Ball Mount For 2-1/2 Inch Hitch That Has 1-7/8 Inch Hitch Ball

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Good morning do they make a 1 7/8” ball for this hitch set up? have a utility trailer I would still like to tow without buying another hitch for new truck. 2018 Ram 3500

asked by: Brian F

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Expert Reply:

The Flash E Series HD Ball Mount # FA42-00-2925 does not have a 1-7/8" hitch ball available. I know you said you weren't wanting to buy another hitch but the only way to get the 1-7/8" ball is with a new ball mount. The only option for that for a similar set up is from B&W:

- B&W Tow & Stow 3-Ball Mount - 2-1/2" Hitch - 9" Drop, 9-1/2" Rise # BW54FR

- B&W Tow & Stow 3-Ball Mount - 2-1/2" Hitch - 7" Drop/7.5" Rise # BWTS20049B

- B&W Tow & Stow 3-Ball Mount - 2-1/2" Hitch - 4-1/2" Drop/Rise # BWTS20048B

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

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 2

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 7…

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Answer 3

You are right that the minimum recommended ground clearance is 11". Using the #BWTS20049B in its lowest position would leave one of the trailer balls lower than the vertical portion of the ball mount. There really is no work around in this case.…

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Answer 4

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 5

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 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

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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Answer 8

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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Answer 9

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 10

In order to choose the correct B&W Tow & Stow 3-Ball Mount you'll need to measure the distance from the ground to the top inside edge of the trailer hitch and then subtract the distance from the ground to the bottom of the trailer coupler…

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Answer 11

Sounds like you are needing a ball mount. If you have a 2" hitch, I recommend the B&W Tow & Stow 2-Ball Mount item #BWTS10037B. This ball mount has both a 2" and 2-5/16" hitch ball. It will give you a 5" drop or a…

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Answer 12

With the B&W Tow & Stow 3-Ball Mount #BW54FR all the pin points allow for some movement and as you use the mount the paint inside the components will wear away and cause for additional movement over time. We do have the XL Anti-Rattle Trailer…

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