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Weigh Safe SWS8-2.5KA Adjustable Ball Mount 8" Drop Hitch 2.5" Receiver with Scale

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Weigh Safe

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Part Number

SWS8-2.5KA
08/07/2036 1:43 PM
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$384.00

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Product Details

The Weigh Safe SWS8-2.5KA is an adjustable ball mount designed for 2.5-inch receivers, featuring an innovative built-in tongue weight scale that helps prevent trailer sway and ensures proper weight distribution. This premium steel hitch allows you to measure tongue weight directly at the hitch, eliminating guesswork and improving towing safety.

Key Features:

  • 8-inch drop/rise adjustable ball mount for optimal trailer height alignment
  • Built-in tongue weight scale with easy-to-read gauge for real-time weight measurement
  • 2.5-inch shank diameter fits Class IV and V receivers
  • 22,000 lbs Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) capacity for heavy-duty towing
  • Premium steel construction with durable powder-coated finish
  • Includes 2-piece keyed-alike lock set for security (hitch pin and ball mount lock)
  • Adjustable height design accommodates various trailer configurations
  • Helps achieve proper 10-15% tongue weight ratio for safer towing

The integrated tongue weight scale provides critical feedback to help you load your trailer correctly, reducing the risk of sway, fishtailing, and loss of control. The keyed-alike lock system means one key operates both locks for convenient security. Built to professional standards, this ball mount combines functionality with peace of mind for serious towers.

Products specifications

Prop 65 Yes/No

Yes

Prop 65 (C, R or CR)

CR

Finish

Powder Coated Steel

Material

Steel/Stainless Steel

Prop 65 - Short Label

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Receiver Included

No

Color

Silver

Drilling Required

No

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