I like this. 100% prefer something add-on versus built in tech like Ford

[44Dan44]

I saw with interest the new tech Ford has brought to the HD lineup for 2024. I really like the idea but I WOULD NOT care for Ford to have yet another piece of data to use against you if you might go a smidge overweight. I thought at the time it was announced, great idea, give me the aftermarket version completely separate from Ford telematics.
I look forward to an accessory manufacturer developing a payload scale/sensor system that any truck owner can add to see what their weights are real time.

Weigh Safe did this long ago with hitch receivers and I see they now have a gooseneck option. I like it.
What say you?




Separately I think that's a real good price consider the B&W kit runs $300, Curt at $344 and OEM Ram at $350 all without a scale.

 

[mountainears]

I think the onboard scale came first on their lightning electric F150. At least that is where I first saw it.

I do think it is a good feature for bed capacity, having it measure tongue and/ or 5th wheel hitch weight would be a good safety thing.

That said, I think many feel the 2500s are underrated and if they got to a point where it disabled you for being over the rated weight you’d probably have a bunch of pissed off 2500 owners!


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[44Dan44]

I think the onboard scale came first on their lightning electric F150. At least that is where I first saw it.

I do think it is a good feature for bed capacity, having it measure tongue and/ or 5th wheel hitch weight would be a good safety thing.

That said, I think many feel the 2500s are underrated and if they got to a point where it disabled you for being over the rated weight you’d probably have a bunch of pissed off 2500 owners!


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Yes on F150 first. Whether 2500 or 3500 or 150/250/350/450 a disabling component by the manufacturer which is what most are talking about even though it hasn't seemingly presented itself is why I would like a separate add-on system. The nanny features from a manufacturer are undesirable for many reasons.

 

[H3LZSN1P3R]

Its a great idea i wonder if it fits nice and tight like the curt one? Some have reported the B&W fits loosely

 

[Pearce]

I got that weigh safe ball with the intent of balancing my load better. However, it ended up being too tall. I can't adjust the gooseneck receiver up high enough to level the trailer. So, it now goes unused. One of these days I will use it just to see what load it reads but that requires more time than I allow myself trying to head out of town on a trip, lol

 

[Grateful Dad]

I’ve got the Weigh Safe goose for my B&W, love it. Fits like a glove, no slop whatsoever.

Not the greatest pic but only one handy.