What Does etrailer Tongue Weight Scale # e99044 Weigh

Question

Question:

How much does the etrailer Tongue Weight Scale for Campers and Utility Trailers - 2,000-lb Capacity - e99044 itself weigh?

asked by: Jim M

1

Helpful Expert Reply:

The etrailer tongue weight scale part # e99044 that you referenced weighs 5 lbs.

expert reply by: Jameson C

1

Answer 1

This is a really good question. I sent it to our engineer and he told me that the gauge has a 3%,2%,3% margin of error. This means that in the first third of its range, it is +/- 3% of the actual tongue weight, the middle of its range it is +/- 2%,…

view full answer...

Answer 2

Trailer axles typically have the bow you mentioned in them to help compensate for the vertical load they bear and still have proper wheel camber. This way when the load is put on them the axle will flatten out and the wheels will be aligned properly.…

view full answer...

Answer 3

Absolutely our Tongue Weight Scale #e99044 will work perfectly with your travel trailer! Our scale has a 2,000 lb capacity which you may think that a 5,000 lb trailer would be too much for our scale, but it's actually an ideal size trailer. What…

view full answer...

Answer 4

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…

view full answer...

Answer 5

Weight distribution works to distribute the tongue weight of a trailer up to the front axle of the tow vehicle so that it will sit more level and handle/brake better. That being said the systems do not "reduce" tongue weight or allow you to…

view full answer...

Answer 6

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

view full answer...

Answer 7

Hey Tom, you are on the right track. I checked out your 2023 Jayco Jay Flight 284 BHS and it does have an underslung coupler so the correct B and W Continuum weight distribution would be the part #BW88FR. An underslung coupler is basically one that…

view full answer...

Answer 8

Thanks for the pictures! No, I am sorry Richard you can not. The B&W Continuum item #BW78FR only works with frames that are 5" and 6" tall. Instead, I recommend using the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control…

view full answer...

Answer 9

Hey Travis, congrats on the new 2024 Jayco Flight 284BHS! Your travel trailer looks to have a GVWR of 7,950 lbs so I recommend going with the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution w/ 4-Point Sway Control #EQ37121ET and pairing it with the Shank…

view full answer...

Answer 10

The B&W Continuum #BW78FR and the Reese Strait-Line #RP66083 are both great systems. The B&W Continuum is going to be easier to set up, but as far as sway control goes, I definitely have to give the edge to the Reese Strait-Line. The…

view full answer...

Answer 11

The etrailer.com #e99044 did receive an upgrade and should have fluid in the gauge. With that being said, they will all have an air bubble like this and it is perfectly good to use.

view full answer...

Answer 12

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

view full answer...

What Does etrailer Tongue Weight Scale # e99044 Weigh

Product Page this Question was Asked From

Featured Help Information

Instructions

Continue Researching