Tongue weight...

Do you measure your tongue weight every time you hook up. What do you personally use to measure it with and how long does it take you?

I found this unique tow hitch with a built in scale called Weigh-Safe. Looks kind of pricey but if you factor in the amount of time it would take you to measure and adjust your load to get the proper tongue weight, I feel this would be the best thing so far!

http://www.weigh-safe.com/

 

If you were to tow many trailer configs then i could see checking this.

I have two trailers and only once did a weight check.
Have another truck and car trailer. run many different weights.
We set it up with 2 different weight vehicles and use them points as a reference.
If you have a travel trailer , once its set up most likely that's the way it's going to stay.

Easy way for me is to set up the trailer how you think you want it.
I know my truck sags a certain amount by the tongue per 100 pounds.
If i use a new setup i back under and measure to the ground. drop the trailer and measure again. done.
FYI tongue weight is important however your % will vary. Some trailers run better lighter on the tongue, some heavier. A good road test is necessary to determine the best for you. While this can get you in the ballpark, trying to by absolute numbers is a waste IMO. If you rarely tow or never have before and if you think this will give you a piece of mind. Get it. outside of that.......

 

Thanks for the info!

With this hitch, anyone can easily tell how much tongue weight they have as they actively adjust their trailered load.

Since I have a single wheel trailer, this type of hitch won't work for my needs but I thought I would post on what I found while shopping.

 

Oh yea absolutely. Info here is always good.
I thought you were asking about a personal situation.
Single wheel trailers need proper setup too as I'm sure you know.
I have seen some pretty scary singles going down the road.

Again thanks for the info.

 

Here's what I have on my hitch to dampen the road oscillations...adjustable air shocks. I guess in a way I can increase my tongue weight this way by increasing the air pressure. I'm not sure how I would measure the actual tongue weight without a complicated math formula to account for the added pressure from the aired up air shocks.