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To grease the ball or not to grease the ball

MidnightRider

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Zumbro Falls, MN
Boat Make
Malibu
Year
2013
Boat Model
Wake
Boat Length
20
How many out there grease the trailer hitch ball? It seems like a good place for some grease but I've always been taught the perspective that grease isn't needed and it just attracts dirt/sand.
 
I've never used any grease on my balls. Just keep them clean. Also make sure to clean anything you're putting them into. :D
 
I never have and have never worn a coupler or ball out. When there is grease on a hitch ball I always seem to get it on my cloths. This was a big discussion on an RV forum I'm on and a lot of people swear by putting a piece of heavy wax paper on the ball when you hitch up...I might just give it a try.
 
Dry ball man, myself.
 
Have always greased it, but I always keep it covered when not in use. When I was a kid my Dad did the same so just carrying on the tradition.
 
I don't normally grease it, but I will for long tows (more than a few hours).
 
Keep my Balls Clean as well. Never leave it on the vehicle when not in use either.
 
Keep my Balls Clean as well. Never leave it on the vehicle when not in use either.
Yep, I always hit my leg when it’s in the hitch without the boat. Part of my ritual is to remove the hitch when I park the boat.
 
Well, I grease the ball up for towing, then wipe it clean when the hitch comes off.

(BTW - there's nothing wrong with lubricating balls. Try it some time)

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Wax paper or a thin sheet of PTFE (Teflon) works well.

Little grease does the same thing. Just keeps the setup from creaking and groaning under movement
 
My wife is a fan of ball grease. Im a high and dry guy. So I guess its 50/50 in our family. But no, I never grease.
 
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