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Balancing your setup is easy with the Weigh Safe True Tow Weight Distribution Hitch. The built-in scale shows your trailer’s exact tongue weight, so you can instantly see if you’re in that 10-15% sweet spot of your gross towing weight. If you need to fine-tune, the free companion app walks you through the process—just enter your measurements, get your recommended distributed tongue weight, and adjust the lead screw on the hitch head until the scale reads that number. No guessing, no trial and error—just a perfectly balanced tow every time.
Crosswinds and passing semis can start pushing your trailer from side to side. True Tow uses 4 points of friction sway control, with friction at both spring-arm sockets and both trailer-bracket platforms, to help resist that movement as you tow. The spring arms continue distributing the load while those friction points help your trailer track more steadily behind your tow vehicle when road and traffic conditions change.
Weigh Safe does not recommend backing with the spring arms attached, especially when you are dealing with a steep driveway, a sharp turn, or another significant change in grade. Never tow or back up with the spring arms attached if the angle between your tow vehicle and trailer centerlines exceeds 60 degrees. If you need to make a sharper turn while backing, disconnect the spring arms first. Exceeding that 60-degree limit can damage the hitch, cause system failure, and void the warranty.
The trunnion-bar system evens out your load across your tow vehicle and trailer axles, helping eliminate that nose-up, tail-down feel. You’ll notice less bounce and bobbing on rough roads and better steering response overall. Designed for up to 8,500 lbs gross towing weight and 850 lbs tongue weight, it handles moderate-to-heavy trailers with ease.
Every part of the True Tow is built to last. The hitch body is made from high-strength steel, and the 2-5/16" stainless steel hitch ball resists rust and wear. The included hitch lock secures the shank to your receiver for peace of mind when you stop along the way. It’s V5 and J684 certified, with height settings adjustable in 1-1/4" increments, a 6" drop, and 7-1/2" rise to fine-tune your setup for any trailer frame up to 6" tall.
Hooking up is straightforward—just attach your trailer, check the built-in scale, connect the bars, and make your lead-screw adjustment. Once dialed in, you’ll enjoy a smooth, even ride without having to keep tweaking washers or hardware. The system even includes sway-control bracket placement flexibility (27"–32" from the coupler center), giving you the room to fit your trailer layout. Everything about it is designed to make towing simpler, safer, and more predictable.
Customer Satisfaction Score:
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Ratings & Reviews
Mike L.
10/21/2025
Please let us know how you like it, when you get the chance!
Gwendolyn Y.
4/23/2025
Your set up looks great, Justin! I'm happy to hear that Tiffani was there to help you out with everything that you needed. Have you taken your camper to any fun destinations yet with the Weigh Safe system on it now?
Kate F.
4/15/2026
I’m a bit surprised to hear that, Caleb. I’ve personally installed quite a few of these, and I’ve been impressed with how well the Weigh Safe system performs. This makes me think there may be something else going on. Do you know your trailer’s total loaded weight and your loaded tongue weight? Ideally, tongue weight should be around 10–15% of the total trailer weight. If the trailer isn’t loaded correctly, even the best weight distribution hitch won’t be able to fully control sway.
Brooke M.
2/15/2025
Well Im glad to hear that its a so far so good situation. :) If youd like to add photos to your review once you have it installed, wed love to see them! Thanks, Tom.
Tom O.
2/13/2026
I’ve now towed twice across the United Statesin all kinds of wind and weather. I like that I can measure and keep an eye on the rouge weight. We haul a 33’ ORV Blackstone which has a GVWR of 11,000 and we average around 9,840, with a tongue weight of 1500 due to the trailers wheel base design is long being a rear kitchen unit. On my F250 I can have a GCWR of 21,800 and Max Payload of 3,233. The truck handles the trailer quite well. That said the hitch also works well 90 of the time. No problem with hills and backing, or passing Semis. I due wish there was a bit more control in heavy side winds I experience traveling primarily north and south in the fall. We travel from Western NY in September to Michigan, then south to the Carolinas, and across country to Yuma Arizona over a couple months, then North into Montana and then again back to NY. The hitch is a beast and its heaver capacity over my old hitch is a definite improvement. I do recommend the hitch but be totally aware of your vehicles tow capacity and limitations.
Tim
2/10/2026
I like this hitch but it is very heavy, the head weights 70 pounds by itself so if you have a bad weak back, this probably isnt the hitch for you. I do recommend getting a hitch connecting tool, it attaches to the ball and assists ing into the truck receiver.
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James D.
5/27/2026
Hey George, we definitely understand the frustration with the app compatibility and difficulty reaching support for assistance. The good news is the hitch does not rely on the app to function. The gauge and weight distribution system are mechanical, so you can still set it up correctly without the app. The method to set it up the traditional way: Measure the front wheel well height before hooking up Hook up the trailer Tighten the WDH until the front suspension returns close to unloaded height That restores proper front axle weight and gets the hitch adjusted correctly regardless of what the app says. Let me know if this helps.