Measurement From Bottom of Shank to Lowest Point on B&W Tow & Stow # BWTS20048B

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BandW Tow and Stow 3-Ball Mount - 2-1/2 Hitch - 4-1/2 /Rise measurement from bottom of receiver to lowest point in hitch like in the picture

asked by: William D

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Helpful Expert Reply:

I went out to our warehouse to take a look at the B&W Tow & Stow 3-Ball Mount # BWTS20048B and measured a distance of right at 5-1/2 inches from the bottom of the shank to the lowest point of the vertical adjustment post. I have attached an image to assist.

expert reply by: Chris R

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Answer 1

The appropriate amount of rise would really depend on the measurement from the bottom of the trailer coupler that you are towing to the ground. That would be the the measurement you would typically subtract from the truck's hitch to the ground…

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Answer 2

Sounds like you are looking for a ball mount. It looks like the 2020 Ram 2500 Crew Cab 4WD diesel comes with a 2-1/2" receiver from the factory. I recommend the B&W Tow & Stow 2-Ball Mount item #BWTS20040B or item #BWTS20049B if you just…

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Answer 3

The Gen-Y Adjustable 2-Ball Mount #GY65FR weighs a total of 49 pounds. If you are looking for something a bit lighter, I recommend the B&W Tow & Stow 2-Ball Mount - 2.5" Hitch #BWTS20037B. This hitch weighs only 31 pounds, which is…

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Answer 4

We have the new Tow & Stow Ball Mount you are looking for. It is part #BWTS20037B. This is a dual-ball system with a 2 inch and a 2-5/16 inch diameter ball. The shank is designed for 2-1/2 inch receivers and it has a 18,000 lb weight capacity.…

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Answer 5

So long as your F-250 has a 2-1/2" receiver then the B&W Tow & Stow 2-Ball Mount item #BWTS20037B will definitely work with your truck. This double ball mount has a 7,500 lbs capacity with the 2" ball or a 18,000 lbs capacity with…

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Answer 6

I can confirm for you that the B&W Tow & Stow 2-Ball Mount will fit a factory 2-1/2" trailer hitch receiver on a 2020 Ram 3500. This has capacities of 7,500 lbs with the 2" ball or 18,000 lbs with the 2-5/16" ball, and a…

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Answer 7

I would love to help but I can't really tell you if you need the B&W Tow & Stow 2-Ball Mount with 5" Drop part #BWTS20037B (part #BWTS20037C) or 7" Drop part #BWTS20040B (part #BWTS20040C) as it varies by application so you will…

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Answer 8

The B&W Tow & Stow 2-Ball Mount #BWTS20037B that you referenced is compatible with a Class V, 2-1/2" trailer hitch receiver. It comes with 2 hitch balls; a 2" hitch ball rated for 7,500 lbs and a 2-5/16" hitch ball rated for…

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Answer 9

I reached out to B&W, who was able to give me the overall height and width of the B&W Tow & Stow 3-Ball Mount #BW54FR. They told me that overall, this ball mount measured 13-3/4 inches tall and 14 inches wide with the hitch balls in the…

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Answer 10

When it comes to the listed specs of a ball mount like the B&W Tow & Stow #BWTS20049B you were looking at the listed rise simply refers to the height from the top of the shank up to the ball platform when it's in the rise position. Most…

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Answer 11

I checked with B and W and they told me the thickness of the shank of the Tow n Stow part #BWTS20037B where you put the red lines is and they told me it is 1-1/2 inches thick.

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Answer 12

When installed the B and W Tow N Stow part #BW54FR would hang down 13-3/4 inches from the top of the hitch opening so you would need to measure from top of your hitch that far down to see if you'd have the 11 inches of ground clearance you…

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