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| Rated | 18,500 lbs. |
| Drop Length |
6″ |
| Shaft Size |
2.5″ |
| Ball diameter | 2-5/16″ |
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The Weigh Safe Drop Hitch is the one and only trailer hitch with a built-in scale that signals you to adjust your load before you hit the road, resulting in a much safer and enjoyable towing experience. Before this ball mount, gauging your trailer’s tongue weight was a hassle. You had to rely on inefficient bathroom scales, make a trip to the weigh station, or purchase a separate tongue weight scale.
But with the Weigh Safe’s built-in scale, measuring your tongue weight is as easy as coupling your trailer to your ball mount. Simply hook up your trailer to the Weigh Safe ball mount just as you would any other ball mount. The weight of your trailer will push down on the hitch ball, which in turn pushes down on an internal hydraulic piston that sits on a bed of oil. When the piston drops into the oil, the pressure reading is sent out to the scale.
Our built-in high strength stainless steel scale makes managing your trailer’s weight distribution both safer for you and your family by ensuring a properly balanced trailer load and simple by instantaneously providing a tongue weight measurement every time you couple your trailer. This eliminates the need to purchase additional tongue weight scales, which can cost you hundreds of dollars and increases the speed at which you properly set up your trailer.
This 6-inch drop hitch is a dream come true, allowing you to tow trailers of different heights with the same vehicle. The drop hitch adjusts in 1″ increments so you get the perfect fit every time. All Weigh Safe ball mounts come standard with a high-strength Dual Pin Lock that secures your trailer to your drawbar. All our locks come standard with a custom-fitted dust cover
Have peace of mind knowing you can switch from a 2″ ball to 2-5/16″ balls in seconds. Both balls are made from High-Strength Stainless Steel which gives them industry-leading strength and corrosion resistance. These balls will not rust. Our Stainless Steel Locking Hitch Pin (WS05) is included and is keyed the same as the Dual Pin Lock in order to maximize your ease and convenience when switching trailers or vehicles.
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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.
WHAT’S IN THE BOX
| 1- Drawbar | 1- Slider with Gauge |
| 1- 2″ Ball | 1- 2-5/16″ Ball |
| 1- Ball Retaining Pin | 1- Lock Plate Key Assembly |
| 1- Dust Lock Cover |
| Style | Keyed Alike Receiver Pin, Dual Pin Keyed Lock |
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Fast shipping and professional packing
Through our long-term relationship in a long-standing partnership with UPS, FedEx, DHL as well as a range of other top global carriers we are able to offer a variety of shipping options. Our warehouse personnel is highly-skilled and will package your items according to our precise and precise specifications. Your goods will undergo a thorough examination and will be securely packaged before being sent out. We ship to thousands of customers daily across various countries. This shows that we're committed to being the largest retailer on the internet. The warehouses and centers for distribution are in Europe and the USA.
Note: Orders that contain more than one item are assigned a processing period in accordance with the item.
Prior to shipping We will examine thoroughly the items you've ordered. Today, the majority orders will be shipped within 48 hours. Expected delivery times are between 3-7 days.
Returns
The inventory is constantly changing and we cannot completely manage it because several parties are involved, including our warehouse and factory. Therefore, the actual inventory could alter at any time. Please understand it may happen that your order is out of stock when the order has been placed.
Our policy lasts 30 days. If thirty days have passed since you purchased your item, we cannot provide a refund or exchange.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be in good condition and in the same state as when you received it in. The item should be in its original packaging.
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