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Weigh Safe/
Adjustable Ball Mount/
Fits 2 Inch Hitch/
Class IV/
10000 lbs GTWItem # WS8-2
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Measure your tongue weight to determine if you can safely tow by simply coupling your trailer to this ball mount. Ball platform locks to shank. Tow up to 8,000 lbs with the 2" ball and up to 10,000 lbs with the 2-5/16" ball.
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This Weigh Safe ball mount has an easy-to-use, built-in scale that measures your trailer's tongue weight every time you tow. If the scale indicates that your tongue weight is too low or too high, you can adjust it before you head out so that you can complete your journey with the peace of mind that your setup is safe.
Tongue weight (TW) refers to the weight that the fully loaded trailer exerts downward on the hitch ball of the tow vehicle. Tongue weight 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, or redistributing the load on the trailer. The tongue weight should not exceed the capacity of your tow vehicle, your hitch, or any of your towing components.
Simply put, too little tongue weight can cause trailer sway and too much tongue weight can cause the tow vehicle to perform poorly. You may have difficulty steering, gaining traction, or braking when driving a setup that has too much weight pushing down on the rear of the vehicle. Ultimately, towing with an improper tongue weight can cause you to lose control of your vehicle or cause your trailer to separate from the vehicle.
The Weigh Safe ball mount's built-in scale signals you to adjust your load before you hit the road, resulting in a much safer and 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. But with the Weigh Safe's built-in scale, measuring your tongue weight is as easy as coupling your trailer to your ball mount. Simply hook-up your trailer to the Weigh Safe ball mount just as you would any other ball mount. The weight of your trailer will push down on the hitch ball, which 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.
Adjusting and setting up the Weigh Safe ball mount to work with your specific trailer is easy. First, unlock and pull out the dual pins and remove the platform from the shank. Next, pull out the hitch ball retaining pin from the back of the platform and insert either the 2" or 2-5/16" hitch ball. A 1-7/8" hitch ball (WSB-L - sold separately) is also available. Then reinsert the retaining pin to secure the ball to the platform. Replace the platform and slide it along the shank to the desired height. Insert the dual pins and use one of the included keys to lock the pins in place.
The Weigh Safe ball mount can be used in either the drop or rise position to best suit your application.
Superior Aluminum and Stainless Steel Construction
From the first moment that you lay eyes on the Weigh Safe ball mount you'll see that you're getting a superior, well-made product. The Weigh Safe's shank and ball mount platform are made entirely of 6061 T6 billet aluminum, which is the same material that is used to build aircraft components, automobile frames, and freight liners. This type of aluminum is known for having superior strength while maintaining its light weight, which makes it highly desirable over hollow steel components. 6061 T6 aluminum is also rustproof, which means the Weigh Safe hitch will maintain its clean, shiny, and impressive appearance for years to come. And the hitch balls are made of solid stainless steel, offering far greater protection against rust and corrosion than other steel hitch balls that are only painted or plated on the surface.
The Weigh Safe ball mount meets VESC V-5 regulations and is SAE J684 certified. These regulatory bodies - the Vehicle Equipment Safety Commission and the Society for Automotive Engineers - create standards for the design, construction, and performance of automotive and towing accessories. Weigh Safe has had this ball mount thoroughly tested in simulation to ensure that it complies with these standards. The result is a strong, safe, sturdy product that is built to last.
Video of Weigh Safe 2-Ball Mount w/ Built-In Scale - 2" Hitch - 8" Drop, 9" Rise - 10K
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Today we're going to be taking a look at the Waysave 2 Ball Mount with the built-in ton weight scale. This is designed for a 2" x 2" trailer hitch receiver. The ball mount with the included hitch balls is going to let you hook up your trailer to your tow vehicle. The shank is going to slide into the receiver tube of your hitch. It's got 2 pinhole locations to choose from so you can choose whatever one works best for your application, and then the hitch balls are going to provide your connection point for your trailer coupler. It's going to feature the built-in ton weight scale that's built into the ball mount platform, that's going to help you balance your trailer.
Very simple operation. That's going to automatically provide a measurement every time you couple your trailer. It's efficient and hassle free, so it's going to eliminate the need for a separate or commercial scale. The scale is going to have a capacity of 1500 pounds, so I want to bring you in a little bit closer so you can get a better look at it. That's going to have a capacity of 1500 pounds. The tics on the gauge are at 100 pound increments so you can easily read your ton weight.
