Gallifrey wrote:
Anyway, if someone were to try this hitch out and it did damage the safety coupler, any ideas on how much it would cost to repair or replace the coupler?
Most likely, it wouldn't damage the coupler body itself, but may very well destroy the latch. A latch kit for a common, rebuildable coupler isn't much money and is easy to replace. Not all couplers are rebuildable. To replace the whole coupler, I charge $150-200 for labor, plus the coupler, $30-60, to come out to wherever the trailer is and do the job. Mobile welding rates vary by geographic area. Shop welding rates also vary in comparison to mobile rates.