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Introduction
Most people never know their trailer’s tongue weight. The Weigh Safe hitch our editors showed in this clip has a gauge built right into the ball mount, so you can read it every time you hook up.
What the Clip Shows
In the short, our editors show the gauge on the ball mount, swap the stainless tow ball, and slide the mount into the drop shank on the truck’s receiver. There’s no narration, so the details below come from Weigh Safe.
The Weigh Safe Lineup
Weigh Safe’s current lineup includes the Weigh Safe Drop Hitch, which the company calls “the hitch that started it all” with a built-in tongue weight scale, plus steel and aluminum versions, the 180 Hitch that flips between 2 in. and 2-5/16 in. balls, a fixed height ball mount that measures tongue weight, and the Aero Hitch. Weigh Safe also sells a clamshell tow ball adapter.
Our editors could not confirm from the clip exactly which Weigh Safe model and ball size is shown, so we’re not listing specs for it here. Check Weigh Safe for the capacity of the specific model you’re considering.
Why Tongue Weight Matters
Tongue weight is how much of the trailer’s weight presses down on the hitch ball. A built-in gauge takes the guesswork out of loading. See the full Weigh Safe towing products lineup and more of our automotive product reviews, including our equipment trailer buying guide.
Final Thoughts
If you tow often, especially with loads that change, a hitch that shows tongue weight every time you hook up is a simple, smart upgrade.
FAQ
What makes the Weigh Safe hitch different?
Weigh Safe ball mounts have a built-in gauge that shows tongue weight.
Can I switch ball sizes?
Weigh Safe sells interchangeable tow balls, and its 180 Hitch flips between 2 in. and 2-5/16 in. balls.
Which model is in the video?
The clip doesn’t name the model, so check Weigh Safe’s lineup for the version and capacity you need.
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