Getting your setup balanced right can make all the difference between a smooth ride and a stressful one. The Weigh Safe True Tow Weight Distribution Hitch includes a built-in scale that shows your trailer’s tongue weight directly on the hitch. If it’s outside that 10–15% sweet spot of your gross towing weight, just shift your load or adjust using the integrated lead screw. The companion app makes things even easier—enter your weights and measurements, and it calculates the exact distributed tongue weight you should aim for. With the 2" shank and 6" drop, you’ll be able to set your system accurately and confidently every time.
Crosswinds and passing semis can push a trailer around, but this hitch keeps you planted. The True Tow uses built-in tension and friction points to correct sway before it becomes a problem. With 4-area sway control, you’ll feel steadier at highway speeds and in gusty conditions. The trunnion spring bar design helps maintain consistent pressure and keeps your trailer tracking straight behind you, even through long hauls or uneven pavement.
Old-style weight distribution systems can take a lot of trial and error to get right. The True Tow makes setup simple with a process guided by its app and on-hitch scale. Just hitch up, run through the few setup steps, and adjust the lead screw until the scale shows your distributed target weight. No guesswork, no complicated tools, just a clear process that gets you balanced and ready to roll faster.
Rated for a maximum gross towing weight of 12,500 lbs and up to 1,250 lbs of tongue weight, this system is engineered for serious towing. It’s built from high-strength steel and includes a stainless steel 2-5/16" hitch ball that resists rust and corrosion. The included hitch lock secures the shank when parked, giving you peace of mind whether you’re overnighting at a campground or stopping for lunch on the road.
Once your hitch is set, you can drive forward, back up, or make tight turns without having to disconnect anything. The True Tow’s design allows full-range movement while keeping the sway control active. It fits trailer frames up to 6" tall—or up to 8" using the optional kit (sold separately)—and the top-mount configuration keeps everything clean and easy to access. It’s a smooth, quiet, and reliable setup that makes towing feel easy every time you head out.
Customer Satisfaction Score:
97% were satisfied with this product
3% of customers were not satisfied
Ratings & Reviews
16 F250 towing 24' encl trailer. So far 1500 miles towing has been great. Nearly zero porpoising or sway. Set up seemed difficult from the videos and instructions but was actually a breeze. Was very quick and easy. W the f250 4x4 you probably only need 4" drop as the 6" is pretty low. Although my TT has a ton of clearance so you may need the rise w those as the 250 hitch only sits at 19" i also have a curt trutrack 4p which is very heavy to place on the receiver. The WS feels way lighter but maybe it's just the way its balanced. Also like that you can make adjustments easier w the WS vs the curt. The min torque on the WS is 150ft lb which everyone has a trq wrench for that, do yourself a favor and put more torque as it'll need it. Nothing w WS its just what happens w movement.
The instructions described the setup well. I can open my tailgate with this hitch!!! AWESOME!!!!! It's good to have peace of mind regarding whether the hitch is adequate for the tongue weight. I was surprised to see that I was 100lbs over what the rated tongue is listed as. My last hitch was inadequate...this one is perfect. Haven't towed with it yet, but I feel quite confident that it will safely handle the load.
Towed a 2026 Jayco trailer 7300gvw with a 2026 Chvy Silverado 1500 Z71 5.3. Estimated my combined weight truck +trailer and loads at 13500, TW was 850, followed instructions, installed hitch and used app. Set distributed TW to 2250 per the app. Towed 800 miles from NC to NY, on I81, no sway, proposing or other issues. Hitch is outstanding.
Manufacturer needs to either ship in 2 boxes or redesign/increase cardboard thickness. When I received the 1 box (UPS), it was almost split in half and full of packing tape to hold box together. I was missing the lifting bar and spring arms. Those 2 items weighed 54 lb themselves. etrailer was very responsive in getting me the replacement items from manufacturer since I was picking up a new trailer in a week. Website wouldn't allow me to upload pictures.
This is my second WD hitch experience. Ease of setup and installation is better especially with the head unit. Not having to deal with spacers and washers makes this much easier. Bar installation, loading and unloading tension was a lot easier and didn't require the effort of last hitch. Adjusting for front wheelwell difference is a breeze making overall ride handling and ride quality super simple. This WD hitch is a definite "recommend". I'm long time etrailer.com customer and found this shipping experience to be even faster than transactions in the past. Way to go etrailer.com!
I just received the Weigh Safe Heavyweight distribution hitch. The one quite heavy as can be imagined package arrived in perfect condition. After unboxing the hitch, I’m impressed with the quality and workmanship. I can not report on the performance at this time, however the installation manual and user guide is quite clear to understand and follow. Also etrailer customer service is fantastic and I recommend purchasing anything through them as I’m a repeat customer.
Installed according to printed instructions and videos. Downloaded app and this thing will not keep my trailer from swaying. I was so hopeful but now regret I spent $1070 on this hitch and I can’t keep my trailer between the lines when there is any wind. I have only used the hitch once and now going to have to buy a different hitch.
Setup was quick and easy, VERY well built system. The washers they sent were not the proper grade so they split but etrailer QUICKLY replaced them as well as the brackets that were scratched while torquing. Overall I am very pleased with my purchase. I have a 2022 ram 2500 Cummins on 38s with a Carli 3.5 pintop soft suspension setup with king shocks and what a difference towing. I would say this system corrected 55% of my squat issue. Granted, the system is not designed to help with squat however it did! I did tow with the system and noticed a night and day difference in trailer performance. Shipping was fantastic and the box came intact and very well put together. I received my packaged the next day with free shipping. When I called to place the order, Tiffany was kind and polite and was VERY knowledgable on products. Thank you again!
The hardware and design look great. The issue is that it is dependent on a companion app. The app the manual says to download is incompatible with the current Android OS. The other available Weigh Safe app, won't take/use the "optional" weight distribution load ratings so that according to the app my F-150 with max tow package rated for 12000 lbs with 1220lb tongue wt rating when using a WDH. Weigh Safe customer support puts you on hold for 10 minutes and then punts you to voice mail. Hence the single star.
Initial set up quite simple with the app. Took it for a short test run. Noticeable upgrade from my curt. Towing a 19 ft. Geo pro with 4runner.
Looks solid…best packaged heavyweight item I’ve ever received. I haven’t had a chance to use it yet but I expect it’s a solid product.
I really should buy all my stuff from etraile!!! Always fast, they customer service is always great. Thank you always etrailer
Love the feeling is getting when this product really easy to set up
Built like a tank,much better than my other hitch, it was used hitch that came with the camper that was welded together for their truck. I'm sure this one will do fine and had great reviews from wandering weekends on YouTube.
The hitch is perfect for our camper. Installation was a breeze. I highly recommend weigh safe.
Customer service was amazing!!
It pulls my RV better than any other weight distribution hitch I’ve owned.
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