ALL NEW Weigh Safe HEAVYWEIGHT // Super Beefy // 22,000lb Capacity // Intro and First Tow
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IMPORTANT NOTE: the new heavyweight will come with appropriate brackets. Apparently both bracket sizes have been thoroughly tested and approved for heavyweight use.
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Knowing your actual hitch weight (tongue weight) is so important to safe towing. Every Weight Distribution/Sway Control hitch system should be like this.
Thanks for the update. After watching your "best" comparison a couple of years ago, I bought the original True Tow. After 30k+ miles, back and forth across America, I recommend it to any who ask. I think the Gen 2 will perform the same, but after talking with Weigh Safe, I find no reason to update the original. I hoped the head and shank would drop some weight, but there's not much difference. I do prefer the original shank because I can easily remove the head and stow it with the bars during extended stays, leaving the shank in place. Good work, I think you do really accurate "real world" reviews.
Nope. No reason to update! This new one is excellent but so is the gen 1!
Dealer installed a blue ox on my East to West 312BH. First trip on the interstate I was researching new set ups. That’s what brought me to your review videos.
Proud to say I own the medium weight 12,500ilb version and I will never go back to anything else. Tows like a dream and my stress level is gone.
Great to hear!!
I have a Gen 1 and love it. It has keyed pins for ball height adjustment. When I load my truck heavy (firewood & coolers) and get more squat, I move the ball up the shank one notch. The only complaint I have on the Gen 1 is I have to adjust the weight distribution screw every time I use it. Oh, and it is heavy! I have to separate the shank from the hitch to manage the weight.
I’m an old guy (70+), been towing for decades, and have used numerous hitches. The WeighSafe is by far the best hitch I’ve ever used. As a side bar, the Blue Ox SwayPro was the worst I’ve ever used.
22,000 lbs is wild! WAY more than anyone should tow on a bumper! I like it.
Haha... you're probably right. Too much for my little truck anyway!
Bought the middleweight last summer for a new trailer. I’ve really been impressed with it so far. It’s done great in some high winds, 30’ trailer with an F-150, and really tows smoothly. I did order the lower rated bars for mine without realizing they had a tongue weight rating. I think weigh-safe has done a better job of making it more clear since of ordering your bars based on tongue weight not just total trailer weight. I like how you showed the difference in bar size. I have been towing with the smallest bars almost maxed out with no issues but may order the bigger bars just to be safe. One thing I learned after talking with customer service is the two bolts on the underside of the hitch are your sway control the more you torque them down the more sway control you have. I check them before every trip. I’m glad to see they are continuing to improve the design and I’m looking forward to your full review!!!
Glad to hear it’s serving you well!
I've been very happy with my middleweight hitch I bought last year after watching your videos. I can use my tailgate with it too.
Very nice!
That red bud is in bloom in the back round!! You are the official hitch review champion of CZcams. So appreciate these videos. I think these videos will educate newer RVs, so they don’t have to waste money on buying multiple weight distribution systems and just get the right one that perfect for their application. I am still rolling around with a Curt Trutrack for my 2021, Grand Design 2500 RL. I purchased my camper used and this is the system I got from the original owners. I’m just debating on spending the extra money not knowing if I will get a better pull with the weighs safe. Thanks again for all of your videos with these trailer hitches.
In my experience you’ll get a better pull with the Weigh Safe. The Curt was good. The Weigh Safes are great. Of course I can only speak to my experience.
I traded in my Tundra for a 2024 Silverado HD and the first thing I did was hook up to my camper to test the tailgate with my Weigh Safe middleweight. Tailgate clears no problem so I’m very happy.
I understand it is a prototype, however being so involved with Grand Design, maybe a suggestion to Grand Design to add the threaded holes for 90 degrees to allow the head to be rotated to the driver side. Driver side because if a person is by himself, the switches would be easier to get to.
Love it. Except for one design flaw. With the Heavy Weight 2.0 you can’t use a non weight distribution weigh safe hitch with the draw bar like you can with the 1.0. I love being able to use other weigh safe hitches.
