Most Popular 2-5/16 Inch Ball for 2008 Chevrolet Silverado

Used it for the first time today. Was very easy to get ball height adjusted for tag-a-long 2 horse trailer. The rubber no-rattle bumper pad works as advertised. This is a more substantial piece of equipment than it might appear in the pictures - rated just above the capacity for my 1/2 ton pickup. Appears well made with good even welds. I'm pleased with the purchase and etrailer shipping was very fast.

Package arrived within 2 days of ordering. The receiver, 3 pins, and the two balls were with package as ordered. Haven't put it to use yet but seems to be tough and very durable. Using the hitch for a 2005 Chevrolet 2500 gas, hitch has plenty of drop and rise for stock suspension. So far very pleased with this item from etrailer and with other items I have purchased in the past.

Hitch is a solid unit. I bought this to accommodate my 10,000lb hitch. Adjusts easily to get the right ride height. No issues with the hitch at all.

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This is the install on a 2015 Silverado high country 3500HD

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I dont have a question, but I do have some input that I discovered after I ordered the BandW Tow and Stow hitch. My original concern was that the hitchs ball head swing arm as BandW calls it could be removed from the shank. There is a review from another customer that said the hitchs ball head could not be removed, so I ordered it based off of their observation. I saw the experts answer here: http://www.etrailer.com/question-112214.html, and it also eased some of my fears about the hitch being stolen. Once I received the hitch I could tell that theft is not a concern. In the pamphlet that accompanied the hitch there is an advertisement for a Receiver Lock, which as we know, will lock the shank of the hitch to the receiver. However, it goes on to say that as long as the pin is in the first shank hole when the hitch is locked, the swing arm cannot be removed. This is because there is a channel on the back of the hitch that allows the swing arm to be removed is blocked when the hitch is flush with the receiver hitch see the attached picture. To summarize, you dont have to worry about the swing arm ball head being removed. A simple receiver lock will keep the hitch safe.

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Great hitch. I bought the 3 ball with 8" drop hitch. My utility trailer needs it almost all the way down. My boat trailer needs it almost all the way up on my Chevy 2500HD. The only time I have removed it was to install a Pintle hitch one day to haul a trailer for a tractor. Tip: Use silicone spray on the adjustable pins. Use of lithium grease fouls them up so it's difficult to remove and reinstall them (collects dirt, dust). Also lubricate your hitch lock monthly, or you won't be able to open it if you ever want to remove the hitch.

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Can't beat it. Absolutely amazing!

Is great product fast service and shipping and shipping looking forward to doing business again

Review that product appears excellent, made well and nice contents bag to keep in truck. Can't really state how product works since I have not had opportunity to actually use it yet. Planning on using for first time in a week or so if I buy a trailer. Product convenience and availability in my truck is exactly what I was hoping for when purchased.

Arrived as promised. My Eagle boat trailer instructions state that the centerline of the ball should be at 18-20" for best effect. You should know that with the 3 inch drop, the centerline of the ball is exactly correct for my 2014 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD crew cab. As an aside you should know that Masterlock receiver lock 1469 DAT does NOT work on the 2014 Silverado 2500 HD 2.5 inch receiver. IT IS TOO SHORT. Even though it is advertised by the manufacturer as "extended reach," the advertising is false in implying that it will work on a 2.5" Chevy receiver.

Works flawlessly. I was very excited the day I got home and my Rapid hitch was on the front porch. It came in nice box and was packaged very well. I opened it up and unpacked my rapid hitch and I was very impressed with the quality and precision of this hitch. All of the machining was PERFECT and everything fit together right. I put it in my truck right away. Going down the road with the trailer on and off there is absolutely no rattles, clunks, or jolts. I also love how everything is aluminum or stainless steel, NO RUST. I wish I could've gotten the greaseless model but my boat is too heavy. My only complaint is that it doesn't come with locking pins. With a hitch this expensive I really wish it came with them. Do yourself a favor and order them with your rapid hitch so you don't have to pay for shipping in the future. Other than that great product and I believe it will outlast me.

