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.
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (740 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.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 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
Steven L - 01/28/2017Excellent, just what I needed 829817
Exactly as advertised. 819391
It's the best thing , wish I had it a long time ago . 800953
Love it had a problem with the gauge leaking the company sent a pick up tag fixed it and sent it right back great customer service 800140
Great product I tow tow different trailers ones a boat trailer the other a Rv camper under 2800 pounds. The adjustment is easy for keeping the load level while traveling. I noticed with other hitches that after the first year owning corrosion was bad on them. this adjustable hitch is easy to remove and rise and lower strong aluminum and the ball 2” is changeable to a 2 5/16” when needed. Did I mention it comes with both balls. I would definitely recommend. 799206
Great quality product! Fits great and easy to use. Highly recommend for anyone in the market for a new drop hitch! 784035
I drive a Wrangler with a low tongue weight limit. This WeighSafe hitch makes tongue weight easily readable. It's not cheap, but I like the use of non-corrosive materials and thick aluminum parts. The balls are solid stainless steel, not just chromed like cheaper hitches. I bought the optional 1-7/8 ball so I can travel with all three sizes. I have had many people ask "what's that gauge on your hitch", It's fun to answer that it's a live tongue weight measurement. 772690
A little pricey but so far I love it. I could usually guess close enough for tongue weight but this takes the guessing out of it. 764306
I’ve constantly been using this unit for a year. Best trailer hitch ever. Everything still functions like it was brand new, scale still works great, easy switch between ball units, super secure. I highly recommend this trailer hitch. 762411
Poor craftsmanship. The pins broke loose. Everything wobbles and feels horrible when you’re hauling something. 748854
Worked OK at first. The scale is off a great deal at the lower weights. Eventually play in both the ball mount slide and receiver locations increased. My guess is that any play will increase with aluminum equipment. The changeout of position and ball size is very easy though. 747476
I wanted the Weigh Safe Ball Mount so I could stop guessing what the tongue weight was. Now I can tow with confidence that my trailer is properly loaded and balanced. The unit is obviously well-made and heavy-duty. My only complaint is that since there are so many "moving parts" (the receiver bar, the ball mount, and the ball) the whole assembly is loose. This causes a lot of movement and noise while towing. Nevertheless, the looseness doesn't seem to affect towing performance. 739513
I ordered this Weigh Safe 8inch drop hitch on 12/20/19 and it arrived on 12/24/19. Perfect timing in order to have it for Christmas. Haven't used it yet as I am waiting for Christmas Day. Let you all know when I start using it. Thank you etrailer.com 734144
Just received these items. Seemingly very high quality 724467
It’s been a great hitch so far. No complaints, easy to adjust, switch balls and very light weight. 720249
Looks great I have yet to use it but it’s the only hitch I will ever need now 703779
I just received, Looks everything OK 700007
Beautiful hitch, just wish I knew it did not come with a locking pin. 694702
This is a great hitch. It is very well made and should last a lifetime. The color and material are great. The hitch is heavy and made strong. The balls of the hitch fit my trailer tongue perfect. Need a hitch this is the one you should get. When you hook your trailer to it you see the weight of your trailer tongue right on the hitch. 693097
I had to tow a jeep with an F150 truck. The jeep had a 6 inch lift and a receiver mounted on top of the front bumper. I did not have a receiver hitch tall enough to take the angle off the tow bar. A freind loaned me his Weight Safe hitch and I was impressed with how versatile it was. I imediately order one. 674200
Great heavy duty hitch Towed a 25 ft boat from Jersey to Pgh 659391
I purchased this hitch because I only want to carry one hitch in my truck for all of my needs. This is the product for that need. I have been asked where I got this hitch from everyone that sees it (not exaggerating). The weight scale is a plus as well. I would highly recommend this product. 652141
This hitch was beyond my expectations. Having just received it, I have not had the opportunity to test it. But the quality leave me no doubt it will perform better than expected. Initially I ordered the wrong size, but one phone call and Adrianna sent me the shipping label and had my new hitch on the way, which arrived in just 2 days. I shop here because of the excellent products and customer service. 647395
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