I agree with that 💯
This is the hitch for me. Thank You for all that you do! Any tips for backing up with this connected?
FYI, the jack head can be rotated quite easily and that gains more clearance for the tailgate. I did it to mine.
Yep, that mod is well known. I can’t modify these prototypes. 😣
I have forgotten what its like to put the tail gate down when towing. You get used to grabbing it and carefully letting it drop and either reaching in to get whatever it was you wanted/needed or gently resting it on the lift.
I tow hundreds of different trailers every year and never once had any interference with my tailgate opening on any of 4 different vehicles due to the hitch.
Purchased our first RV (2023 315RLTS). Dealer wanted to install (sell) me a Blue Ox. Because I watched your review video, I told them no thanks and ordered the Weigh-Safe middle weight hitch. Thanks
Good call!!
I have the same 315 and am now thinking about getting the heavy-weight hitch because the expected washer/dryer added tongue weight. I'm at 1,200 lbs of tongue weight now with equalizer 1400#. It's about to be maxed with washer/dryer.
@@timdennis5853 what is the gross weight of your trailer? The stated gross weight of these trailers is around 11,400 . Tongue weight should only be 10% of the gross. I would recommended you shift some weight around before buying another hitch as the middle weight hitch is more than enough. Just my thoughts.
The 315 has a heavy front. I don’t have much in the front storage or under the bed. Middleweight is fine if you don’t have the bedroom AC or washer and dryer in the closet.
You're at least a third or fourth CZcamsr that said the same thing about 63 mph being the sweet spot. I also tow a Grand dlDesign. An Imagine 2450RL and it's the same for me. 63 mph is fine but if I hit 64 mph there is noticeably more sway. Specifically "truck suck". I won't say which WDH I'm using since you've already reviewed it and it came out pretty much on the bottom. It was what the dealer recommended when I bought the trailer. They offered only two WDHs. One that required you to get out and remove the sway bars before backing up, and one that didn't. I took the one that didn't.
Good information. I pull a GD 5th wheel. I still like watching.
We appreciate you!
That’s crazy weight capacity great video Cory thanks
Two features I prefer with the original is that it can be easily removed from the receiver bracket and looks like it's easier to step over. They are still selling the original at 20%😅off. So I'm happier with my decision to get the original.
Thank you for the great information and advice.
Ordered mine and it shipped out yesterday, should have it by 4/2...really looking forward to getting it installed.
That said, I missed out using your discount code, oh well.
When will you do a complete review on the Heavyweight?
Thanks for all your efforts.
It’s done. I simply have to record a video.
Extraordinary happy with it. Heavy is the only con some may have.
We have the middleweight on a Ram 2020, 2500 and we can use our tailgate
Sweet!
Wish they offered a 3” receiver version so I wouldn’t have to deal with a sleeve…
Same!
Looks great But I’m happy with the gen 1 weight safe Thanks for sharing
It’s a great hitch!!
Thanks for the video. Just got an email and mine has shipped.
Sweet!
1. Great that the tailgate can still open. Love that feature on the OG.
2. Need to see more details on setting it up. I use the OG to haul RV trailers all around the country so with the OG i have to reset my trailer everytime, which is a pain but worth the safety.
3. I have the 23 Superduty as well, can you tell me if you have the Brigestone Dueller AT tires and your thoughts on them towing? I have them on mine and on certain raods there is groove wander when im towing and it drives me nuts. Curious your experience with what tires you have since that plays a HUGE part in towing.
Probably be the hitch I purchase! Is that the 2.5”, 8 inch drop?
And they have brackets for underslung couplers now.
I didn’t realize that!
I wish they had them out last year when I went for the Continuum!
GREAT info ! TNX
Once I live with it for awhile I’ll have more details. This vid is just an intro!
@@WanderingWeekends caught that in your vid. Will watch for it.
I just bought the old version because of the tailgate issue, assuming the new heavyweight would not allow you open the tailgate. Arrrrrggg
That’s a good hitch too! You’ll probably need chain extensions though.
