The B&W Tow & Stow Tri-Ball with a 5" drop in polished chrome pairs B&W's most versatile ball configuration with the extra height a lifted truck needs — and finishes it in bright, show-ready chrome. It's an adjustable, stowable ball mount that carries all three common ball sizes at once — 1-7/8", 2", and 2-5/16" — and replaces a whole drawer of fixed ball mounts with a single unit, while its 5" drop drops the ball far enough to level a trailer behind a truck that rides higher than stock. It fits a 2" receiver, delivers a 5" drop or 5.5" rise, adjusts for level towing, and folds behind the bumper when you're done so it's out of the way of your shins and garage door.

It's the ideal pick for owners of mildly lifted or big-tire trucks who tow a genuinely mixed fleet and want their gear to look as good as it works — a small utility trailer, a boat, and a camper, each with a different coupler. Between the three ball sizes and the deeper drop, one hitch handles almost anything you'll hook up, at the right height. The 5" drop is B&W's recommendation for trucks that sit higher than standard (stock-height trucks usually want the 3" drop; bigger lifts may need 7" or 9"). The payoff is maximum versatility, safety, style, and longevity in one American-made package: three ball sizes on demand, adjustable level towing, a tuck-away design, an anti-theft ball setup, and a Limited Lifetime Warranty.

Key Features

• Three ball sizes in one mount – Includes 1-7/8", 2", and 2-5/16" chrome balls, covering all three of the most common trailer coupler sizes so a single hitch fits nearly any bumper-pull trailer
• 5" drop / 5.5" rise for taller trucks – A deeper drop range that levels your trailer behind mildly lifted and big-tire trucks where a standard 3" drop falls short
• Show-ready polished chrome finish – A bright, mirror-buffed chrome plating that looks great, reflects light for visibility at night, and wipes clean easily
• 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)

One Hitch That Truly Does It All — Sized for a Taller Truck
The Tow & Stow's whole idea is one hitch that does the job of many, and this version pairs that versatility with the height a lifted truck needs. Ball size: the swing arm carries a 1-7/8", a 2", and a 2-5/16" ball, so between the three you can hook up nearly any bumper-pull trailer without ever carrying a spare mount. Pull the front pin, rotate the block until the ball you need is on top, and reinsert the pin. Height: pulling two stainless pins lets you move the mount in one-inch increments, and inverting it in the receiver gives you the 5.5" rise position — the deeper range is what levels a trailer that would otherwise sit nose-up behind a taller truck. 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 high-yield tubing and in-house welds, then finished in dual-process chrome plating on the shank and balls for excellent rust resistance and a bright, mirror-like shine. This model is Class IV rated and, like every Tow & Stow, tested for strength and endurance to SAE J684, the current bumper-pull hitch standard. B&W builds them start-to-finish in Humboldt, Kansas — one of the last remaining American hitch makers.

A note on capacity, because it's especially important on a tri-ball. The frame carries a Gross Trailer Weight rating of 10,000 lbs and a Tongue Weight rating of 1,000 lbs, but each ball is rated individually: the 1-7/8" ball is rated 3,500 lbs, the 2" ball 7,500 lbs, and the 2-5/16" ball the full 10,000 lbs. Only the largest ball reaches the headline number — so 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. A pintle hitch option is available separately for heavier or pintle-style needs.

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 — sliding it in as far as possible is best for strength and theft resistance), 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 the ball block until the size you need is on top, and reinsert the pin.
• Stowing: When not towing, fold the arm down behind the bumper.
• Ground clearance: With the deeper 5" drop, be mindful of ground 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.

What's Included

• (1) B&W Tow & Stow adjustable tri-ball mount, 2" shank, 5" drop / 5.5" rise, chrome finish
• (3) Sets of stainless steel pins and clips (B&W part 50858), including the securing slide pin

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 a little care keeps chrome looking its best:

• 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.
• Care for the chrome: Clean periodically with mild soap and water, then follow with a non-abrasive chrome polish to keep the mirror finish bright. Rinse off road salt promptly to help prevent pitting.
• 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.
• Accident/misuse: Damage from accidents or misuse isn't a defect claim.

Terms to Know

• Tri-ball: A swing arm carrying three ball sizes (here 1-7/8", 2", and 2-5/16") so one hitch fits nearly every common coupler.
• Drop: How far the ball sits below the receiver opening — needed when your truck's receiver is higher than the trailer coupler. A 5" drop suits mildly lifted and big-tire trucks; standard vehicles use 3", and bigger lifts use 7" or 9".
• Rise: The ball positioned above the receiver, achieved by inverting the Tow & Stow (5.5" rise on this model).
• 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 by the ball you use: 3,500 lbs (1-7/8"), 7,500 lbs (2"), or 10,000 lbs (2-5/16").
• 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.
• Class IV: A hitch strength class covering heavier towing (typically up to 10,000 lbs GTW) — the class this Tow & Stow falls in.
• Dual-process chrome plating: A bright, hard, corrosion-resistant finish applied in two layers over the steel for looks and rust protection.
•  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.