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If you've ever guessed at your trailers tongue weight and hoped for the best, you're not alone. That's why this compact scale gives you a quick, one-handed way to check weight right at the coupler. No guesswork. Just a safer, more confident tow.
If your trailer sways, or your truck feels light in the steering, or unsettled over bumps, your tongue weight could be off. This scale helps you dial it in before you hit the road. With a simple squeeze of the lever, you can adjust the height with one hand and lower the trailer with the other. Just set the foot in 2" steps, position it under the coupler, and crank your jack a couple inches. You'll get a clear, accurate reading in seconds. No math. No guesswork. Just a smoother, safer tow.
Ever set up on gravel or grass and felt your rig teeter like it's one gust away from tipping? This scales wide steel foot stays planted, so you get accurate readings even when the ground's working against you. The built-in set screw holds the foot in place, so it doesn't drop out while you're dialing in the right height. If you're using 6" SnapPads, the base fits perfectly to give you extra grip when things get sketchy.
No squinting, no second guessing. The large analog display shows tongue weight in 50-lb increments up to 2,000 lbs. It also shows tongue weight in tons, so you'll know right away if you're creeping up on your vehicle's limits.
This weather-resistant bag proudly sports the BTBRV logo and is built for real towing life. Toss it in your truck bed, trailer, or back seat so it's out of the way. Tough seams hold up to regular use, and the roomy interior gives you space for gloves, adapters, or whatever else you need to keep close.
This isn't just some random tool with a logo slapped on it. JD from Big Truck Big RV has spent years hauling, wrenching, and testing gear in the real world, and he only puts his name on the gear he actually uses. All BTBRV products go through the wringer before they make the cut. No BS. No gimmicks. Just reliable gear that does what it's supposed to when it matters most.
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Assuming the readings are good within a reasonable margin of error, this is great. No more towing blind about hitch weight and I've been wondering . The closest scale is a 5 hour round trip from where I live. Partially loaded my trailer is 20% more than the advertised hitch weight.
Great concept for ease of use but inaccurate - showed c. 525lbs tongue weight on trailer when it was actually 625-650lbs per Sherline scale and CAT scale.
My new travel trailer was expected to have a loaded tongue weigh about 1,200 lbs., but to ensure the exact weight I purchased the BTBRV Tongue Weight Scale and I’m glad I did. The tongue weight came in at 1,700 lbs., and I was still well belt the GWVR of the trailer, but I exceeded the capacity of the weight distribution hitch requiring me to purchase the highest rated Blue Ox Sway Pro. The same thing happened when I asked my brother in law about his RV tongue weight and he too was about 400 lbs. higher in actual weight. A perfect device to ensure the safety of my family and other road users.
Works great but could be better. The shaft, even when fully extended, is still too short for my travel trailer if I want to keep the tongue level. I have to add at least a 2x6 under it. Would be nice if it was longer. The gauge is easy to read, and the unit seems to be quite accurate. Just wish it could handle a taller trailer more easily. Storage bag is nice touch that keeps it clean when not in use.
This scale appears to be well made and it lets me dial in my trailer tongue without the guess work. Quick and easy set up. A small price to pay for a lot of peace of mind. Well with the price.
Steve
10/26/2025
The trailer tongue scale continues to do its job and remains accurate. This was a good purchase because without it, was just guess work.
Andrew N.
10/27/2025
etrailer service is awesome, I purchased a tongue trailer scale and when I open the package found the glass on the dial of the scale broken. I called service and they emailed me a prepaid return label and shipped me a replacement scale on Friday and I received it on the following Tuesday.
Thank you for the quick response.
This is a great device to ensure you are comfortably within the limits of your vehicles towing capacity. I have a dump trailer that I tow with my f150. At max load the trailer would be unsafe for me to tow, so I use this scale to monitor the load as I’m filling up the trailer. In the next year or so I will be upgrading to a 3/4 ton Pickup, in the mean time this was a much cheaper solution.
First time I ordered on etrailer, not my last for sure. Love the site as it finds the right equipment for the right vehicle. Delivery was right on time. Thanks to your team!
Nothing to compare against, so I will have to trust its accuracy. Seems to work well, I was expecting around 750 lbs for my trailer tongue weight and that's exactly what it showed me. Build quality and finish are very nice.
Tounge weight scale- Haven't used it yet, but it looks like it will do the intended job. I have a hitch extension under a slide-in truck camper that has a limited tounge weight. Packaging was excellent and delivery was timely.
Glade I made the purchase. On past trailers I did the guessing game which usually worked out. My newest trailer is a toy hauler which the factory has placed holding tanks to adjust approx weights for one’s toys I’m suppressed at how well they’ve arranged the placements of storage tanks. Tho things will change when fresh water turn to gray and black. This tongue weight scale will now help with determining placement of my side by side.
Also helps figuring tongue weight when leaving the side by side home with out that added weight.
Again, glade I made the purchase great product
Gene
This is a really nice tongue weight scale and make towing a lot safer especially when you are getting close to your payload! Know before you tow! Thanks BTBRV and etrailer for developing this.
Scale is simple to use and provides knowledge that I did not have before for safe driving. Based on the reading we have readjusted how we load the camper
Mike L.
10/2/2025
It's amazing how much better a trailer tows when it's load is properly distributed!
I've used this scale once and do not plan to use it again, so please understand I can't speak to the longevity or durability. This scale worked perfectly for my needs. It took less than a minute to find out my "910lb dry" tongue weight was real world 1,200lbs with equipment, propane, etc. I wish I had bought this immediately after I bought my new travel trailer.
Works as intended so I can get actual hitch weight for my trailers
Seems to work well. I was surprised by the tongue weight it registered first time I used it. Requires a level area so had to wait to use it until I was on a campground pad because my driveway is on a slope.
I have used the scale a couple of times and it functions as advertised. It is easy to use, easy to read, and stable when used as instructed. ETrailer's service was excellent, as usual.
The scale works well. The only reason I don't give it 5 starts is because the background of the gauge is black and it is difficult to read. I white background would be much better. Another point is the position of the gauge. It is vertical and it is inconvenient. It should be either in a 45 degree angle facing upward or horizontal facing upward, so it can be easily read. Otherwise, it is a well built product that worth the money.
This has taken a lot of weight off my mind knowing I can get my tongue weight anytime I want to…
Looking forward to finding out what the tongue weight is on my RV and boat trailer. I believe checking with the BTBRV will help me distribute the loads correctly and get the correct amount of weight on the tongue.
Works great! Never knew what my trailer tongues weighed.
Shipped on time, arrived in great condition and worked great. Excellent product at good price!
Lots of great features. Easily adjustable height makes it easy to engage with the trailer. It is so important to know your tongue weight for safe towing, most people don't.
It's nice to know hitch weight every trip out. Shows consistently 970lbs +- a few based on each load out so I'm never over per trailer limitations
Well worth the money.
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Brooke M.
5/19/2025
Glad you could get some clarity in way less time than a 5 hour drive! Good to know what you're actually at, weight wise. Rearranging things on the trailer can help with TW, too. Sometimes, scooting things back and putting more weight back towards the axle of the trailer a bit can make a world of difference.