Weigh Safe 180 Hitch - Drop Hitch w/Chrome Combo Ball - 8" Drop for 3" Shank w/Hitch Pin CTB8-3-KAWeigh Safe$354.00Out of Stock
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The 180 Hitch by Weigh Safe is the definition of adaptability and ease. Made of aircraft-grade 6061 aluminum, it’s available in stainless steel or chrome-plated steel combo tow balls! This hitch can be used in both the drop and rise positions! Built-in gauge not available with this 180 Hitch model.
| Attachment Location | Receiver |
| Mounting Hardware Included | NA |
| Receiver Size | 3" |
| Receiver Included | No |
| Product Line | 180 Chrome Plated Turnover Ball |
| Mounting Type | Receiver |
| Maximum Tongue Weight | 2200 |
| Caregory | Aluminum Adjustable Ball Mount |
| Material | 60/61 t6 Aluminum/ Chrome-Plated Steel |
| Length | Same as Drop Length |
| Hitch Class | V |
| Gross Towing Weight | 21000 |
| Finish | Brushed Aluminum |
| Drop Length | 8" Drop Hitch |
| Drilling Required | No |
| Color | Silver |
| Title | 180 Hitch Chrome Ball 8" Drop Hitch with 3" Shank |
Weigh Safe manufactures adjustable trailer hitches with a built-in tongue weight scale, letting drivers read tongue weight directly at the hitch instead of guessing. Products include adjustable ball mounts, weight distribution hitches, gooseneck balls and towing accessories, machined from aircraft-grade aluminum and stainless steel on CNC equipment at the company's Lindon, Utah facility.
Weigh Safe entered the towing industry in November 2013 with a patented adjustable ball mount that had a tongue weight scale built into it. The product won Best New Tools and Equipment Product at that year's SEMA Show, and it addressed a genuine gap: tongue weight is one of the most important numbers in safe towing, and until then almost nobody could measure it without a truck scale or a bathroom scale and a lever. Founder Kevin McAllister spent more than a decade developing the design and accumulated fourteen U.S. patents over his career, nearly all of them aimed at safety.
The core product remains the adjustable ball mount, where a hydraulic gauge in the shank reads tongue weight as the trailer is coupled. Getting that number right keeps the tow vehicle's steering axle loaded and reduces the tendency toward trailer sway. The range has since grown to include the True Tow weight distribution system, which applies the same measurement principle to weight distribution setups, along with the CERT and Aero hitch lines, gooseneck balls and a broad range of towing accessories.
Weigh Safe is headquartered in Lindon, Utah, where its mechanical, manufacturing and electrical engineering teams work alongside production. Components are cut from aircraft-grade aluminum, stainless steel and high-quality steel, then machined to tight tolerances on CNC equipment. Every product moves through inspection and testing intended to meet or exceed published industry standards, and the company states it now manufactures more aluminum adjustable trailer hitches than any other U.S. hitch maker.
The products serve RV owners, boat and horse trailer owners, contractors and anyone towing near the limits of their vehicle, where knowing the actual tongue weight rather than estimating it changes how the rig behaves. Interchangeable hitch balls and keyed locks let one ball mount cover several trailers.
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The Weigh Safe 180 is a drop hitch designed to connect a tow vehicle to a trailer. It features a slider mechanism that allows you to adjust the drop height along the draw bar to achieve proper vehicle and trailer positioning. The hitch secures to a standard 2", 2.5" or 3" receiver on your vehicle.
The Weigh Safe 180 hitch fits standard 2", 2.5" or 3" receivers on tow vehicles.
The hitch ball pin (component A) is a critical safety component that must be fully inserted into the 180 slider and kept engaged at all times. The pin is not intended to be removed during normal operation. Do not operate the hitch without the ball pin in place, as it is essential for safe towing.
Place the 180 slider (component B) at your desired drop position along the draw bar (component C) to ensure your vehicle and trailer are properly positioned. Once you have achieved the desired position, insert the dual pin key lock assembly (component D) into the slider and lock it in place by turning the key. Pull on the lock assembly to verify it has securely engaged before operating.
The dual pin key lock assembly (component D) is the locking mechanism that secures the slider in your chosen position on the draw bar. After positioning the slider at your desired drop height, insert the lock assembly into the slider and turn the key to lock it in place. Always pull on the lock assembly to confirm it has securely engaged, and place the dust lock cover (component E) over the lock. Do not operate without ensuring the key lock assembly is securely locked.
The Weigh Safe 180 hitch GTW ratings depend on the ball and shank size: 7,500 lbs. (1-7/8" ball), 8,000 lbs. (2" ball), 12,500 lbs. (2-5/16" ball & 2" shank), 18,500 lbs. (2-5/16" ball & 2.5" shank), and 21,000 lbs. (2-5/16" ball & 3" shank). You must never exceed the lower rating between your tow vehicle manufacturer's load limit and the applicable Weigh Safe hitch GTW rating.
The maximum tongue weight for the Weigh Safe 180 hitch is 1,500 lbs. for the 2" shank version and 2,200 lbs. for the 2.5" and 3" shank versions. Tongue weight should be between 10–15% of the gross trailer weight.
Safety chains must be attached between the vehicle and trailer. Do not attach chains directly to the hitch. Ensure chains are properly secured to both the vehicle and trailer frame before towing.
Tongue weight should be between 10–15% of the gross trailer weight. For example, a 10,000 lb. trailer should have a tongue weight between 1,000 and 1,500 lbs. Ensure your load distribution complies with this range and does not exceed the hitch's maximum tongue weight rating for your shank size.
The Weigh Safe 180 fits vehicles with standard 2", 2.5" or 3" receivers. Check your vehicle's receiver size before purchasing.
The Weigh Safe 180 GTW rating ranges from 7,500 lbs. to 21,000 lbs. depending on ball and shank size. You must not exceed the lower of your vehicle manufacturer's towing limit or the applicable hitch rating.
Position the slider at your desired drop height on the draw bar, insert the dual pin key lock assembly into the slider, and turn the key to lock it in place. Pull on the lock assembly to confirm it is securely engaged, then place the dust lock cover over the lock.
No. The hitch ball pin must be fully inserted into the slider and engaged at all times. Do not operate the hitch without the ball pin in place.
No. Safety chains must be attached between the vehicle and trailer, not directly to the hitch.
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