Recommended Adjustable Ball Mount for Towing 3000 lb Trailer
Question:
Have it narrowed down to 2 adjustable hitches. In no particular order: B and W 5” 2ball mount Weigh Safe 180 They all have some advantages, just tough to decide. Will be towing with a SUV to start, may eventually have a Ram 1500. Will be towing RV, about 3000# max well within my limits. Any advice you can provide would be greatly appreciated.
asked by: Vince
Expert Reply:
If I had to choose between a Weigh Safe 180 such as # LTB8-3 or the B&W Tow & Stow, part # BWTS10037B adjustable ball mounts, I'd choose the B&W model hands-down, every time. The B&W is the heavier of the two, and it feels like the manufacturer did a better job machining it. The parts fit together more tightly, which will result in less rattle and movement when you're towing. It's also the least expensive.
Either ball mount would have plenty of capacity for a trailer weighing 3K.
I've linked to some product videos that you might find helpful.
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B&W Tow & Stow 2-Ball Mount - 2" Hitch - 5" Drop, 5-1/2" Rise - 10K - Black
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Adjustable Ball Mount
- 2 Inch Ball
- 2-5/16 Inch Ball
- Two Balls
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Matte Black
- Drop - 5 Inch
- Rise - 5 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 10000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- B and W
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