B&W Tow & Stow 3-Ball Mount - 2" Hitch - 5" Drop, 5-1/2" Rise - 10K - Black

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• How To Choose Between 5" or 7" B&W Tow & Stow 3-Ball Mount for Ground Clearance
  In regards to the B&W Tow & Stow 3-Ball Mount part # BWTS10048B for 5" or part # BWTS10049B for 7", the distance from the top of the shank to the bottom of the upright while the hitch balls are stowed away is 8.5" for the 5" drop version and 10.5" for the 7" drop version. If you were towing with the hitch balls in the lowest position that would reduce ground clearance by another .5". This should then help with your decision. I have attached a photo to clarify these on the 5" drop version. ...
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• Recommended Ball Mount for a 2019 GMC Sierra 1500
  The length of the ball mount is not really something that you need to make note of for towing in most cases unless you have a recessed hitch but you will need to note the rise/drop. That said, I can only imagine you may need to tow a different trailer at some point in time so the best option we can offer you is an adjustable ball mount with multiple hitch balls. I recommend the B&W Tow & Stow 3-Ball Mount part # BWTS10048B because it has a hidden hitch ball design that no other ball mount...
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• How Many Pins Are Needed for the B&W Tow & Stow 3-Ball Mounts
  Yes, all pins on the B&W Tow & Stow 3-Ball Mount part # BWTS10048B must be used for operation. If you're looking for security, there is a kit designed for this ball mount that comes with matching locks for all four total pins, the InfiniteRule Locking Pins for B & W Tow and Stow part # 34061775-D.
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• B&W Tow & Stow 3-Ball Mount that Fits 2018 Chevy Silverado 1500
  The B&W Tow & Stow 3-Ball Mount # BWTS10048B that you referenced will fit perfectly to the 2 inch hitch you have on your 2018 Chevy Silverado 1500. For a hitch lock the part # 63232 is a great option as it also doubles as an anti-rattle device which means there will be less movement. To lock the ball mount platform to the shank you'd then want the part # AM3492. Then for a 7-way to 4-way adapter the part # HM47365 will work really well and is also easy to use. I attached review video...
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• How Does B&W Tow & Stow 3-Ball Mount with 5" of drop # BWTS10048B Affect Ground Clearance
  From the top of the receiver to the bottom of the 2-5/16" hitch ball was approximately 10-1/2" for the B&W Tow & Stow 3-Ball Mount with 5" of drop # BWTS10048B that you referenced. See attached picture. So this would hang 8-1/2 inches below the hitch on your vehicle.
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• Best B&W Tow & Stow for a 2018 Ford F-350
  In order to find out how much of a drop you need to look for in a ball mount, you will need to measure from the ground to the top of the inside edge on your trailer hitch and then from the ground to the bottom of the trailer coupler on your trailer while level. If you subtract the trailer height measurement from the hitch that will give you the amount of drop you need to look for in a ball mount. I recommend doing this for both trailers. Please note that the B&W Tow & Stow 3-Ball Mount...
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• Is 11 Eleven From Ground to Bottom of B and W Tow and Stow Enough Clearance
  If you have exactly 11 inches from the ground to the bottom of the B&W Tow & Stow 3-Ball Mount # BWTS10048B you'd be totally fine. It only might be an issue if you went on unusually uneven terrain like off-roading. But 11 inches would be totally safe and fine.
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• Locking Pins for a B&W Tow & Stow
  The B&W Tow & Stow 3-Ball Mount # BWTS10048B does not come with a keyed locking pin to secure the shank to the receiver. For that I recommend the Master Lock Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock for 2" Trailer Hitches # 1480DAT. If you want a locking pin for the ball mount, you would need the longer of the two pins that comes with the Rapid Hitch Trailer Hitch Lock and Adjustment Pin Lock Set # AM3492. I have added links to video reviews of each product for you.
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• Recommended Hitch Lock and Coupler Lock Incorporating Safety Chains
  I am not aware of any chain lock. We do have some ball mounts like the B&W Tow & Stow 3-Ball Mount - 2" Hitch - 5" Drop, 5-1/2" Rise - 10K - Black # BWTS10048B which when using a locking hitch pin like # 63232 will secure the shank and ball to the hitch receiver. The Curt Channel Style # C45900 will also secure the ball and mount using # C23556. If you want to secure a coupler to the ball you can use # BD580403. If you really want to secure your chains, you can use a cable lock...
