How Far Below Hitch Opening will B&W Tow & Stow 2-Ball Mount # BWTS10037B Hang

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What is the overall height on the 5” model? I’m curious what my clearance will be between it and the ground.

asked by: David H

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The B&W Tow & Stow 2-Ball Mount # BWTS10037B that you referenced will hang down exactly 5-1/2 inches from the bottom of your hitch opening.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The B&W Tow & Stow 2-Ball Mount part #BWTS10037B will measure 9.5" from the top of the shank to the bottom of the hitch ball while in the lowest settings.

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Answer 2

By 6-1/2 inch, I'm assuming you're speaking of the drop, correct? You will want to choose a ball mount that has enough drop so that you can tow your trailer so it's level. To determine the necessary drop (or rise) you'll need to find…

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Answer 3

Sounds like you are needing a ball mount. If you have a 2" hitch, I recommend the B&W Tow & Stow 2-Ball Mount item #BWTS10037B. This ball mount has both a 2" and 2-5/16" hitch ball. It will give you a 5" drop or a…

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Answer 4

For a locking hitch pin to go along with the B and W Tow and Stow part #BWTS10037B a standard locking hitch pin like part #e98880 would work great. There isn't a lock available that will allow the ball mount platform to be locked to the shank of…

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Answer 5

No ones kidding you, these are popular with taller truck owners that have lift kits or larger tires. The Gen-Y Hitch Phantom item #GY98XR will sit pretty close to the ground if you have a hitch that only has 12" of clearance. The bottom of the…

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Answer 6

I have a solution for you, but in the stowed position the #BWTS10033B would interfere with Rock Tamers mudflaps since there isn't enough clearance between the ball platform and the shank. You would need to go with the 5 inch drop version part…

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Answer 7

The total height of the B&W Tow & Stow 2-Ball Mount - 2" Hitch - 5" Drop, 5-1/2" Rise #BWTS10037B in the rise position is 9-1/2 inches from the center of the shank's pinhole to the top of the ball (in the highest position).…

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Answer 8

I attached an FAQ that details how to pick out the correct ball mount. Picking out the correct ball mount will allow your trailer to sit as level as possible. Basically you will first measure the height from the ground to the top of the receiver…

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Answer 9

I have no idea what the exact coupler height of your trailer would be, but typically the range is in between 16-1/2-19 inches in height. The #989900 ball mount kit you'd looked at would have you covered for a 4 inch or a 2 inch drop which would…

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Answer 10

Yes the B&W Tow & Stow 2-Ball Mount #BWTS10037B would fit the 2 inch hitch of your 2021 GMC Sierra 1500. Now if you had the GM MultiPro tailgate you'd instead want the part #BW44FR which was designed for clearing that.

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Answer 11

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"…

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Answer 12

The average trailer coupler height is in the neighborhood of 16-19 inches. What I'd recommend you do is put the various trailers you tow up on their jack so the frame is level to the ground, and measure their coupler height (see linked article).…

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How Far Below Hitch Opening will B&W Tow & Stow 2-Ball Mount # BWTS10037B Hang

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