Have you ever tested the Hensley Arrow hitch and if so how does the Weigh Safe
handle in high winds, big trucks passing, Ect compared to the Hensley or Pro Pride
can u used the heavy weight on a light weight setup. i have a 22 foot trailer on a ford f150 need the tailgate to open. trailer is 5000 lb dry and 500 lb tong . thank you
Yes you can. It’s all about the distributed tongue weight with these hitches. That number will be the same regardless of which hitch you use (heavyweight or middleweight). I hope this helps!
Thank you for all of your thorough hitch reviews! I currently have an Equal-i-zer but would like to upgrade to a Weightsafe to improve sway performance on my shorter wheelbase LX570 towing a 2400BH. Would you suggest the heavy weight over the middle weight if the additional weight carrying capacity is not needed, or is the Middleweight the best option? I don't mind dealing with the extra bulk/weight of the Heavyweight if there is justified benefit over the Middleweight.
We are going back and forth on a fifth wheel vs travel trailer for our next trailer. Do you have a video going over why you've only done travel trailers? We are looking at a travel trailer that is about 33.5ft long and I want to make sure the Weigh Safe hitch will keep it straight going down the interstate.
Wonder if they have brackets for 8” tall trailer frames yet. Been waiting for that.
Yes they do offer a 8" trailer frame kit.
Great video, thanks. Have you ever experienced a cyclical bounce truck and trailer? I had to slow to 40 on I-49 to Shreveport recently before gaining control of the road induced bounce. I’m pulling a Jayco 280RSTL, 1450lb tongue weight with a 22 Silverado 2500hd 6.6 gas, all trailer tow accessories and factory 20 inch wheels. Hitch is Equil-i-zer. Thoughts please?
It’s porpoising. Contact the hitch support but the equalizer isn’t that great at controlling it.
Named my truck CamelTow!
🤣
Just curious if you foresee any backing or tight maneuvering with the new hitch. Also I have a similar F250 7.3 gas, Have you modified rear suspension any all for towing? Thanks!!!
No suspension mods.
Weigh Safe suggestions unhooking if you’re really jackknifing it. Honestly that is a good idea with any of these hitches. That said I back into my driveway no problem.
Thanks for the video. I tow an Imagine XLS 23LDE with a gross weight of just under 7,000LBS and it 28.5 ft long. I have been towing using the Anderson Hitch and my tow vehicle is a Ram2500. I like the looks of the heavyweight, but I think it will be overkill for my RV. Do you think the Middle Weight is better than the Anderson with my tow vehicle/RV configuration?
No, it wouldn’t be overkill. Obviously you’ll save a few bucks with the middleweight though.
At 28ft I would probably choose a WS over the Andersen.
What hitch would you recommend for 8800lbs 30' trailer?
I like the WS Middleweight and the B&W Continuum for most applications your size.
Why wouldn’t the middleweight allow you lower your tailgate when the new heavyweight looks identical?
The heavy is a great deal larger. It allows for just enough clearance where the smaller middleweight did not.
You're the best!! What's your thoughts on hitch set up for a Brinkley 295 (the one you saw in Tampa)? Think the middle weight is enough hitch? Heavy Weight seems over kill. Hoping I don't miss my ProPride.
Heavyweight is fine. It’s all about the “distributed tongue weight” and that will be the same regardless of which hitch you choose.
I have a question on Bar weight. You have the largest bars on a relatively smaller trailer. My understanding was you are supposed get bars close to your weight range. I didn't think it was recommended by the manufactures to just use the heaviest spring bars on any trailer? Reason I ask is because the Middle weights heavier bars at 12,500 are rated above my trailers GVWR of 11,346. The lightest bars for the heavy are rated 18,500. I get stronger is better when it comes to lots of things. But these act basically like springs. If they are to stiff wouldn't it negatively effect how the system works.
With the Weigh Safe you’ll be dialing in your “distributed tongue weight” which is the same regardless of which unit you’re using. The middleweight exists to save weight and money for the end user.
