Can Platform Part of B&W Tow & Stow Ball Mount be Locked

Question:

I see the actual adjustable portion of this ball mount locks in with pins. Is there anything in place on this ball mount that would keep someone from taking those pins out and stealing that part of the mount? I know there are Hitch locks, but my concern is with locking the adjustable portion of this mount. Hope you understand my question

asked by: Elijah

Expert Reply:

I do understand and it is a question that has come up before. Basically the Tow & Stow ball mount # BWTS10040B features a channel that runs along both sides of the shank. This channel not only allows you to slide the ball mount platform up and down to adjust the ball height, but it also prevents removal of the platform when the ball mount is installed, which will help prevent theft of your trailer. To remove the ball mount platform from the shank you will need to remove the entire ball mount from your hitch.

So when in the stowed position and using a hitch lock such as # e98880 the ball mount cannot be removed and the platform part cannot be taken off.

expert reply by: Michael H