If your ball mount, cargo carrier, or bike rack rattles and clunks every time you hit a bump, the problem is not the accessory -- it is the clearance gap between the shank and your 2.5 inch receiver tube. The B&W TS35042 Hitch Silencer fills that gap with a precision-fit insert that locks your hitch accessory in place, stops the metal-on-metal contact, and kills the noise before it drives you crazy on long hauls.
Ball mount rattle is one of the most complained-about issues among RV towers and truck owners. Even a quality ball mount will have some play in a 2.5 inch receiver tube because receivers are manufactured to allow easy insertion -- not zero-slop fit. Over time, that constant banging wears down the finish on your ball mount shank, stresses the hitch pin hole, and is just plain irritating mile after mile.
The B&W TS35042 is engineered specifically for the 2.5 inch square receiver -- the larger receiver size common on heavy-duty trucks, large SUVs, and Class A and Class C motorhomes. This is not a universal shim or a roll of rubber tape. It is a purpose-built silencer insert that uses a combination of a rigid housing and a resilient cushioning element to fill the gap between your receiver tube and your hitch accessory shank, eliminating rattle and preventing the side-to-side and up-and-down movement that causes it.
Designed exclusively for the 2.5 inch square receiver tube found on heavy-duty trucks and large motorhomes -- not a one-size-fits-all product.
Cushioning insert material absorbs road vibration and prevents the banging and clunking caused by hitch accessory movement inside the receiver tube.
No new hardware required. Install over your ball mount shank, slide into the receiver, and secure with your standard hitch pin and clip as usual.
At 1.9 lbs and roughly 5.6 x 4.75 x 3.75 inches, the silencer adds virtually no bulk and installs or removes in seconds.
The TS35042 is the right choice any time you are using a 2.5 inch receiver with:
RV owners towing with a Class A or Class C motorhome equipped with a factory or aftermarket 2.5 inch rear receiver will find this especially useful -- a loaded cargo carrier rattling against an aluminum or fiberglass rear cap can do real cosmetic damage over a long trip.
No tools required for basic installation. The silencer slips over the shank of your ball mount or accessory before you insert it into the receiver tube. Once inserted, the silencer fills the gap between the shank and the inner walls of the receiver. Secure with your existing hitch pin and clip. The whole process takes under a minute.
If your shank is particularly loose in the receiver (common with worn receivers or undersized aftermarket shanks), the silencer may be the only fix you need. If your receiver itself is damaged or significantly out of square, address that first.