Weigh Safe SWS8-2.5-KA Steel 2.5" Drop Hitch & Lock Pin - 8" Drop

Purchase the Weigh Safe SWS8-2.5-KA Steel 2.5" Drop Hitch & Lock Pin - 8" Drop from and always know if the weight of your load is distributed evenly. Before this ball mount, there were only ineffective bathroom scales, trips to the weigh station, or separate tongue weight scale purchases. This mount makes it easy and painless to measure your tongue weight with the built-in scale. A built-in scale on the Weigh Safe Standard Drop Hitch helps you adjust your load before you begin towing. You will have a more enjoyable and safer towing experience by making sure the weight of your load is evenly distributed. The lock that comes with the hitch helps to keep it secure. Using the built-in scale is as simple as hooking-up your trailer to the Weigh Safe ball mount just as you would with 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.

Features

• Includes Stainless Steel 2" & 2-5/16" Tow Balls
• Assists With Balancing Your Trailer
• Helps Make Towing Safer
• Proudly Made In The USA
• Hitch Constructed From High-Quality Steel
• Easy To Use
• Tongue Weight Scale Built Into The Ball Mount Platform

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.

Kit Includes

(1) Drawbar
(1) Slider with Gauge
(1) 2" Stainless Steel Ball
(1) 2-5/16" Stainless Steel Ball
(1) Ball Retaining Pin
(1) Lock Plate Key Assembly
(1) Dust Lock Cover
(1) Hitch Locking Pin (Keyed Alike)

Specifications

Built-in Scale: Yes
Drop: 8"
Shaft: 2.5"
Ball: 2" & 2-5/16" Stainless Steel Balls Included
Max GTW: 22,000 lbs - 2-5/16" Ball (2.5" Shaft), 8,000 lbs - 2" Ball
Max Tongue: 2,200 lbs (2.5" Shaft)
V5 & J684 certified: Yes
Drop Hitch Adjustment: 1" Increments
Weight: 38 Lbs - 2.5" Shank
Ball Material: Stainless Steel
Pin: Dual Pin Key Lock Assembly Included
Rise: All Hitches May Be Used In Rise Position *Gain 1 Inch (E.G. 6" Drops Are 7" Rises)
Total Height: Add 3 Inches (*E.G. 6" Drops Measure 9" From The Top Of The Receiver To The Hitch Base)
Hitch Pin Hole: 5/8" Diameter
Compatible with Clam Shell: Yes
Stowable: Yes