Availability of 2" Ball for B&W Continuum Weight Distribution System

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Is there a 2 inch ball option to attach to the BandW Continuum Shank? I would love to just change heads when moving from Boat to Camper while using the same Shank.

asked by: Joe C

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Hey Joe! There is a 2" ball available for the B&W Continuum Weight Distribution System # BW78FR and # BW28FR. However, it is not something that B&W makes available for online retailers. If you give B&W a call at (800) 810-4918 you will be able to order it directly through them. If you need anything else don't hesitate to reach out in the comments below.

expert reply by: Robin H

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Robin H.

11/3/2025

Hey Joe, were you able to get the 2-inch ball for your B&W Continuum shank after reaching out to B&W? Knowing what worked could help someone else looking for the same setup.

Joe C.

11/3/2025

@RobinH It would have been a complete Shank and Head set up for with the 2 inch ball, not a new head for the shank I already have. My goal was to install an anti rattle on my shank and replace the head for towing my boat, or other. I wanted a new head for the Continuum shank similar to the "Stow and Go" instead I still have to remove the Continuum shank and replace with a different hitch all together (Still B&W) to tow different things. -Joe

Robin H.

11/7/2025

@JoeC they could still get you the complete replacement head assembly and shank with a 2" ball. If you contact them I can't imagine they wouldn't be able to get you the parts you want. They only have the 2-5/16" available in any form of the replacement parts. Or you could get one of the following and get the 2" ball from them and swap it out. -B&W Continuum Weight Distribution Head Assembly - 2" Shank - 2-5/16" Ball - 16K # BW48FR -B&W Continuum WD Head Assembly w/ Extended Drop - 2" Shank - 2-5/16" Ball - 16K # BW54BR -B&W Continuum WD Head Assembly - 2" Extended Shank - 2-5/16" Ball - 16K # BW82JR

Joe C.

11/7/2025

@RobinH Yes, that is correct and they do offer a new Continuum Head with a 2 inch ball. That doesn't meet the need I'm trying to fill. I don't need the whole head assembly that includes the anti sway as well as the bracket that the load disto bars connect into. I just want a head like the Stow and Go, nothing extra, that I could swap out the Continuum head for. I just went ahead and bought a stow and go, so I still have the 2 5/16in ball for trailers that aren't my camper, and a 2 inch ball for the boat. If they made another head for the continuum that matched the Stow and Go multi ball capability, they would make money. Obviously I understand a similar head to the Stow and Go would not Stow with the Continuum shank.

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