Quick Coupler™

is designed to make the task of hooking up your gooseneck trailer coupler easy, safe and quicker

Tired of wrestling your gooseneck coupler every time you hitch up?

Reviewed by Ann Pruitt, InfoHorse.com · Updated April 2026

Quick Coupler™

Quick Coupler™by Trailer Gear, Inc.
The “Quick Coupler™” by Trailer Gear, Inc. is designed to make the task of hooking up your gooseneck trailer coupler easy, safe and quicker than ever before!

Tired Of Wrestling With Your Gooseneck?
The task of hooking up your trailer has never been this easy, Until NOW! The QUICK COUPLER™ is a rugged, heavy-duty gooseneck safety coupler designed for horse, livestock, cargo, racecar haulers, and flat bed commercial gooseneck style trailer. The QUICK COUPLER™ can be adjusted down to a 3.5 inch minimum height with a full 5.5 inch ball capture area, which requires much less maneuvering of your truck to line up with your trailer.

Hook Up Your Gooseneck Without

Frustration And Worry!

Every horse owner has experienced the frustration of hooking up their gooseneck trailer, when trying to load their horses and get on their way. But, in the event of fire, or other emergency, a quick, secure hook-up is more than a convenience- it can be lifesaving for both horses and their owners! The Quick Coupler™ makes hookup a breeze and it is an automatic, Self-locking Gooseneck Safety Coupler that features:

* Large 5 1/2" bottom capture area that doesn't require exact "line up" with the ball
* The Quick Coupler's ability to safely latch & lock the ball by simply lowering your trailer down onto the ball… no more leaning over or crawling into the bed to latch!
* In most cases, eliminates the need to have two people to hook up your trailer
* Grease fitting to grease latching pin and your 2 5/16" ball
* Quick and easy release, just pull the cable to release by standing outside the truck bed!
* Purchased padlock will securely lock your coupler when unattended
* Rugged design & construction, the ball socket is machined from 4140 tooled steel and the housing tube is made of cold drawn over mandrel "D.O.M." steel tubing 1/4" and 5/16" thick for superior strength.
* Hardware and cable kit included
* Lifetime warranty
* Made in America

What Models, Prices and Varieties of Quick Coupler Are Available?

The "Original" QCR4 8K QUICK COUPLER $499.00

* 4”

Round Tube

Complete w/ Release Cable Kit

* Shipping & Handling $46.00 – Shipping weight 37 lbs.

* Gross tongue weight is 8,000 lbs.

* Gross trailer weight is 30,000 lbs

QCR4 12K QUICK COUPLER $549.00

* 4” Round Tube Complete w/ Release Cable Kit

* Shipping & Handling $46.00 – Shipping weight 44 lbs.

* Gross tongue weight is 12,000 lbs.

* Gross trailer weight is 30,000 lbs

QCR4 OS (Off Set) QUICK COUPLER $569.00

* 4” Round Tube Complete w/ Release Cable Kit

* 10” Offset

* Gross tongue weight is 6,000 lbs.

* Gross trailer weight is 24,000 lbs.

QCR4 S QUICK COUPLER Starting at $499.00

* 4” OR 4.5" Square Tube Complete w/ Release Cable Kit

* Shipping & Handling $46.00 – Shipping weight 37 lbs.

* Gross tongue weight is 12,000 lbs.

* Gross trailer weight is 30,000 lbs.

Is It True That Most Horse Trailers Have a Round Connection?

Yes! Most horse trailers have a Round tube connection-- usually construction trailers, or more commercial trailers have a square receiving tube connection. How Does the Quick Coupler™ Work?
The "Quick Coupler™ " by Trailer Gear, Inc. is designed to make the task of hooking up your gooseneck trailer easy, safe and quicker than ever before. With its unique cone shaped design the QUICK COUPLER™ can be adjusted down to a 3 1/2" minimum height with a full 5 1/2" ball capture area, which requires much less maneuvering of your truck to line up with your trailer. When ready, simply lower your trailer down onto the truck hitch ball and the Quick Coupler does the rest: automatically locking onto the ball and preventing unsafe hookup. You'll never again drive off and wonder if you latched your coupler!

Is The Quick Coupler™ Easy To Install?

Yes... most people have no trouble and our staff is here to answer your questions if you need any help. Just view our easy Installation Video below!

What Do People Say About Quick Coupler™?

“I bought a second hand trailer and I had no idea when I bought it. It had the quick coupler on it and I am absolutely in love with it It’s easy. I don’t know what else to say, but if you don’t have one, you should.” -John M.

