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02-22-2015, 11:41 AM
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Vintage Kin
Fort Worth
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 8,014
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But is it electrically conductive? You know we're getting older.
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02-22-2015, 02:46 PM
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Rivet Master 
1978 25' Tradewind
Metro Phoenix
, Arizona
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 1,524
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What a coincidence! I'm a bald geezer!
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02-22-2015, 04:06 PM
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Rivet Master 
, Minnesota
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 7,721
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If you fail to lubricate the ball, you end up with a very basic type of European sway control.
In EU the coupler clamps onto the ball with enough pressure to provide some frictional sway damping by stiffening the tow vehicle/trailer connection.
It's a little bit like having a very small friction type sway control.
Not sure if it has any real effect. This is just a theoretical consideration.
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02-22-2015, 06:53 PM
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Slympicins
2015 27' Flying Cloud
Sevierville
, Tennessee
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 80
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Whew. Glad I read this. I will let the DW know to check my balls before we leave.
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02-22-2015, 07:24 PM
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Rivet Master
2015 30' International
2009 27' FB International
2007 25' Safari
Currently Looking...
Greensboro
, North Carolina
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 1,564
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Deterioration
Deterioration....like these forum threads can really deteriorate... 
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Happy trails and Good Luck
Ms Tommie Fantine Lauer, Greensboro, NC
AIR #31871 KQ3H
www.fantinesvoice.com
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02-22-2015, 07:44 PM
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Rivet Master
2019 27' International
2014 25' International
2006 23' Safari SE
Boulder City
, Nevada
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 5,703
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SYNTHETIC BALL GREASE for 2015 30 foot Airstreams
Msmoto... you have to keep greasing the gears if you want things to run properly. Did you know the 2015 30 foot International requires Synthetic Ball Grease? Now, you cannot even use the real stuff any more.
I had considered a Thread covering preferences in Toothpaste or Toilet Paper in public restrooms/RV Parks/ Gas Stations... but with all of the ball greasing going on... it will have to wait.
As a byproduct of my researching ball grease, I discovered that Toilet Paper has become thinner and narrower in public restrooms. Toothpaste comes in larger six month tubes today, while the dentist gives out a week supply to keep your teeth fresh and clean for six month check ups.
There might be a correlation and it will need some help from Airforum members. So many issues... so little snow time to finish them.
It is dumping on Castle Rock. The white fluffy stuff. ATVed the driveway today, shoveled the decks and you would not know it!
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02-22-2015, 07:58 PM
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Rivet Master
1977 31' Excella 500
West Sacramento
, California
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 732
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The European sway control with minimal friction works best in cold weather.
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02-22-2015, 08:30 PM
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Rivet Master
2015 30' International
2009 27' FB International
2007 25' Safari
Currently Looking...
Greensboro
, North Carolina
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 1,564
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Synthetic ball grease
@Ray Eklund
Golly thanks for the update on the synthetic ball grease. Now I know that to be the one who always tries to row upstream, my use of fifth wheel hitch grease on the ball is what I want... it really leaves a nice mark on your leg and washes off only with lots of brushing and soap.......
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Happy trails and Good Luck
Ms Tommie Fantine Lauer, Greensboro, NC
AIR #31871 KQ3H
www.fantinesvoice.com
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02-22-2015, 10:31 PM
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Rivet Master
2015 25' FB Eddie Bauer
2013 25' FB Eddie Bauer
2012 20' Flying Cloud
Small Town
, *** Big Sky Country ***Western Montana
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 2,860
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Msmoto
@Ray Eklund
Golly thanks for the update on the synthetic ball grease. Now I know that to be the one who always tries to row upstream, my use of fifth wheel hitch grease on the ball is what I want... it really leaves a nice mark on your leg and washes off only with lots of brushing and soap....... |
Of course some of us just leave the mark there ... a red badge of courage - so to speak. Especially good in the summer while wearing shorts! What a collection - some say better than tattoos ... YMMV
How many pairs of pants have I ruined ...? or saved ... If only DW would let me keep the marks ...something about grease on the sheets ...
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2015 25' Eddie Bauer Int'l FBQ / 2023 Ford Lightning ER
2022 Ford F350 6.2 V-8; equalizer hitch + Shocker air hitch
Honda Eu3200; AIR# 44105; formerly WBCCI 2015.1
Terminal Aluminitis; 2-people w/ 3+ dogs
 
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02-23-2015, 12:30 PM
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Rivet Master
2013 31' Classic
billings
, Montana
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 3,577
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On the other forum their is a lot of talk of loose balls, here we talk of greasing the balls,I wonder if one should grease the balls before or after one tightens them ??? 
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02-23-2015, 01:16 PM
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#111
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Rivet Master
2015 25' FB Eddie Bauer
2013 25' FB Eddie Bauer
2012 20' Flying Cloud
Small Town
, *** Big Sky Country ***Western Montana
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 2,860
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No body would want to have their balls categorized as loose !!!
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2015 25' Eddie Bauer Int'l FBQ / 2023 Ford Lightning ER
2022 Ford F350 6.2 V-8; equalizer hitch + Shocker air hitch
Honda Eu3200; AIR# 44105; formerly WBCCI 2015.1
Terminal Aluminitis; 2-people w/ 3+ dogs
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02-23-2015, 01:23 PM
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#112
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Living Riveted since 2013
2016 Interstate Lounge Ext
Green Cove Springs
, Florida
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 8,210
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I dunno, does your TV wear boxers or briefs?
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02-23-2015, 02:17 PM
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#113
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2 Rivet Member 
Currently Looking...
Spring Hill
, Florida
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 31
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If you want to lube your moving hitch joints ---- use lithium grease. A little 'dab' will do ya ---- and NO mess like other grease. A little jar will last forever. I used to get it at Camping World.
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04-02-2015, 08:55 AM
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#114
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Rivet Master
2008 22' Safari
Spicewood (W of Austin)
, Texas
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 2,981
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When I was much younger my balls were much looser and I was lucky to never have any problems from that. Nowadays no common preventatives can be relied upon to avoid problems and I worry for the younger-set. 
I've read the concerns about loosening balls with interest and note that EVERYONE should avoid relying upon lock-washers and torque and/or grease to prevent loose balls. Trailer balls should be secured with locking devices such as cotters, pins, or by welding. Some hitches have the balls permanently machined to the hitch (my personal preference... I never want my balls to become separated from where they were intended to be permanently mounted.)
Tow & Stow™ Adjustable Ball Mounts | B & W Trailer Hitches
I am not a greaser. But I am an inspector and I look the equipment over regularly and replace/repair anything worn out.
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