Hitch Lock Recommendation for Use with B and W Stow and Tow part # BWTS20048B
Question:
We have a bandw tow and stow 3 ball hitch model BWTS20048B for a 2-1/2inch square receiver - where can I get a good quality locking pin to match this capacity. Thanks
asked by: David B
Helpful Expert Reply:
Hitch pins don't actually bear any of the weight of the trailer so they are not rated for trailer weight like what you are referencing. The tongue weight of the trailer pushes so hard down on the hitch tube that it binds it up in the hitch preventing the hitch pin from bearing the weight.
A locking hitch pin that would work well would be the part # e98881 which is for 2-1/2 inch hitches like what your # BWTS20048B is being used in.
Products Referenced in This Question
etrailer Hitch Receiver Lock for 2" and 2-1/2" Hitches - Flush - 3-5/8" Span - Chrome
- Trailer Hitch Lock
- Standard Pin Lock
- Keyed Alike
- Steel
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
- Flush Pin
- 3-5/8 Inch Span
- etrailer
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B&W Tow & Stow 3-Ball Mount - 2-1/2" Hitch - 4-1/2" Drop/Rise - 18K - Black
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Adjustable Ball Mount
- 1-7/8 Inch Ball
- 2 Inch Ball
- 2-5/16 Inch Ball
- Three Balls
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Matte Black
- Drop - 4 Inch
- Rise - 4 Inch
- Fits 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
- 18000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- B and W
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