GET THE CORRECT HITCH! GMC and Chevy with Multi-Pro or Multi-Flex Tailgates! B&W Tow and Stow
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- čas přidán 29. 08. 2024
- B&W Tow and Stow for Multi-Pro Tailgate
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I'd like to see B&W design a hitch with an integrated pin/lock system, similar to what weigh safe uses.
As someone who has scratched the multipro tailgate I see the necessity, but the price isn't worth it to me. I'd rather just remove the hitch, just need to remember to do it...
B&W is American made, and they use American made steel in all of their products. I have the other style made for the multi-pro tailgate, 2 1/2 " with a 7" drop. Also a B&W goose neck trailer ball assy for the puck system. The Curt ball assy fit was extremely loose. As you stated their attention to detail is top shelf.
Cool video and tech! I believe you can lock the Stepgate by pressing both buttons at the same time for 3 or 10 seconds… This solution might be an inexpensive workaround.
It only opens when you have the keys in your pocket and you press the buttons on the tailgate. It’s locked otherwise. There is also a button inside that you can press to release it.
yes, hold the top button for 3+ seconds and it locks just the inner/top portion of the gate so it can't hit the hitch. Then I can use any hitch and in the rise position without worrying. The B&W multipro hitches are too limited in adjustment range to make them worth it.
It's a good idea, but it doesn't look strong and I need it with a sway bar , thanks for the tip I'm going to do the tailgate thing
Only on the 2022+ models
Really like it and almost bought this beauty... but whats the difference of just leaving the hitch inside the truck when not in use instead of having this on stow position ? it will take about the same time and less vibration/noises.
@@AmauriB_FL yep, and not to mention the price difference. They make one that I had on my 2500 that clears the tailgate all the time, but not the 1500
I learned the hard way!
Good grief, all of the expense people invest in having some super-duper flip-flop "stowable" hitch. Why not just pull the hitch out of the receiver and store it under the back seat??? I mean it's a beautiful hitch, probably very well engineered and built, but sometimes the KISS approach is better.
I just cant believe a company would make a tailgate on a pickup truck that hits the trailer hitch the engineer that did that has no thought process.
@@MrYaxalot either that or the engineer is on the same page as sprocket head.
If you use your hitch at work. Might be multiple times a week you need the hitch. Maybe only five minutes to move a trailer out of the way. So taking the hitch totally on and off would be a pain. Plus some people need an adjustable drop hitch anyways. Because they use different trailers. Little different then just putting a regular hitch off and on to tow your boat or Rv for a weekend trip.
I've had the same hitch for over 10 years. When they say it's the last hitch you need they mean it.
RnR’inf the hitch every time for towing is a nuisance for the way I use my truck, so I can totally see the benefit of this hitch. I tow all the time with my truck, like JD probably does
If you have the key fob in your pocket, hold both buttons in on the tailgate until the tail lights blink, it disables the top half of the tailgate from opening.
Seems easier to pull one pin and remove the hitch than to pull two pins to rotate the thing underneath.
But this stows the ball in place.
lol, precisely. I'll stow my hitch in the truck. Problem solved.
Might have to do some measuring. I have a dodge Durango. For my boat it needs a one inch drop. I have a 2 inch drop hitch. With a one inch riser ball. I use it for hauling some small trailers as well. With the one inch drop. The small trailers are tilted up. So I was thinking about buying the regular adjustable b+w. I have a f350 xl with a bulletproof hitch. But sometimes that’s out in one of my farm fields. Or has a different trailer on it. May buy the gmc version hitch. So it does not stick out as far.. Just have to make sure the up portion does not get to close to the bumper. During the summer I normally do not take the hitch off. As it could be multiple times a week I might use the hitch.
I do not like the multi pro tailgate at all. This is just another reason. Great video and great product. I’ll be ordering one because my tailgate is unfortunately multipro 🙄
I ordered mine without it nor a fan either
If you hold down the open button it will temporarily lock the feature to prevent this
I didn't hear you mention it in the video, but it's worth pointing out that this is only compatible with half ton trucks. It will not work on HD trucks.
The HD trucks have their own bw hitch fix. The HD version just has an angled cut so the step doesn’t hit it when the ball is stowed.
The ball doesn’t have to be stowed…it still won’t hit. I have one
You say it clears by 3/4” but does it clear when you put out the step and stand on it???
They make a tow and stow specifically for the multipro tailgate. It is angled at the top. I bought one for my 2021 2500. My hitch balls can stay flipped around and I can let the tailgate step down without them hitting.
