I have 1999 Triton Tr17 bass boat and my trailer coupler is wearing out. I would like to replace it but there is a problem. It is welded on to the tongue of the boat trailer.
Should I just take it to a trailer shop or replace the whole tongue? I�m confused. I�ve looked up and down on the internet but can�t find anything.

It�s 35 inches in total, 18 inches inside the trailer,
3 1/2 inches by 2 1/2 inches of tongue





Thanks in advanced!

If you haven't fixed it already just carry the tongue to a welding shop and they can replace the hitch....easy job.

Why do you think it's wearing out? I have trailers that are up to 40 years old and the couplers are not wearing out.

First question is this ^^^^


Second go to home depot by a cheap grinder grind it off, buy a new trailer coupler and bolt it on if your trying to save money. If you don't care take it to a welding shop like said above. Would be a really easy fix for someone with a welder, if you know any buddies buy em a 12 pack and get r done.

Ive never seen a hitch wear out, but that style hitch is junky anyway. You probably just need to adjust the tention on the spring for the latch.

If it is a removable tongue, i would take it up there and have one of these put on. Doesnt have to be that heavy, but that style is the best.

Get a UFP squared up tongue. Be much happier.

Appreciate the advice from everyone!

It�s not a necessity but would like to get it switched out. It�s not falling apart but super annoying. I just have to get everything lined up exact. I have a buddy that has a different style coupler on a pheonix/ trailer and it�s super simple.

I'm still wondering what is wearing out.

You have to line up any hitch .

Come on man....what is "wearing" out? I have never seen a coupler "wear" out, I have seen many that needed just a little dry lube on them. So come on, tell me what you think is wearing out.

PS: line up issue is not coupler problem, it's a driver problem.

Adjust the tension nut on the bottom side, clean, and lube it. Will drop on the ball much easier.

i took my old boat trailer hitch to a trailer repair and parts place in mt pleasant, it was wore out, had a hard time getting it to latch and then when I did it didn�t want to unlatch. I could have probaly jacked with it but didn�t like that pos cheap style of hitch, So took it and upgraded.. Just about any trailer dealer can fix it for you or any welding shop.. cheap fix..do yourself a favor and Don�t put that same cheap hitch back on it

That's NOT wore out. It's lack of maintenance, as in lubricated!

That's a good question. Boat trailers typically don't see much use compared to trailers being used daily for work, the only trouble I have had with boat hitches is the latch. Most trailers come with a POS hitch to begin with.

I have worn out a few other hitches over the years, most notably one on my 36' flatbed. It got to where it would pop off the ball when loading a tractor if you didn't chain the trailer to the bumper. I thought it was the ball, so I got a new ball and the problem still existed. I also had a 32' cattle trailer wear out, it wore thru the top cap and the latch landed on the bed. these trailers were like 9-10 years old when they did this, and I used a little moly on them as well.