Can I Use The Weigh Safe Ball Mount w/ Built-In Scale WS56KR Purely As A Tongue Weight Scale?
Updated 07/21/2026 | Published 07/16/2026
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Question:
Can I use this hitch purely as a tongue weight scale, reverting back to my Equalizer for actual towing? Thanks!
asked by: Steve M
Expert Reply:
Hey Steve, thanks for reaching out. You can indeed use the Weigh Safe Ball Mount w/ Built-In Scale # WS56KR as a tongue weight scale, then go back to your Equalizer hitch for actual towing. That's a pretty good idea honestly, as long as your trailer doesn't exceed 10,000 lbs. You'll just need to grab a hitch ball to go with it. For that I recommend the following:
- 2" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/4" Long Shank - Chrome - 12,000 lbs # 40038
- 2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/4" Long Shank - Chrome - 10,000 lbs # C40007
What kind of trailer do you tow?
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Weigh Safe Ball Mount w/ Built-In Scale for 2" Hitches - 2" Drop - 10,000 lbs - Aluminum
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- No Ball
- Aluminum Shank
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Rise - 0 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 10000 lbs GTW
- Built-In TW Scale
- Weigh Safe
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Mattc
7/21/2026
I sure like the heck out of mine. It’s the best way I’ve found to know immediately, what my tongue weight is. It’s amazing how just a few inches forward with my load can affect the tongue weight significantly.