Quick towing question.

[brorabongo]

Did I read/hear somewhere that it's a good idea to grease the towball?

Cheers.

[jaylee]

I always think its a good idea to, yah got two surfaces (the ball & hitch) creating what is essentially a joint.
They're gonna need a bit of lube...

[brorabongo]

Cheers jaylee.

[rwill19050]

That is assuming you have not got the modern anti-snake device fitted into your trailer/caravan tow hitch
Usually a red push down handle on the tow hitch...

[Bongoplod]

Donald

Only grease the old style hitches on trailers

DO NOT grease the new style that replace a stabaliser (alko/winterhoff etc on caravans) they have plates that tighten on the ball and wont operate properly if lubricated.

Brian

[brorabongo]

That is assuming you have not got the modern anti-snake device fitted into your trailer/caravan tow hitch
Usually a red push down handle on the tow hitch...

Donald

Only grease the old style hitches on trailers

DO NOT grease the new style that replace a stabaliser (alko/winterhoff etc on caravans) they have plates that tighten on the ball and wont operate properly if lubricated.

Brian

Cheers folk, Modern it is not.........
It's an old'un I have tinkered with to get up to scratch, as we are off camping in under two weeks.

[fatcatlawyer]

as an alternative to grease put some greased paper over the ball before the hitch bis put on.

This was a tip posted on the motorcycle trailer towing forum

[jaylee]

as an alternative to grease put some greased paper over the ball before the hitch bis put on.

This was a tip posted on the motorcycle trailer towing forum

Allegedly...