Pardon the dark video. I'm experimenting with new Cameras. Please pardon the dark image. The LCD wasn't giving me a good representation of what the recorded image looked like from a brightness perspective.

@tonyndebr

4 жыл бұрын

It’s fine. Actually easier on the eyes.

@jeffreypotter

4 жыл бұрын

JD long time subscriber and want to say thanks. You were kind enough to answer some questions which assisted me in purchasing a 2017 F350 Lariat. So far absolutely love it. Next we are starting to look at changing from a travel trailer to a 5th wheel. So keep those videos coming!

@BigTruckBigRV

4 жыл бұрын

@@jeffreypotter thanks! Glad I could help my friend

@davidsnyder392

4 жыл бұрын

@@BigTruckBigRV ok my question is, you said your dump trailer was derated from 20k to 15k lbs... why? I've heard of people doing this but doesn't make sense to me because you cant haul the weight it was made for? I have a cdl A so why would I derate my trailer, just wondering? Thanks

@Ganggreenbmx

4 жыл бұрын

David Snyder I’m pretty sure he said so it’s under and he don’t have to get a cdl. Once it’s over he needs to get a cdl. Hope that answers. You have a cdl you don’t have to worry about it.

The best part is your can loan it to friends

This is fantastic. I need to get one as soon as possible. Thank you for demoing this for us. So often I will see things I am unsure of, but with this video I know that this will do exactly what I need.

I can see this being super handy for 6000lb and up trailers. I haul around smaller ones and find two scales from walmart at 10 bucks each + carefully placed 4x4 wood posts to spread the weight between the two to be super accurate up to 10lbs deviation.

@RogerPack

3 ай бұрын

You can do it with just one on one side too :)

Very cool weight gauge. That is a great invention. Thanks for sharing this review JD.

Love my weigh safe hitch. The major advantage is having the trailer hooked to the truck when I test load position. I'm skeptical of loading anything or moving the load without being connected to the truck. The jack mount is a plausible option.

My husband has the weigh safe hitch 3" receive and loves it . But this looks like it would be a useful tool thanks

Nice toy I have had days where I could have used one of these

Very cool tool, very effective in finding out we’re your weight is in your load, I would have liked to see a bigger base for more stability, but very much need tool, great video. Thanks Chuck

This is very cool! I have the Sherline Trailer Tongue Weight Scale and have to use a 6x6 block. The extension on this is very nice.

Just ordered mine .. been looking for something like this!

Man I wish you did this video a week ago. I just received a different type of scale. I would have loved this one with its own stand instead of having to block up mine.

I use to put an old bathroom scale under the tongue support on my camper when I loaded it. Not high tech but I was able to make sure the trailer was balanced.

Thanks for a good review. The product looks very useful. I could justify the cost of it. Keep On Truckin’

I use a Sherline tongue scale and find it very useful.

I thought i got this idea from you JD, i get so many, but i use a Sherline LM2000 tongue weight jack (Amazon, $129) with my equipment trailer, dump trailer and enclosed trailer. I like the compact size of it, and can rest the foot of the jack on the head of it and test the weight without taking it all the way off the truck. Check it out.

Really like your videos. I was wondering if you have a video out that show you the proper way to level a Class A and fifth wheel? And what you should/can use for leveling if not auto and what you shouldn't.

That sure beats the way I had to do with a scale, steel & blocks to calculate mine years ago. I wish it was around then.

Cool video. Just one piece of advice. The block your tongue Jack is resting on should always be placed lengthwise to the trailer. That way if your trailer does happen to roll it won't come off of the block.

@williamboyle8918

4 жыл бұрын

Makes sense

it's certainly easier than setting up a bathroom scale with a beam and then doing the math - thanks JD

For that price I would just go to the scales for a couple bucks. I could see the use for this if you tow different trailers regularly.

Could you do a video comparing the weigh safe hitch and this one to see how accurate they are?