The quick coupler is probably the best add-on you can buy for any gooseneck trailer. The ease is unbelievable and it is safe. I have put many miles on my coupler.” ~Don N. East Windsor

“I absolutely love my Quick Coupler, I have had it for 15 years and looking forward to using it on my new trailer, it lasts forever. Buy one you will be glad you did.”
-Lindy G.

“We purchased your Quick Coupler 4 months ago. After 6 years of dealing with the precision positioning to hook up with our previous coupler we'd finally had enough! My wife who hauls to cow horse shows, clinics and camping is the one most excited about the ease, flexibility and safety of your Quick Coupler. She's much happier with it than if she had gotten a diamond ring!! Thanks for solving a nagging problem with your product!” -Steve and Sue

Order Your Quick Coupler™ Today!
With low prices starting at only $499 and a life time warranty, the Quick Coupler™ will bring you years and years of-- safety-- easy of hitching and unhitching your horse trailer and save you hours of frustration and worry. It is honestly worth every penny! Just call, 7 days a week, 24 hours a day and Frank or Lisa will be happy to answer your questions, and to help you with your order today!

What exactly is the Quick Coupler™?

The Quick Coupler™ by Trailer Gear, Inc. is a self-aligning, automatic-latching, cable-release gooseneck coupler that bolts onto your existing trailer in place of the original coupler. Instead of a manual latch you have to engage by hand, it uses a cone-shaped self-aligning receiver that funnels the trailer onto the ball and locks automatically the moment you lower it. It is engineered for horse, livestock, cargo, racecar, and flatbed commercial gooseneck trailers.

Quick Coupler QCR-12K heavy-duty round-tube gooseneck coupler

Who makes the Quick Coupler and where

The Quick Coupler™ is built by Trailer Gear, Inc., based in Carlisle, PA, and is proudly Made in the USA. You can reach the company directly at (724) 216-3208 or by. Every unit carries a limited lifetime warranty, and the product has been featured and endorsed on the nationally syndicated show Best of America by Horseback.

Quick Coupler QCS square-tube automatic gooseneck coupler

How the self-aligning cone and automatic latch work

The Quick Coupler's distinguishing feature is a full 5½-inch cone-shaped capture area that gives you generous tolerance when backing up — you only need to get close, and the coupler self-aligns onto the hitch ball as the trailer lowers. The latch engages automatically with no need to climb into the truck bed to lock it. To unhitch, you simply pull the included cable release while standing safely outside the bed, so there is no leaning in, no crawling under, and no wondering whether you remembered to latch.

Quick Coupler QCR 5-inch offset gooseneck coupler model

Choosing the right model and capacity

Trailer Gear builds the coupler in matched tube sizes so it drops into your specific gooseneck receiver. The QCR-10K (4" round tube, $519.00) and QCS 4" Square ($499.00) are each rated to 12,000 lbs gross tongue weight and 30,000 lbs gross trailer weight. The new QCR-12K (3 7/8" round, 3/8"-thick tube, $549.00) is rated to 12,000 lbs tongue and 32,000+ lbs gross trailer weight, the QCS 4.5" Square runs $529.00, and the QCR 5" OS offset model is $569.00. All models ship complete with the Cable Release Kit and are designed for use with a 2 5/16" ball.

What's involved in installing it

The Quick Coupler is a true bolt-on upgrade — no welding required. You gather the new coupler, a wrench, a pencil, and a drill, remove your existing coupler, and fasten the Quick Coupler into the gooseneck receiver tube with set screws and locking jam nuts. The manufacturer notes you should Only use the Quick Coupler with a 2 5/16" ball, and that use of safety chains is always recommended; the chains bolt to the coupler and the clevises connect to the rings or U-bolts in your truck bed.

Who it's for and how to order

If you have ever wrestled with a stubborn gooseneck latch, hauled alone, or worried whether the coupler was truly locked, the Quick Coupler is built for you. Owners repeatedly describe hooking up with no help — "get it close, drop it down... done." To order, choose the tube size and capacity that matches your trailer at quickcoupler.com, or call Trailer Gear, Inc. directly at (724) 216-3208.

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The Solution Section (FAQ)

Is The Quick Coupler Easy To Install?

Yes... most people have no trouble and our staff is here to answer your questions if you need any help. Just view our easy Installation Video below!

Is It True That MOST Horse Trailers Have a ROUND Connection?

Yes! Most horse trailers have a ROUND tube connection-- usually construction trailers, or more commercial trailers have a square receiving tube connection.

ow Does the Quick Coupler Work?

The Quick Coupler by Trailer Gear, Inc. is designed to make the task of hooking up your gooseneck trailer

ired Of Wrestling With Your Gooseneck?

