Check your ball capacities before you tow. This model pairs the two smaller ball sizes for lighter trailers. The 1-7/8" ball is rated 3,500 lbs and the 2" ball is rated 7,500 lbs — so this is a light-to-medium-duty hitch, not a 10,000 lb hauler. If you tow heavier with a 2-5/16" coupler, choose the 2" & 2-5/16" dual-ball version instead.

The B&W Tow & Stow in this 1-7/8" and 2" dual-ball configuration is the perfect adjustable ball mount for lighter towing — small utility and landscape trailers, small boats and PWCs, pop-up and teardrop campers, and light equipment trailers. Like every Tow & Stow, it replaces a drawer full of fixed ball mounts with one adjustable, stowable unit: it fits a 2" receiver, gives you a 3" drop or 3.5" rise, and carries both a 1-7/8" and a 2" ball so you can move between the two most common small-trailer coupler sizes without swapping mounts.

It's ideal for homeowners, weekend recreators, and anyone whose trailers use 1-7/8" or 2" couplers — the two sizes you'll find on the majority of smaller utility and recreational trailers. Pull two pins to set the height for a level tow, rotate the swing arm to the ball you need, and when you're done, fold it behind the bumper so it's out of the way of your shins and garage door. The payoff is convenience, safety, and longevity in one American-made package, backed by a Limited Lifetime Warranty — the right tool specifically for lighter loads, sized so you're not overpaying for capacity you won't use.

Key Features

• Two small-trailer ball sizes in one – Includes both a 1-7/8" ball (rated 3,500 lbs) and a 2" ball (rated 7,500 lbs), covering the couplers found on most small utility and recreational trailers.
• Adjustable height for level towing – Pull two pins to raise or lower the mount in 1" increments (3" drop or 3.5" rise by inverting it), so your trailer rides level and tows straight.
• Stows behind the bumper – Fold it down and out of the way when not towing to protect your shins, garage door, and bumper.
• Anti-theft, secure design – With the hitch locked in your receiver, a slide pin keeps the swing arm and balls attached so they can't just be pulled off (add a hitch lock to fully secure the shank).

The Right Tow & Stow for Lighter Loads
The Tow & Stow's whole idea is one hitch that does the job of many, and this version tailors that idea to lighter trailers. Height: pulling two stainless pins lets you move the mount in one-inch increments, and inverting it in the receiver gives you the 3.5" rise position — the key to keeping any trailer level, which keeps it towing straight and braking safely. Ball size: the dual-ball swing arm carries both a 1-7/8" and a 2" ball — the two sizes most small utility, boat, and camper trailers use — so you rotate to the one you need instead of carrying separate mounts. Stowability: when you're done, it folds behind the bumper instead of jutting out.

Material quality is where B&W separates itself. This Tow & Stow is built from high-strength American-made steel with in-house welds, then protected by a genuine two-step finish — an E-coat base under a black powder coat — that guards against corrosion inside and out and keeps the hitch looking sharp. Every Tow & Stow is tested for strength and endurance to SAE J684, the current bumper-pull hitch standard, and B&W builds them start-to-finish in Humboldt, USA — one of the last remaining American hitch makers.

A note on capacity, because it's the most important thing to get right on this model. The Tow & Stow frame shares a Gross Trailer Weight rating of 10,000 lbs / 1,000 lbs Tongue Weight, but the balls on this unit are the limiting factor: the 1-7/8" ball is rated 3,500 lbs and the 2" ball is rated 7,500 lbs. That means the most this configuration should tow is 7,500 lbs (on the 2" ball) — and only 3,500 lbs on the small ball. Always tow within the rating of the specific ball you're using, and remember your true limit is the lowest-rated link in the chain: the ball, the hitch, your vehicle's receiver, and your vehicle's tow rating. If you need to pull heavier, look at the 2" & 2-5/16" dual-ball version (10,000 lbs on the larger ball) or a pintle option.

Installation & Use
There's really no installation — the Tow & Stow uses your existing factory receiver.

