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B&W 3" Tow & Stow - 4.5" Drop - Black - Tri-Ball customer photo
B&W 3" Tow & Stow - 4.5" Drop - Black - Tri-Ball customer photo
B&W 3" Tow & Stow - 4.5" Drop - Black - Tri-Ball customer photo
B&W 3" Tow & Stow - 4.5" Drop - Black - Tri-Ball customer photo

B&W 3" Tow & Stow - 4.5" Drop - Black - Tri-Ball

Part #:
TS30048B
$359.00
$394.00
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In Stock Ships by Monday

Additional details

  • Fits 3" Receiver Tube Opening
  • Tri Ball - 1 7/8", 2" & 2 5/16" Balls
  • 4 1/2" Drop & 4" Rise
  • Gross Trailer Weight - 21,000 lbs.
  • Vehicle Tongue Weight - 2,100 lbs.
  • Black Finish
  • Height adjusts in 1" increments
  • Two process plating to help prevent corrosion
  • Stainless Steel pins
  • Manufactured from high strength steel
  • Made in the U.S.A

At a glance

Overwhelmingly positive reviews highlighting a solid, high-quality B&W adjustable multi-ball hitch and excellent buying experience from sharptruck.com. A rare minor complaint mentions lack of shipment notification email despite on-time delivery.

What Customers Liked

  • Described as SOLID, very stout/heavy-duty, well built, high quality, expected to be the last hitch they’ll buy; strong/secure connection.
  • Easy to flip/rotate between multiple ball sizes (1-7/8", 2", 2-5/16") and switch heights quickly; tow-to-stow/fold-away design; no reducer adapters needed.
  • Looks great/sharp, shiny/chrome appearance, adds to the truck’s style/class; customers like the “cool” look.
  • Stows/tucks away to avoid shin/knee injuries; appreciated as a “shin and knee saver.”
  • Works with anti-rattle bracket; compatible with features like GM MultiPro tailgate; stows nicely under/inside when not in use.
  • Works great with different trailers; truck pulls trailer better; easy to match drop/height to different setups.
  • Frequently praised for very fast shipping (often ~2 days) and arriving as promised; packaging noted as exceptional.
  • Easy website/order process, quick responses, helpful customer service from sharptruck.com and B&W; reputation for quality; made in USA praised.
  • One detailed review appreciated B&W guidance on measuring required drop and shared ground-clearance measurements after install.

Things to Consider

  • One buyer did not receive the promised shipment email and had to call on day 5 for status (delivery still within stated timeframe).
  • B&W documentation perceived as lacking sufficient dimensions to easily determine ground clearance without contacting customer service.
  • One reviewer expressed cautious “wait and see” about how well the finish holds up with frequent washing.
AI-generated from the text of customer reviews
Ground Clearance - 11" minimum recommended by B&W
5
I bought this hitch for my 2022 F250 Fx4 Superduty.  A key consideration as to which hitch (4-1/2" or 7" adjustable drop) to buy is the amount of drop required for your specific truck and trailer combination.  B&W does a great job of telling you how to calculate the amount of drop needed for your specific trailer, however another aspect that needs to be considered is ground clearance of the hitch.
B&W recommends a minimum of 11" ground clearance, however B&W does not provide sufficient dimensions of its hitches to determine ground clearance.  I contacted B&W customer service 1-800-248-6564 and they provided the following information for their 3" hitches: "The 4.5" drop measures 8.3" long. The 7.5" drop measures 11.1" long. When you tow in the lowest position with both pins installed in the drop the ball can be approximately 2" longer."
The distance from the inside top tube of my truck hitch receiver to the ground is 22", so  I bought the 4-1/2" drop as the 7" drop would be too long and not provide sufficient ground clearance.  
After installing the hitch, I measured 11-1/4" ground clearance with the hitch in its lowest position and the 2" ball pointed up (2-5/16" ball pointed down).  Stowing the hitch, I rotated the balls, so that the 1-7/8" is pointed downward.  In the highest stowed position, I measured 13-3/4" ground clearance.
Robert
December 31, 2022
B&W 3" Tow & Stow - 4.5" Drop - Black - Tri-Ball

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Pull your boat to the lake, mower to the shop, or tractor to the job site—all with the same ball mount. The Tow & Stow’s adjustable height and multiple ball sizes mean it can fit most any trailer. Easily stow it under the vehicle when you’re done towing, so you never have to knock your shin or shut the garage door on a hitch again.

Brand B&W Hitches
Length 12 inch(es)
Width 16.88 inch(es)
Height 8.88 inch(es)
Weight 36 lb(s)
UPC 00843233004229

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