I'd like to see it integrated into the jack. A real perk would be to offer it on manual and the battery operated version of the Jacks

Nice to borrow one from a friend.

Very nice. Wonder if they could make something to weigh a fifth wheel/goosneck.

@Tagawichin

4 жыл бұрын

We have one at the shop that is about eight inches tall. I wish my cohorts would use it, our gooseneck now has egg shaped holes for the height adjustment.

@jamesbeaman6337

4 жыл бұрын

A Haul Gauge should do what you are requesting for $99. You just may have to drive it a bit at low speed to get the weight.

I like that. Great item

Nice!!!

Wow. That is a great tool. I’d buy it if I had a TT. As you said, Just wish they had a device for fifth wheels! I am trying to use the Better Weigh I purchased from eTrailer. Unfortunately there isn’t a CAT scale within several hours to verify the numbers it reports. To compound issues, I haven’t found a level place to run the tests. San Diego is very hilly. I believe it is important to know ones weights so that you know you are safe. That is why these devices are so helpful and for many crucial.

@briansparks2484

4 жыл бұрын

Sherline makes one for $265.

@terryhaynes1596

4 жыл бұрын

Brian Sparks Very interesting. I read the instructions. Definitely more involved than a TT. Have you used one? The one thing I noticed is that the king pin is 6” high when the weight is measured, so “some” of the weight is going to shift back to the 5er. Regardless, I am sure this gives you a great idea of the weight at the kingpin. I will continue testing the Better Weigh and check it on a cat scale some day. If I find it to be grossly inaccurate I will give this a try. I researched eTrailer and they only carry the Sherline TT weight scale. I think the device demonstrated in this video is much easier to use though. Again thanks.

@briansparks2484

4 жыл бұрын

No I haven’t used it. The instructions make it look complicated. With the price, I will stick with the CAT scale. Luckily I have one near me.

@acdii

4 жыл бұрын

I have the Sherline TT version that goes up to 5000 pounds. Some of those tripods are rated up to 5000 pounds and could be used to put the Sherline on to get a weight. Just have to make 100% sure the trailer will not move when the front jacks come up when using it. Could be, depends on how careful you are, but they aren't really meant to support the full pin weight. One other way is to use 2x8 boards stacked up criss cross at the back of the bed and put the scale on them.

Perfect timing of this video. I was just planning to get the other version of a tongue weight scale this week. This looks a little easier. I just ordered one. Thank you!

Good Stuff, Great Tips👍🏿😀

Man.... you got some nice locks on your trailers

You should talk about the percentages for tounge weight this would be the best application for this

Be aware, when used attached to the existing jack as he showed at the end of the video, the reading will be higher than if you set the ball coupler on the whole thing as he showed earlier.

I ordered the red trailer like yours with them Was easy and great. Instead of bumper pull I got gooseneck so my question is is there a tool to know your weight for gooseneck

I wonder if I could put a pin in it and use it with a pintle hitch

Love's uses a certified scale measuring front axle rear axle trailer axle....weigh vehicle only...and trailer loaded $20 I have used this for years

If the word cool and the phrase super cool could be eliminated, this video would be improved considerably.

@rayarcher9318

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I actually opened comments to make this very point.

@klincecum

4 жыл бұрын

How about just super cool.

@rereficoli4983

4 жыл бұрын

I opened comments to make this point, too. I thought about starting the video over and counting them, but I don't have the patience to listen to it, again.

Loved your video on the e-trailer scale but when I went to the link the scale has been bumped up in price to $279 love the show though thanks for all you do God bless

You still need the total weight of the trailer. If you don't know the total weight of the trailer you can't figure out what percentage you need on your tongue. So you would still need to go to the weigh station and figure out how much your load is.

Can you please tell me what those tongue locks on the cargo trailer are? They look beefy and something I would want for my trailers

@loganshort1324

4 жыл бұрын

Nevermind. It's a Fort knox lock. That thing is awesome.

