How to Find Pin Weight of a Gooseneck Trailer

Updated 06/14/2017 | Published 06/13/2017

Question:

Will this work on a gooseneck trailer?

asked by: Tim M

Helpful Expert Reply:

I don't think the etrailer Tongue Weight Scale # e99044 would work well for a gooseneck trailer. For one it only goes up to 2,000 pounds which isn't going to be enough for a lot of goosenecks. You would also have to find a way to get the trailer on the scale with it sitting level which doesn't seem very safe.

The best way to determine the pin weight of a gooseneck is to weigh your truck on a commercial scale once with the trailer connected and once without. Then subtract the difference and this is the pin weight of your trailer. Only weigh the truck not the trailer.

expert reply by: Charles S