Coupling and Hitch
AssemblyBall or pintle hitch coupling the trailer to the tow vehicle, with safety chains. A full specification article for this item is being written. Meanwhile its bill of materials and connections are below.
Coupling and Hitch parts and their functions
7 top-level parts · 9 parts in total · full bill of materials below
| # | Part | Qty | What it does |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ball Hitch | 1× | or pintle hook |
| 2 | Hitch Mount Plate | 1× | Steel plate welded to the tongue, bolting the ball stud. |
| 3 | Breakaway Cable | 1× | Mechanical cable triggering brakes if the trailer detaches. |
| 4 | Safety Chain | 2× | Grade-70 chain crossing under the tongue, preventing drop if hitch fails. |
| 5 | Chain Shackle | 2× | Pin shackle connecting chain to vehicle frame. |
| 6 | Jack Leg | 1× | manual or electric tongue jack |
| 7 | Surge Brake Actuator | 1× | Hydraulic piston compressing against the frame to activate trailer brakes as tow vehicle decelerates. |
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Bill of materials for Coupling and Hitch
7 top-level lines · 7 rows shown · 9 parts total · indented to 3 levels| # | Item / sub-assembly | Part no. | Qty/assy | Ext. qty | Parts | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ball Hitch | boat-trailer-ball-hitch | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 2 | Hitch Mount Plate | boat-trailer-hitch-mount-plate | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 3 | Breakaway Cable | boat-trailer-breakaway-cable | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 4 | Safety Chain | boat-trailer-safety-chain | 2× | 2 | · | part |
| 5 | Chain Shackle | boat-trailer-chain-shackle | 2× | 2 | · | part |
| 6 | Jack Leg | boat-trailer-jack-leg | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 7 | Surge Brake Actuator | boat-trailer-surge-brake-actuator | 1× | 1 | · | part |
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Where the coupling and hitch is used
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Sourcing: possible vendors
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🇨🇳Foxconn
foxconn.com ↗
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Shenzhen, CN | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |
| flex.com ↗ | Singapore | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |
| dixoninfo.com ↗ | Noida, IN | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |
| bydelectronic.com ↗ | Shenzhen, CN | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |
| venture.com.sg ↗ | Singapore | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |