Is it Ok to Use an etrailer.com e99044 if There is an Air Bubble in the Gauge?

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I just received the e-trailer tongue weight scale and there is a good size air bubble in it. Is this normal?

asked by: Jeff S

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Expert Reply:

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.

expert reply by: Lazer S

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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%,…

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Answer 2

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.…

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Answer 3

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.

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Answer 4

Quite accurate; the margin of error is 3 percent for the etrailer Tongue Weight Scale for Campers and Utility Trailers - 2,000-lb Capacity #e99044. I don't see varying levels of liquid in the photos, but do see a customer photo with the scale…

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Answer 5

Ultimately the tongue weight of a trailer could be anything regardless of what the weight or GVWR of the trailer is. You want to shoot for a tongue weight that is 10-15% of the weight of the trailer though so if your loaded trailer is 2,820 lbs and…

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Answer 6

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 7

When looking up your 2016 GMC Savannah 3500 it has as you said a max tow rating of 10,000 lbs. and 1,000 lbs. tongue weight. This is the limit of the vehicle unfortunately and not that of the hitch. With that said even if we were to add a heavier…

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Answer 8

Having an air bubble in the gauge of the etrailer Tongue weight scale part #e99044 is normal and not a cause for concern.

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Answer 9

I attached a link to the install instructions for the etrailer scale part #e99044 which the last line covers storage, "Store the etrailer tongue weight scale in a secure place when not in use." There is no additional storage steps needed…

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Answer 10

I may have a solution for you, but there isn't a smaller tongue weight scale available with a lower capacity. The only scale that we currently offer is the etrailer Tongue Weight Scale for Campers and Utility Trailers #e99044 with the - 2,000-lb…

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Answer 11

If all of the components at the tongue are rated for at least 1,800 lb, they would be able to handle that weight, however this is not the safest way to distribute weight on your trailer. For the best and safest tracking and handling of a trailer, you…

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Answer 12

I have an option that will give you the exact tongue weight of your trailer loaded or unloaded, but there is not a formula to determine the tongue weight of your toy hauler travel trailer with something loaded. You will want to use a tongue weight…

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Is it Ok to Use an etrailer.com e99044 if There is an Air Bubble in the Gauge?

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