Towing Question

[rlh1957]

Originally Posted by bipolarcoder

Does anyone grease their ball for the hitch? That is all I am wondering, thanks.

A light coat will prevent rust when not in use. If you determine squeak from the ball and hitch grease might help.
Many don’t grease or put WD40 on it because of the mess you get on your hands, your pants or your wife who will be happy!

A little squeak isn’t bad or require attention.
Too tight or binding is an issue tgat requires attention and grease won’t solve.

[Pathfinder75]

Yes. Also wipe it off along with dirt that gets worked into it.

[Garfman]

Tear off a strip of wax paper and attach it to the ball. Leaves a small, easy to wipe clean, wax film.

[Brown cat]

Originally Posted by bipolarcoder

I have bearing grease just wondering if that would work

We use bearing grease, when pulling a TT.

[MCBadgett]

Originally Posted by Garfman

Tear off a strip of wax paper and attach it to the ball. Leaves a small, easy to wipe clean, wax film.

Back when I pulled a small trailer with a motorcycle, I used wax paper. I carried this practice over to my bigger trailers of today. A nice clean ball and no mess to deal with.

[travelin texans]

I used a candle or paraffin wax used for canning, much less mess than grease. A box of the paraffin wax has lasted about 15 years.
I also used it on door latches & slam latches throughout the house & rv.

[plocklin]

Originally Posted by bipolarcoder

I have bearing grease just wondering if that would work

That is what I use. And yes, you should put a little grease on it.