Anyone have any experience using the Curt BetterWeigh tongue weight scale with a RL? I have a 2019 Sport AWD, and am not using a WDH. Thanks.
Towing: Curt BetterWeigh Tongue Weight Scale
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I have used a BetterWeigh with my 2019BE for almost a year now. Does it work? Yes, to an extent. For tongue weight, it just monitors the change in angle of the vehicle before and after lowering the coupler onto the ball. I did not find it accurate or convenient enough for tongue weight use and now use a Weigh Safe adjustable ball mount with scale (a subject for another review...it's good, but only accurate over about 350lbs).
For the weight of the trailer (or actually the overall weight of the vehicle + trailer) it's a useful product. For overall weight I've found running the test (which involves finding a straight, flat section of road where you can stop and accelerate to 15mph) 3x really gives a more accurate idea of your weight, within 10% or so.
I'm guessing you're dealing with an RV; I am not, just utility and equipment trailers that change load every trip. This may change how useful it would be for you...or might not!
For the weight of the trailer (or actually the overall weight of the vehicle + trailer) it's a useful product. For overall weight I've found running the test (which involves finding a straight, flat section of road where you can stop and accelerate to 15mph) 3x really gives a more accurate idea of your weight, within 10% or so.
I'm guessing you're dealing with an RV; I am not, just utility and equipment trailers that change load every trip. This may change how useful it would be for you...or might not!
Do a web search for weighing a trailer with a bathroom scale. It doesn't matter if the trailer tongue weight is heavier than the max rating of the scale, because you will use a lever system.
Edit: This might now work for you. I had boat trailers on my mind....
Edit: This might now work for you. I had boat trailers on my mind....
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I had a scale from BetterWeight, but it broke after one year of use. Not I use a Vont weight scale. It is a new company, but it has become popular fast because of its product prices and Vont scales' advantages. I don't know too much about it, but I am sure you can find more information on their website. My cousin bought a Vont scale, and he told me it is the best scale he has ever used in his entire life. Check it out by yourself; I am sure you will find something for you there.
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After just a couple of trips with a travel trailer you are going to figure out very quickly how to load it and really would have little need to measure your tongue weight. For this reason we purchased an inexpensive scale like this, (under $50), to get us into the ballpark:
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Bill
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