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Originally Posted by GMcKenzie

Yup. The E2 and the 4 pt hitch are noisy. No sneaking into a campground late or leaving early

At least for the 4 pt version, the pads they sell do quiet them down.

Thanks. Just wanted to be sure it was "proper" and nothing was wrong.

Originally Posted by Logan X

I use the equalizer 4 point. I liberally grease the where the top and bottom of the spring bar sockets make contact with the hitch and a light coat of grease where the spring bars sit on the L brackets. It has greatly reduced the creaking and groaning noises.

I use silicon motorcycle chain lube for "grease" on the ball. Do you think this is sufficient? I haven't tried greasing the sockets. I thought the friction between the bars and the L brackets is the anti-sway control mechanism - am I wrong here?

Thanks.