filling the gap between the trailer and the coupler

[crankbait09]

I have a round piped trailer that I am placing a 3" wide channel coupler on. After the coupler is centered on the pipe, I have about 1/4" gap on each side of the pipe between the coupler and the pipe.

What can I use to close that gap up? I couldnt imagine using wood due to the weather.

What are some things you guys have used to fill that void?

 

[JMichael]

Do you plan to bolt it on or weld it on?

 

[crankbait09]

sorry, left out the MINOR detail. I will be bolting the coupler on to the frame

 

[lckstckn2smknbrls]

Get a 2.5" coupler.

 

[crankbait09]

that will not work, my pipe frame is 2.75" in diameter.

ok, maybe an 1/8" gap on each side....not 1/4"

 

[lckstckn2smknbrls]

I would think a couple of washers on each side would work.

 

[lucescoflathead]

A couple stainless steel washers, then forget about it.

 

[crankbait09]

sounds easy enough, thank you