From a practical stand point the poor man can do some quick math with a few friends and a tape measure. Want a tongue weight of 600 lbs? Put 3 friends on your bumper and measure to the ground. Hook up the trailer and measure again, then shift the load till you measure about the same.

Thats a huge box 📦 for that scale

We've had these for years in Europe. You can buy a very basic one from Millets or Go Outdoors for £8 (approx $10/11). Not new by any means.

The bad part is every time you wanna know how heavy it is ,you have to jack the trailer up.

When scaling, you want the trailer level, don't see that its adjustable?

Might just as well add another $100 (or more depending on configuration) and get the Weight Safe hitch.

@noahdunaway

4 жыл бұрын

Robert Walchli ESPECIALLY IF YOU USE AN EQUALIZER HITCH/BARS LIKE I HAVE ON MY ENCLOSED RACE CAR TRAILER WHICH WILL CHANGE THE AMOUNT OF TOUNGE WEIGHT ON THE REAR AXLE.

@rupe53

4 жыл бұрын

@@noahdunaway ... Equalizing hitch really doesn't change the tongue weight so much as distribute it to the truck differently. The weight is still back there.

@noahdunaway

4 жыл бұрын

rupe53 I REALIZE IT DOES NOT ACTUALLY CHANGE THE AMOUNT OF WEIGHT ON THE TOUNGE BUT THE THING YOU HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT IS THE WEIGHT ON YOUR REAR AXLE, THAT IS WHERE YOU WILL HAVE A PROBLEM. THE WEIGHT IS TRANSFERRED FROM THE REAR AXLE TO THE FRONT WITH THE EQUALIZER. NOT TO MENTION THE FACT THAT YOU HAVE HAVE THE CORRECT AMOUNT OF TOUNGE WEIGHT, NORMALLY ABOUT 10%, TO TOW WITHOUT HAVING A PROBLEM WITH SWAYING WHEN MOVING DOWN THE ROAD.

Cool 👍

I wonder how that gauge will stand up to debris and stones coming from the tow vehicle.

Have you compared it with another scale to test for accuracy?

Figuring ideal location for toys in a toyhauler is where I would use it.

What do you recommend for 5th wheel kingpin locks? I was just thinking, I bet that would work on a 5th wheel just as it is. A Kingpin is 2" in diameter, so if you slip it on the kingpin, it should fit in the closed locking jaws, the hard part would be securing it to the king pin so your not between the box and hitch. Cool tool though, very cool

@brandoncaldwell95

4 жыл бұрын

War Lok. Truckers use them. Same kingpin size as 5th wheels.

I wud like a scale I can put under the truck bed for anything I hitch up

Don’t worry about the mule just load the wagon 🤦🏻‍♂️

The number one option I see on this unit is the towing vehicle needs not be present AND hitched to balance your load. All other products require that to be done.

Still just prefer a weigh safe hitch over an extra step

That’s cool but slightly gimmicky. I don’t think most people would use this unless it was given to them.

@jamesm568

4 жыл бұрын

You can buy hitches now with scales built into them.

@jamesbeaman6337

4 жыл бұрын

You can also buy a Haul Gauge for $99 that will tell you pretty much the same information.

@brandoncaldwell95

4 жыл бұрын

@@jamesbeaman6337 sort of. Requires a flat area and decent space to accelerate slowly.

@melvinmariott8609

4 жыл бұрын

I think this was intended for D.O.T. I think they would use it more than anything.

@marcushennings9513

4 жыл бұрын

When the tow vehicle is sagging in the rear thats a good indicator that the trailer is overweight.

How does that compare with the Haul Gauge?

Could you use this on a 5th wheel?

JD, do you use or recommend a tri-pod when you have your 5th wheel parked either while camping or in storage?

@BigTruckBigRV

4 жыл бұрын

I don't personally use one. I know many folks do however for stabilization. Not sure it's needed but some like them.