• Setup: Slide the shank into your 2" receiver (it has two pin-hole positions for length adjustment), insert your hitch pin — a locking pin is recommended — and you're ready.
• Tools required: None for basic use; adjustments are made by hand by pulling the stainless pins.
• Adjusting height: Pull the two pins, set the swing arm to the height that levels your loaded trailer, and reinsert the pins.
• Changing ball size: Pull the front pin, rotate to the ball you need, and reinsert the pin.
• Stowing: When not towing, fold the arm down behind the bumper.
• Ground clearance: Make sure you have adequate clearance — striking curbs, steep driveways, or obstacles can damage the hitch.
• Compatibility note: The Tow & Stow is not compatible with weight-distribution or sway-bar systems, which use specialized attachment pieces that don't work with this hitch.

Always confirm your trailer sits level and all pins are fully seated before towing.

What's Included

• (1) B&W Tow & Stow adjustable ball mount, 2" shank, 3" drop / 3.5" rise, black finish (part TS10035B)
• Integrated 1-7/8" and 2" hitch balls on the swing arm
• (3) Sets of stainless steel pins and clips, including the securing slide pin
• Installation/use instructions and warranty information

A hitch pin lock for the receiver shank (e.g., B&W's locking pin) is recommended and sold separately.

Care & Maintenance
The Tow & Stow is famously low-maintenance, but one step keeps it working smoothly for life:

• Lubricate the pins: Apply white lithium grease to all three stainless steel pins, and keep them clean and greased so they never seize. This is the single most important maintenance item.
• Keep it clean: Rinse off road salt, mud, and grime periodically — especially after winter or coastal driving — to protect the finish.
• Grease the balls: Lightly grease the ball in use to reduce coupler wear.
• Inspect before towing: Confirm the pins are fully seated and the slide pin is engaged, and periodically check the welds and finish for damage.
• Storage: Simply stow it behind the bumper, or remove and keep it somewhere dry; keep the shank clean so it slides in and out easily.

Warranty
This Tow & Stow is backed by B&W's Limited Lifetime Warranty.

• Covered: B&W stands behind the Tow & Stow against design and quality/manufacturing defects for the life of the product — if it doesn't live up to their standards, they'll make it right.
• Accident/misuse: Damage from accidents or misuse isn't a defect claim.
• Registration: No registration required — keep your proof of purchase.

This is a summary; refer to B&W's full Limited Lifetime Warranty statement for complete terms.

Terms to Know

• Ball mount / drawbar: The removable piece that slides into your receiver and holds the hitch ball your trailer couples to.
• Drop: How far the ball sits below the receiver opening — needed when your truck's receiver is higher than the trailer coupler. B&W recommends a 3" drop for most standard vehicles; lifted trucks or big tires may need 5", 7", or 9".
• Rise: The ball positioned above the receiver, achieved by inverting the Tow & Stow (3.5" rise on this model).
• Dual ball: A swing arm carrying two ball sizes — here 1-7/8" and 2", the two common small-trailer sizes.
• 1-7/8" ball: The smallest common trailer ball, used on many small utility, boat, and camper trailers; rated 3,500 lbs here.
• GTW (Gross Trailer Weight): The maximum total loaded trailer weight — capped on this model by the ball you use (3,500 lbs on the 1-7/8" ball, 7,500 lbs on the 2" ball).
• VTW / TW (Vertical/Tongue Weight): The downward weight the trailer places on the ball — 1,000 lbs frame rating. To measure: weigh your loaded rig, then subtract the vehicle-only weight with the tongue weight removed.
• E-coat: An electrocoat primer applied under the powder coat for extra corrosion protection — a genuine two-layer finish here.
• SAE J684: The industry test standard for strength and endurance of bumper-pull hitches; every Tow & Stow is tested to it.
• Weight-distribution / sway-bar system: Add-on systems that spread tongue weight or resist sway. Not compatible with the Tow & Stow.