Bent hitch coupler?

[paker]

Attached are the photos of the coupler. One in the normal position, the other flipped over position. There is a distinct bend. But is it intentional or by accident? Should I replace it or can I keep it? If bent by accident, how would you recommend to unbend it?
Thank you.

PS: Fulton Products 34-600 Class IV 6,000 lbs

 

[Red 17]

IMO replace it. If you bend it back you may crack it, or the next stress on it may crack it.

 

[meboatermike]

I would think it is very likely compromised. Why risk an accident? I have seen to many trailer incidents happen without starting out with a potential issue.

It is about $ 48 to replace on Amazon

 

[Blazinzuk]

Replace. It's bent and it's the only thing that connects your trailer to you.

 

[619DioFan]

Time for a new one as this one is compromised and no longer safe.

 

[Lwel9226]

Agree with all the above.... It is junk, Scrap it.....

LW

 

[Flail]

$14.00 new at harbor freight. Time is money.

 

[Big Bad Dad]

I jack knifed my trailer and bent my coupler. ETrailer.com is your best bet for a replacement.

 

[Backwodsurvivor]

Even a name brand one is like 15 bucks on Amazon. Replace it.

 

[biggziff]

$13 at hobo freight. Why even consider using it?

https://www.harborfreight.com/2-inch-x-2-1-2-half-inch-ball-coupler-94771.html

 

[MikeinNorthWales]

It's not bent on purpose. Replace it. Even if it's a hundred bucks, safety first. It's hard to control a trailer that is no longer attached to your tow vehicle.

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[atomicpunk]

Replace that thing: https://www.rigidhitch.com/product_categories/trailer_couplers

 

[larry_g]

For the harbor freight guys, Why would you suggest replacing a class 4 6000lb hitch with a class 2 3500 lb hitch?

lg
no neat sig line

 

[langss]

If you ever saw the results of a runaway trailer, you would not have to ask. Its not pretty.

 

[The Cobbler]

I'm in the replace it camp, too .
besides the bend the pin looks well worn, the hitch has been well used
the trailer was jackknifed, causing the bend

 

[GirlnAgarage]

A part that is suppose to be straight is crooked - uh yeah, replace that.

 

[Miss the Pontiacs]

For the harbor freight guys, Why would you suggest replacing a class 4 6000lb hitch with a class 2 3500 lb hitch?

lg
no neat sig line

Good catch Larry.
Here should be the exact replacement.

https://www.crofttrailer.com/fulton-fas-lok-coupler-6-000-lb-capacity-zinc-plated/

 

[isb cornbinder]

A new trailer coupler, at Princess Auto, in Canada is $15.

 

[dan360]

Chickens. That's got probably 10,000 tows left in it.


jk toss that POS in the scrap dumpster and get a new one.

 

[paker]

Thank you, all. I replaced it with another Class 4 6000 lb coupler.