You had to rely on inefficient bathroom scales, make a trip to the weigh station, or purchase a separate tongue weight scale.
Before this gooseneck hitch, gauging your trailer's tongue weight or pin load weight was a hassle. Tongue weight is typically 15 percent and should not exceed 25 percent of your gross trailer weight. You can adjust the tongue weight of your trailer by removing or adding cargo, or redistributing the load on the trailer.What is tongue weight and why is it important? Compatible with industry standard bed rails (ISR);2-5/16 High-strength stainless steel ball;Rated at 30,000 lbs max gross trailer weight;Rated at 7,500 lbs max vertical weight;Tongue weight scale built into the ball mount platform helps you balance your trailer;Promotes safe towing lets you know if your load needs to be adjusted before you tow;Simple operation automatically provides a measurement every time you couple your trailer;Efficient and hassle-free eliminates the need for separate or commercial scales;V19 & J2638 Certified;Saves lives, property & time;Includes: (1) safe load ISR gooseneck hitch, (4) rail pins, (4) cotter clips;California Residents: WARNING The weight of your trailer will push down on the gooseneck ball, which in turn pushes down on an internal hydraulic piston that sits on a bed of oil.