Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Understanding your pin weight is essential for towing safety, stability, and performance — especially if you’re towing a 5th wheel with a Helux pin box. In this video, we explain what pin weight is, why it matters, and how to accurately measure it using a certified CAT scale.
You’ll learn how to weigh your fully loaded truck and trailer combination to determine your exact pin weight, plus how to do the math to get reliable results. The team from RVSEF walks through the process step by step, explaining the difference between tongue weight and pin weight, how weight distribution affects sway, and how to use your CAT Scale app to simplify the process.
We’ll also cover a quick way to estimate your pin weight when a certified scale isn’t available, by multiplying your trailer’s GVWR by 22%. While this method is just an estimate, it’s a good way to get a general idea of your setup before hitting the road.
Knowing your pin weight helps ensure your truck, hitch, and trailer are working together safely and efficiently. Properly measuring and balancing your load improves handling, reduces sway, and protects your towing components.
Whether you’re using the Helux pin box or another 5th wheel setup, understanding your weights is key to confident, comfortable towing.
Shop our store at lippert.com/towing-trailering/collections/helux-pin-boxes
For technical resources and support, visit support.lci1.com/, and don’t forget to subscribe to our channel!
#lippert #fifthwheel #towing #pinbox
Understanding your pin weight is essential for towing safety, stability, and performance — especially if you’re towing a 5th wheel with a Helux pin box. In this video, we explain what pin weight is, why it matters, and how to accurately measure it using a certified CAT scale.
You’ll learn how to weigh your fully loaded truck and trailer combination to determine your exact pin weight, plus how to do the math to get reliable results. The team from RVSEF walks through the process step by step, explaining the difference between tongue weight and pin weight, how weight distribution affects sway, and how to use your CAT Scale app to simplify the process.
We’ll also cover a quick way to estimate your pin weight when a certified scale isn’t available, by multiplying your trailer’s GVWR by 22%. While this method is just an estimate, it’s a good way to get a general idea of your setup before hitting the road.
Knowing your pin weight helps ensure your truck, hitch, and trailer are working together safely and efficiently. Properly measuring and balancing your load improves handling, reduces sway, and protects your towing components.
Whether you’re using the Helux pin box or another 5th wheel setup, understanding your weights is key to confident, comfortable towing.
Shop our store at lippert.com/towing-trailering/collections/helux-pin-boxes
For technical resources and support, visit support.lci1.com/, and don’t forget to subscribe to our channel!
#lippert #fifthwheel #towing #pinbox
