How To Keep The B&W Turnoverball Gooseneck Clean When You Can't Store The Ball In The Hitch
Updated 09/01/2026 | Published 08/26/2026
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Looking at BandW gooseneck hitch BW96FR for 2026 Tundra i-Max limited, but says do not store hitch ball upside down. How plug the hole securely?
asked by: Paul Y
Expert Reply:
Hi Paul!
You are correct in that you cannot store the ball in the B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch w/ Custom Installation Kit - 30,000 lbs # BW96FR when installed on your 2026 Toyota Tundra i-Max Limited. The reason for that is there is a very high probability of the ball making contact with your differential, which would be bad.
So what you are going to need to keep it clean is the B&W Rubber Cover for Empty Turnoverball Socket # BWGNXA1715. This one is specifically for trucks that run into this and it will push right into the square hole where the ball typically goes. I included an image of this installed so you can see what I mean.
Are you wanting this just to keep everything clean when not in use or are you typically hauling a lot of stuff in your bed?
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B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch w/ Custom Installation Kit - 30,000 lbs
- Gooseneck Hitch
- Below the Bed
- Flip-Over Ball
- 7500 lbs TW
- 30000 lbs GTW
- Wheel Well Release
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Paul Y.
8/31/2026
Thanks - just to keep it clean when not in use.