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Balancing your trailer doesn’t have to be a guessing game. The Weigh Safe True Tow has a built-in tongue weight scale that tells you exactly where you stand before you even pull out of the driveway. If the reading isn’t in the 10–15% sweet spot of your gross towing weight, you can make quick adjustments to get things dialed in. Once your trailer’s balanced, steering feels steady and the whole setup tracks straight instead of wandering all over the road.
Getting a weight distribution system tuned just right can take time, but the True Tow makes it simple. After you hook up, open the free app and enter your setup’s weight and measurements. The app gives you a target distributed tongue weight. From there, just turn the lead screw on the hitch head until the built-in scale matches that number. It takes the guesswork out of setup, giving you a solid, repeatable process every time.
Crosswinds and passing semis can make towing nerve-racking, but this system’s built-in tension and friction points actively correct sway. The trunnion-bar design keeps the trailer planted behind you so you’re not fighting the wheel on windy stretches or rough highways. You get a smooth, even ride and real peace of mind on long hauls.
This hitch is made from high-strength steel with a stainless steel 2-5/16" hitch ball that resists rust and corrosion. It’s rated for 18,500 lbs maximum gross towing weight and 1,850 lbs tongue weight, with 8" maximum drop and 8-1/2" maximum rise. The shank fits a 2-1/2" receiver and is locked in place with the included hitch lock. Every piece is built to handle heavy use and backed by V5 and J684 safety certifications.
You can keep the hitch connected for some backing and parking maneuvers, which can make repositioning at a campsite or driveway easier. Just keep the spring-arm limits in mind. Weigh Safe does not recommend backing with the spring arms attached on steep driveways or other significant grade changes, and you should never tow or back up with the angle between your tow vehicle and trailer centerlines greater than 60 degrees. If you need to make a sharper turn, disconnect the spring arms first.
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Ratings & Reviews
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.
Ryan
4/14/2026
Weve towed several times now with no issues. App is easy to use to calculate pre-load settings.
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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.