The ECPL Electric Trailer Coupling is a heavy-duty towing component designed for compatible boat, caravan and utility trailers rated up to 3500kg. Featuring a 50mm towball connection, durable black painted finish and quick-release locking mechanism, it provides secure trailer attachment. An integrated parking brake lever, adjustable coupling head and padlock facility offer convenient operation, making it ideal for replacing worn or damaged couplings on electrically braked trailers.
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Electric Trailer Coupling 50mm Towball – 3500kg Black Painted
SKU: SR-ECPL
$97.15
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Key benefits
Key Benefits
- - 3500kg Rated Capacity: Suitable for compatible trailers up to 3.5 tonnes.
- - 50mm Towball Connection: Fits standard Australian 50mm towballs.
- - Electric Brake Compatibility: Designed for trailers with compatible electric braking systems.
- - Integrated Handbrake Lever: Operates a correctly connected mechanical parking brake.
- - Quick Release Mechanism: Allows convenient coupling and uncoupling.
- - Adjustable Coupling Head: Helps maintain correct towball fit.
- - Black Painted Finish: Provides surface protection.
- - Padlock Facility: Allows additional coupling security.
- - Australian Standards Compliance: Tested to AS4177.3 requirements.
Specifications & Dimensions
- - Part Number: ECPL
- - Port O' Call Boating SKU: SR-ECPL
- - Product Type: Electric brake compatible trailer coupling
- - Rated Capacity: 3500kg (3.5 tonnes / 7,716lb)
- - Towball Diameter: 50mm (1.97")
- - Construction: Steel
- - Finish: Black painted
- - Coupling Type: Fixed, non-override
- - Brake Compatibility: Electric trailer brakes
- - Parking Brake: Integrated handbrake lever
- - Coupling Mechanism: Quick release
- - Towball Adjustment: Adjustable screw
- - Mounting Configuration: 4-bolt
- - Longitudinal Mounting Hole Centres: Approximately 185mm (7.28")
- - Transverse Mounting Hole Centres: Approximately 55mm (2.17")
- - Mounting Hole Diameter: Approximately 13.5mm (0.53"); verify before installation
- - Installation: Bolt-on
- - Compliance: AS4177.3
Trailer & Brake Compatibility
- Suitable for correctly rated and configured
- - Electric-braked boat trailers
- - Aluminium boat trailers
- - Fibreglass boat trailers
- - Tandem-axle boat trailers
- - Caravan trailers
- - Camper trailers
- - Box trailers
- - Utility trailers
- - General-purpose trailers
- Important: The coupling does not electrically activate the trailer's service brakes. A compatible brake controller and correctly installed braking system are required.
Suitable Applications
- - Replacing worn electric trailer couplings
- - Boat trailer repairs and maintenance
- - Caravan and camper trailer refurbishment
- - Electric brake trailer coupling replacement
- - Trailers requiring a mechanical parking brake lever
Important Fitment Information
- - Confirm the trailer ATM does not exceed the coupling's 3500kg rating.
- - Verify the towing vehicle uses a 50mm towball.
- - Check the mounting hole centres of approximately 185mm × 55mm.
- - Confirm the mounting hole diameter and drawbar configuration.
- - Use correctly rated high-tensile mounting bolts.
- - Ensure the handbrake lever connects to a compatible mechanical parking brake system.
- - Confirm the quick-release latch locks securely.
- - Adjust the coupling head according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- - Ensure the trailer braking and breakaway systems meet applicable Australian requirements.
- Safety Note: This is a bolt-on coupling and must not be welded to the trailer drawbar. Trailers over 2000kg GTM require a compliant breakaway braking system.
Signs the Coupling Needs Replacing
- - Excessive movement around the towball
- - Worn or damaged locking mechanism
- - Bent or cracked coupling body
- - Excessive corrosion
- - Damaged mounting holes
- - Seized or damaged handbrake lever
- - Difficulty engaging the quick-release mechanism
- - Coupling failing to lock securely
- - Excessive wear around the towball socket
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