The way this unit works is once you couple your trailer to the hitch ball, the trailer's going to apply weight to the hitch ball. The hitch ball then applies pressure to an internal hydraulic piston, and that piston sits on a bed of oil, so as the piston drops in the oil, the pressure is sent to the scale, and you're able to read the ton weight of your trailer, so it's a really nice design. Now, keep in mind that the ton weight for your trailer should be between 10-15% of your gross trailer weight. The unit is going to promote safe towing, so you can easily look at the scale. If you have too little or too much ton weight, you can adjust your load before getting on the road, and that's going to provide optimal performance. Now this unit also features a stowable design, so that's going to let you store the ball mount and mounting platform underneath your vehicle, keeping it out of the way as you maneuver around the back of the vehicle.
When it's not being used, you can simply remove the pins, bill pin, so 2 pins are connected as 1 piece right there so you don't have multiple pins to worry about. Take this, place it around the back side, and then you can secure it in the stowed position by re-inserting the dual locking pins. That's going to secure the ball mount for travel. It's a really nice design, very easy to use, very functional. I also want to point out that you can adjust the height. You can see that it has multiple holes.
These holes are going to line up with the 2 holes right here, so you can adjust this up and down the shank to get the height that you need. The adjustable height's going to let you tow trailers of different heights with the same vehicle and the same mount. It also helps to assure that the ball height is going to be level with the coupler height on your trailer. Once you have it in the appropriate spot, you would simply just secure it by re-installing the dual locking pins. The mount can be used in either the drop or the rise position, so in the drop position with the platform at the lowest setting, this is going to give us a maximum drop from the inside top edge of the receiver tube of our hitch to the top of the ball platform. Maximum drop is 8". In the rise position with the unit at the highest setting, that's going to give us a maximum rise of 9". It's going to be adjusted in increments of 1". It's also going to come with 2 tube style keys so both of the keys are included. It's going to come with 2 different size hitch balls. That's going to let you tow trailers with different coupler sizes. Let me get this re-secured and then we'll go over some more information regarding the hitch balls. Again, 2 differently sized hitch balls. It's going to come with your 2" ball. This is going to have a gross towing capacity of 8,000 pounds, and it's going to come with a 2-5/16" ball that has a gross towing weight of 10,000 pounds. A 1-7/8" ball is also available. It is sold separately, you can find it here at etrailer.com with part number WSB-L. Now to switch between the balls, that's a very easy process as well. What we'll do is we will remove the pins, take the platform off. Here at the back it's going to have a pin that you have to pull out. That releases the ball. Grab the other ball, put it in, and then replace it by re-installing the pin and then putting the platform back on the shank. It's a really nice, easy design. While I have the hitch balls off, I want to show you that piston I was talking about, that hydraulic piston, that's going to be that circular piece in there. Again, once you have your trailer connected to your hitch ball, the hitch ball applies pressure to the piston. The piston goes down to that bed of oil, and then that's going to send the pressure to the ton weight scale right there so you can easily get a visual indicator of the ton weight of your trailer. Now when it comes to the construction of the unit, taking a look at the shank and the platform, that's going to be made from a rust proof aluminum construction. It's going to offer superior strength and durability, as well as rust and corrosion protection. The hitch balls are made from a stainless steel construction, so they're going to be highly resistant towards rust and corrosion as well. This does require a hitch pin and clip or a hitch lock to get it secured in your hitch. Those items are sold separately, you can find them here at etrailer.com. The pinholes on the unit will accept a standard 5/8" diameter pin. A few measurements I want to mention real quick, measuring the distance that we have from the center of the hitch pin hole to the center of the hitch ball, from the closest one that measurement is going to measure 8-1/2". From this one back here, that measurement increases to 9-5/8". These two holes are going to be separated on center apart from one another from 1-1/8". This product is made in the USA and it's going to be covered with a limited lifetime warranty. That's going to do it for today's look at the Waysave 2 Ball Mount with the built-in ton weight scale.
