Recommended Ball Mount for a 2013 Lexus GX460

Question:

Hi, looking for a BandW hitch for my 2013 Lexus GX460. The horse trailer we will tow has a hitch at 15” to the bottom of the trailer hitch where the ball enters the hitch. Will the TS-10033B work?

asked by: Federico F

Expert Reply:

I have a solution for you but the B&W Tow & Stow 2-Ball Mount item # BWTS10033B won't work with the hitch on your 2013 GX 460. It has 3" of drop and requires 11" of clearance from the lowest portion of the ball mount. I'm not sure which hitch your Lexus has but we had one in the shop and installed the item # 75685 and the bottom end of the receiver measured 16" above the ground.

Since your horse trailer's hitch height is 15", I recommend the Curt Towing Starter Kit for 2" Hitches item # C45534. In order for a trailer and vehicle to be level the ball and trailer coupler needs to be within 3" of each other. Item # C45534 has a drop of 2" or if you mount the ball upside down a rise of 3/4". Both of these would put the ball mount at the correct height for your horse trailer's coupler. This kit has a 7,500 lbs capacity.

The Curt Towing Starter Kit for 2" Hitches item # C45534 will provide you with a 2" ball and a fixed ball mount with a 3/4" rise and 2" drop. It also includes a hitch pin and clip, hitch receiver lock with keys, hitch cover, and a storage case.

If your coupler requires a 2-5/16" hitch ball you will want item # A-6.