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• Can Locking Pins Be Used With B&W Tow & Stow 3-Ball Mount
  I spoke with my contact at B&W about locking pins for the Tow & Stow 3-Ball Mount # BWTS10048B. He confirmed that pins can be used in the ball mount, but they need to be able to span the hitch, have a diameter of 5/8 inches, and be rated for 10,000 pounds. I found the longer of the 2 pins in the Rapid Hitch Trailer Hitch Lock and Adjustment Pin Lock Set # AM3492 to span the width of the Tow & Stow # BWTS10048B. I have attached some photos I took showing the adjustment pin lock in the...
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• B and W Tow N Stow Adjustable Ball Mount Recommendation for 2017 GMC Sierra 1500
  That would depend on the height of the trailers you plan to tow, but unless you plan to tow something unusually small and low the 5 inch drop B and W Tow n Stow part # BWTS10048B would be what I think would be the best match for your truck. But if you plan to tow a lower trailer the 7 inch drop part # BWTS10049B would be the better option. I attached a help article on how to pick out the best ball mount for a truck for you to check out as well.
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• Recommended B&W Tow & Stow 3-Ball Mount for Ford F-250 Trucks
  For your standard height trucks and trailers, the B&W Tow & Stow 3-Ball Mount - 2" Hitch - 5" Drop, 5-1/2" Rise - 10K - Black # BWTS10048B will work very well for both of your trucks. This will not only work well with all 5 of your trailers but will also give you great ground clearance. If you had a lift on your truck, then I'd recommend the 7 inch drop # BWTS10049B, but it won't be needed on a non-lifted truck and will give you less ground clearance. The 2 inch shank on the # BWTS10048B...
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• How Much Ground Clearance Do You Lose With the B&W Tow & Stow BWTS10048B
  The distance from the top of the shank to the bottom of the platform on the B&W Tow & Stow 3-Ball Mount part # BWTS10048B while in the stowed position is 8-1/2". I am not sure where you were measuring from but if you measure from the top of the receiver tube opening to the ground and then subtract 8-1/2" that will then give you your ground clearance measurement. Unfortunately, there are too many variables at play to give you a definite answer as to whether or not it will scrape but...
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• B and W Tow n Stow Ball Mount Recommendation for 2015 Ford F-150
  The B and W Tow N Stow ball mount part # BWTS10048B would be a great option for you. It's adjustable in height, comes with all three popular hitch ball sizes and has a 10k capacity which would be way more than you'd need.
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• Lock For B&W Tow & Stow 3-Ball Mount # BWTS10048B
  The B&W Tow & Stow 3-Ball Mount # BWTS10048B do not come with a keyed locking pin to secure the shank to the receiver. For that I recommend the Master Lock Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock for 2" Trailer Hitches # 1480DAT. If you want a locking pin for the ball mount, you would need the longer of the two pins that comes with the Rapid Hitch Trailer Hitch Lock and Adjustment Pin Lock Set # AM3492. I have added links to video reviews of each product for you.
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• Distance From Top of Receiver to Bottom of 2-5/16" Hitch Ball on B&W Tow & Stow 3" and 5" Drop
  I went to the warehouse to take some measurements and found that from the top of the receiver to the bottom of the 2-5/16" hitch ball was approximately 10-1/2" for the B&W Tow & Stow 3-Ball Mount with 5" of drop # BWTS10048B while the B&W Tow & Stow 3-Ball Mount with 3" of drop # BWTS10047B measured approximately 8-1/2" from the top of the receiver to the bottom of the 2-5/16" ball.
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• Will Master Lock Hitch Pin Work with B&W Tow & Stow Adjustable Ball Mount
  Because of the large span required to secure the ball mount of the B&W Tow and Stow 3-Ball Mount # BWTS10048B, the Master Lock Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock # 1480DAT will not work to secure the ball mount to the shank. The span of the # 1480DAT hitch pin lock is not long enough to secure the ball mount to the shank. The long pin in the Rapid Hitch Trailer Hitch Lock and Adjustment Pin Lock Set # AM3492 is the only pin we carry that is long enough to span the 4 inch wide ball mount of...