@captainskippy6622

4 жыл бұрын

Try some JT Strongarms. They make a difference.

@brandoncaldwell95

4 жыл бұрын

Depends on the 5th wheel if you need one or not. The forest river model we had needed a lot of extra supports otherwise it shakes around. The new cameo by crossroads we have now is like a rock. Can walk all you want in bedroom and it wont shake the trailer. If you feel you need one, go get one. If you dont need one, then dont get one.

Can you mount it under the side of a trailer and weigh each side of the trailer

Just clicked your link. Price is now $247.53.

I’d like to see this offered in versions with a max reading of 1,000 and 500 pounds as well, so people with smaller trailers can get the higher precision.

What kind of hitch lock do you use?

Why the hell didn’t they add a pneumatic jack function with a simple Schrader valve so you could use a air pump to also raise the darn thing??? I only require 10% of gross profit for that independent consulting recommendation. 😎

What’s the lock on the dump trailer called?

Where can I rent one for 5 minutes?

Would it work on a gooseneck trailer?

@BigTruckBigRV

4 жыл бұрын

Unlikely due to the tongue weight

I'd use it one time.

You can measure tung weight by having a friend or two stand on your back bumper. Measure the height between the ground and the truck. If you want five hundred pounds of tung weight you need big friends. Measure the height without weight and with. Say for instance you want 350 pounds of weight of your truck is 22" at no weight and 19" when you put 350 pounds on the back bumper. Hook up the trailer and measure the height of the bumper again. If it's lower than 19 you have more than 350. If you have 20" you don't have enough. It works every time and it doesn't cost anything.

Apparently it is cool

@BigTruckBigRV

4 жыл бұрын

Totally cool

Would the measurement be different or more accurate on the ball or on the jack?

@BigTruckBigRV

4 жыл бұрын

Should be so close that either is fine for accuracy.

@KMT15

4 жыл бұрын

The weight on the ball is the only way to be accurate.

@Nightsider-xr5lx

4 жыл бұрын

@@KMT15 that's what I was thinking as well. There's a reason the Cat Scales and Chicken Coops have the scales split into 3 sections. Although, I would think a Cat Scale would better/easier.

Well if my camper weighs 5000 lbs what would be a safe tongue weigh be?

@CK6.7

4 жыл бұрын

12% +/- 2% is what you want.

I realize this is probably more accurate, but I'm curious what your thoughts are on this vs the Haul Gauge?

@BigTruckBigRV

4 жыл бұрын

I'd say significantly more accurate in terms of being exact.

@acdii

4 жыл бұрын

From what I read about the ODBII weight gauges is it is accurate to within 500 pounds. Great for ballpark, but if you are at the limits, use a real scale to verify.

How does it work with a weight distribution hitch? Or does it?

@BigTruckBigRV

4 жыл бұрын

You would have to get creative using it with WD. I'd have to think about that

Can you do a video on how to properly rig up a breakaway trailer brake. How do I do know how much slack the cable should be.

@chrisharris9115

4 жыл бұрын

Tractor Supply has a replacement 4’ coiled cable for like $17. One of my customers sells a 6’ coiled cable for $15. I bought a trailer a few weeks ago and replaced the cable before I hooked on at the dealer.

@brandoncaldwell95

4 жыл бұрын

Talking full lock either way. Even then its not but a few inches. Just need it shorter then your safety chains and youll be fine.

Why can't gauge roll right side up?

What product would you recommend to measure the tongue weight for a 5th Wheel?

@johnwelch6852

4 жыл бұрын

Download the cat scale app. Setup payment in the app. Go to any one of thousands of cat scales in the US. Pull truck and camper on scale activate the app it will charge you and weigh your rig. Pull off scale and park your rig and unhook 5th wheel.. pull back on scale and do a “re-weigh”. The first weigh is 12 bucks. The re-weigh if done within 24 hours is like 3.. so for q5 bucks you have a certified weight ticket... do the math and you will know what your real pin weight is.

