Availability of Adjustable Ball Mount Where Platform Can be Stored Under Hitch

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Can the ball assy. be inverted and stored under the hitch towards the front of truck? Can it be purchased with just 1 ball for clearance? My Ram 2500 is 24.5inch to top of hitch, top of trailer coupler at level is 16.5inch Concerned hitch might drag off road

asked by: Douglas W

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Expert Reply:

I do have a solution for you but unfortunately the Flash Solid Steel HD Adjustable 2-Ball Mount # FA49-00-5925 doesn't have the ability to store the platform on the underside and this isn't available with just one hitch ball.

For a similar option we have the B&W Tow & Stow 3-Ball Mount # BW54FR. This does allow you to store the hitch balls on the underside, it fits a 2-1/2" hitch receiver without an adapter, and you're able to lock the whole assembly to your trailer hitch with just one pin # C23025 for the hitch pin area.

We also have the Fastway Flash # FA44FR which is similar to the ball mount you asked about but it has a built-in scale and a different type of platform. This option doesn't allow you to mount the platform on the underside though and you'll need to use an adapter like part # BWRHXA2182 so it fits with a 2-1/2" hitch receiver.

I have attached some review videos for you to check out.

expert reply by: Jon G

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Answer 1

To add a hitch with a 2-1/2" receiver to your 2018 Ford F-250, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch item #C15802. This hitch is custom fit and has a massive 20,000 lbs towing capacity and a 2,700 lbs maximum tongue weight. It can be used with…

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Answer 2

To determine the amount of rise or drop you need you'll also want to measure from the ground to the bottom of your trailer's coupler. Then find the difference between the 22 inches of your hitch receiver and the measurement of your…

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Answer 3

The B and W Tow and Stow for GM trucks that have the Multi Pro tailgate that has the most drop is the part #BWTS20066BMP which has 7 inches of drop and fits the 2.5 inch hitch. This would be the correct hitch size for your 2020 GMC Sierra 3500 as…

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Answer 4

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…

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Answer 5

The B&W Tow & Stow 3-Ball Mount #BWTS10048B is not vehicle specific and fits on trucks with a 2" receiver. With the 2015 Ram 2500 Power Wagon coming with a 2-1/2" receiver I recommend the B&W Tow &…

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Answer 6

The best 2-1/2" adjustable ball mount for your 2020 Chevy 3500 is going to be the B&W Tow & Stow 2-Ball Mount - 2.5" Hitch item #BWTS20037B. The stowable design allows you to store the ball and mounting platform underneath your…

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Answer 7

Determining how to get the correct rise or drop is actually pretty simple and only requires two measurements. If you get the largest rise and drop you could wind up with more ball mount than necessary. In order to choose the correct ball mount, there…

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Answer 8

You've got good instincts. I recommend going with a ball mount that has a 2 inch rise for the exact reason you mentioned, the truck will settle a bit with the tongue weight and any cargo weight. The ball mount we offer with a 2 inch rise is the…

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Answer 9

The Bulldog Hitch Receiver Lock #BD580412 that you referenced is a little short for the adjustable part of the B&W Tow & Stow 2-Ball Mount #BWTS20037B but we do have something that will work instead. The Blue Ox Lock #BX88212 measures long…

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Answer 10

It sounds like you are trying to decide between the B&W Tow & Stow 3-Ball Mount part #BWTS20049B which has 7" of drop and the B&W Tow & Stow 3-Ball Mount part #BWTS20048B which has 4-1/2" of drop. If that is the case then…

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Answer 11

Your 2024 Ford F-250 is most likely going come with trailer wiring and a built in brake controller so those two things won't be needed but for a ball mount the B and W Tow N Stow part #BWTS20049B would be a great option that fits the 2.5 inch…

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Answer 12

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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