Will Ball Platform on Weigh Safe Hitch End Up Rattling?
Updated 09/02/2025 | Published 06/25/2025
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I love your hitch, definitely 95 sure will buy one, but there is a video on Amazon that shows the fit of the ball to the shaft being loose and rattly sp?. Now I know the shaft into the receiver will rattle, and I know how to fix that, but can you comment on the above?
asked by: Greg L
Expert Reply:
Hey Greg, thanks for reaching out!
I'm not sure what exact video you're talking about, but I definitely get where you're coming from for the Weigh Safe Hitch w/ Built-In Scale for 2.5" Hitch # WS88RR.
You can use the XL Anti-Rattle Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock for 2-1/2" Hitches # SHP2040-XL to keep the shank from moving around too much, but there aren't any anti-rattle devices for the platform part of the ball mount system. The hitch ball itself shouldn't have movement in it, but over time I could see the platform becoming a little more loose.
I will say that this doesn't seem to be a common complaint, so I wouldn't be too worried about it.
If you can shoot me the link to the exact video, I'd be more than happy to take a look at it!
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Weigh Safe Hitch w/ Built-In Scale for 2.5" Hitch - 6" Drop/7" Rise - 22K - Steel
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Adjustable Ball Mount
- Two Balls
- 2 Inch Ball
- 2-5/16 Inch Ball
- Steel Shank
- Drop - 6 Inch
- Rise - 7 Inch
- Fits 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
- 22000 lbs GTW
- Built-In TW Scale
- Weigh Safe
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Jon G.
9/2/2025
Hey Greg, did you get a chance to try the anti-rattle lock for your hitch? I'm curious to know if it helped with the movement you were concerned about. Your experience could really help others who are considering the same setup.