Yep that version is for 3/4+ trucks with a 2.5" receiver
@@BigTruckBigRV I wonder the reasoning they didnt make the same one for the 1500 with 2” shank? Seems like that’d be easy enough
Ya I bought this one on amazon and it hits my tail gate lol I have 2500 denali...
As others have noted, this hitch does indeed contact the Multi-Pro tailgate in a 2500HD. Maybe you were installing on a different vehicle but you should clarify that what you’re demonstrating is not applicable for a 3/4 Ton truck.
@@ShaunNC they definitely make one compatible with a 2500 that does not contact. It is on my truck. I would love to send you a picture.
Great video and explanation. Thank you for posting!
If I get the 4.5” drop (lifted truck zrx) with it still hit the ball if I don’t want to spin the hitch every time out of the way
I need a hitch like that.
RnR’inf the hitch every time for towing is a nuisance for the way I use my truck, so I can totally see the benefit of this hitch. I tow all the time with my truck, like JD probably does.
But, if you ever need to tow in the no-drop (0"-1" drop) or rise then this solution doesn't work.
I would never want to drive anywhere off road with that. I think it hangs low enough to hit curbs.in parking lots.
Good job reviewing, thank you. In my opinion, unless you want to leave this mounting hitch in because you think it looks cool, it’s much more practical to pull one pin and take a standard mounting hitch out (and shame on you if you leave it in and lower your multi-pronged tailgate 😅)
Does that gap close significantly, or contact the hitch when you use the step on the tailgate? Or is there not that much play on the tailgate when you use the step?
No. It made no at any point under pressure I applied. It remained nearly at the same 3/4" spacing
I returned mine, paying $400 for a hitch that you have to go out of your way to flip it backwards just to avoid the tailgate is ridiculous. Might as well buy a $70 hitch and take it off when not in use. Essentially the same thing.
Until you forget....
You don't even need to pay $70 for a curt at home depot.
I like B&W but even stowed doesn't fix the issue, since the GMC pro gate button/light/cam assy. hits the BW face even w.the ball assy. stowed. I just finished putting paddleboard grip pad on my B&W to cushion the conflict which is still a couple degrees.
One pin to take off a normal one. And I will save the $ 500+ in Canada! Since still have to pull pins and remember to stow it.
As others mentioned, I just elec disabled the top gate.
My HD came with the multi-pro, but I just use the side bumper steps to get in. The side steps are pretty much the same step height as the fully lowered multi pro. No real difference.
My only use for the multi-pro upper gate…..is for carrying long loads with tailgate up.
I'm in western ny... this thing would rust solid in one winter. Just don't leave the hitch in the receiver. Jeesh.
Nice hitch but too expensive.
The new GM trucks have a lock out feature for the smaller/top section. Just hold the top button for three seconds, the tail lights flash, and now you disabled the top section so the tailgate operates like any other tailgate. Save some money and read your owners manual to find out all the stuff your vehicle can do.
You can also just take the hitch out when your not using it. Imagine that!
Any plans on doing aftermarket bumper replacements? Not a lot of content for 1500 bumper replacements on CZcams.
If B&W stuff is so precise why are they sending you replacements that fit better?
Is there a mode on the tailgate where you can open it and not have the secondary part of it fold out?
Yes it functions as a normal tailgate as well.
You have to press a different button to get the step to drop, it doesn't do it automatically.
That’s very nice
The Shank on this particular hitch looks solid, is it solid?
I like B&W as well. I got a question, was that a solid shank? I don’t have a multipro tailgate, but I’ve been wanting to buy a new B&W with a 2.5” shank and was just curious if that is a solid shank design as well.
Looks great and one thing is for sure those hitches will last a long time with just minimal maintenance.
all the B&W tow and stow hitches use a hollow/tube shank, except the 9" drop for 2-inch receivers. The tube shanks are definitely the weak point of the hitch, speaking from experience.
The refresh 22’s automatically cut out the use of the multipro when the hitch is inserted. 1st world problems with a transforming hitch.
So...$360 for a B&W hitch that you have to handle to make functional...or the hitch I already own that I can just handle and remove when not towing...
No height adjustment?
Why don’t they make (perhaps they do, I’ve just never seen it) this 3-way ball hitch with the 4th receiver of towing? Just an empty hole 🕳️ to accept ag type of equipment?
@BIG TRUCK BIG RV @BTBRV I just got the same truck. I love the 3.0 diesel. Mine came with 22 inch wheels. Have you found the 2-1/2 inch drop to be enough?
