Does etrailer Tongue Weight Scale for Campers and Utility Trailers # e99044 Need Calibration

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Can the scale be calibrated?

asked by: Morgan N

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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.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

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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Answer 2

The B&W Continuum Weight Distribution System item #BW78FR weighs 116 lbs. The weight of the weight distribution system does not get added to your trailer's tongue weight. I have linked a review video below so you can see the features of this…

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As there aren't any custom slide-on mirrors available for your vehicle, a universal towing mirror like the K-Source #KS3990 you'd looked at would be my recommendation. The dual lens set up gives you a larger field of vision than a single…

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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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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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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 7

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 8

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 9

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.

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Answer 10

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 11

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 12

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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Does etrailer Tongue Weight Scale for Campers and Utility Trailers # e99044 Need Calibration

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