B&W Tow and Stow

[Fish0093]

I've been back and forth on whether to buy one or not. I only have a boat but may haul a different trailer once a year. Is it worth the money? Not sure which drop/raise to get. I only have a half ton but may get a 3/4 ton in a couple years. I've been stuck between a 3" drop or 5" drop model. Don't want the 5" drop if I don't need it because I need a 0.75" raise (2" drop flipped around) to tow my boat normally. If I got a 3/4 ton I wouldn't lift it or get some special off road trim just a base model. So would a 3" drop be sufficient enough? Don't want to buy more than one and don't want it to drag in the driveway if I have it in the drop configuration. Pluses and minuses for both.

[jimsch]

I was thinking about getting one, but most of what I've been towing will be covered by 2 different drops. Not worth it to me.

[Rangerdeepv]

Bought one this last year. Got the 9" drop because of 3 different trailers to tow and different ball sizes. Only problem is the whole rig weighs a bunch and wife can't lift it off the floor in the garage when I leave it on the floor. Other than that is it a pretty innovative design and built like a tank.

[Menacer]

I just got the 7in drop 3 ball for my Ram 2500 on Sunday. Probably don't need it but I would rather have the options incase I ever do.

[tdnick]

I just got the 7in drop 3 ball for my Ram 2500 on Sunday. Probably don't need it but I would rather have the options incase I ever do.

I have the same and have to use the lowest position for my boat and my truck is stock. Any higher up and it feels weird towing.

[Fish0093]

Thanks for the replies so far. I only got a boat trailer I tow every weekend 7-8 months out of the year so it isn’t necessary to buy one but I keep eye balling it haha

[tdnick]

Thanks for the replies so far. I only got a boat trailer I tow every weekend 7-8 months out of the year so it isn’t necessary to buy one but I keep eye balling it haha

My recommendation is not to get the 3 ball. I doubt I ever tow anything with the smaller ball but it just makes it weird with the safety chains. B&W is right though, it is the last hitch you need unless I go down to a 1/2 ton with only a 2 inch shank instead of the 2 1/2 shank on my 3/4 ton.

[prairiecreek]

I have one on my 3/4 ton with the two ball. I haul several different trailers and absolutely love it. I just pull a pin to go from 2' ball to 2 5/16 ball. I am putting it on all my tow vehicles. Best hitch design in my book.

[DewRonInc]

I have had three ball since 2005, multiple trucks, only way to fly, best hitch

[BOATS]

I have the 3 ball 7in. Drop on my Z71, does not scrape anything going up driveways. You never know what you may have to haul in the future.

[Fish0093]

Thanks for all the feedback. Definitely leaning towards a two ball 2” and 2 5/16” but still can’t decide between a 3” drop or 5”. I feel like I may scrape some low ramps or driveways. I would need to setup as a raise for my current setup. I got a 1500 Silverado now but may try a 2500 next. Would keep it stock no lift kits. Don’t want to spend all the money if I need a larger drop but dont necessarily want the larger drop if I don’t need it.

[CJ1]

Got a 6" drop/rise on my F350. Best thing I have done. 2" or 2-5/16" ball at any height I need with pulling 2 pins along with a pintle hitch adapter. CJ

[1stindoor]

After owning trucks since the early 80s, and 2500 series for the last 20 years. I finally broke down and got one last year. To date, I've only swapped the ball and the height once, but the relative ease made me wish I had one 30 years ago. I'm glad I spent the money.

[Meadows]

I've got the 5" drop 2-ball on my 3/4 ton and I love it. The 7" drop is overkill unless you have a lifted truck, and the 3" isn't quite enough if you're thinking about getting a 3/4 ton truck in the future. Having said that, I tow a lot more than a bass boat so the cost was worth it. If all you ever tow is a bass boat and a traditional 3" drop standard hitch gets your trailer pretty level then it's not needed IMO.

[JimPHX]

Go ahead and bite the bullet and buy the lower drop model. I have one because I tow trailers requiring different ball sizes and different ball heights. I have the chrome model and it looks really sharp with my truck.

[Fish0093]

What’s the overall height of the 5” and 3” model? That way I can figure out how much it’ll hang down.

[Fish0093]

Ended up getting a deal on the 5” model. Measuring from the ground to the bottom of the hitch I got 11” ground clearance without a trailer hooked up. Do you think it has enough ground clearance? Not sure if I should spring for the 3” drop and gain another 2” of ground clearance…