spray lube on hitch????

[BigSur2]

I have another question that has probably been beat to death but I can't get anythign to come up in my searches.

Is it okay to use a dry silicone spray lube for my hitch ball and WD components? I've been using actual grease applied with a gun and then rubbed all over. Seems like overkill if I can just give her a quick spritz with some silicone spray. ???

[W_E_BGood]

I don't know about some of the product recommendations that have been made here, but WHEN you inadvertantly smear some of the grease on your clothes, it would nice if it washed out without staining, right? White lithium grease is the answer in my experience.

[Lynnmor]

BigSur2 wrote:
Thanks for all the info guys. I DO currently use a heavy grease....just keeps getting dirty and then ends up on kids or wifes clothes or skin before I get around to cleaning it. Just looking for a cleaner option. Might look into the white lithium.

The white lithium will turn black in no time. It is only slightly better than regular chassis gresse for soiling clothes and slightly worse for lubrication. There is no perfect answer.

I always pull the ball mount as soon as I unhitch and snap it back in the trailer coupler. It is easy if your DW flips the lever for you. I then padlock the coupler so it is safe for kids and thieves.

[BigSur2]

Thanks for all the info guys. I DO currently use a heavy grease....just keeps getting dirty and then ends up on kids or wifes clothes or skin before I get around to cleaning it. Just looking for a cleaner option. Might look into the white lithium.

[christopherglen]

When I pulled my TT I used white lithium grease on the balls (hitch and sway control). The sway control for wiped and regreased when it got really bad, the ball on the hitch every week or two when road tripping, and quarterly on weekend trips.

[christopherglen]

C.B. wrote:
Try using Slip Plate. Spray on and dries. I use it on all the metal to metal sliding surfaces on my Pullrite Superglide hitch.


C.B.

They don't make slip plates for WD hitches.

[mkirsch]

Here's another home-grown remedy: Layers of wax paper.

No muss, no fuss. Unhook, peel the paper off, and throw it away. Use a new piece next time.

[ScottG]

I dont think any spray on lube is heavy enough. I use Vasoline, it's heavy enough to stay put, protects from galling and washes out of clothes easily.

[Judgerr]

downtheroad wrote:
Been using the stuff in this jar for years...Teflon.
One jar lasts forever.

X2 Same jar now for about 5 years!

[JamesBr]

Use the wax of a toilet flange wax gasket. Works great and no grease marks on clothing and no creaking.

[downtheroad]

Been using the stuff in this jar for years...Teflon.
One jar lasts forever.

[noteven]

Lynnmor wrote:

bigcitypopo wrote:
lithium grease! period

Most any grease that has an EP (extreme pressure) rating will be fine. Just choose the color most like the jeans you wear.:D

:):)

[Lynnmor]

bigcitypopo wrote:
lithium grease! period

Most any grease that has an EP (extreme pressure) rating will be fine. Just choose the color most like the jeans you wear.:D

[C_B_]

Try using Slip Plate. Spray on and dries. I use it on all the metal to metal sliding surfaces on my Pullrite Superglide hitch.


C.B.

[bigcitypopo]

lithium grease! period

[skipnchar]

Using it will not harm anything but it won't lube much either. Heavy grease is the BEST lube but it does require that it be cleaned often to prevent dust and dirt getting in the grease and acting as abrasive instead of lube. I've always used a "white lithium" grease designed for the purpose but that's not the only solution. ANYTHING is better than using a dry hitch.