How Much Rise Do I need In B&W Tow & Stow on Truck With Leveling Kit

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I have a 2017 3500 with a leveling kit, but not a lift. It does sit higher than stock, but not as much as trucks with lifts. I’m looking @ the 4.5”, 5.5”, and 7” . I use several different trailers. Which would be the best /rise for my set up?

asked by: Derek H

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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 measurement to determine the rise or drop in a ball mount that you may need to be within 2 inches of level with the trailer.

Since you mention that you tow several different trailers then I recommend to use the adjustable ball mount with the largest range of adjustment. I recommend the B&W Tow & Stow 3-Ball Mount part # BWTS20049B with the 7.5" rise and 7" drop if you have a 2-1/2" hitch. If you have a 2" hitch, I recommend B&W Tow & Stow 3-Ball Mount part # BWTS10049B with a 7-1/2" rise and 7" drop.

expert reply by: Heather A

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Answer 1

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 2

The B&W Tow & Stow 3-Ball Mount part #BWTS20049B has a maximum tongue weight of 350 lbs while using the 1-7/8" hitch ball, 750 lbs while using the 2" hitch ball, and 1,800 lbs while using the 2-5/16" hitch ball.

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Answer 3

The B&W silencer pad, part #BWTS35025, fits all of the 2-1/2 inch B&W Tow & Stow ball mounts, like part #BWTS20049B as an example. With that being said, since trailer hitch pin holes aren't all at the exact same depth sometimes you…

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Answer 4

It sounds like you are trying to decide between the B&W Tow & Stow 3-Ball Mount part #BWTS20049B which has 7" of drop and the B&W Tow & Stow 3-Ball Mount part #BWTS20048B which has 4-1/2" of drop. If that is the case then…

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Answer 5

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 6

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 7

Hey Miguel, this is a great question but I think your first though of going with the B and W setup is the best. So for that you'd want the part #BWRVK3500 for the fifth wheel hitch and then for the rail kit that also doubles as a gooseneck hitch…

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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

Hey Russell, thanks for reaching out! Sounds like you're needing the etrailer Hitch Receiver Lock for 2" and 2-1/2" Hitches #e98881, which has a keyed alike option on the product page and is made in the USA. Just change the option to…

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