Sherline Trailer Tongue Weight Scale - 2,000-lb Capacity

Received the scale a day early. Checked weight on tongue by placing scale on top of a floor jack as suggested in the booklet. Right at 1000 pounds on 6200 pound trailer. This will help balance the load. Nice product and easy to use. 567714

Works great. Reading reviews I think I will try weighing the trailer axles also.

William - 09/22/2019

Fantastic product. Takes all the guess work out of determining tongue weight. 189202

I mostly carry the same loads on the same trailer. However, when a different trailer or questionable load is to be hooked up...this gauge makes it simple to know the weight and be properly safely setup.

SC B - 05/02/2016

I debated long and hard about buying this product but at the end of the day I had justified the purchase. Tongue weight is a component to consider along with many others but my research showed it’s not just important but extremely important. My wife and I live in our Airstream so knowing my tongue weight was I thought necessary to know and the only way to do it was with a scale. It works as advertised and I am happy with the purchase. As a bonus there is a small helpful guide about towing which was both logical and informative. Way to go! The two day shipping was perfect. Bravo to etrailer. 494671

Only used it once so far but t will definitely come in handy when I get the toy hauler. Would be nice to include a decent protective case though. 198243

Thank you for asking. I use the scale often with my toyhauler to fine tune hitch weights. So far so good! Also I have recently recommended etrailer to a friend who was looking for parts. Customer service would be the reason! Thanks again,

DTG173 - 06/17/2016

Great product. I wish I’d known about these scales early on. Thanks! 576318

by: Philip06/21/2018

Extremely happy I purchased this piece of equipment. After receiving it, I immediately weighed our trailer tongue and found why I was having so much trouble balancing everything properly. My trailer tongue was 400 lbs. over what the dealer and manufacturer said it was. Come to find out, my WD Hitch, from our previous trailer, was severely under rated for the newer and much bigger load it was being tasked to carry. Based on the tongue weight this scale gave me, I purchased a higher capacity WD Hitch and everything is now balanced and pulling great!! Unknowingly, when we swapped trailers, we created a major safety issue by using a severely under rated hitch. Lesson learned, don’t go by what the dealer/manufacturer tells you! Thanks to the purchase of this Tongue Scale, I corrected what could have been a major safety issue. 524804

Extremely Well! Most of my neighbors have asked me to weigh their trailers too.

Philip - 06/21/2019

Product as pictured. Packaged well and delivered promptly. Works well and will be part of trailer inventory not garage inventory. Peace of mind knowing exact weight on tongue. I find a small motorcycle lift helps in getting scale jacked up to correct height. 564145

I would give this product a 5 star rating. It is strong and sturdy. Just the instructions say not to lift it by the piston, the top part. will cause it can cause it not to work properly. I'm afraid sometime in the future someone that hasn't read the instructions will come along and say "hey let's move this from here to there" and grab the top part to move it. Then me not knowing will go to use it again and it not work right. But that hasn't happened yet. I'm hoping it wont happen. But yes, I have used it and it works great and your not going to get a better deal then on etrailer.com even cheaper then Amazon. 171731

I'm not sure if I've reviewed this product, but WOW!! This is a must have for you tool box and for taking with you on your camping trips (if you're using a bumper pull type trailer). The scale was very accurate when I compared it to the CAT scales (you need to do a little math after weighing at the CAT scale). Over all, go get one. 199448

A year of camping goes pretty fast. I still have this rugged little TW scale and its still accurate as the day I bought it. This is a must have if you own a trailer of any kind except maybe a 5th wheel. Go get one now if you havent!! Youll be glad you did. Tell em Gerry sent you hahaha

Gerry T - 05/31/2016

Very quick delivery. Appears to be a well made product. Not something I use everyday but is a valuable tool for determining tongue load on my Keystone trailer. I shifted some of the heavier stored items to aft locations so as to distribute the load more favorably due to the results. Will make it available to some friends and family if they request it. Very glad I purchased it! 559201

I tested the Sherline on two of our single-axle trailers used in our landscaping business. On the aluminum stake-bed on which we often carry a zero-turn mower (its' deck is in the front, and engine and most mechanicals in rear): The Sherline indicated 50 lbs. tongue weight, with 1,100 lbs aft of the axle (About 5% on the tongue. Not Good). Turning the mower around, and loading it backwards, was not as comfortable loading; but changed the numbers to: Tongue weight = 150 lbs., and aft of axle 1,000 lbs. (About 15% on the tongue. A lot better). On the box-trailer: We were at 400 lbs. tongue weight (25%), 1,650 lbs. aft. So we'll shift some of the contents aft, to lighten the tongue. The result: I'm going to go with the gauge, rather than my imagination. 201173

