Trailer Couplers Explained: Types, Inspection, and When to Replace One
A trailer coupler is the part on the front of the trailer tongue that locks over the hitch ball on your tow vehicle, and it is the single point that keeps the trailer attached. Getting it right comes down to matching the coupler's stamped ball size and rating to your hitch, checking the latch before every trip, and replacing the coupler when wear shows up instead of adjusting around it. Below are the coupler types,








