The Maypole MP970 noseweight gauge is a mechanical towing aid used to measure the vertical load applied by a caravan or trailer coupling. Checking noseweight helps confirm that the outfit is within the limits specified by the towing vehicle, towbar and trailer manufacturers.
Key Features
- 50-100kg measuring range: calibrated scale in 10kg increments
- Approx. 3% accuracy: designed for practical pre-towing checks
- Soft hitch contact: helps protect the coupling head
- Anti-sink base: provides a stable footprint on firm, level ground
- Steel construction: built for repeated towing use
Specifications
- Brand: Maypole
- Model: MP970
- EAN: 5013008009703
- Measuring range: 50-100kg
- Scale increments: 10kg
- Published accuracy: within 3%
- Length: approximately 420mm
- Construction: steel
Measure on stable, level ground with the coupling at its normal towing height, then compare the reading with the maximum permitted noseweights stated by the vehicle, towbar and trailer manufacturers.
