Distance from Top of the Shank to the very Bottom of the B&W Tow & Stow 3-Ball Mount # BWTS10050B

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I understand the ball has a 9 inch . How long is the whole thing from the top of the receiver hitch to the bottom most part of the gusset plate?

asked by: Sean R

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I went out in to our warehouse to measure a B&W Tow & Stow 3-Ball Mount # BWTS10050B and found that from the top of the shank that slides into the hitch receiver to the bottom-most portion of the ball mount it measures 12-1/2 inches.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The rise and drop are measured from the top of the shank down to the top of the ball platform as shown in the photo I've provided for you. If the ball mount in the photo had the ball platform in the lowest available position, the drop would be 9…

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Answer 2

Determining how to get the correct rise or drop is actually pretty simple and only requires two measurements. If you get the largest rise and drop you could wind up with more ball mount than necessary. In order to choose the correct ball mount, there…

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Answer 3

When looking for a proper ball mount for towing you need to make sure it has the correct drop so that your trailer tows level. To choose the correct drop for your towing setup you need to measure from the ground to the top of the inside of your…

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Answer 4

Any time you are not sure what rise or drop you might need to tow a trailer level it is a good idea to use an adjustable ball mount. The same goes for the ball size needed though most trailers in the sizes you are looking at will have a 2-5/16 inch…

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Answer 5

The first thing you'll want to do is confirm the tongue weight of your trailer. I'll link you to an FAQ article that explains how to do this. You CAN use an extender, see link, but keep in mind an extender will lower the tongue weight…

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Answer 6

Hitch extenders, like the Roadmaster Trailer Hitch Receiver Extension, #RM-071-75, which you referenced are designed for when you have problems clearing your vehicle's bumper or spare tire when you flat tow. For example if you hear your hitch…

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Answer 7

The measurements you requested for the B&W Tow & Stow 2-Ball Mount #BWTS10040B are shown on the included photo. I pulled a piece from our warehouse and took two sets of measurements along the shank; these were taken both from the edge of the…

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Answer 8

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 9

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 10

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 11

There is only one difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13176 and etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98909 that fit your 2020 Chevrolet Colorado, which is the finish. The Curt trailer hitch has a glossy black finish while the etrailer…

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Answer 12

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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Distance from Top of the Shank to the very Bottom of the B&W Tow & Stow 3-Ball Mount # BWTS10050B

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