Weigh Safe, WS4-2.5-KA-CER-BLA, Cerakote Weigh Safe 4" Drop Hitch w/ 2.5" Shank, 8K/18.5K GTWR, w/ Keyed Alike Hitch Locking Pin
WS4-2.5-KA-CER-BLA 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
- Keyed Alike Hitch Locking Pin
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
Cerakote is a Polymer-Ceramic Composite coating that can be applied to metals, plastics, polymers, and wood. The unique formulation used for Cerakote ceramic coating enhances a number of physical performance properties including abrasion/wear resistance, corrosion resistance, chemical resistance, impact strength, and hardness. Each of these properties is rigorously tested to guarantee that Cerakote products remain at the forefront of the ceramic coatings market. Cerakote ceramic coatings utilize state-of-the-art technology to outperform any competitive coating in both laboratory settings and real-world applications.
Note: The Cerakote finish is NOT covered under the product warranty.
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.
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
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