Weigh Safe – 2-5/16″ Stainless Steel – Tow Hitch Ball
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| Vehicle Service Type | Trailer |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
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Our built-in scale makes balancing your trailer efficient and hassle-free by automatically providing a measurement every time you couple your trailer, so you will automatically know your load needs to be adjusted providing unsurpassed safety.
Made of 18 lbs. of solid aircraft-grade aluminum this hitch is as tough as they come, with a towing capacity (GTW) of 10,000 lbs. on the 2 5/16″ ball and 10,000 LBS on the 2″ ball, and a 1,500 lbs. max tongue capacity.
Have peace of mind knowing you can switch from a 2″ ball to 2 5/16″ with the included Clam Shell Adapter. This adjustable trailer hitch mount has it all; a Stainless Steel Tow Ball, Stainless Steel Hydraulic Gauge, 2″, 1-year warranty on the hitch, and LIFETIME warranty on the scale!
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What is tongue weight and why is it important?
Tongue weight (TW) refers to the weight that the fully loaded trailer exerts downward on the hitch ball of the tow vehicle. Tongue weight is typically 10 percent – and should not exceed 15 percent – of your gross trailer weight. For example, a 10,000-lb trailer should have a tongue weight between 1,000 lbs and 1,500 lbs. You can adjust the tongue weight of your trailer by removing or adding cargo, or redistributing the load on the trailer. The tongue weight should not exceed the capacity of your tow vehicle, your hitch, or any of your towing components.
Simply put, too little tongue weight can cause trailer sway and too much tongue weight can cause the tow vehicle to perform poorly. You may have difficulty steering, gaining traction, or braking when driving a setup that has too much weight pushing down on the rear of the vehicle. Ultimately, towing with an improper tongue weight can cause you to lose control of your vehicle or cause your trailer to separate from the vehicle.
