Weigh Safe WSFH2-2-01 Fixed Height Ball Mount With Tow Ball - 2" Drop

The Weigh Safe WSFH2-2-01 Fixed Height Ball Mount With Tow Ball - 2" Drop is specifically engineered for use on the 2" Shank on your tow rig. The ball mount has a maximum tongue weight of 1, 500 pounds and is constructed from a solid bar aircraft-grade aluminum alloy. The tow ball is manufactured from stainless steel for corrosion resistance and longevity. This ball mount has a gross trailer weight (GTW) of 10, 000 pounds and features that will measure tongue weight to ensure your trailer is mounted safely to your vehicle.

Features:

• Stainless-Steel Tow Ball
• 1,500 Lbs. Tongue Weight
• 10,000 Lbs. Towing Capacity
• Aircraft Grade 6061 T6 Billet Aluminum

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.

(1) 2" Drop Fixed Height Ball Mount With Gauge
(1) 2" Stainless Steel Tow Ball (STB01)

Specifications:

Built-in Scale: Yes
Drop: 2"
Shaft: 2" (2.5" & 3" Hitch Receivers With Sleeve Inserts/Receiver Reducers Installed)
Ball: 2" Tow Ball
Max GTW: 10,000 lbs
Max Tongue: 1,500 lbs
V5 & J684 certified: Yes
Weight: 6 lbs
Hitch Pin Hole: 5/8" Diameter
Rise: May Be Used In Rise Position (The Gauge Only Works In Drop Position)