When you need a ball mount that won't flinch under a loaded fifth-wheel toter, a heavy horse trailer, or a loaded car hauler, B&W's BMHD30210 is built for exactly that job. With a 16,000 lb gross towing capacity, a 2-inch drop, and a solid 6-inch shank, this forged steel mount is engineered for serious towing -- not weekend warrior loads. If your truck sits higher than your trailer coupler, this is the drop you need to level out your rig and tow safely.
Ball mounts look simple, but getting the wrong drop or the wrong shank length is one of the most common towing mistakes RV owners make. A ball that sits too high or too low throws off your trailer tongue weight distribution, puts stress on your hitch receiver, and can cause sway. The BMHD30210 is sized for lifted trucks and taller tow vehicles that need a 2-inch drop to bring the ball down to proper trailer coupler height.
The 6-inch shank seats fully into a standard 2-1/2-inch receiver and provides enough engagement depth to safely transfer the full 16,000 lb load. B&W builds this mount from forged steel -- not cast -- which means a denser grain structure, higher impact resistance, and a safer failure mode under dynamic towing loads.
Rated for heavy trailers including loaded horse trailers, car haulers, and large travel trailers. Check your tow vehicle's hitch rating -- the lowest rated component governs your safe tow limit.
Designed for lifted trucks and higher tow vehicles. Drops the ball platform 2 inches below the receiver centerline to achieve a level trailer hitch angle.
Long shank ensures full engagement in 2-1/2-inch receiver tubes. Provides adequate clearance for pintle hooks, weight-distribution components, or anti-sway bars in some setups.
Forged -- not cast or welded plate. Forging aligns the steel grain for superior tensile strength and fatigue resistance under the repetitive stress of long-haul towing.
The BMHD30210 is designed for 2-1/2-inch receiver hitches, which are standard on most heavy-duty 3/4-ton and 1-ton pickup trucks (Ford F-250/F-350, Ram 2500/3500, Chevy/GMC 2500HD/3500HD) and many Class A motorhome tow bars. It will NOT fit a standard 2-inch receiver without an adapter sleeve, and B&W does not recommend using shim adapters at this capacity rating.
The goal of any ball mount is a level trailer when loaded. A level trailer minimizes tongue weight transfer errors and reduces sway risk. To find your correct drop:
The 6-inch shank provides ample insertion depth for proper engagement in your receiver. Best practice is to insert the shank fully until the hitch pin hole is accessible, then secure with a rated 5/8-inch hitch pin and clip -- or a locking hitch pin for theft deterrence. Never tow with the hitch pin missing or with a pin that is undersized for the hole diameter.