The Weigh Safe Drop Hitch in black cerakote is the same hitch that you know and love but with a premium cerakote coating! This hitch not only looks good but features our signature built-in gauge that measures tongue weight so you never have to worry about an unbalanced and unsafe load again. Crafted out of solid, aircraft grade aluminum, the cerakote Weigh Safe Drop Hitch is not only sleek but offers a Towing Peace of Mind with every towing journey.
The cerakote Weigh Safe Drop Hitch is available in 4", 6", 8", and 10" drop lengths and 2", 2.5”, and 3” receiver sizes.
Cerakote Black Finish
Cerakote is a Polymer-Ceramic Composite coating that can be applied to metals, plastics, polymers and wood. The unique formulation used for Cerakote ceramic coating enhances a number of physical performance properties including abrasion/wear resistance, corrosion resistance, chemical resistance, impact strength, and hardness. Each of these properties is rigorously tested to guarantee that Cerakote products remain at the forefront of the ceramic coatings market. Cerakote ceramic coatings utilize state-of-the-art technology to out-perform any competitive coating in both laboratory settings and real world applications.
***The Cerakote finish is NOT covered under product warranty.
Built-In Tongue Weight Scale
The Weigh Safe Drop Hitch is the one and only trailer hitch with a built-in scale that measures load before you hit the road, resulting in a much safer and enjoyable towing experience. Before this ball mount, gauging your trailer’s tongue weight was a hassle. You had to rely on inefficient bathroom scales, make a trip to the weigh station, or purchase a separate tongue weight scale. But with the Weigh Safe’s built-in scale, measuring your tongue weight is as easy as coupling your trailer to your ball mount. After verifying that your drop hitch receiver is the correct height, simply hook-up your trailer to the Weigh Safe ball mount just as you would any other ball mount. The Weigh Safe Drop Hitch comes in 4-inch, 6-inch, 8-inch, and 10-inch options.
Why Is Tongue Weight Important
Tongue weight (TW) refers to the weight that the fully loaded trailer exerts downward on the hitch ball of the tow vehicle. Tongue weight is typically 10 percent – and should not exceed 15 percent – of your gross trailer weight. For example, a 10,000-lb trailer should have a tongue weight between 1,000 lbs and 1,500 lbs. You can adjust the tongue weight of your trailer by removing or adding cargo or redistributing the load on the trailer. The tongue weight should not exceed the capacity of your tow vehicle, your hitch, or any of your towing components.
Simply put, too little tongue weight can cause trailer sway, and too much tongue weight can cause the tow vehicle to perform poorly. You may have difficulty steering, gaining traction, or braking when driving a setup that has too much weight pushing down on the rear of the vehicle. Ultimately, towing with an improper tongue weight can cause you to lose control of your vehicle or cause your trailer to separate from the vehicle.
| DROP LENGTHS | 4" DROP 6" DROP 8" DROP 10" DROP |
|---|---|
| Built-in Scale | ✓ |
| Shaft | 2", 2.5", or 3" |
| Ball | 2" & 2-5/16" Stainless Steel Balls Included 1-7/8 add-on option" |
| Max GTW | 2" Shank: 1 7/8" ball - 7500 lbs 2" ball - 8000 lbs 2 5/16" ball 12,500 lbs 2.5" Shank: 2 5/16” ball - 18,500 lbs 3" Shank: 2-5/16" ball - 21,000 lbs |
| Max Tongue | 1,500 lbs (2" Shaft), 2,200 lbs (2.5" & 3" Shafts) |
| V5 & J684 certified | ✓ |
| Drop Hitch Adjustment | 1” increments |
| Weight | 4" Drop = 16 lbs 6" Drop = 18 lbs 8" Drop = 19 lbs 10" Drop = 20 lbs |
| Ball material | Stainless steel |
| Pin | Dual pin key lock assembly included |
| Rise | All hitches may be used in rise position *Gain 1 inch (e.g., 4” drops are 5” rises) |
| Total Height | Add 3 inches (*e.g., 4” drops measure 7" from the top of the receiver to the hitch base) |
| Hitch Pin Hole | 5/8" Diameter |
| Compatible with Clam Shell | ✓ |
| Stowable | ✓ ***Our Weigh Safe 3" shank sizes are not stowable |
| Saves Property | ✓ |
| Saves Time | ✓ |
| Maintenance | Stainless steel tow balls can still show surface rust, particularly after use in a coupler and exposure to water/salt. This rust will not spread past the surface of the towball and it will not affect the performance of the towball. The rust can be cleaned up and removed with a scotch brite/brillo pad. |
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