Built-in Tongue Weight Scale
The Weigh Safe Drop Hitch is the one and only trailer hitch with a built-in scale that signals you to adjust your load before you hit the road, resulting in a much safer and more enjoyable towing experience. Before this ball mount, gauging your trailer's tongue weight was a hassle—you had to rely on inefficient bathroom scales, make a trip to the weigh station, or purchase a separate tongue weight scale. With the Weigh Safe's built-in scale, measuring your tongue weight is as easy as coupling your trailer to your ball mount.
• Hook up your trailer to the Weigh Safe ball mount just as you would any other ball mount.
• The weight of your trailer pushes down on the hitch ball.
• This, in turn, pushes down on an internal hydraulic piston that sits on a bed of oil.
• When the piston drops into the oil, the pressure reading is sent out to the scale.
What is tongue weight, and why is the proper tongue weight important?
Tongue weight (TW) refers to the weight that the fully loaded trailer exerts downward on the hitch ball of the tow vehicle. It is typically 10 percent—and should not exceed 15 percent—of your gross trailer weight. For example, a 10,000 lb trailer should have a tongue weight between 1,000 lbs and 1,500 lbs.
You can adjust the tongue weight of your trailer by:
• Removing or adding cargo.
• Redistributing the load on the trailer.
Too little tongue weight can cause trailer sway, while too much tongue weight can negatively affect the tow vehicle’s performance. An improper tongue weight may result in difficulty steering, reduced traction, or compromised braking, which ultimately can lead to loss of control or even cause the trailer to separate from the vehicle.
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