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (512 Customer Reviews)
Measure your tongue weight to determine if you can safely tow by simply coupling your trailer to this ball mount. Ball platform locks to shank. Tow up to 8,000 lbs with the 2" ball and up to 10,000 lbs with the 2-5/16" ball.by: David06/22/2018
Product came right on time. Looks to be very high quality. It’s as beautiful as a trailer hitch can be. I will write a follow up review in one month after I’ve towed with it some. I tow a 7,500 lb trailer around town every day. 525428
by: Bruce11/16/2017
I have been very impressed with this product. I don’t tow many times throughout the year. The several times I did tow I was able to get the tounge weight correct for worry free towing. I tow an open car hauler and the scale I was able to position the car accurately on the trailer. 452507
by: Paddy03/23/2017
Just what the doctor ordered! Everything I needed to tow both my boat and dump trailer. Easy to switch out the tow balls, strong and secure, plus I don't overload the tongue weight. 357666
by: Steven L01/27/2016
By far the best hitch I have ever laid my eyes on. The design is great, easy to use and most importantly the quality is superb. In this case you definitely get what you pay for. Highly recommend. Thanks etrailer for another quality product. 236344
I have used this hitch many times now and it has been great. I dont expect Ill ever need anything else.
Steven L - 01/28/2017 by: James L.06/06/2018
I purchased the WS8-2 several months ago and it has performed as expected. However, I purchased a WS10-3 for my 2017 F-350 in April and after two months and only using it two times it leaked and stopped working. I contacted etrailer to report the issue and assumed I would be told to return it for replacement. Instead I was informed that it was a warranty issue and was provided a number to contact Weigh-Safe. Etrailer customer service was responsive and sorry I had issues but that I had to deal with Weigh-Safe. I did not expect this given the price of the hitch and the very short period of time I had used it. I completed the warranty submission online for Weigh-Safe and after a couple of days was provided a return authorization number. I have returned the unit , at my expense ($18), to Weigh-Safe for repair or replacement. Dissapointed I had to deal with the manufacturer and not the seller. Will advise the outcome of this process after completion. 518462
by: Joe F.12/01/2016
THIS IS THE ONE, the only one you'll ever need! DON'T DO what I did - I have purchased about 8 different hitch ball mounts and balls for various trailer and vehicle combinations over the years and for what I paid you could have bought this with a lot of $$$ left over! I just got it and can tell without having used it yet that IT WILL HAUL ANYTHING YOU'RE GOING TO PULL. It is top quality construction and design, and best of all it is made in the USA! It has a solid shank, is easily adjustable either up or down, a beefy adjustment lock, easy ball size changing, a stowed position to eliminate bruised shins, and the unique tongue weight scale - built like a TANK! The weight scale is essential for towing safety and for balancing a load. Too bad it took me so long to get it RIGHT, anybody need any used hitch ball mounts? 321491
It is living up to my expectations - great product PERIOD!
Joe F - 12/01/2017by: Brad01/24/2017
The workmanship of the aluminum work is over the top. I have an F250 with a 6 inch lift and this will work perfect with the different trailers I have for Pulling. Another reason I went with this product is because of the stainless steel balls and the ability to be able to change out the balls. Having two balls on the hitch system at all times for me.... I thought that looked a little tacky. Also the built-in scale for the ability to see my tongue weight is a pretty cool idea. If you're having problems with someone figuring out what drop you would like the staff at etrailer is really nice 334866
The hitch is working out great. I think its a Well laid-out design and looks fantastic on the truck. Thanks again for making a great product. Havent really pulled anything heavy enough to utilize the built-in scale. But Im glad Ive got it
Brad - 01/30/2018by: Tundra 4x407/26/2016
Bought this for my Tundra 4x4. I originally bought a Curt drop hitch/ball mount for my boat, but before my boat was finished I decide to lift my truck. Therefore I needed an adjustable hitch to avoid buying the wrong height again. I have to say, the quality is night and day between the Curt and the Weigh Safe. It is truly a beautiful ball mount. I have not had a chance to use it but just by playing with it and seeing how everything works and looking over the machining, I can tell this ball mount is of the highest quality, and Made in the USA! The Curt advertises Made in the USA but anything over 10,000lb rating, it comes from China. I definitely recommend this mount. 276358
by: Chris Balliet (Seabee Marine)10/07/2015
Only used it a couple of times so far, but I'm very happy with it. I tow many different trailers, mostly boats, from 35' 10K lbs to 11' couple hundred pounds, and everything in between. It's great to be able to adjust height and ball size so easily and carry only one receiver. I have been carrying three different receivers and balls, as well as big wrenches to swap them, but not any more. The tongue weight gauge is a bonus when you are towing a trailer for the first time as well. Very well thought out and engineered product, excellent quality. It's expensive, but considering the machining involved and the ease of use, well worth it for me. Would highly recommend. 229448
by: Bob05/11/2016
My 2016 Yukon came with 20 inch wheels and the receiver moved up into the bumper not below it like my old Yukon. The 8 inch drop solved the problem as I have 13 inch wheels on my trailer. I can now pull it level and know exactly how much weight is on the tongue. I do need to use the full 8 inch drop. Great Product. Be sure to measure, if you have 22 inch wheels, or a small trailer low to the ground, get the 10 inch drop. e trailer is great to work with and shipping is fast. 249710
The hitch works great, absolutely no rust. Very east to switch from 2 to 1-7/8 ball for different trailers. I would highly recommend this hitch over a steel one that will show rust after a short time. Being able to get the tongue weight correct is a super plus!
