Suspension Which towball weight gauge?

[pauljygrant]

I am researching which towball weight gauge / scales to buy. Since the Basestation will vary in weight and weight distribution depending on what I load in the back, from next to nothing, to bikes, to my jetski, I guess I should know the ball weight and try to balance the weight by using the water tanks as ballast.
Repco have their own brand gauge on special, reduced from $80 to $50. Other brands that are widely available are Hayman Reese $59 plus postage; Milenco $86 plus postage and Towsafe $72 plus postage. Postage from Caravanplus is around $20.
If you have any experience of any of these brands, would be interested to hear your thoughts.
Paul

 

[dagree]

I have the towsafe brand and find it to be inconsistent with the accuracy of weight between +- 10kgs

 

[Bushman]

I just purchased a Hayman Recce on for $70. Does.the job, got it from local 4WD cause was to lazy to look anywhere else and was driving past. Think it lies at times got some varying and interest results with recent checks on my van.

 

[davemc]

got the towsafe on sale.. others have said they pretty good. Used it a only a few times to double check