Weigh Safe, SWS6-2.5-KA, Steel 6" Drop Hitch w/ 2.5" Shank, 8K/22K GTWR, w/ Keyed Alike Hitch Locking Pin
SWS6-2 Includes Only:
- 1 - Drawbar 1- Slider with Gauge
- 1 - 2" Ball 1- 2-5/16" Ball
- 1 - Ball Retaining Pin
- 1 - Lock Plate Key Assembly
- 1 - Dust Lock Cover
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
Along with the classic aluminum Weigh Safe Drop Hitch, the STEEL Weigh Safe Adjustable Ball Mount provides “Towing Peace of Mind” with a high-grade steel construction and stainless steel tow balls, the Steel Weigh Safe Drop Hitch will get the job done! Can be used in both the drop and rise positions!
Maintenance:
- Keep your trailer hitch clean and wash regularly with soap & water.
- Make sure dust lock covers are always secured on all locks.
Measuring Tongue Weight:
- You must have your truck and trailer on flat, level ground in order for your tongue weight gauge to read accurately. Being on a slant or grade changes will compromise the gauge accuracy.
- After loading the trailer coupler onto the tow ball, move the trailer frame back and forth with your foot to reduce friction. The tow ball and trailer coupler must be jounced to reduce friction and get an accurate tongue weight reading.
- The Weigh Safe Gauge accuracy is +/- 1.25% over the full range of the scale, which is +/- 50 LBS accuracy.
Hitch Height Setting:
- For the best towing performance, adjust the height of your hitch to make the towed trailer level to the ground. To accomplish this, use a level (if on level ground) or measure the distance to the ground on the front and rear of the trailer frame and adjust the coupler height in order to make both measurements the same.
- For tandem "independent" trailer axles, the height of your hitch does affect your tongue weight. If your trailer coupler is too high, the tongue weight increases and your back axle tires will receive more weight. If your trailer coupler is too low, your tongue weight will read less and increase the weight on the front axle tires. Without being level, your tongue weight will not read true and your tires will wear faster and unevenly.
How to Determine What Size Length to Get?
Weigh Safe Receiver Size:
Please verify that your hitch receiver matches the shaft size you select above, please see 
Hitch Receiver Size Guide
For more information, please see Dimensions Guide