The task of hooking up your trailer has never been this easy, UNTIL NOW! The

What is the Quick Coupler™ by Trailer Gear, Inc.?

It is a self-aligning, automatic-latching gooseneck safety coupler that replaces your trailer's original coupler. A cone-shaped receiver funnels the trailer onto the hitch ball and latches automatically as you lower it, so hooking up is faster, easier, and safer than a conventional manual coupler.

How does the Quick Coupler latch automatically?

The coupler has a full 5½-inch cone-shaped capture area that self-aligns onto the ball. You only need to get close when backing up; as the trailer lowers onto the 2 5/16" ball, the latch engages on its own with no need to climb into the truck bed to lock anything.

How do you unhitch the Quick Coupler?

You release it by pulling the included cable while standing safely outside the truck bed. There is no leaning into the bed and no crawling underneath the gooseneck, which is one of the main safety advantages owners highlight.

What ball size does the Quick Coupler require?

The manufacturer specifies that you should ONLY use the Quick Coupler with a 2 5/16" ball. Using the correct ball is essential for proper, safe latching.

What models are available and how much do they cost?

Current models include the QCR-10K 4" round tube ($519.00), the new QCR-12K 3 7/8" round 3/8"-thick tube ($549.00), the QCS 4" Square ($499.00), the QCS 4.5" Square ($529.00), and the QCR 5" OS offset model ($569.00). Each ships complete with the Cable Release Kit.

What are the weight ratings?

The QCR-10K, QCS 4" Square, and QCS 4.5" Square are rated to 12,000 lbs gross tongue weight and 30,000 lbs gross trailer weight. The QCR-12K is rated to 12,000 lbs tongue weight and 32,000+ lbs gross trailer weight, and the QCR 5" OS offset is rated to 6,000 lbs tongue and 24,000 lbs gross trailer weight.

How do I know which model fits my trailer?

Match the model to your gooseneck receiver tube: the QCR-10K is for a 4" round tube, the QCR-12K for a 3 7/8" round tube, the QCS models for 4" and 4.5" square tubes, and the QCR 5" OS for setups needing a 5" offset. If you are unsure, measure your receiver tube or call Trailer Gear at (724) 216-3208.

Is the Quick Coupler hard to install?

No. It is a bolt-on upgrade with no welding required. You only need the new coupler, a wrench, a pencil, and a drill — you remove the existing coupler and fasten the Quick Coupler into the receiver tube with set screws and locking jam nuts.

Do I still need safety chains with the Quick Coupler?

Yes. Use of safety chains is always recommended. The chains bolt to the coupler, and the clevises connect to the rings or U-bolts on the bed of your truck.

What kinds of trailers is it designed for?

It is built for horse, livestock, cargo, racecar hauler, and flatbed commercial gooseneck-style trailers. Any standard gooseneck trailer using a 2 5/16" ball is a candidate, as long as you select the model that matches your receiver tube.

Is the Quick Coupler made in the USA?

Yes. The Quick Coupler is a heavy-duty, automatic, USA-made trailer coupling hitch built by Trailer Gear, Inc. It is proudly Made in the USA.

What warranty comes with it?

Every Quick Coupler is backed by a limited lifetime warranty from Trailer Gear, Inc., reflecting its heavy-duty construction.

Who makes the Quick Coupler and how do I contact them?

It is made by Trailer Gear, Inc., based in Carlisle, PA. You can reach the company by phone at (724) 216-3208 or by email at [email protected], and order online at quickcoupler.com.

Can I hook up my gooseneck trailer by myself with the Quick Coupler?

Yes — that is its core benefit. Owners report hitching with no help: you get the truck close, lower the trailer, and the coupler self-aligns and latches on its own. As one customer put it, "get it close, drop it down... done."

Has the Quick Coupler been endorsed by anyone notable?

Yes. Tom Seay, host of Best of America by Horseback, has endorsed it, calling it the single product of its kind and saying users never want to be without one again. The product has been featured on the show.

What do owners say about the Quick Coupler?

Reviews are consistently enthusiastic. Customers like Kim H. say "I can hook up with no help, get it close, drop it down....done!" and Wayne & Chele say "I LOVE the doggone thing. We don't have to get in to latch our coupler or worry if we remembered to latch it!" Sheila and Eric J. of Hermitage, PA add that their 10-inch offset model "makes hitching up very quick and easy."

How much does shipping cost and how heavy is the unit?

Shipping is listed at $46.00 per coupler. The units are heavy-duty: the QCR-10K ships at about 44 lbs, the QCR-12K at about 47 lbs, and the QCS 4" Square at about 37 lbs.