{"product_id":"demco-trailer-coupler-cast-flat-plate-mount-ez-latch-dm89fr-copy","title":"Demco Trailer Coupler - Cast - Channel Plate Mount EZ Latch (DM14040-97)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\" style=\"font-family: Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color:#000; line-height:1.45;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstyle\u003e\n    .product-description table {\n      border-collapse:collapse !important;\n      margin:0 0 16px 0 !important;\n    }\n    .product-description td,\n    .product-description th {\n      padding:6px !important;\n      border:1px solid #ccc !important;\n    }\n    .product-description h1,\n    .product-description h2 {\n      margin:20px 0 10px 0 !important;\n      padding:0 !important;\n    }\n    .product-description p {\n      margin:10px 0 !important;\n      padding:0 !important;\n    }\n    .product-description ul {\n      margin:0 0 16px 20px !important;\n      padding:0 !important;\n      line-height:1.6 !important;\n    }\n    .product-description \u003e p:empty,\n    .product-description \u003e p:has(br) {\n      display:none !important;\n    }\n    .product-description \u003e :first-child {\n      margin-top:0 !important;\n    }\n\n    \/* R \u0026 P standard black search button *\/\n    .rp-search-btn {\n      background:#000 !important;\n      color:#fff !important;\n      border:1px solid #000 !important;\n      padding:10px 18px !important;\n      font-size:14px !important;\n      cursor:pointer !important;\n      transition:all 0.2s ease !important;\n      text-decoration:none !important;\n      display:inline-block !important;\n    }\n    .rp-search-btn:hover {\n      background:#fff !important;\n      color:#000 !important;\n    }\n  \u003c\/style\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- LOGO --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center; margin:0 0 20px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2659\/6148\/files\/LOGO-FINALx200.png?v=1763669885\" alt=\"R \u0026amp; P Carriages\" style=\"max-width:200px; height:auto; display:block; margin:0 auto;\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- PRODUCT TITLE --\u003e\n  \u003ch1 style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\n    Demco Adjustable Channel Mount Trailer Coupler — 2-5\/16\" Ball, eZ-Latch\n  \u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- PART NUMBER --\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"text-align:center; color:#555;\"\u003e\n    Manufacturer Part Number: \u003cstrong\u003eDM14040-97\u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- INTRO --\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Demco cast \u003cstrong\u003eadjustable channel mount trailer coupler\u003c\/strong\u003e designed for heavy-duty trailers using a\n    \u003cstrong\u003e2-5\/16\" hitch ball\u003c\/strong\u003e and a vertical \u003cstrong\u003echannel-style mounting bracket\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n    This coupler features Demco’s \u003cstrong\u003eeZ-Latch automatic locking system\u003c\/strong\u003e, which engages the hitch ball\n    when lowered without requiring the latch to be manually held open.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- USE CASE --\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Channel mount couplers are commonly used on \u003cstrong\u003eequipment trailers, dump trailers, flatbeds, and utility trailers\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    where tongue height adjustment is required. The adjustable channel design allows the coupler to be positioned at\n    different heights to help maintain a level towing setup across multiple tow vehicles.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- FEATURES --\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAdjustable \u003cstrong\u003echannel mount\u003c\/strong\u003e coupler design\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDemco eZ-Latch automatically locks onto the hitch ball when lowered\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCast steel construction for heavy-duty towing applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePrimed finish suitable for painting or additional coating\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCompatible with standard 2-5\/16\" trailer hitch balls\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003ctable\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eCoupler Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eAdjustable channel mount coupler\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eBall Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e2-5\/16\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eMaximum Trailer Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e21,000 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eLatch Style\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eDemco eZ-Latch (automatic locking)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eConstruction\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eCast steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003ePrimed\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eDemco\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth align=\"left\"\u003ePart Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eDM14040-97\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- SIDEBAR \/ FITMENT NOTE --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:24px; padding:14px; background:#f9f9f9; border-left:4px solid #000;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eImportant Fitment Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      This coupler is designed for use with a \u003cstrong\u003evertical adjustable channel bracket\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0 0;\"\u003e\n      Channel bracket and mounting hardware are \u003cstrong\u003enot included\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n      Verify channel width, hole spacing, hitch ball size, and trailer rating before installation.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- SEARCH BUTTON --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center; margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/needatrailerpart.com\/search?q=trailer+coupler\" class=\"rp-search-btn\"\u003e\n      Search More Couplers\n    \u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- HIDDEN SEARCH LOGIC --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display:none;\"\u003e\n    channel mount trailer coupler adjustable coupler demco ez latch 2 5\/16 heavy duty coupler DM14040-97\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"E Trailer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50512759324958,"sku":"DM14040-97","price":140.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2659\/6148\/files\/DM14040-97.jpg?v=1768336599","url":"https:\/\/needatrailerpart.com\/products\/demco-trailer-coupler-cast-flat-plate-mount-ez-latch-dm89fr-copy","provider":"Need a Trailer Part","version":"1.0","type":"link"}