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 18,500 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.
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (802 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 18,500 lbs with the 2-5/16" ball.
I purchased a Weigh-Safe for my stacker trailer, and found that it was an excellent tool for helping me learn the ideal way to load my trailer to reach the ideal tongue load. I eventually figured out that my 15,000# trailer needed a load distribution hitch, but I still find that the Weigh-Safe is valuable. I will use it when I have a different load, adjust for tongue weight, and then use the load distribution hitch. Quality is excellent, glad I bought it. 757574
I really like this hitch so far. It is really easy to adjust the height and change the ball size. Being all aluminum makes it easy to handle too. The built in scales is a nice feature to see how much tongue weight is on your truck. With all the different adjustments there's more slop then I would've liked but dosent seem to affect towing in any way. I would definitely recommend this hitch to anyone. 320344
Ordered the Weigh Safe drop ball mount WS10-25. Product I received looks used. The Weigh Safe sticker was missing and the hitch had gouge marks on the shaft and ball mount. This was probably a return item that was shipped to me. I'm very disappointed. For $309 I expect a new product, not a returned restock or used item in poor quality. First time buying at etrailer. Most likely my last. 419083
Laura E - 08/21/2017Wanted a Class V adjustable hitch for my F350. The aluminum Weigh Safe 2-1/2" Hitch is just what I needed for my 2 trailers. Easy to adjust the ball height for each trailer. The 12,500 lb towing capacity is 2x over what I normally tow for a comfortable safety margin. 180176
i looked at a lot of different ball mounts for my F250 trying to find one as heavy duty as the truck with the correct amount of drop and didn't look like a 60 pound steel anval hanging from the rear bumper when I came across the WS10-25 with 14500# towing capability in stylish aluminum construction 10" drop (which is just what I needed for my enclosed motorcycle trailer) 11" rise reversible so that it stores under the bumper out of the way when not in use and The tongue weight gauge built right in I couldn't wait to get it on my truck!! 262421
One of the best ball mount I've purchased. Works great with camper and multiple trailer I pull. It's easy to use and the weight gauge is very convenient. Plus the look of it is very nice too. I would say it is well worth the money. 418164
BPL - 08/09/2018Great product. This hitch was exactly what I needed. We do a lot of off-roading, and I bring different machines depending on what type of trip we are taking. Being able to dial in my tongue weight when I run different set ups on my trailer is worth its weight in gold. It is HEAVY DUTY, quality is top notch, and it looks great. Everyone notices it, and asks about it. Now that I've used for a year, I don't know that I could go back to using a hitch without a scale in it. It is that useful. 344331
Best trailer hitch I’ve had. The tongue weight gauge is interesting and I look forward to using. Thank you. 896903
Professional service, quick delivery and high quality materials!! 895234
Key lock corroded up and have not been able to change out ball. 894664
Love the product ! 899274
Excellent quality. Solid aluminum mount with stainless steel balls. Strong and corrosion free. This is my second Weigh Safe ball mount. I recently got a new truck with higher clearance and larger receiver so I got this mount. I sold the old one to my neighbor so it continues to serve. 893626
Top quality product. Fast shipping. 892943
Tongue weight scale doesnt work all that well until you get more than 200lbs on it. Fairly quiet hitch though. I like the 90 degree pivot option to get it out of the way when not in use. 882738
very nice 876183
Great product! Works perfectly no issues Happy with purchase :) 870471
Easy to use and worth the money. 866666
I needed a new drop down hitch for my 2020 Ram 2500. I searched several sites and when I found the Weigh Safe hitch I knew my search was over. This hitch looks great on the website, but it was even more impressive when I received it. This hitch is a beast! It will handle anything I will ever ask of it. The ball mount is adjustable to any height - I won't have to worry about unlevel trailers again like I did with my old standard 7" drop down hitch. Outstanding hitch, and well worth the investment. 866522
Best decision ever right here !! 862579
etrailer.com has EVERYTHING! This hitch is excellent! Towing safety is a must. Knowing your tongue weight is a big key to making sure that your vehicle and your load are in the "sweet spot". Too much tongue weight can cause a lack of steering control. Too little and you can cause the trailer to swing. With this hitch no scale is needed, just hook up, check the dial, make any adjustments and your off. The etrailer customer service is 2nd to none. 854592
Incredibly fast shipping and the WeighSafe ball mount drop hitch performed great. It is heavy duty yet light weight. I purchased this to tow an 8700 lb trailer and Jeep behind my motor home. Worked great. Money well spent. 836942
This hitch is fantastic, the quality is A1 817878
Works great, I love the fact that I know how much tongue weight I have and I can adjust my trailer according to that. 815781
I needed an extended drop hitch and this is it! Heavy built and excellent quality. 807175
Weight gauge only lasted about 3 months , was disappointed in the quality. 804288
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