My first thought was that is not going to be accurate. With calibrating it and verifying it, that was crazy accurate. I just would like to see you verify it with your 5th wheel and cargo trailer to really be sold
I had bought one several months ago. It works great. Quick and easy. Very close to Cat Scales. Great little device and app. Now one thing that did happen after a couple weeks left in the port. My infotainment screen was locked up one morning. Nothing I did seem to fix it. I was crap , first time back to dealer. Then I remembered that I had left then HaulGauge plugged in port. Hadn’t used it in a week or so, just had left it there. So unplugged it and turned truck off and back on and yepper my screen came back on. That was a relief..... So my suggestion is for what it’s worth is not top leave it plugged in unless using. I still use it and it works great. But I don’t leave it in port when I’m done. Only issue. Guess it messed with computer when leaving in.
Have one of these. Works okay in general. Just a word of caution, the measurements based on inclinometer information like the weight distribution measurements don't work well with things that modify spring rates from stock. It's completely understandable and not a fault of the device, but something to be aware of.
Haulgauge is very nice. I've had one for about 6 months and used it about 6 times. It's very accurate, I did a comparison with my truck and trailer loaded, haulgauge vs cat scale. They were within 100 lbs. I did have some minor issues initially, but I think they'll get it fixed on future updates. Customer service was wonderful. Submitted my issue on a Sunday, received a call from the owner of company via his cell phone, within 2 hrs. Can't get much better than that
Since it seems no one else is going to say it, I will. This is an absolute incomplete review of these product. Hook up to the fifth wheel and do the review completely.
I agree. In case you haven't already seen it, here's a video that may help: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-SIykUBG0-IE.html There are a few videos (from same guy), etrailer.com, MrTruck, Haulgauge, etc., that go into more detail about this product and how it works. I have to admit I'm very intrigued. I just learned about it today, while doing some research on the Sherline tongue weight product. The Sherline does one thing. The Haulgauge, based on what I've seen online, does a lot more, including the recently added feature of allowing you to properly setup your weight distribution system (for those with TT's, etc.). It's also cheaper than the Sherline tongue weight scale. Gotta love what some people are doing with technology nowadays!
Fascinating gadget! I’m at a loss of understanding how it works.....does it just use the onboard computer? Still confused as to how it incorporates the trailer data.... Great video!
Agreed with some comments , you need to hook up (something ), otherwise what is the point all you are doing is confirming that the vehicle metrics are correct but nothing else. other reviews I have seen give it ," not recommended"
Hey JD, great vid. I do have a question...as you are a connoisseur of widgets and certainly an information junky (much like myself). I drive the same truck you do...sort of, 2017 F-250, crew, srw. I could not live without my Edge Insight CTS2 and my Ford installed regeneration percentage screen (dealer service manager nor mechanic had any idea what this was it or the fact they could upload into the truck info. screen, had to show them how from a great thread). I have not seen these in your vehicle...why? And how do you deal with regeneration cycles when they happen...do you know when they occur? Its critical to the health of your truck/dpf. Would make for a great vid. I think. PS to get on my soap box for a min. I wish dealers would educate buyers about the regeneration process. I have talked with several diesel owner who don't have a clue how it works but commented " my truck sometimes smell like the e-brake was stuck on and I don't know why"...nor do dealer talk about the importance of "cool down" before shutting the engine off. Ok, done. Thanks for your patience/my rant. Best
Bill Waterhouse our KW semi have manual Regen/ Off/ Auto switches. You turn them to off before entering a building, before fuel transfers and to Regen when it calls for it. Otherwise it’s in the Auto mode. I wish my F450 was this way. To often it’s in Regen as I get close to my destination. If you park and turn the truck off, you aren’t helping the situation. The exhaust gets extremely hot during a Regen regardless if it’s a PU or a Semi. That being said, the KW are always in the shop having a manual DPF cleaning because these systems are still not doing what they should be doing.
How does it actually find the weight? From how much sag it has when the trailer is hooked up? My truck has air ride and keeps it level at all times. Would this product still work?
Very cool! It would be cool if it were a "loaner tool" so people can get an idea what they can/can not tow and send it back. Hey I asked in another video and hoping to catch you here. I cant get a straight answer as far as a trailer we're looking hard to buy. I have a 19 F350 SRW CC short bed with a 6.7L diesel, the GVWR is 11,500lbs, payload of 3640lbs and a CGVWR of 28,700lbs. The 5'er we're looking at is a Grand Design 351M, it's UVW is 14,006lbs and a GVWR of 16800lbs and a hitch weight of 2775lbs, will this safely tow a rig this big. Thanks in advance.
Watched video explaining how it calculates veh weight using accelerators and plenty of math and I'm pretty good with that, BUT would some one please explain how it could know the tongue weight by simply hitching up your trailer? Even knowing the rear axle weight and figuring out how much the rear dropped doesn't tell you nothing without knowing the spring rates in the rear.....
how would a weight distribution hitch affect the tongue weight? I just purchased a toy hauler travel trailer and I'm concerned about the weight of my UTV in the rear of the trailer taking too much weight off of the tongue. I just ordered one of these so I can take some measurements.
That’s cool! But how does it know hitch weight? OBD2 reads out computer info, so what sensors are measuring the truck for being level/not? New trucks only?
z bean good question and one I am wondering about also. Maybe there is some instrumentation such as accelerometers in the transmission it is using. Edit: just went to the website and they say they use an accelerometer on the Haulgauge device. Crazy!
@Big Truck Big RV. Would you not have a greater tow capacity if your dually was a standard single cab instead of a 4 door? That large cab has to add a lot of weight to the frame of the truck.
i dont tow/haul frequently, and i find all of this confussing. also my truck isnt stock, and i bought it used. hope the device will make it simple and safer.
JK 241 I definitely think something like this can be a great reminder for more novice towers or haulers. Gets you some baseline numbers and data points to keep in mind, then you can fine tune things by using those to research or ask forums about what you’re doing.
I hope this works better than Curts Better weigh! Correction... It looks like they already changed the name of this to Better weigh. Never mind. Reviews show it to not be the most reliable tool. Better stick to the scales!
But like, how does it actually know? I'm not sure if I understand the science behind how it can tell the weight of your vehicle by you just driving at 15 mph unless it's using your rpm's based on your trucks performance and calculates the weight that way? I'm so confused lol. Should do a video on what it's actually doing to figure out these numbers if you can.
@@BigTruckBigRV How does it tell your pin weight and sway control setup? I guess it's just off how level the vehicle is and if it squats it detects that? It all seems very high tech to me, lol.
myantispambox would have been perfect for us as we were testing a new car trailer, and trying to get tongue weights pinned down depending on orientation of the load. real-time date would have helped speed up that process significantly.
Ranch hand bumper on front with winch and a herrin western hauler bed with 120 gallon drag up tank and 4 tool boxes by the way the 12200 is with the drag up tank empty
I think if you’re properly towing with a manual, you’ll be a bit more experienced or aware of what and how you tow already. Overloading with a manuals trans really clues you in being that you feel much more when pulling away with your clutch. Still helpful like the other commenter said though.
@@ALMX5DP Thats beside the point. There are quite a few times when loaded down it be nice to know the weights. Especially if youve never driven mountains and going on a vacation pulling a camper. A lot of times, clithes are simply worn and what feels like say 20k lbs on a dually is really just 10k.
