Equinventions Gooseneck trailer Quick Coupler This is a monthly Column featuring new inventions and gadgets related to horses. We invite your submissions and suggestions. Take the hassle out of hooking up your trailer with Quick Coupler. Its cone design is self-aligning and self-latching All you have to do is get close and the Coupler will automatically self align with the hitch ball when you lower the trailer. The coupler simply "funnels" itself into the perfect hitching position every time. The self-aligning capture area is 5 1/2 inches. When the coupler lowers onto the ball, the automatic latch snaps securely under the ball as it passes. There's no worrying that you forgot to latch the coupler and no need to crawl into the bed of the truck to latch or unlatch. To unhitch, all you have to do is pull on the release cable, which draws up the locking arm and releases the hitch ball. A handy "hold open" tab is provided with the Quick Coupler to make this process easier than ever before. Also, the Quick Coupler has your security in mind. A lock pocket on the coupler allows you to insert a simple padlock to prevent theft of your trailer. The Quick Coupler is easy to maintain. A grease zerk has been provided for you on the back side of the coupler. This not only greases the automatic latch, it also greases your hitch ball which makes hitching and turning smoother and easier on your truck, coupler, trailer, and hitch ball. The Quick Coupler has all the features you need to pull hassle free! Quick Coupler is available from Trailer Gear, Inc. Call (800) 578-9633 or visit the website: www.quickcoupler.com.