The instructions to use this are some of the most thorough I've ever seen. It's clear from the documentation that comes with this that the manufacturer is passionate about safe trailer towing. The scale does exactly what it says it does. One interesting not though is the instructions recommend matching the scale to the expected use such that the weight ends up about mid scale. So if 10-15% of your anticipated tongue weight is 500 pounds, you'll want the 1000 lb scale. Also of note is if you need to weight heavier items, the instructions state you can install a gauge that reads higher. You do not need to buy a new scale. 127252

This is a MUST HAVE product if you are towing anything; especially a travel trailer. It's very easy & fun to use. I highly recommend it to everyone. It is well worth the cost for the knowledge & peace of mind & safety. It is small & easy to pack & carry. Tongue Weight is VERY IMPORTANT to Safe Towing. Don't leave home without one!!! Get this & keep it with you!! You need to verify first that you have the right Hitch Receiver & Ball. They have weight ratings & you need to know that they are adequately rated for towing your trailer. Then you need to weigh your trailer before & after you load it every time ! to make sure the Tongue Weight is still at a safe weight. It changes depending on many things & you can teach yourself about this using this scale. That is the first thing we did & it was fun & informative. Make sure your wheels are chocked ! but your jack stands are not being used!! The owner's manual is a wealth of information about safe towing. READ it First!! Safe Towing. 136682

First the service at Etrailer is the best I have ever experienced. I placed my order on a Monday and had std shipping. With a few minutes I get a confirmation of the order then another email from the shipping dept saying it was ready to ship. Then one more from the shipping dept saying they were able to upgrade my shipping at no charge because the timing worked out with the trucks. That is super and it just felt that the people cared about my order and had pride in what they do. Back to the order. I received in three days and it works great. etrailers pricing was by far the best on the web. I will for sure do business with again!! Thanks James 126702

I am looking forward to many years of use with this tongue scale . It will take the worry out of my needs to pull my trailers.. At first I could not get this tongue scale to read properly but after checking it under my boat hitch and tapping the scale guage lightly with my finger it started to read correctly , It may have been stuck, I will keep checking it and I am sure if there is a problem E trailer will make it right . I have for years purchased many items from E trailer and they are top notch in customer service.. I am pleased with this purchase ...and the shipping was fast and the price was unbeatable.. Thanks, Bob Ramos 566894

Very convenient fine product - should have purchased years ago I use it with a customized 3 Ton Jack Stand to support this unit. This allows me to quickly use the unit in each on my trailers & carry it with me on a loading mission Custom details are: The top of stand I drilled and tapped 5/16" hole in its center. Then I drilled a clearance counter sunk hole in a center of a 3/8" aluminum plate that fits into top of stand and used a 5/16 counter sink bolt to stabilize the plate. The jack I had handy was Harbor Freight 61196 (can be any) 139903

Good as new

CasG - 07/09/2015

Excellent product and a must for anyone who tows a trailer. Very comprehensive pamphlet included that contains valuable info on trailering basics and safety. I've learned the hard way about proper tongue weight. This product would have saved me thousand$ and a lot of angst if I had it earlier. Buy it and use it. 418787

Working perfectly

Louis A - 08/11/2018

So why did I order trailer tongue scale. Even though I have a equalizing hitch I was still concerned that I might have to much tongue weight since I bought a toy hauler trailer that can haul two Harley Davidson's inline. Where you decide to put the first bike and second bike is more or less a guess. The tongue scale helped in the placement of the bikes for correct tongue weight. That's a lot faster than making multiple adjustments and trips down the road to see if you have them where they need to be. To me the time I saved and knowing I have the correct tongue weight was well worth the money. 415451

Still any important part of my strategy when loading my toy hauler. Again well worth the money when it comes to safety.

Roger B - 08/05/2018

Great product. Used it right away to confirm tongue weight was in range or not. It was. Only concern is storage conditions recommend keeping upright, not bumping the gauge, etc. and yet no storage case.. 566505

Delivery was quick and packaging protected the scale very well. Construction seems very solid, so expect years of worry-free use. Used it the next morning to weigh my utility trailer with two ATVs loaded up to check weight distribution and tongue weight. I had a need to tow with my wife's Grand Cherokee rather than my Chevy HD, and didn't want there to be any drama. Very easy to use to quickly determine that I needed to adjust position of one of the ATVs to center the load a bit better, but that my tongue weight was 13% of the total trailer weight, so right in the range it should be. I also have a 30' travel trailer that I will be checking weights on as soon as I have time to ensure I am distributing the load correctly in it as well. 443798

by: Gene10/13/2018

Works fine. Makes towing a lot safer knowing I have the correct tongue weight of my enclosed car hauler. Thank you 574210

