Can Gen-Y Torsion Ball Mount Be Used To Flat Tow 2021 Jeep Wrangler and Carry Stow Away Box?

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Hi, I have a 2021 Tiffin Wayfarer, 2” receiver, planning to flat tow a 2021 Wrangler sport 2 door. I’m planning on a Blue Ox Avail tow bar. Now, I’d also like to mount a Stow Away box on the RV. Searching your site I’ve been intrigued by the Gen Y product line. 1- would you suggest a torsion flex hitch for a smoother ride? Is it overkill flat towing a Jeep? 2- does the hitch allow for a level transition from my RV receiver to my Blue Ox bar? 3- can I turn the hitch upside down to raise my Stow Away box above the tow bar? Can you suggest a product to help me? My RV dealer has taken a hands off approach bad experience I guess but I have seen similar setups at my RV storage garage. Thanks

asked by: Peter H

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I would be happy to help!

The Gen-Y Torsion 2-Ball Mount w/ Stacked Receivers - 2" Hitch - 5" Drop/Rise - 10,000 lbs # 325-GH-1024 is a great option for attaching the Blue Ox Avail Tow Bar # BX7420 to your 2021 Tiffin Wayfarer with a 2" receiver, and it will give you a smoother ride.

With that said a standard non-cushioned ball mount like the # 325-GH-324 would be just fine, as the torsion-flex technology would be a bit over kill for what you are wanting to do. This option would would be quite a bit more cost effective.

Either hitch may allow you to get your tow bar level to your Tiffin's receiver, but the only way to be sure is measuring from the ground to the top inside edge of the hitch on your receiver, and then from the ground to the center of the base plate arm that the tow bar installs to. To use the Avail on your 2021 Jeep Wrangler Sport you will need to use the Blue Ox Baseplate Kit # BX1139. You need the tow bar to be within 3" of level, so once you take your measurements you will know what rise/drop Gen-Y hitch you will need.

Given that you are able to level your tow bar correctly, you can absolutely flip it over and add your Stow Away Box into one of the unused receivers given that you do not exceed the tongue weight rating of the hitch or your motorhomes trailer hitch receiver.

To finish your flat tow setup you will still need tow bar wiring, and a supplemental braking kit. My recommendations are as follows:

Tow bar wiring: Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit # RM-152-1676-7

Supplemental Braking System: Blue Ox Patriot # BLU37TR w/ 12v Outlet Kit # RM-9332

I included videos of the products mentioned for you to take a look at.

expert reply by: Samuel C

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Answer 1

The Gen-Y Torsion 2-Ball Mount w/ Stacked Receivers #325-GH-1024 requires a minimum of 500 lbs of tongue weight for the built-in shock absorption to function. This ball mount is intended for tongue weights that are 500-1,100 lbs. So you are correct,…

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Answer 2

The torsion action on the Gen-Y Torsion 2-Ball Mount w/ Stacked Receivers #325-GH-1024 is designed for trailers with a tongue weight of 500 lbs - 1,100 lbs so if you were to tow a lighter trailer using this ball mount then the torsion part would…

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Answer 3

The Gen-Y Torsion 2-Ball Mount w/ Stacked Receivers - 2-1/2" Hitch - 6" Drop/Rise - 32K #GY79FR is not an older model. It is a newer model that has the rounded portion that is like a ramp on the ball mount to help with the lunette ring…

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Answer 4

After reading your question I am assuming you are talking about a hitch with weight distribution. That is the question I am answering. I think the Gen-Y Torsion 2-Ball Mount w/ Stacked Receivers - 2" Hitch - 5" Drop/Rise - 10,000 lbs, part…

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Answer 5

While you can use the Gen-Y Torsion 2-Ball Mount w/ Stacked Receivers #325-GH-1024 with a Roadmaster tow bar like the StowMaster #RM-501 it will not be a solution to fix the back-and-forth bucking you are encountering with your Wrangler. Does your…

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Answer 6

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 7

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Answer 8

The best hitch for a 2024 Subaru Outback is the etrailer item #e25TR. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Subaru with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver, that has a 3,500 lbs towing capacity and a 350 lbs…

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Answer 9

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 10

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 11

Class I and Class II hitches both have a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. The difference is that a Class I hitch has a lower tongue weight rating, usually 200 pounds and a lower towing rating, usually 2,000 pounds. A Class II hitch usually has a tongue…

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