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• Would B&W Tow & Stow Ball Mount Be Good Choice for 2016 GMC Canyon
  For the price it's pretty hard to beat the B&W Tow & Stow 3-Ball Mount # BWTS10048B. It has all of the ball sizes you are going to ever need and it has height flexibility which means that you can basically tow most trailers level. 5 inches of drop would cover most trailer so this would be a great option. Smaller trailers like waverunner trailers will still have the 1-7/8 inch ball on occasion so it's not a waste by any means.
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• Recommended Ball Mount with 1-7/8 Inch Diameter Hitch Ball for 2 Inch Trailer Hitch Receiver
  The 2018 Toyota 4Runner comes with a 2 inch hitch receiver that is commonly referred to as a Class III hitch. There are ball mounts that will allow for a 1-7/8 inch hitch ball that will fit your trailer hitch receiver. For the most adjustable option, I recommend the B&W Tow & Stow 3-Ball Mount # BWTS10048B which will give you the 3 standard hitch ball sizes and give you the ability to adjust vertically for your trailer coupler height to tow level. It also has a nice stowable feature...
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• Distance from Hitch Pin Holes to Mounting Block for the B&W Tow & Stow 3-Ball Mount # BWTS10048B
  From the center of the first hitch pin hole to the back of the mounting block measures 3" for the B&W Tow & Stow 3-Ball Mount # BWTS10048B. That same measurement, when taken from the second hitch pin hole, is 4-1/8" on center. I hope you have a great weekend as well.
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• Distance From Pin Hole To Upright On B&W Tow & Stow 3-Ball Mount BWTS10048B
  The B&W Tow & Stow 3-Ball Mount part # BWTS10048B has a distance from the center of the hitch pin hole to the back edge of the vertical upright of 3" and 4-1/8" respectively. I have attached a photo below to assist.
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• Distance From Pin Holes to Back of Vertical Bracket B and W Tow N Stow
  The 4.88 inch dimension you mentioned is what you are looking for on the B&W Tow & Stow 3-Ball Mount # BWTS10048B. This is the dimension you'd use to determine if you have the needed clearance when in the rise position on your Mercedes.
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• Recommended Drop Ball Mount for Motorhome Towing a Trailer
  You want to haul your trailer as level as possible. You can use a drop hitch ball mount in order to get the correct height in order to haul your trailer level. The size of drop you will need depends on what the difference is between the top of the inside of the receiver tube and the top of the coupler when the trailer is level. The B&W Tow & Stow 3-Ball Mount # BWTS10048B is great option for an adjustable ball mount for 2 inch hitches. If you would like a ball mount that has a built...
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• Adjustable Height Ball Mount Recommendation for 2000 Toyota Sienna for Towing Pop Up
  For a camper that weighs at 1,700 or less for your 2000 Toyota Sienna you wouldn't necessarily need a brake controller as that weight is less than half of the towing capacity for the Curt hitch part # C13511 that you have installed. There's a bit of variance in how tall the coupler will be on the trailer you end up with, but we do have the Tow and Stow # BWTS10048B which I can guarantee as a solution because it has an adjustable height to accomodate for various height trailers and because...
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• Which Adjustable Ball Mount That Can Be Used in Rise Or Drop Orientation for 2003 Ford F-250/F-350
  I'll start off by saying that it's a bit unusual that your Ford Super Duty truck receiver is lower than the trailer you're towing, so if those measurements are accurate then you'll need a ball mount with a 2 inch rise. If you're wanting an adjustable ball mount that can be used in a variety of rise or drop settings then I recommend using the B&W Tow & Stow 3-Ball Mount - 2" Hitch - 5" Drop, 5-1/2" Rise - 10K - Black # BWTS10048B. The B&W Tow & Stow will allow you to cover up to 5" of drop...
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• Trailer Wiring and Ball Mount for Multiple Trailers Recommendation for 2006 Volvo XC90
  For trailer wiring you'd want the part # 118411 which is a confirmed fit and would work well on your 2006 Volvo XC90. For a ball mount for a variety of applications the best option is the part # BWTS10048B which has every ball size on it and can be set at a variety of rises and drops so it can work well on your trailers.
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