Bob - 05/21/2017by: Ricky d.09/28/2018
I am liking this product very munch. It was easy to install and looks good on my truck. I have attached pics so you can see this hitch and other etrailer products 569699
by: Herbert08/10/2018
Recieved quickly great service knowledgeable staff hitch looks great will try soon. Thanks 552042
by: Tim07/21/2018
Great product service during the purchase and shipping! Very friendly and helpful service team! 544344
by: William07/11/2018
Real well built hitch and gives peace of Monday knowing that you have the correct amount of weight on tongue. I tow flatbed trailer with vehicle behind motorhome. Having correct tongue weight ensures that I don’t put to much weight on hitch and having weight disturbed correctly the trailer tires run much more even temperatures, good for peace of mind! 540238
by: Mike B.05/30/2018
This hitch is the nicest hitch I’ve seen. Great quality and easy to adjust. 514075
by: Levi05/21/2018
Fantastic product. Left it in all winter ooops. a little wd40 and good to go. 511368
by: James05/18/2018
Product is perfect and came as advertised, a high quality hitch. Thanks 509692
by: Charles N.04/30/2018
Excellent, very informative product, allowing me to note my trailer tongue weight at a glance. 502420
by: Max02/23/2018
Not only is this a great product, but etrailer.com's customer service is second to none. Maiya was most helpful and a pleasure to work with. 478145
by: Donnie02/06/2018
This is so nice and lightweight compared to the steel hitch it replaces. It looks great and with the safety scale you can determine your front load weight before you drive instead of experiencing an improper loaded haphazard. 473202
by: Blair01/18/2018
We had some bad weather and I wasn't sure what the delivered was telling me. I called CS at etrailer and they were extremely helpful. Resolved issue and also received follow up the next day. Couldn't be happier. My hitch also looks great. Can't wait to use it. Thank you etrailer. 468057
by: Laurence M.01/05/2018
So far so good using it with my landscaping trailer. Bought a new Cargo Trailer and will be using this item to tow it. This will happen this Spring. 465121
by: Bill11/30/2017
Nice ball mount, well made. Scale works great. HIGHLY RECOMMEND this hitch. 456149
by: John11/16/2017
Great product and fast shipping what could be better 452728
by: Ed07/06/2017
Works great, fast shipping 402195
by: Randy06/23/2017
I found this item to be awesome, it has the built in scale, 2 different size balls which are easily changed out, and the adjustability. No more need to be switching out hitches for different trailers. The built in scale takes out all the guess work or running to weigh your vehicle and trailer. 398063
by: Rick F.06/01/2017
Prompt and good service and delivered in a timely manner. 387332
by: Raymond Perez05/03/2017
excellent customer service.. 375791
by: SnKWNC04/17/2017
Excellent product. Works great! 368565
by: Dung van02/15/2017
Good service 342152
by: Mike W01/31/2017
Great product. Excellent service. It's nice to be able to adjust the height. I see so many rigs too high or too low. This ball mount makes it easy to get it right. I would recommend this ball mount to anyone. 337168
The ball mount is great. No problems at all and it’s nice knowing how much weight is on the tongue of the trailer. Thanks for the follow up
Mike W - 02/05/2018by: Phil L.01/05/2017
Very nice and fast service. 330010
by: Chris E12/28/2016
Everything you need in one package. Works as advertised. 328386
by: Rick J12/09/2016
Outstanding Product which has allowed me to retire four separate hitches of varying size and heights - now just one hitch and changing the ball size or height is a snap - plus if I have to tow someone else's trailer - I can adjust to their trailer requirements in a minute. 323694
by: ken P12/06/2016
The weight scale is really nice to help indicate that my load is properly balanced on the trailer. Knowing the tongue weight is also an indicator of how much air pressure I need to run in my suspension air bags. It is well made, easy to use and is strong but not heavy like my steel unit. The reason I did not give it 5 stars is that the lock cylinder can be removed with an allen wrench thus providing no security. It would also have been nice if it came in a storage case to keep the spare ball and the unit when it is not being used. 322757
by: Kent Whitney10/25/2016
I have hade several Hitch systems over the past 55 years and I truly believe this to be the best I have ever owned! Well made, great features and functions not provided by the other good hitch manufactures out there... Best ever QC and the price point is very competitive! trailer staff provides the best customer service, e-v-e-r! I am very pleased with this purchase! V/R KM Whitney 310497
Still the best and holding up to long hauls, I am very pleased with this purchase...
