Tie Down Model 850 Drum Brake Coupler

Tie Down Model 850 Drum Brake Coupler

New Drop N Go Auto Latch Coupler in the closed (tow) latch position will auto-latch onto the hitch ball when set on top of the hitch ball, with minimal weight.  Solenoid plumbing built into the master cylinder which eliminates removal of entire solenoid for servicing, detachment of brake hose, detachment of the actuator cover, and detachment of actuator unit from trailer tongue.  Mounts on a 3” tongue. 

Additional Features:

• Cast Steel Ball Clamp
• Grease Fittings on Roller Pin
• Stainless Steel Safety Pin That Locks the Ball Clamp, Not the Latch Handle
• Aluminum Master Cylinder
• Coiled E-stop Cable, PVC Coated and Corrosion Resistant
• Standard Hole Pattern Mounting Holes 

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Tie Down Model 850 Drum Brake Coupler used for?

The Tie Down Model 850 Drum Brake Coupler is a trailer coupler designed for drum brake applications and mounts on a 3-inch trailer tongue. Its Drop N Go Auto Latch automatically latches onto the hitch ball when placed over the ball with minimal weight.

What trailer tongue size does the Tie Down Model 850 Drum Brake Coupler fit?

The Tie Down Model 850 Drum Brake Coupler mounts on a 3-inch trailer tongue. It also features standard hole pattern mounting holes for installation.

How does the Drop N Go Auto Latch work on the Tie Down Model 850?

When the coupler is in the closed tow-latch position, the Drop N Go Auto Latch automatically engages the hitch ball when the coupler is set on top of the ball with minimal weight. This provides an automatic latching function for trailer coupling.

What type of master cylinder does the Tie Down Model 850 Drum Brake Coupler use?

The Tie Down Model 850 features an aluminum master cylinder. Its solenoid plumbing is built into the master cylinder, allowing the solenoid to be serviced without removing the entire solenoid, brake hose, actuator cover, or actuator unit from the trailer tongue.

What safety and convenience features are included with the Tie Down Model 850?

The coupler features a cast steel ball clamp, grease fittings on the roller pin, and a stainless steel safety pin that locks the ball clamp rather than the latch handle. It also includes a coiled PVC-coated E-stop cable described as corrosion resistant.

What type of mounting and connection features does the Tie Down Model 850 have?

The Tie Down Model 850 mounts on a 3-inch trailer tongue and uses standard hole pattern mounting holes. It also includes a cast steel ball clamp and an aluminum master cylinder as part of its trailer brake actuator design.