This product works as advertised, is useful, and makes life run smoother. No more guessing at tongue weights or going to the scales, later to do a bunch of math, albeit simple. The machining and finish seems to be near perfect. Beats the heck out of levers and bathroom scales. I'm happy with etrailer.com and the purchase. A couple of picks... ...Price -- the price makes purchase not an easy decision. If I wasn't changing and shifting loads a lot for running down the road for significant miles, I might not have made the purchase. ...and comes without a case; for the price, I might expect one. I carry this scale on the truck (for use both on our usual trailers, used for Hurricane Sandy disaster relief, and several that we may be asked to pull.) Without a case, it would roll around and probably get damaged. I built a wood case outta scrap for it, blocked it in with sponges, and it sits in the toolbox with the 10 ton bottle jack, the lug nut torque wrench, and a few other useful items. 4-3/4 stars outta five from me; I recommend it. 66972

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Still using the product. Still like it for what it does. Still using it in the same way. For one trailer, I run close to the OEM limits and the contents generally get loaded in a different order each time. Sometimes after using the Sherline Trailer Tongue Weight Scale, that load gets reloaded.I wouldnt use the scale as shown in the video because my landing gear is about 3 feet closer to the axles than is the coupler I use it as in your written directions at the coupler with wood blocking that I carry with the trailer for other purposes.

Bob S - 08/25/2014

Great tool, worked as advertised. No more guessing if the weight is distributed correctly in my trailer. It is a quick and easy measurement of the tongue weight with my floor jack supporting the scale directly under the trailer tongue. I was surprised at how heavy my tongue weight was compared to my travel trailer's specs. And can now see how much weight change there is by adding fresh water to the tank. Plus the manual with the scale gives some great tips and advice on towing. 383491

After a year I dont need to use it very often, but I will still occasionally check the tongue weight just to be sure I know where Im at. Just another good tool to have in the tool box.

Matt P - 05/22/2018

Haven't used it yet, but it arrive in great condition and seems like it's of incredibly sturdy construction. Happy so far 525567

I have just received this product and have not had a chance to use it yet. However, after reading the instructions and care manual supplied with it, I recognize that it's longevity and accuracy depends upon how it is stored and handled. The manufacturer needs to offer a specialized storage case for it, as it needs to be stored upright, above 32 deg. F, and not jostled or handled roughly. The manual is a good tutorial on trailer towing and offers many cautions and suggestions for the user. The product itself is compact and simple in operation. It should prove to be most useful when loading and towing my travel trailer 468048

I use it ever every time I hook up just to verify any change in weight distribution. My tow vehicle is sensitive to hitch weight, as I am near max.

John F - 01/18/2019

Good quality product,excellent service to receive product shipped to Canada so fast.Thank you 394806

I have very limited use with the product, however, I feel it is quality built and did what I required for boat trailer.Thank you

Doug L - 06/18/2018

Used the product right out of the box. Excellent product and company. Don't need to do a 40 mile round trip to a scale. 211329

Thanks for checking. Still using the product as intended.

Marty - 08/05/2016

This scale is well worth the cost and has numerous uses. I get tongue weight, but I also weigh each axle side using the scale setting on a floor jack, then picking up that side of axle just below the springs. I add the tongue weight and the two axle sides to get total trailer weight. I've tested it with as low as 250 pounds and it shows accurate readings. This has saved me a trip to the weigh scales 3 times now in the week I've had it, and saved the cost too. A very solid and well built unit, you will not regret this purchase. If you need more than 2000 pound ask etrailer if they can get one of the other 2 higher pound scales made by this company. 75498

Good product, works as advertised 139728

fine, no complaints

R F - 07/07/2015

by: Michael09/09/2018

I Have usd this scale to Determine where to put my Rhino on my Aluma trailer. Then when I added a trail bike I did it again. I keep it in the equipment box in case anything changes. 563293

We bought a new travel trailer and I had it weighed at a scale to determine its weight (5,350 lbs dry). For safety reasons, the TW should be between 10-15% of the loaded weight of the trailer. However, I had no clue what the tongue weight was and the dealer wasn't willing to provide any useful information. It took me less than a minute to put this scale under the coupler and lower the trailer to get a reading. I discovered an empty TW of close to 800 lbs! Even with a WD hitch, I now know that I need to load a lot in the back of the trailer to get things more evenly distributed and reduce the TW to something more reasonable - considering I tow with a 2016 Tacoma. I plan to use this scale before every trip. Great product and I received it two days after I placed the order - better than my experiences Amazon Prime lately. 274507

Came as promised. Tried it right away, very simple to use, worked great. Sure beats guessing! 557223

