Tow Bar Weights

Put the scales under the jockey wheel?

Tried that Shaker but they dont go high enough,thanks anyway
TD

TD,

Maybe I'm wrong but I can't think of any way you are going to measure your tow ball weight using bathroom scales. Not sure what sort of van you have but I imagine it's tow ball mass is at least 100kg...mine is 305kg and no bathroom scales are going to measure even 100kg.

There are two ways of measuring TBM:

1. Go to a Hayman Reese outlet and they may measure it. Most have scales for the purpose, so I am led to believe, or

2. Put your van over a public weighbridge which is what I did. They are very helpful and usually won't charge if you don't want a certificate. To get TBM, measure

(a) weight with the wheels of the caravan with the wheels of the tow vehicle just off the weighbridge

(b) drop the jockey wheel down on the weighbridge and disengage from tow vehicle...can leave electrrics and chains connected.

TBM (tow ball mass) is (b) - (a)

Apologies if you already know all this.

If you place a board across a brick and the set of scales, place the jockey wheel half way across the board, make sure the van is level and read the scale and multiply by 2. So if you scale reads 75kg then your ball weight is 150kg. Not super accurate but it will get you very close without leaving the driveway.

Here ya go....

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PS Google is your friend;-))

Thanks Gentlemen
I had read that you could use the scales and a board but did not know how to go about it

Thanks,
TD

TD

I've got one of these can be used as a jack and measuring tool
Multi Weigh

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Cheers

Richard

Hi TTD,

I went through the same issue a few months back when trying to determine the tow ball weight of my van. I had numerous ways and means to get the number - tried about 3 different methods...all different answers.

Eventually took it to a Hayman Reece outlet, had it weight and fitted wtih a HR hitch at the same time.

Trust me, take it to a pro.....otherwise you will only be guessing..
As it turns out, my weight is about 3 times that from the "alternative" methods gave me....

Its worth it..

Good Luck.

Darbro