Tongue Weight Scale

I bought one of them years ago, they work great. I also got a 5000lb gauge for it.

A lot cheaper!

daystrom wrote:
A lot cheaper!

But not nearly as convenient to use as a purpose designed Sherline tongue weight scale. The only mistake I made was ordering mine with a 2000 lb scale when a 1000 lb version would have been much more useful to me since I've never owned nor will ever own any trailer with a gross tongue weight that would come anywhere near close to exceeding 1000 lbs. Great tool though for any trailer owner. :B

SoundGuy wrote:

daystrom wrote:
A lot cheaper!

But not nearly as convenient to use as a purpose designed Sherline tongue weight scale. The only mistake I made was ordering mine with a 2000 lb scale when a 1000 lb version would have been much more useful to me since I've never owned nor will ever own any trailer with a gross tongue weight that would come anywhere near close to exceeding 1000 lbs. Great tool though for any trailer owner. :B

I also have the Sherline scale. Love it. Used it a lot more than I thought I would. Only problem is I got the 1000# and have graduated up to TT's that needs the 2000#. Wanna trade? :B

~DJ~ wrote:

SoundGuy wrote:

daystrom wrote:
A lot cheaper!

But not nearly as convenient to use as a purpose designed Sherline tongue weight scale. The only mistake I made was ordering mine with a 2000 lb scale when a 1000 lb version would have been much more useful to me since I've never owned nor will ever own any trailer with a gross tongue weight that would come anywhere near close to exceeding 1000 lbs. Great tool though for any trailer owner. :B

I also have the Sherline scale. Love it. Used it a lot more than I thought I would. Only problem is I got the 1000# and have graduated up to TT's that needs the 2000#. Wanna trade? :B

Just buy the 2000 lb gauge from Sherline and switch it out. That is what I did. There is one scale and three different gauges.

another vote for the Sherline. I found my 2000# unit somewhere for under $100, it's super easy to use.

kinda of a bummer to buy it, since once you know your loaded / unloaded tongue, how often to do really measure it?

~DJ~ wrote:
I also have the Sherline scale. Love it. Used it a lot more than I thought I would. Only problem is I got the 1000# and have graduated up to TT's that needs the 2000#. Wanna trade? :B

I would, but with you in Idaho and me here in Ontario, Canada I doubt it would be worth the cost of shipping and any customs charges that might be involved. Thanks for the suggestion though! :B

I made the cheapo version out of a scrap 4x4, 2 large dowel pieces, and an old hitch ball. Takes just a couple minutes to set up. Son and grandkids were puzzled about what crazy old grandpa was doing now. Turned it into a math lesson and physics lesson.

daystrom wrote:
A lot cheaper!

And tents are a lot cheaper than travel trailers. Just not as convenient. :)

lbrjet wrote:

Just buy the 2000 lb gauge from Sherline and switch it out. That is what I did. There is one scale and three different gauges.

I did not know that. Thanks!!