Kent W - 10/25/2017by: LeRoy M08/03/2016
The first product that arrived was not the one I ordered. When I called to let Etrailer know of the issue, I actually changed my original order and ordered a more expensive item. Etrailer emailed me a Return Label and sent out my new order, which I received within 3 days. I would certainly order from them again. 279127
by: jwb12/28/2017
Review from a similar Weigh Safe Aluminum Tongue Weight Scale in Ball Mounts
Great hitch. Have three balls for three most common sizes. Hitch is easy and adjustable so trailers are actually towing at correct tongue height. 463212
Best hitch Ive owned. Works great and easy to adjust height. One hitch versus the three I used to carry and works for all trailers. Tongue height is always right and hence tow is smooth.
jwb - 12/31/2018by: Matt01/16/2018
Review from a similar Weigh Safe Aluminum Tongue Weight Scale in Ball Mounts
Out of the box it’s quite an art piece feels very strong and capible, it’s weight and material had me nervous at first but after putting it to the test on some of the nations worst roads with a very loaded trailer I wouldn’t hesitate to recomend to a friend, I did have a minor issue with mine right out of the box and etrailer.com addressed my every concern almost immediately got me to right people at weigh safe they have a very good customer service and back their product and warranty. 467658
I actually didn’t use this for a year, for every time I used it I had to pay postage to send it off because of a faulty gauge, the company eventually recalled the gauge but I haven’t used it since the new gauge was installed.
Matt - 11/28/2018 by: John K.06/24/2018
Review from a similar Weigh Safe Aluminum Tongue Weight Scale in Ball Mounts
Quality made. Easy to use. Saves time and no need to have different sizes. 526186
by: Mike05/10/2018
Review from a similar Weigh Safe Aluminum Tongue Weight Scale in Ball Mounts
just got it and it is a great product. Adjusts very easily and the side lock is great. 506359
by: Maurice M08/16/2018
Review from a similar Weigh Safe Aluminum Tongue Weight Scale in Ball Mounts
The best ball mount 554386
by: Brian08/27/2018
Review from a similar Weigh Safe Aluminum Tongue Weight Scale in Ball Mounts
Very satisfied with hitch, the Guage takes the guess work out of proper loading of trailer. 558837
by: Martin08/25/2018
Review from a similar Weigh Safe Aluminum Tongue Weight Scale in Ball Mounts
Well built product. Let's me set correct towing height for any trailer. Also the built in scale let's you know your tongue weight for safe towing. 558189
by: Danny10/28/2017
Review from a similar Weigh Safe Aluminum Tongue Weight Scale in Ball Mounts
The best hitch you can buy by far 447034
by: Nick05/16/2017
Review from a similar Weigh Safe Aluminum Tongue Weight Scale in Ball Mounts
I best product and service ever! 380903
by: David S.10/03/2017
Review from a similar Weigh Safe Aluminum Tongue Weight Scale in Ball Mounts
Got here on time as stated. Looks good in the box. Have not used it yet. 438910
by: Pat Q.11/26/2016
Review from a similar Weigh Safe Aluminum Tongue Weight Scale in Ball Mounts
I have not used it yet I just got it but from the quality workmanship I am sure it will be a great tool to have for my truck as I do tow allot with trailers of all different elevations. It is actually so nice looking I almost don't want to use it. I needed it right away over the Thanksgiving holiday ordered it Wednesday and got it Friday. Very good service.. 319763
by: George J.12/03/2016
Review from a similar Weigh Safe Aluminum Tongue Weight Scale in Ball Mounts
Cleverly designed and masterfully machined. The ease of adjustment is perfect to allow adaptation to my trailers. Intelligent use of aluminum and stainless steel. I'm glad a friend recommended the Weigh Safe 2-Ball Mount with built-in scale. 322035
by: EZ Mobile05/10/2018
Review from a similar Weigh Safe Aluminum Tongue Weight Scale in Ball Mounts
I ordered 5 different articles, I received them exactly at the agreed time, everything perfectly as shown and promoted on the webside, excellent service and it appears to be of very good quality. 506484
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