@@WanderingWeekends I appreciate the reply. I actually talked to Weigh safe after I posted that question. That's basically what they said with out saying it. They recommended the heavy for me. It's just strange to me how close in rating the bars are. But how large a gap there is between the two hitches. If bar weight doesn't really matter. Why even have two bar weights so close together for each hitch? You would almost think they would just have the middle weight with up to 12,500 and the heavy up to 22,500. I did notice their site has a ton of information on picking drop length and setup. But zero on picking bar weight.
Thanks for good info! So when I do my payload safety/weight calculations do you use the distributed weight to reduce the payload or stick with just the weight of the hitch and trailer weight listed by the manufacturer (or estimate of 15% of fully loaded trailer)? Thx!
I recently bought a new design midweight hitch. On my first tow I towed my 10,000 lb trailer 2600 miles. After towing for a couple of days I felt the wind started to move my trailer on the windy roads. I checked my weight to discover the weight had dropped to 2150 lbs from the original setting of 2500 lbs. I was surprised see that the weight had changed but reset it. The naxt day it had dropped again and reset it.
This happened 4 times each time I had to tighten the bolt. Yes I did ensure that the lock bolt was very tight. Do you have any idea why this would happen? Do I just keep tightening the set bolt? Seems stange to me that this has to be readjusted almost daily!
Hmm, I know the scale will read differently based on angles, pitch, ect. You shouldn’t have to be adjusting often at all really. I’d reach out to Weigh Safe.
In the part with the ball longer? Or did they just move the hole on the shank to allow for tailgate clearance? I have the middle weight and will pay for a new shank, so I can open my tailgate.
The hitch itself is larger which means it’s also longer.
Out of all your hitches you’ve reviewed and I’ve watched them all. If you had a 20ft GWV 7900lbs which hitch would you use?
What are you towing with?
@@WanderingWeekends 2021 Chevy 2500HD
@WanderingWeekends I have the same question. My trailer is 25' and GVWR of 7500lbs. My truck is a 2013 GMC sierra 2500hd denali diesel. (Crew cab, 4x4, 6'6" bed)
Good question.
It’s just hard for me to suggest anything over a Weigh Safe. That would be my first choice. An Andersen might really work well here too since you’re in a 2500. TR3 is good. Equalizer as well. Check marketplace for some used stuff. If any of those 4 pop up with adequate capacity go for it.
what is the ground clearance on that new design hitch compared to the continuum?
Great question. I’ll have to measure during the official review.
What is your opinion on backing up with the bars still attached? I have heard that under 60 degrees of turn angle is ok but I'm skeptical of the info. What is your real world experience?
I’ve never had an issue. That said if you’re really Jack-knifing it it’s best to remove the bars on any of these type of hitches.
Oh no.... Did they change the quick adjust system on the hitch head???? Did they go to bolts instead????
Yes. A big design flaw.
Yep, kinda bummed about that.
@@WanderingWeekends Absolutely one of the big features that sold me on the previous model on research. Pre-ordered gen 2 just assuming they would continue that. They spoke a lot about that feature above everyone else. What's your thoughts on the extra step on the retaining bolt after setting your distributed weight???
I'm assuming the trailer is loaded with just over 1000 lb tongue weight? Is there any water in the tank?
No, generally speaking it’s frowned upon to tow with much water.
Does buying the heavier hitch gives you more stability and better sway control.
Is it easy to get a new hitch bar from WeighSafe if you upgrade trucks? 2" to 2.5"? I would like to buy one but I am considering moving from an F150 to a SuperDuty next year.
Yes, they sell them separately.
Just got the heavyweight and like you it came with the middleweight size brackets did they send you the heavy weight brackets
They offered but I already had my old ones. Give them a call and they’ll make it right. They did tell me the heavyweight was tested with the middleweight brackets as well and they had no issues but I’d still email or call and get the heavy ones
So in your opinion how does this compare with the equalizer?
So far it performs better. Just put another 100 miles on it today dropping the prototype off in the mountains. VERY good today.
Which weight safe would I need for the transcend 265BH? And could I get the heavy just in case I upgrade to larger unit
Yes you can go so with the heavyweight. It’s all about the distributed tongue weight and that will be the same for either hitch.