@johnwelch6852

4 жыл бұрын

It will email you the weight tickets

That’s a nice thing but, I’d think it’d be better if it was able to be quick mounted to the frame at the trailer tongue where you could easily and quickly test the weight while it is still hooked up to your truck and not hafto jack it up and down so much. Plus it wouldn’t be mounted to the trailers jack holding weight all the time. You could just jack up the tongue enough to slip it down and get your weight and then jack it up again to remove it it I know it sounds just like what you were doing with it but this way it would already be on your truck we’re y would be able to see it

$230 is the price now 😂 might as well buy the pricey hitch

They should make this a rental!

So where are we at on the Texas Pride trailer give away? I have not heard a word for months.

@BigTruckBigRV

4 жыл бұрын

COVID caused major delays. First trailer will be announced and revealed this week I believe

@markmeier4206

4 жыл бұрын

@@BigTruckBigRV Thanks for the update JD not that it is a big deal since it is a free trailer! I was just curious.

So this will tell me how much weight my trailer is hauling?

Follow up on this video the reasons why weight and distribution is important and what could go wrong for both car / truck / trailer.

Price up from $160 to $250 in about a year. Is it still worth it?

Wow ! That's is PRACTICAL, nice, simple ! Indeed ☺🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟👍 🌎⛵🐬✨🌠🌌❇

Price on that trailer scale has gone up to $222.35, was it on sale?

I have the slowest jack on the market 😂

@robertd9850

4 жыл бұрын

Then we both have the exact same jack.

Can I get it from somewhere else then from etrailer? I have had order and support problems with them and will no longer purchase from them

@BigTruckBigRV

4 жыл бұрын

Don't believe so. They designed it and built it. Send me an email and I'll make sure the right people hear your concerns

Dont you need to make sure the height of the trailer coupler sits at the same height as your hitch ball on your trailing rig? I would imagine the weight reading would change based on the height of the ball.

@BigTruckBigRV

4 жыл бұрын

You should buy not really necessary unless you have a significant amount of weight behind the trailer axles.

Nice post. What I would like to know is where did you get the yellow lock for your adjustable hitch on your dump trailer? I need one for my flatbed trailer. Thanks for your video and your time. WWG1WGA

@BigTruckBigRV

4 жыл бұрын

Ft Knox Locks

@doylecook973

4 жыл бұрын

Cool! Thanks for the lightning fast response!

@doylecook973

4 жыл бұрын

@@BigTruckBigRVThis is just to thank you personally! 👍 WWG1WGA

Very nice and practical!

Interesting but its just a Gimmicky toy. Itd get used 3 or 4 times and get thrown on a shelf

@BigTruckBigRV

4 жыл бұрын

For some. For others it will be very useful

I have 2,000 lb tongue weight on my trailer I can't tell you how much it weighs the tag is faded I'm shortening it to get less tongue weight everybody should have a tongue scale

$160??? That must be your cost I just went to buy one and its $268

Cool product, but for the price of this product plus a good quality hitch I would rather just buy the WeighSafe hitch that you have.

You're selling a 200 buck scale and the manufacture couldn't have turned the gauge another 180* so it's right side up ...5:12 I like it, little better than guessing.

Where did you buy this tongue weight scale for $160.00 ? If it was through etrailer they do NOT sell it for $160.00. Their (etrailer) price is $223.79.....as of 08/07/2020. If you know of a cheaper place please let me know!

@BigTruckBigRV

4 жыл бұрын

It's going to drop in price when they get more in

I would like to use one but then I wouldn't use it but one time. Should be a loaner tool from Autozone.

Can play a drinking game to this video. Every time he say “cool” “super cool” or even “etrailer” take a drink. lol.

@robperkins2674

4 жыл бұрын

neolightproductions you’d be waisted

I have all goosenecks