Why be kinda safe? When you can be Weigh Safe
Weigh Safe trailer hitches are the only hitches on the planet with a built-in tongue weight scale that measures tongue weight to improve towing performance.
How Tongue Weight Affects Your Vehicle
Towing Peace of Mind ™
Find out how Weigh Safe can help you perfectly balance your vehicle’s towing load and improve trailer performance with our built-on tongue weight scale.
Tongue Weight Scale
Built-In Tongue Weight Scale vs. a Standalone Tongue Scale
A standalone tongue weight scale gets the job done, but it’s one more tool to haul around, set up and remember. With Weigh Safe, the scale is part of your hitch, so you check your tongue weight every time you tow, not just when you remember to dig out the scale.
| Feature | Weigh Safe Built-In Scale | Standalone Tongue Weight Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Setup | None. Couple your trailer and read the gauge. | Unhitch, set the scale under the tongue jack or coupler, and lower the trailer onto it. |
| Measures While Hitched | Yes. Reads tongue weight with the trailer on the ball. | No. The trailer has to come off the hitch to weigh it. |
| Storage | Nothing extra. The scale lives in your hitch. | A separate tool to store, pack and keep track of. |
| How Often You’ll Check | Every trip, at a glance. | Usually only when you remember to set it up. |
| Adjusting Your Load | Shift cargo and watch the reading change in real time. | Unhitch, re-weigh, re-hitch, repeat. |
| Stability & Safety | Stable and secure. The trailer stays hitched to your tow vehicle while you load and adjust. | The trailer balances on a small scale while you shift cargo, which can be unstable and unsafe. |
| Accuracy | Guaranteed accurate within 50 lbs (about 2.5%). | Varies by model. Typically calibrated for a set weight range. |
| Cost | Included with your hitch. | A separate purchase on top of your hitch. |
Why be kinda safe? Know your tongue weight every time you hitch up.
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