{"id":7109,"date":"2024-03-07T15:04:02","date_gmt":"2024-03-07T20:04:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/brechbilltrailers.com\/parts\/?post_type=product&#038;p=7109"},"modified":"2026-04-22T14:36:54","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T18:36:54","slug":"demco-ez-latch-14040-81-2-5-16-21k-gvwr-channel-mount-cast-coupler-bolt-on-w-composite-handle","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/brechbilltrailers.com\/parts\/couplers\/bumper-pull-couplers\/demco-ez-latch-14040-81-2-5-16-21k-gvwr-channel-mount-cast-coupler-bolt-on-w-composite-handle\/","title":{"rendered":"DEMCO EZ-Latch (14040-81) 2-5\/16&#8243; 21K GVWR Channel-Mount Cast Coupler &#8211; Bolt-On w\/Composite Handle"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unlike most trailer couplers, a Demco EZ Latch automatically latches when dropped onto a hitch ball, providing a secure and easy way to tow a trailer.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>21,000 lbs Tow Rating. Black Marine Grade Powder Coated Finish. (Coupler Dimension: 8-1\/8&#8243; Long x 2-7\/8&#8243; Wide).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fits 3&#8243; ID \/ 3.5&#8243; OD Channel with 2&#8243; on 2&#8243; center holes. Fits 3&#8243; Wide Vertical Channel Bracket. 5\/8&#8243; diameter bolts are used to secure to channel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>INCLUDES HARDWARE &#8211; \n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>(4) 5\/8&#8243; BOLTS, <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>(4) 5\/8&#8243; NUTS,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>(4) FLAT WASHERS<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Here&#8217;s how the Demco EZ Latch works.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4fc3f8e1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 1:<\/strong>&nbsp;Reverse your vehicle until it sits under the coupler. There&#8217;s no need to open the coupler &#8212; once the ball is in place under the coupler, simply lower the coupler onto the ball.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 2:&nbsp;<\/strong>As you lower the coupler, the EZ Latch will automatically open and accept the hitch ball into the coupler socket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 3:<\/strong>&nbsp;Once you&#8217;ve fully lowered the trailer, the EZ Latch will automatically latch and lock on the hitch ball \u2013 no other action needed!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At this point you have a secure and safe connection between your trailer and vehicle, and it&#8217;s safe to start towing!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Features<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Demco\u2019s exclusive EZ Latch coupler design automatically latches when dropped onto a hitch ball<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All Demco EZ Latch couplers exceed all required SAE J684 safety standards without the use of a safety pin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Never forget to latch your coupler again, let our EZ Latch system bring you peace of mind when hooking up your next trailer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The EZ Latch System is a maintenance-free system, no grease or adjustments needed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Disclaimer: Occasionally we will get a few with very small paint chip damage from the factory.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li><strong>Never forget to latch your coupler again, let our EZ Latch system bring you peace of mind when hooking up your next trailer.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"a-spacing-mini\"><span class=\"a-list-item\">Demco\u2019s exclusive EZ Latch coupler design automatically latches when dropped onto a hitch ball<\/span><\/li>\n<li>The Demco EZ Latch meets and exceeds all required SAE J684 safety requirements.<\/li>\n<li>Fits 3&#8243; ID \/ 3.5&#8243; OD Channel with 2&#8243; on 2&#8243; center holes. Fits 3&#8243; Wide Vertical Channel Bracket. 5\/8&#8243; diameter bolts are used to secure to channel.<\/li>\n<li>21,000 lbs Tow Rating<\/li>\n<li>INCLUDES HARDWARE\n<ul>\n<li>(4) 5\/8&#8243; BOLTS<\/li>\n<li>(4) 5\/8&#8243; NUTS<\/li>\n<li>(4) FLAT WASHERS<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":7110,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":true},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[240,239],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-7109","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_cat-bumper-pull-couplers","product_cat-couplers","first","instock","sale","taxable","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"acf":{"synced_to_bbt":"No","is_below_low_stock_threshold":"No","wc_brand_name":"","manufacture_part_number":"14040-81","weaver_part_number":"","redneck_part_number":"","textrail_part_number":"","tredit_part_number":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/brechbilltrailers.com\/parts\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/7109","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/brechbilltrailers.com\/parts\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/brechbilltrailers.com\/parts\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/brechbilltrailers.com\/parts\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7109"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/brechbilltrailers.com\/parts\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7110"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/brechbilltrailers.com\/parts\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7109"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/brechbilltrailers.com\/parts\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=7109"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/brechbilltrailers.com\/parts\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=7109"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/brechbilltrailers.com\/parts\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=7109"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}