How to Measure Loaded Trailer Tongue Weight

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Probably a very dumb question, but is there anyway to use this with a weight distribution system?

asked by: Robyn E

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Expert Reply:

There is no way to use the Weigh Safe 2-Ball Mount with Scale along with a weight distribution (WD) system but you can use WD and measure your trailer tongue weight (TW) easily enough using the stand-alone etrailer Scale # e99044. The Sherline scale is compact and easy to use, and it reads up to 2000-lbs of loaded trailer TW.

expert reply by: Adam R

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You will want the trailer to be on level ground and level (parallel) with the level ground to use the etrailer Tongue Weight Scale for Campers and Utility Trailers #e99044. You may have to go to an empty parking lot or a different street to get more…

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To choose a weight distribution system you will need to go by the total tongue weight of the set up. This is calculated by taking the tongue weight of the trailer, when loaded and ready to tow, and adding to that the weight of anything loaded behind…

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Trailers do generally have a listed spec for their dry tongue weight. I wasn't able to find any definite information your 1996 Mallard because there are several different models with a wide range of different tongue weight capacities. However,…

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The Hensley you referenced is a weight distribution system. You can still determine tongue weight on a trailer with a weight distribution system, but if you are trying to determine what the effective tongue weight difference would be on a trailer…

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It is always recommended to use a weight distribution system that is properly rated for your trailer tongue weight. Using a WD system that is rated way above the tongue weight on your trailer can make for a rougher ride and could lead to trailer…

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Curt hitch #13199 is indeed a correct fit for your 2004 Nissan Titan. This Class III hitch has a 2-inch receiver opening and is rated for 6000-lbs trailer weight and 600-lbs of trailer tongue weight (TW). TW is the downward force on the hitch ball…

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Weight distribution spring bar tension can be increased by tilting the head toward the trailer so that the ends of the spring bars are closer to the ground. Once connected to the lift brackets this increased angle translates into more tension, which…

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It is often possible to swap out just the weight-rated parts of a weight distribution/sway control (WD/SC) system when you change trailers, meaning the spring bars. The shank, head and frame brackets can often be re-used. Shanks do carry weight…

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Accuracy is the most important thing when it comes to tongue weight scales in my opinion and convenience is a plus. The etrailer Tongue Weight Scale #e99044 is both. I have gotten my hands on this product and used it. One of my favorite things about…

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Answer 10

Both the Sherline Trailer Tongue Weight Scale #5780, and the etrailer Tongue Weight Scale #e99044 will accurately measure the tongue weight on your trailer as long as the tongue weight is less than 2000lbs. With that said I prefer the etrailer…

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Answer 11

The etrailer Tongue Weight Scale part #e99044 will not be able to tell you the tongue weight of the setup when your weight distribution system is connected. There's only one way to tell how much tongue weight your weight distribution system is…

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Since the proper adjustments seem to have been made on the two sway bars you already have installed, I recommend simply checking the tongue weight of your trailer. Typically, a trailer's tongue weight should be about 10-15% of its total weight.…

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