How to deal with grease on ball of receiver

I always wiped mine so there was always fresh no dirt lube every time. I also stored when when not pulling but many just leave them on.

rightlaneonly wrote:
I've used a Styrofoam coffee cup for years. Stays on the ball going down the road and exceptionally cheap:B

Nice!

I've used a Styrofoam coffee cup for years. Stays on the ball going down the road and exceptionally cheap:B

Slick idea there Lynn.

We have used several layers of wax paper for years. Never got wax on my pants. We cover the ball with a vinyl cover made for the purpose. Don't know where we got it but Camping World has them.

Iraqvet05 wrote:
My Equalizer trunion head and drop shank weigh about 60 lbs. I can just imagine the struggle trying to lock the hitch head into the ball with the trailer is disconnected. Think I'll try one of these instead cover

I lift it with one hand.

Iraqvet05 wrote:
My Equalizer trunion head and drop shank weigh about 60 lbs. I can just imagine the struggle trying to lock the hitch head into the ball with the trailer is disconnected. Think I'll try one of these instead cover

So while you are towing, you have another glob of grease to store?
Most places I go, I can get there on paved roads. The time I'm most likely to drive a gravel road is sightseeing while camping. I'm not sure any cover will keep all dust out. YMMV.

joelc wrote:
Get a tennis ball cut a hole in it smaller than the ball on the hitch, then cross cuts. Put it over the hitch. Not only will it keep the hitch clean but you can put grease inside the ball and every time you put it on it will put some grease on the hitch ball.

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Get a tennis ball cut a hole in it smaller than the ball on the hitch, then cross cuts. Put it over the hitch. Not only will it keep the hitch clean but you can put grease inside the ball and every time you put it on it will put some grease on the hitch ball.

My Equalizer trunion head and drop shank weigh about 60 lbs. I can just imagine the struggle trying to lock the hitch head into the ball with the trailer is disconnected. Think I'll try one of these instead cover