Lock Recommendation for Platform of B & W Tow and Stow Ball Mounts

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Question:

BWTS20049B Do yall sale locking pins for the three pins used to adjust the ball height? I see these items as an easy target for theft as they are only held in place by a hitch pin. Thanks for your time.

asked by: Ray

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Expert Reply:

We have found that the part # AM3492 works as a lock for the ball mount platform portion of the B and W Tow and Stow ball mounts like the part # BWTS20049B that you referenced.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

If you are on the last adjustment of your 5 inch drop B and W Stow and Go you would want to go with the part #BWTS20049B especially once you lift the truck. On as big of a truck as what you have you would not have any issues with dragging either. I…

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Answer 2

The B and W Tow & Stow 3-Ball Mount #BWTS20049B that you referenced would be a great choice for your situation. It fits the 2-1/2 inch hitch your 2019 Ford F-250 has, gives you all three popular hitch ball sizes, and can do a drop of up to 7…

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Answer 3

The best option for larger trucks is without a doubt an adjustable ball mount that way you aren't stuck with a fixed ball mount that only works on certain trailers. The best option for this if you have the larger 2-1/2" receiver tube is the…

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Answer 4

Yes, the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98905 uses 1/2-13 x 1 3/4 carriage bolts to fit the existing holes in the bumper beam on your 2022 Toyota Tacoma. I've attached a link to the instructions as well as a clip from the instructions to…

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Answer 5

I went out to our warehouse to take a look at the B&W Tow & Stow 3-Ball Mount #BWTS20049B referenced in your question. I measured a total length of right at 11 inches of the vertical adjustment shank on the ball mount. I have attached a short…

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Answer 6

The B&W Tow & Stow 3-Ball Mount #BWTS20049B that you referenced only fits the larger hitch size of 2-1/2 inches. What you would need is the 2 inch hitch version of this which is part #BWTS10049B.

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Answer 7

The B&W Tow & Stow 3-Ball Mount #BWTS20049B referenced in your question has a maximum drop or rise of 7-1/2 inches. It features incremental height adjustments between those two maximums. This is a really nice ball mount with a stowable design…

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Answer 8

If you just wanted to replace the 3 pins on the B&W Tow & Stow ball mount like part #BWTS20049B , you'd use the part #IR57FR. If you also wanted a keyed alike receiver lock to secure the whole shebang into the hitch receiver, we offer a…

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Answer 9

The B&W Tow & Stow Adjustable 3-Ball Mount #BWTS20049B has a 2-inch ball rated for 7500-lbs. You are right that standard individual 2-inch hitch balls can carry much higher ratings, such as Curt 2-inch ball #A-90 which is rated for 10K. All…

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Answer 10

I have a solution for you, but the small pin included in InfiniteRule Locking Pins for B & W Tow and Stow 10K and 14.5K Ball Mounts - Qty 4 #34061775-D is not long enough to work well with a 3" receiver. Instead, I recommend going with the…

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Answer 11

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 12

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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