Weigh Safe WS8-2.5-KA 2.5" Drop Hitch & Lock Pin - 8" Drop

The Weigh Safe WS8-2.5-KA 2.5" Drop Hitch & Lock Pin - 8" Drop from XDP helps make towing safer. 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. Without this hitch, you will have to rely on an ineffective bathroom scale, visit the weigh station, or buy a separate tongue weight scale in order to determine the weight of your load. All of these hassles are avoided with the Weigh Safe hitch, which provides you with a straightforward way to determine the weight of what you're towing. When you purchase the Weigh Safe Drop Hitch you get an innovative hitch with a built-in scale that alerts you to adjust your load prior to towing. You will have a more enjoyable and safer towing experience with the weight of your load properly distributed. An added lock provides your hitch with additional security!

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: 18,500 lbs - 2-5/16" Ball (2.5" Shaft), 8000 lbs - 2" Ball
Max Tongue: 2,200 lbs (2.5" Shaft)
V5 & J684 certified: Yes
Drop Hitch Adjustment: 1" Increments
Weight: 19 lbs
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. 4" Drops Are 5" Rises)
Total Height: Add 3 Inches (*E.G. 4" Drops Measure 7" From The Top Of The Receiver To The Hitch Base)
Hitch Pin Hole: 5/8" Diameter
Compatible with Clam Shell: Yes
Stowable: Yes