Sherline LM 2000 Tongue weight scale

[goodoz]

Hello All -- I recently received my Sherline LM2000 (2000lb) tongue weight scale and was wondering if anyone had experience with it...or even an opinion.

I'm driving a 2018 F250 6.7 with the tow package. It has 2219lb payload capacity marked on the driver door sticker. My hitch has a sticker that lists 1500 lb max load.

Without the fresh water tank filled, the scale returned a pin weight of 1250lb (load on/load off...same reading about 8 times).

With the fresh water tank filled to its 60 gallon capacity, the Sherline returned a figure of 1500 lbs (again, load on/load off...same reading about 8 times).

So, filled up with water, I'm right at my hitch load limit (but well inside the tow limit of 15K...I'm pulling a 2019 297RSTS).

Should I trust the scale? Would you?

Thanks in advance, Oz.

[Tigger1]

I have the same scale, been using it for years. But how do I know it’s accurate?

Two things. During my PDI I used it at the dealer before installing my WDH brackets and hitching up; 580lbs. I then looked at my Vehicle Weight Sheet for my trailer, 580lbs. Secondly, during our shake-down camp out I weighed again loaded for camping before hitching up, about 600lbs, we never carry fresh water. I then visited a CAT scale and weighed. Tongue weight was 660lbs. Andersen hitch weighs a little under 60lbs. I think it’s pretty accurate IMHO.

[Calbar]

Hello All -- I recently received my Sherline LM2000 (2000lb) tongue weight scale and was wondering if anyone had experience with it...or even an opinion.

I'm driving a 2018 F250 6.7 with the tow package. It has 2219lb payload capacity marked on the driver door sticker. My hitch has a sticker that lists 1500 lb max load.

Without the fresh water tank filled, the scale returned a pin weight of 1250lb (load on/load off...same reading about 8 times).

With the fresh water tank filled to its 60 gallon capacity, the Sherline returned a figure of 1500 lbs (again, load on/load off...same reading about 8 times).

So, filled up with water, I'm right at my hitch load limit (but well inside the tow limit of 15K...I'm pulling a 2019 297RSTS).

Should I trust the scale? Would you?

Thanks in advance, Oz.

Seems pretty accurate to me. On my 2018 297RSTS I have a CAT scale weight of just over 1300 lbs tongue weight without water but I have 2 batteries on the tongue as well.

Rob

[goodoz]

That's pretty close (I didn't have my bars on when I weighed)...I'm sure there is some overhead on that 1500lb rating. I've been holding off on boondocking because of wondering if I was overweight. But I have accidentally towed 40 miles in the past with a full water tank (plum forgot it was in there). I just may try it now...on purpose!

Thanks for your reply. Oz

[goodoz]

Yah...I was surprised that it was that heavy because I really don't feel like we've overloaded the inside...but it is what it is, I suppose. I have two lead acids on the front as well...soon they will be Lifepo4 (I suck at wet batteries).

I'm going to trust that little thing. Thanks!

[RustyCas]

The only Sherline available on Amazon was a 5000 lb unit so I bought it and then ordered a good quality 2000 psi liquid-filled gauge, and also a 1000 psi. The “scale” is simply a hydraulic cylinder and will be as accurate as the gauge you use with it. Keep in mind a gauge is most accurate at mid span. For my 2600RB the tongue weight is right at 600 lbs so I’m using the 1000 psi gauge for the best accuracy. As a mechanical engineer I like to measure things so I will be experimenting with the Sherline.

[goducks14]

Sounds like an after market receiver is in the cards.

https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Hit...leID=201847516