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RE: slightly OT: hitch ball ?

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Subject: RE: slightly OT: hitch ball ?
From: "Randall Young" <Ryoung@navcomtech.com>
Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2003 07:26:07 -0800
> I am new to trailer towing but I can't find the answer to what I
> thought was a
> simple question...
>
> Does one lubricate (grease) the hitch ball while towing a
> trailer? Or would
> this merely attract grit and turn into a grinding paste?

I've always run mine dry, but if you wanted to lubricate, a little dry
lubricant (like MoS2) should do.

Note that many trailers come using the ball for the ground for the lights.
IMO it's worth adding a ground wire to both trailer and tow vehicle,
especially if you lubricate the ball.

Randall

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