Got a new coupler but ...

[Ron Dickey]

I went and baught a coupler for my trailer frame ... much to my dismay the coupler is 2 3/4 inches and the square pole is 3 inch. the coupler is for 3500 lbs. made by master lock.

How can I get it to fit. buy a torch and use a sledge. Attach a smaller rod and have it welded on top of the larger one.

Take it back and try again. are there 3 " ones or is the next size 4 and then what.

the trailer I am using is an old boat trailer and the old coupler had rusted out.

Perplexed.
Ron D.

[asianflava]

I'd take it back and get the correct one. The coupler isn't a good place to "Jerry Rig" as all the weight of the trailer is concentrated on that one spot. It always pays to do it right, especially there.

[bg]

You want to buy a 2" coupler for a 3" channel. Even wal-mart normally has them.

Like this

[Jiminsav]

yes they do make 3 inch couplers..

[doug hodder]

Ron...I don't know what you mean that the coupler rusted out...but I'd check to make sure you don't have a lot of rust/cancer on the inside of the tube that you are wanting to mate the new coupler to...make sure you have enough good material to attach to....just a thought...Doug

[Ron Dickey]

Thanks guys, I did return that one and found one the right size same day.

Thanks doug I will make a closer look and may need to recut the end and ad new holes.

I am full of set backs but that is also learning new things and technics.

Ron D.