Is Air Bubble in Gauge of etrailer Tongue weight scale part # e99044 Normal

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After unpacking and inspecting I noticed the indicating gauge has a low level of dampening oil. There is no sign of leakage. Is this normal ?

asked by: Ken T

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

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

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…

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Answer 2

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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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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The etrailer Tongue Weight Scale for Campers and Utility Trailers #e99044 does not have the ability to be calibrated but would not need it.

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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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Weight distribution systems are not specific to the vehicle but need to be rated for the tongue weight of the trailer. Since your eaz-lift is rated for 1,200 pounds it will likely work for your trailer. The best way to find out is to use a tongue…

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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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Yes, the etrailer.com Trailer Tongue Weight Scale part #e99044 will work well to determine the tongue weight of your setup so that you can get a properly rated weight distribution system for your trailer. When choosing a weight distribution system…

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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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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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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…

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I would be happy to help you find the correct weight distribution hitch for your trailer with a dry tongue weight of 750lbs, but you need to find the total tongue weight of your setup to confirm the correct hitch. Total tongue weight is the tongue…

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Is Air Bubble in Gauge of etrailer Tongue weight scale part # e99044 Normal

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