Weigh Safe 6" Drop Hitch w/ 2" Shank and Matching Keyed Alike Hitch Lock

Weigh-Safe 6" Drop Hitch w/ 2" Shank -

Keyed Alike Model

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***Keyed-Alike Model, includes hitch lock and slider lock with 2 keys that work on both locks.

Features:

• Tongue weight scale built into the ball mount platform helps you balance your trailer
  • Promotes safe towing – lets you know if your load needs to be adjusted before you tow
  • Simple operation – automatically provides a measurement every time you couple your trailer
  • Efficient and hassle-free – eliminates the need for separate or commercial scales
• 6061 T6 billet aluminum shank and mounting platform provide superior strength and durability
  • Solid block construction provides greater strength than hollow steel competitors while also maintaining a light weight
  • Rustproof for a clean finish that stands the test of time

Specifications:

• Built in Scale  √
• Shaft: 2"
• Ball: 2″ & 2-5/16″ Stainless Steel Balls Included
• Max GTW: 
  • 8000 lbs – 2” ball
  • 12,500 lbs – 2-5/16” ball (2” shaft)
• Max Tongue: 1,500 lbs (2″ Shaft)
• V5 & J684 certified √
• Ball Material: Stainless Steel 

What's in the box:

• 1- Draw Bar 
• 1- 2" Ball
• 1- Ball Retaining Pin 
• 1- Dust Lock Cover 
• 1- Slider with Gauge 
• 1- 2-5/16" Ball
• 1- Lock Plate Key Assembly 
• 1- Hitch Locking Pin w/ Extra Key

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.