B&W Tow and Stow for Multi-Pro Tailgate - Will it Hit Inner Tailgate?

[Grjfer]

On 3/9/2024 at 3:24 PM, SoCal Angler said:

I do not clevis tow, but that would have been a solution for new pins.

 

1.  I was thinking OEM pins directly from B&W 3/$45 VS the copycat pins sold on Amazon 3/$22.

 

2.  Also, I have a hitch pin lock to leave hitch attached even when not towing., but now I'm not sure of its quality. Most of these damn hitch locks (both tube and standard keys) are so easy to pick or just break off the end of the lock with a piece of pipe. I 'm just concerned about securing my $400 hitch from potential thieves, which it seems are rampant everywhere! 

 

This is a popular choice of locking hitch pin that is supposed to be of "higher quality" than most....

 

 

InfiniteRule Hitch Lock - Picked in 30 Secs!

 

I guess, when not towing, I can place the entire hitch in my truck cab under my rear seat.  But....that defeats the purpose of the "stow" feature.

 

I'd like to know how others are handling the security of this expensive hitch?

 I realize I am late to the discussion, but I am using the Bulletproff hitch lock and Infinite rule locking hitch pins. I had the same issue as you with the locking hitch pins (Bulletproff) not fitting. I called Infinite rule and they said B&W's holes are slightly undersized, probably due to powder coating. I ordered 3 pins from them and the fit perfectly.

[Grjfer]

After buying my new Denali 3500 I realized my current B&W tow & stow was under rated (14500) For those that have an older B&W tow and stow you should be aware of this. I did contact B&W and asked about their current offering which is rated at 18500 lbs. They said if I provided a picture of my current hitch cut in half they would sell me a new updated one for $299. I declined as I am giving my old one to my son in-law.