Chuck Tribolet wrote in message
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Grease on the ball is good -- keeps the coupler from wearing. But it
shouldn't
be a fight to get the coupler to drop over the ball. That's not
adjustable.
Either
it's the wrong size or the coupler's bent. I'd find a buddy with a
trailer
with the
same size coupler and try sticking your ball into it.



Why do I have this faint, far away recollection of being told to never put
grease on a hitch ball? Maybe it was bad advice, but it stuck in my head
for some forgotten reason.

Eisboch

Eisboch wrote:


Why do I have this faint, far away recollection of being told to never put
grease on a hitch ball? Maybe it was bad advice, but it stuck in my head
for some forgotten reason.

Eisboch

When I was using my old utility trailer, I'd put a bit of vasoline on
my nice stainless steel
ball to protect it fron the old rusty coupler on the trailer.
Boy, did the wife get irritated when she brushed her skirts up against
the mess when I forgot to remove the ball.
Opps..just remembered...I have the drawbar installed now and she goes
grocery shopping early Saturday mornings...

Reese even markets a grease for use on hitch balls. Most RV dealers have
it. You could also try Hitch World aka U-Haul or Wally World.

Butch
"Eisboch" wrote in message
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Chuck Tribolet wrote in message
...

Grease on the ball is good -- keeps the coupler from wearing. But it
shouldn't
be a fight to get the coupler to drop over the ball. That's not
adjustable.
Either
it's the wrong size or the coupler's bent. I'd find a buddy with a
trailer
with the
same size coupler and try sticking your ball into it.



Why do I have this faint, far away recollection of being told to never put
grease on a hitch ball? Maybe it was bad advice, but it stuck in my head
for some forgotten reason.

Eisboch