How did this Coupler Bend/Warp?

[BeerRanger]

Recently replaced my Titan 60 Coupler with a brand new one using the two rear bolts to fasten to trailer frame. Towed a few times to local marina, 8 miles, 35mph max.

Today I notice the couple is bent to right just forward of the attachment bolts.
Any idea what caused this?

 

[DBreskin]

Re: How did this Coupler Bend/Warp?

Could you have turned too sharply and made contact between the coupler and the tow vehicle?

 

[H20Rat]

Re: How did this Coupler Bend/Warp?

Could you have turned too sharply and made contact between the coupler and the tow vehicle?

Given where and how it bent, that is 100% it... Either it jackknifed while backing up, or someone turned too sharp going forward. Close inspection of the tow vehicle bumper will probably add to the story.

 

[57crestliner]

Re: How did this Coupler Bend/Warp?

Wow! That took some force. Jacknife, or backing with one locked brake?

 

[BeerRanger]

Re: How did this Coupler Bend/Warp?

Wow, you guys are amazing. Imprints in the bumper match exactly with the coupler. Now I have to figure out if it was myself making the sharp right turn out of the driveway on to the narrow street (most likely :facepalm. Or my wife as she was backing the trailer down the launch ramp as I was bringing the boat around from the slip. Either way it's my fault

Anyone in the market for bent coupler?

 

[DanMC]

Re: How did this Coupler Bend/Warp?

Made in China...:facepalm:

 

[H20Rat]

Re: How did this Coupler Bend/Warp?

Made in China...:facepalm:

pretty sure that had nothing to do with it... if you jackknife a trailer things will bend. You just hope the least expensive parts bend first!