White lithium grease for the hitch?

[Robby9]

What do you think about using white lithium spray grease for the hitch ball and the spring bars? I've got the spray handy and don't want to open a whole tube of grease for this small job. Thanks.

[Lynnmor]

Robby9 wrote:
What do you think about using white lithium spray grease for the hitch ball and the spring bars? I've got the spray handy and don't want to open a whole tube of grease for this small job. Thanks.

It should be fine. An EP (extreme pressure) grease would be be best, but any grease is better than nothing.

[powderman426]

I have pulled trailers for many years and never greased the ball, but if that's what makes you feel better why not put a piece of waxed paper over the ball before hitching. This way your wife wont have to wash the grease from your clothes.