Drop of B&W Tow & Stow 2-Ball Mount For 2-1/2 Inch Hitch BWTS20040B

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Is this hitch a 7 inch or 7-1/2inch drop. The identical chrome version is listed as 7inch . BandW calls it a 7inch also.. but etrailer keeps saying it is a 7-1/2 inch drop. Could you please clear this up for me. Want to make sure what Im buying. Thank You

asked by: Gary

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Expert Reply:

I double checked with B&W and the drop is indeed 7 inches for the B&W Tow & Stow 2-Ball Mount - 2-1/2" Hitch - Black # BWTS20040B

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 2

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 5

Yes, it will work. You'll just need to cut the Lance 6-pin connector out and rewire it into the etrailer Trailer Wiring 7-Way Upgrade Kit w/ Junction Box and RV Style Connector item #e99011. Here are the individual functions of that Lance 6-pin:…

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Answer 6

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

Hey Jerry, GM moved the placement of their puck systems starting with 2020 models so you are correct that the pucks would have the hitch not sit directly over the axle. GM did the math and made sure that this placement wouldn't adversely affect…

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Answer 10

Hi Richard! From the top of the shank to the lowest part where the tri-ball sits on the #BWTS20067BMP is 11.125". If you have the balls at max drop with the tallest one hanging down that would be 12.5". We recommend at least 11" of…

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Answer 11

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Answer 12

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