Maytow ball weight scales.

try this one GT

jack

GT.
Measuring the ball weight can be done with bathroom scales.
By using a strong timber, bathroom scales and the weight of the tow coupling transferred to the middle of the timber beam, the reading on the scales will show half what the ball weight is.

So, bathroom scales, appropriate timber pieces as the lever arm and height prop under trailer coupling and measure the weight. Just raise the jockey wheel until coupling leaves the weight on the beam between the scales and the support block.
Just double what you read.

Old wall studs are good to use. If weight is large use two pieces, ie as a thick plank.

No need to buy something special which may not be accurate anyway.
Ross M

G.T.

Maytow still sell them. I bought one last week.
The price is the same as the link posted above with delivery included.

I had been concerned with the tow ball weight of my current camper and needed a new jack anyway, so I bought one from Maytow.
To my pleasant surprise the weight came in at 150kg with the maximum allowed on my vehicle towbar of 300kg.
The jack with gauge can also be used to determine the gross weight of your van or camper by weighing each wheel, then the tow ball weight and adding the results together.
Instructions are included with the jack, which comes in a galvanised steel container that is a little more long lasting than a cardboard box:-)

I have no connection with Maytow apart from being a satisfied customer.

Before purchasing, I did a search on the web and you can buy a jack with gauge port, but this was from the US. Add the cost of the gauge, plus the fitting of it and it was just not worth the effort.
$179 may look like a lot, but the accuracy of the hydraulic jack and gauge has to be much better than the bathroom scale method and besides, my bloody bathroom scales require you to tap the scales to turn them on before standing on them:-(

Jack with gauge

Is anybody aware of the new TOWSAFE Ball Weight Scales back on the market. Used to be available many years ago, but now reintroduced. There are a few resellers around Australia for this product.
In Queensland they are available from PROBAR wholesale www.probar.net.au
Anybody that has bought one, please give us some feedback, Cheers

There is a camping & 4 x 4 supply store in Perth WA (Bibra Lake) and they supply a ball weight scale for approx $79 + shipping.

Although the scale is not yet shown on their website a phone call will confirm & payment can be made on the phone. website