On our unit, just above the pin is a round plastic disc. Basically it slides onto and sits on the hitch. Just had the unit pulled out of storage and noticed that the plastic disc is partially broken o...
That plastic disc is called a lube plate. They are pretty cheap, around $10 or so. If you are only going a very short distance, it should be alright, but will increase wear on the hitch and pin box mating surfaces. You can put grease on the hitch to prevent wear, but the easiest and cleanest thing to do is just replace the lube plate.