Distance from Hitch Pin Center to Hitch Ball Center B and W Continuum
Updated 04/06/2026 | Published 08/12/2025
Question:
What is the distance between the center of pin and the center of hitch ball?
asked by: Butch C
Expert Reply:
Hey Butch, on the B and W Continuum Weight Distribution System part # BW28FR the distance from the center of the hitch pin hole to the center of the hitch ball is 11-3/8 inches. Is that enough clearance for you?
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Michaelf
4/4/2026
The webpage for the BW94BR says this: Shank Measurements Shank length (hitch pin hole to front of shank): 7" Overall length: 18-5/8" Load Bar and System Dimensions Space between load bars: 6-1/2" Weight of load bar assembly: 20 lbs Weight of system head: 35 lbs Warranty Limited lifetime warranty Installation Details BW94BR Installation instructions Tell me that's a "typo" Customers compare BW94BR to these similar products
Jameson C.
4/6/2026
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B&W Continuum Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control for 2.5" Hitch - 16K GTW, 1.6K TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Hydraulic System
- Fits 5 Inch Frame
- Fits 6 Inch Frame
- Includes Shank
- Top-Mount
- Fits 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 1000 lbs
- 1100 lbs
- 1200 lbs
- 1300 lbs
- 1400 lbs
- 1500 lbs
- 700 lbs
- 800 lbs
- 900 lbs
- B and W
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Jameson C.
9/2/2025
Hey Butch, did the 11-3/8 inches of clearance work for your setup with the B and W Continuum Weight Distribution System? I'm asking because your experience could help others who are considering similar setups.