Recommended Tongue Weight Scale For A 5' x 8' Enclosed Trailer  

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Hey Daniel,

The Big Truck Big RV Tongue Weight Scale # BTBRV44FR would be able to read your trailer's tongue weight. This scale has a 2,000lb capacity so it can work with your smaller trailer as well as larger ones. To put this in perspective, when you trailer is properly loaded the tongue weight would be approximately 10-15% of your total weight (GVWR). If you're saying your total weight is going to be 2,500lbs then you would have a tongue weight 250 - 375lbs, coming in well under the capacity of the scale.

If you find your tongue weight is way over or under 10-15% you should rearrange your load to get there. Improper loading can cause issues with handling and is almost a guarantee for trailer sway while you're towing.

When setting up the scale you'll want to adjust the height so that when the trailer is leveled it will completely rest the tongue on the scale. The inner tube of the scale can pull out in 2" increments so you might also need a chunk of wood to put under it to make up any gap less than 2", but that's totally dependent on the trailer height. It's not the end of the world if it's not perfectly level either though, you'll just be getting a slightly less accurate reading. In the attached video below Jake will walk you through using the scale.

expert reply by: Kevin C

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Jon G.

11/17/2025

Hey Daniel, how did things go with the Big Truck Big RV tongue weight scale on your lightweight trailer? Did it give you a clear reading for your setup? Your feedback could really help others checking their trailer balance.

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