      @TheTrailerSmith  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hi! We use mig 99% of the time. We use stick occasionally on thicknesses beyond 1/2”. If you’re proficient at using stick, 7018 will be just fine.
      Thanks for watching! Hope this helps to answer your question!

  • @ProleDaddy
    @ProleDaddy ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As much as I like to have comfortable feet, those safety tennis shoes and socks look pretty flammable. I'd at least get those babies covered up, especially if you're going to be directing the flame towards them. Nice work though, guy.

    • @TheTrailerSmith
      @TheTrailerSmith  ปีที่แล้ว

      I am normally in leather work boots for jobs like this, but for this specific video I had my tennis shoes on, so that's just how it worked out. 🙂

  • @luissoco
    @luissoco 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Buddy thanks for taking the time to share this. My trailer coupler got messed yesterday and I will for sure remove the coupler and let someone else do the welding.

  • @frederickjeremy
    @frederickjeremy ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for putting this out there for us. Something i’ve always wondered about with these, is the angle the frame rails depart the coupler pretty much universally the same, or do you have couplers with different angles?

    • @TheTrailerSmith
      @TheTrailerSmith  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi! Thanks for watching! Great question. Most couplers have the same angle. Many times we trim or slightly modify the existing tongue to fit the new coupler. As a last resort, sometimes the new coupler will have to be cut & modified to fit the existing tongue.

    • @gopackgo69
      @gopackgo69 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      50 degrees

  • @georgelehman4970
    @georgelehman4970 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My doo little trailer has a bad area where the ball hooks to the A coupler the top is rusted almost all the way off how much do you charge to replace the a frame coupler and where are you located?

    • @TheTrailerSmith
      @TheTrailerSmith  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi! You can email me to chat adventuresmithco@gmail.com If I'm not close to you, I might know someone in your area that can help you.

  • @mcamodell
    @mcamodell 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Why not just make your front cut and weld the new one on top?