Grease on the ball?
A friend we camp with always puts grease on his trailer ball. He says I should do it as well. Is this a good idea?
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After we bought our first TT, I read lots of arguments both ways.
I even stopped in a trailer store (implement trailer, not travel trailer) and asked what type of grease I should use.
They told me not to use grease.
I have used axle grease on mine for 5 years.
You need to be diligent about cleaning the ball AND the trailer coupler frequently.
The grease can and will hold grit and cause wear from the grit.
I clean mine every other trip or so, depending on how much driving I do with the hitch in the receiver and how far apart the trips are.
I even stopped in a trailer store (implement trailer, not travel trailer) and asked what type of grease I should use.
They told me not to use grease.
I have used axle grease on mine for 5 years.
You need to be diligent about cleaning the ball AND the trailer coupler frequently.
The grease can and will hold grit and cause wear from the grit.
I clean mine every other trip or so, depending on how much driving I do with the hitch in the receiver and how far apart the trips are.