Is the hitch loud do you need a silencer with the tight fit?
Doesn’t the newer GM models have an interlock mechanism for the hitch cover, or is that on the HD’s?
Really Cool!
Hi BTBRV! Love watching all your videos. I have a question. I'm looking at either a aluma tow aluminum hitch or the b&w tow and stow. I will be using it to tow a 24ft camper with a 15 ram 2500 6.4L with a 2 5/16 ball, but also have a couple other trailers with a 2" ball. Need about a 5-6" drop. Let me know what you think about the aluma tow hitch.
A lot of hate here.. y'all know they aren't mandatory right ? The trucks or the hitch. Personally I really want one. I guess I'm the target customer lol
Why not just use the lock feature on the center part that folds down? You literally just hold the button till the tail lights flash and you can't "accidently" drop it on a hitch😂🤦🏻♂️
Is the chrome version the same...works with the multi pro tailgate?
Why doent general motors just put a switch that recognizes the hitch and prevents the tailgate to go down. Qhy put the onis on the customer
Amazing how they don’t make this in 20k capacity nice hitch but you sacrifice a few 1,000 pounds in capacity from 20k to 14,500 max capacity… they need to make this in a max cap of 20k to get full benefits
Is there a hitch for that tailgate situation that goes for a 7 inch lift kit
Shank
Will this work on a 2500hd with the bigger hitch?
Some ppl just like nice sh*t but to each their own… I have nice arse floor jacks and expensive. Some of my friends and family laugh and say waste of money, but some can appreciate it. 🤷♂️
Weighs waaaayyyy more than 20lbs! And it's extremely expensive. I have one and I'm not using it. I'll just keep my old hitch locked to the trailers I need to pull!
I damaged my brand new truck the next day after buying it because no one gave me a heads up about this.
Thanks for sharing.... I there a 2 1/2" shank version?
Yes it comes with a 7” drop as well
Thanks!! 👍@@jamesallbright3170
Great, I literally just bought a $300 hitch from B&W, now I have to spend more money to fix an engineering issue at GM….Sheesh!
That hitch hangs down way too much when in the stow position. It needs a wheel on it.
Its almost like people forgot how regular tailgates work. Or how to use the bumper steps that are exactly the same height as the decepticon tailgates step. Common sense is dying and manufacturers have exploited that. Lol
$360 bucks for a hitch?!? NO THANKS! Good design though.
If you truck requires a special hitch, it’s not really a truck. It’s an SUV with a bed. First it was lifted trucks with the sketch extensions and now we’ve got “tailgates” that interfere with standard hitch. Lmfaooooo.
You do know that the hitch comes out, right? This seems unnecessary unless you just enjoy spending money.
So pull three pins with this device and replace them, or one pin to just remove and replace a regular ball. Literally makes no sense at all.
that's not enough drop... you need 6+ inch drop for a standard trailer for a 2500
This one is for the 1500 the 2500 version is a 7” drop
Peradventure thou couldst remove thy hitch when not towing?
Easier and cheaper to just remove a regular hitch.
*pro
We had that tailgate for a while. Worst invention ever, If you use your truck for what they are intended for.
Way to expensive. For that much work just pull your $ 100 hitch
Pulling 2 pins vs Pulling only 1 pin...
Stupid hitch
No when you do that then you put the thing too far back now you're putting too much you're making the ball giants set 24 away from the truck now you can put my load on it because you take away the weight from the truck when you make that thing long so that's stupid
Easy to use? Be much easier to remove the dang hitch.
For $400 it better be well built.
General motors could of just designed a tailgate to work with a trailer hitch in the first place. It is after all a truck. Man its so obvious they dont test any of this stuff properly.
I don’t leave my hitch in when I am not towing. Probably their thought process.
Your right, it is a truck. These tailgates are not for real truck stuff. It's what the people with money want though.
@@slaytanic921 leaving the hitch in will help protect the bumper in parking lot situations, especially the High Country, and Denali with their body color painted bumpers.
Besides the uncomfortable seats that's how I know gm trucks aren't built for work or actual truck activities since you can do a couple grand of tailgate damage just by hitting a button on your keyfob and having a trailer receiver on your truck
I'd say it's good for stupid people shins.
Pull one pin and store inside too much BS
Pfft no thanks chief
If you need a built in step ladder to get up in the bed of a pickup, you probably shouldn’t be driving a pickup.
Unfortunately not everyone has the knees of a 20 year old.