B&W Tow & Stow

[corneileous]

I have to ride with it low when not in use so the bumper sensors don’t go off.

I’m not sure if the OP would have that problem or not because in case I missed it somewhere, I don’t recall him specifying whether he has a 4th Gen body-style PW or a 5th-Gen body-style.

 

[Pudge]

I have to ride with it low when not in use so the bumper sensors don’t go off.

We’re you being sarcastic? If so, funny! If not, did you know that the ball rolls around to the inside so it’s out of the way?

 

[18CrewDually]

We’re you being sarcastic? If so, funny! If not, did you know that the ball rolls around to the inside so it’s out of the way?

That's how I keep mine. It's one of the key features of the design. Hence "Stow".

 

[Trailmaker]

We’re you being sarcastic? If so, funny! If not, did you know that the ball rolls around to the inside so it’s out of the way?

I always have a hitch on to protect myself from small rear impacts. I also use the ball as a step. I bought this one because it can’t be stolen very easily. You have to remove it from the hitch to take the mechanism completely apart even when the pins are pulled.

 

[Grand Mesa]

I always have a hitch on to protect myself from small rear impacts. I also use the ball as a step. I bought this one because it can’t be stolen very easily. You have to remove it from the hitch to take the mechanism completely apart even when the pins are pulled.

I always remove the ball mount when not in use. Magnesium Chloride and gravel with salt can be used on our Interstate between September 1st and May 31st, not to overlook normal rain, fog, and snow. A painted shank and the adapter will rust together inside the receiver hitch. Once these items have been used to tow a trailer there's usually plenty of bare metal exposed from the force of the trailer's tongue weight to wear the paint off of the receiver hitch, shank, and adapter. At least leaving the receiver hitch open allows moisture to drain and dry. Otherwise, use a heavy hammer to remove once they're rusted together.

 

[Trailmaker]

I always remove the ball mount when not in use. Magnesium Chloride and gravel with salt can be used on our Interstate between September 1st and May 31st, not to overlook normal rain, fog, and snow. A painted shank and the adapter will rust together inside the receiver hitch. Once these items have been used to tow a trailer there's usually plenty of bare metal exposed from the force of the trailer's tongue weight to wear the paint off of the receiver hitch, shank, and adapter. At least leaving the receiver hitch open allows moisture to drain and dry. Otherwise, use a heavy hammer to remove once they're rusted together.

I remember that being such a bummer when I lived up in Colorado. Now I no don’t worry about that as I am not close to the coast or do I ever see snow like you do. I put a stainless steel receiver on my jeep when I lived up there. I do take it off when I do serious off roading, as it will hang up on everything.