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Old 05-04-2018, 05:07 PM   #1
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Weigh Safe Ball?

Does anyone use this?

Other being vulnerable to damage from dips, why is this something i haven't seen in all of the "must have" stuff?

Edit: I found the answer. Not compatible with WD hitches.
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Old 05-04-2018, 06:02 PM   #2
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Does anyone use this?

Other being vulnerable to damage from dips, why isn't this something i haven't seen in all of the "must have" stuff?

Edit: I found the answer. Not compatible with WD hitches.
And at around $300, it is roughly twice what you can buy a Sherline scale for. It might be easier to use if you don't need W/D, though.
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Old 05-04-2018, 06:04 PM   #3
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I did click the link. I agree, not compatible since you wouldnt be able to see the scale for one.
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Old 05-04-2018, 06:07 PM   #4
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And at around $300, it is roughly twice what you can buy a Sherline scale for.
It's $109. That's why I was looking at it rather than the scale.
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I did click the link. I agree, not compatible since you wouldnt be able to see the scale for one.
... and gets crushed during tight turns.
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Old 05-04-2018, 06:10 PM   #6
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It's $109. That's why I was looking at it rather than the scale.
LOL, I thought you meant the Weigh Safe hitch. Didn't know there was a ball only option.

I could see this being used on a shank just to get the weight. IMO, that would be easier than a stand alone scale.
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I could see this being used on a shank just to get the weight. IMO, that would be easier than a stand alone scale.
Good idea! I already have a standard ball mount.
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Old 05-05-2018, 04:33 AM   #8
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It's a great idea but with a major flaw other than not being compatible with wdh. The hitch weight should be a percentage of the total weight. I can just envision someone not educated to this ratio loading up, looking at the scale and thinking "gee I can put another 1000 lb in if I put behind the axel. That way it'll still be safely below the tongue weight."
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It's a great idea but with a major flaw other than not being compatible with wdh. The hitch weight should be a percentage of the total weight. I can just envision someone not educated to this ratio loading up, looking at the scale and thinking "gee I can put another 1000 lb in if I put behind the axel. That way it'll still be safely below the tongue weight."
Agreed, but I don't see how that is any different than a Sherline or bathroom scale method. This one would allow you to drive right up on a CAT scale without the two other re-weighs.
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