Weight Capacity Of 3" B&W Turnoverball Gooseneck Trailer Ball

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Can you post a photo of the top of this 3" ball so I can see the rating stamped on it?

asked by: Eric

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Expert Reply:

The 3" Hitch Ball for B&W Turnoverball Gooseneck Trailer Hitch # BWGNXA2025 does have a rating of 40,000lbs. Be sure to verify that you do not exceed any weight ratings for your vehicle or hitch system.

I have included an image sent if from one of our reviews that shows the rating stamped in the hitch ball.

expert reply by: Bud M

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Top Of Hitch Ball
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Answer 1

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

I attached a picture that has as many of the dimensions as I could think of for the #BWGNXA2025 that I could think you might want.

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Answer 4

The height of the square part the slides into the gooseneck hitch on the part #BWGNXA2025 measures 4 inches.

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

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Answer 7

The shaft of the B&W Turnoverball Adapter, #BWGNXA4025, measures 4-1/4 inches long from the base and it is 2-1/2 inches by 2-1/2 inches square. This adapter was specifically designed to fit in a B&W Turnoverball gooseneck trailer hitch.

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

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Answer 11

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Answer 12

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