So, in another thread that some of us have seen, this picture that I stole from jackfordsd350 (praise be unto him) shows a ball mount from weigh safe. The interesting thing is, it's held in by the 3/4" pin, and I don't see any reducer sleeves

Pin and clip for 3" trailer hitches

 

was this custom made? Weigh safe doesn't show a 3in shaft on their website.

https://www.weigh-safe.com/shop/

Maybe someone was confused?

 

I reported this in another thread but here goes:
I contacted Weigh Safe several weeks ago and had a nice response from them. They are working on the engineering and design of a 3" ball mount and it will be in line with their quality products. They should have them in manufacturing in the early fall and out to consumers shortly after. As stated about some other aftermarket products most of these guys are sure to have their products ready for SEMA which is in early November at Las Vegas. This one was probably a prototype for a prototype truck!

 

Thanks for the picture credit.

 

Thanks for the awesome picture

I was thinking prototype, too, man I'm so hype for these, I'm wondering when I should say "screw it" and order one

 

When it comes time to order 3" mounts if you so desire, if you really want a 3" - make sure it is.
Two different "2.5" aluminum hitches I have had were nothing more then 2" aluminum parts with permanently mounted steel sleeves attached.

 

The Houston drive event they had a true 2.5" weight safe mount and a 3" mount. They were true to that size no sleeve. I am assuming that they just have not released it yet.

 

I know a guy who knows a guy who works there. He said they are in the final stages of getting the V5 and J684 certifications and then they'll be ready to go. Their CNC machine already has the programming and can start cutting the billets at any time.

 

Right I hope weigh safe would be single piece aluminum for the 3", though, as their 2.5" was. Man I love those ball mounts

 

I also asked the Weighsafe rep about corrosion and winter corrosive damage, ie salt contaminate water etc. There is no seal around the ball where it is held in the mount and I know that over time contamination will enter that well. He indicated they considered it but had not received any complaints and also they were not sure how to accomplish installing a seal. I really would like one of these ball mounts but the possibility of salt intrusion worries me. Sometimes simpler might be better for certain conditions.

 

Right, I guess I could just take it out the hitch and or replace it with something else as a bumper blocker when I'm not towing

 

Got an update from Weigh Safe on their new 3" ball mount hitch today.
"It is right now being tested to get certified at 21,000 lbsmax gross trailer weight. That testing should be done this sometime thisweek. Unless there are any delays in the testing process, we are still onfor November 1st!


Please let me know if you have any other questions. Thank you!"

 

What's the advantage?

 

The Weigh Safe hitch is a very cool hitch that displays tongue weight when hooked up. They come in adjustable sizes up to 10 inch. A 3 inch shaft means we would not have to deal with the adapters and have a very cool hitch that will work for many different trailers.

https://www.weigh-safe.com/

 

Positives
No reducers=less slop
Alum.=Light
3" version=higher tow rating (2.5" is rated for 14,500, 3"...21,000).
Scale=more accurately balanced load


Down sides
$$$$$$$
More parts, more things to go wrong (ie the gauge)
Wish it had a keyed pin that was the same as the drop (subjective opinion)


Those are what I come up with off the top of my head.