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Very well built hitch works great

Pros) Shipped Quickly Well Packaged This hitch is very well made with smooth edges yet thick and beefy !! Nice Purchase Nice Hitch Easy Assembly Fits Perfect Cons) It’s so brilliantly polished ?? that it makes the truck look filthy.

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Very strong and durable hitch. Elevation and dropping is very convenient. 2 big issues with his hitch. 1) does not have an option to buy a 1 7/8 ball. 2) even with a pin lock on the hitch, the balls can still be stolen with its design. If the balls are stolen they can not be easily replaced or cheaply. Overall, does the job, but once it is stolen, I’ll be buying something better theft protection.

Fast shipping from etrailer. Very heavy duty unit and perfect for my 2020 Silverado 2500HD. I needed an adjustable drop hitch and this unit works perfectly between different trailers that I tow.

Gone are the days I need to carry three different hitches with different sized balls on them. Gone are the days when I, or others, walked around the back of my truck and cracked their shin on a protruding trailer hitch. I keep this folded up in front of the drop where it's not going to catch anyone by surprise. When I'm ready to use it, I simply pull two pins out which allows it to drop free and rotate out. I choose the height I need and install the two pins/clips. To rotate the balls, again simply pull the third pin and rotate to desired size. It was more than I wanted to spend at the time but since I'm glad I spent the money.

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This Hitch does the job perfectly for all my trailers keeping in the upright position and did not notice any excessive rattle..

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I was looking for adaptive 14k ball mount for my Silverado. I got a very sturby and sleek mount that fit the job perfectly. And been very impressed by the fast response, shipping and follow up from eTrailer. Thumb up to the product and seller

This is a gift for my son who has talked about wanting to get a high quality forged hitch to safely trailer cars. I'm going to wrap it and put it under the tree. Am anxious to see him open it! The folks at etrailer helped me get the right one for him...Thanks guys!

wow ,,,Thats what was said from a friend and myself as we opened the box. My statement was wow this is really a nice piece of finished steel. any other hitch i had looks like some steel that someone welded together. But not this one is really nice. I was surprised to see and also very happy as it was a concern at order time. The flip over part of the hitch does not separate from the drop . very happy so i know i cant lose pieces. The machining is really sweet, very happy that i spent the money. and its quiet when towing. I would have given a 5 star rating if it came with a lock. Thanks etrailer nice product

Item was described very well. Shipping was fast as well. The ease of changing the ball for the application i need, and stowing away when not needed make this hitch the only one I'll ever own.

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My second B&W stowaway that I have bought, have them on both of my business trucks, absolutely love them, I think they are the best money can buy, MADE IN USA! No more changing hitches, fully adjustable for different trailer heights, great product!

This is an excellent piece! I've had to use several different ball mounts for years, due to different tongue heights on my various trailers. Problem solved! Looks great, isn't too heavy, and doesn't rattle too badly, although there is still some minor (expected) movement. It is far less sloppy than another adjustable ball mount I have, that sits unused mainly due to the annoying rattling. I like the locking mechanism, and hopefully it will handle our winter road salt. I don't typically leave the ball mount on the truck when not in use, but the security offered by the locking pins seems superior to using the typical locking hitch pins. Good peace of mind. I highly recommend this piece, and as always, etrailers service was excellent, price was right, and delivery was right on schedule.

Got that package and had it mounted in less than ten minutes. Finish is excellent and both locks worked flawlessly. Looks beautiful! My wife is buying jewelry. This is more my style. Thanks for a great product. Perry

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The BWTS10056 hitch is a very high quality unit well worth the price! It arrived quickly and it will be the last one you will need to purchas.

After finding out that it's made in China I ordered a similarly priced Gen Y dual ball mount with better weight rating and made in USA. Not a bad hitch if you need pintle ring capability its just the made in china thing that down rates it for me. My fault for not looking more carefully about country of origin.

This is a heavy duty combo pintle / ball mount. It is replacing one that failed at the welds. Since this is a solid piece with no welds I expect many years of use.

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