I was concerned about the reviews talking about lifting the unit with the black piston that sits on top of the scale. Don't be. Although lifting it from the piston will cause accuracy issues it will not make the item unusable and can be fixed in minutes. It's a hydraulic piston, no magic inside other than hydraulic oil, same as a hydrolic jack. If your readings change or you suspect it has sucked in air because someone lifted it from the top- lay it on it's side with the guage up, unscrew the guage, compress the piston till the oil is level with the hole, re-install the guage using a little teflon tape. Accuracy is in the guage and how you set it up for compression when weiging the object, it must be level. Want greater accuracy?, go to a higher quality guage not jack. According to the instructions hydraulic oil or 20w engine oil can be used. 306619

I needed to know my tongue weight on my travel trailer so I could get the right weight distribution hitch. I ordered this Sherline tongue weight scales. I used it to weigh the tongue weight of my trailer and it was so easy. Well pleased with this product. 730146

by: Mike C11/27/2019

Works great. If you load your trailer with various items in various positions this is a must! You would be amazed how much tongue weight varies by loading a car just a few inches farther forward or back. 728078

by: Bobc11/06/2019

Only used for home use on 3 of my trailers, Travel Trailer, Cargo Trailer and boat trailer. Used only for my information as to actual hitch weights when loaded. Very easy to use. 722981

by: Cotter S.10/14/2019

It's a Sherline, need I say more? What, you say I DO need to say more? [Dang] Well, this Sherline Trailer Tongue Weight Scale is very well made and easy to use, and it absolutely mystifies me why everyone who owns a trailer doesn't own one of these scales or its equivalent. (Perhaps it's just plain old ignorance? Lack of intelligence? Perhaps it's a devil-may-care attitude? I know not.) 717167

by: Mike k.09/28/2019

The scale performs well. It's a quick way to know the amount of toungue weight I'm placing on my truck & weight distributing system. When using it, make sure the trailer is relatively level for more accurate measurements. 710537

by: Dale R09/26/2019

Very easy to use, Lets me see what my tongue weight is before I hitch up . easy to store when not in use. 707854

by: Benjamin F09/12/2019

The scale is easy to use and seems to be accurate. It is good peace of mind to have it in my kit so I can check the tongue weight whenever I need to. 702933

by: Excellent09/09/2019

Heavy construction. I especially like the ability to change pressure gauges to increase weight measuring ability. I use it for tongue weights and 2500 pound wheel weights too. 699568

Prompt shipping. I bought this scale to check tongue weight on my new camp trailer. After telling some friends I got this, of course they wanted to borrow it to check theirs. Like me they underestimated the weight of their trailer TW. I wish I would have had this before I got my new WD hitch. No truck scale close to my area so this will be a handy tool. 698968

The product seems to do what its suppose to, but since I don't have anything to compare it to; don't know for sure, but seems to be made well. 694368

On a recent cross country trip with our travel trailer, we stopped at a hitch dealer to have our WD hitch checked. We were shocked to find out our tongue weight was 1100 lbs rather than the 800 lbs we anticipated. We should have weighed the rig!! Ordered the Sherline 2000lb as soon as we returned home. Received it quickly. Awesome quality. We will never load our trailer for a trip again without this invaluable tool. 692605

by: Paul D08/22/2019

The system works, but killed my first one as it slipped when using the tongue jack pin. They are delicate and don't like a hard hit. Since then I back it up to the trailer frame vs. the tongue jack. 692320

I bought this to get a loaded tongue weight on my 2019 Jayco 224bh. The listed dry weight on the Jayco website was right around 450 lbs. Measuring the loaded RV tongue weight with the Sherline showed a loaded tongue weight of 700 lbs, measured at the ball coupler. I have three sets of spring bars for my Fastway E2 WD hitch. Thanks to this scale, now that I know my loaded tongue weight, and then adding to it the weight of cargo behind the rear wheel of my Yukon Denali XL, I have chosen to go with the 1000 lb. E2 bar set. 669991

I got the scale a couple of days ago, arrived USPS. It was WRAPPED carefully with bubble wrap an peanuts. I was able to check out my tongue weight by just using my yellow plastic levelers set underside the trailer hitch ball . I raised then lowered the tongue onto the scale, slowly, and watched it climb to 900 pounds. This is on a 28 ft Keystone Cougar TT. Without getting into details, my tongue weight was over spec by 150 to 200 pounds. I now know I have some adjusting to do. I'm glad I got this unit. 669107

Great tool to leave in my trailer box in the back of my truck. Works good 668363

Pretty simple to use just read instructions. Quality product as described. 667939

Very solid quality and a necessity for anyone with a trailer who has fluctuating tongue weights due to different loads. One of many ways to help identify potential hauling hazards before you hit the road. A must have and I should have bought mine a long time ago. Buy it, you need it! Stay safe 666958