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08-26-2009, 12:47 PM
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Wheels Itch)(Must Travel
2014 25' FB Flying Cloud
- east coastal area -
, Florida
Join Date: Mar 2009
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when to grease and with what
okay fellow travelers,
i check the ball, receiver, etc. before each trip and so far all is good.
but, how often should the ball and/or receiver be greased?
and what's a good brand to use?
i don't want to wait until i can hear a problem.
thanks,
az-streamer
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08-26-2009, 01:18 PM
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Rivet Master
1967 24' Tradewind
Wickenburg
, Arizona
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 547
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At the Ford Arizona Proving Grounds we used something called Marfak grease on all our trailer tows. We applied it right to the ball, it is very heavy. Adios, John
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08-26-2009, 02:05 PM
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Rivet Master
1971 27' Overlander
Central
, Ohio
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 2,365
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We use Reese white ball lube with teflon and wipe the ball and reapply each time we tow.
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08-26-2009, 03:19 PM
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Rivet Master
Port Orchard
, Washington
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 4,463
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Quote:
Originally Posted by az-streamer
okay fellow travelers,
i check the ball, receiver, etc. before each trip and so far all is good.
but, how often should the ball and/or receiver be greased?
and what's a good brand to use?
i don't want to wait until i can hear a problem.
thanks,
az-streamer
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I lubed the ball before every trip. Now I have a ProPride hitch, So I gooped it up good when I put it together, but now I hope to not see it for quite a while.
There is no real reason that I can think of to lube the receiver except for corrosion control.
Regards,
Ken
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08-26-2009, 04:58 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2007 27' Safari FB SE
LONDON
, ON
Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 276
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I use a $3 tube of marine lube from Walmart and it seems to resist the moisture. Every month I'll wipe everything off with a paper towel and re-lube it.
The tube stores nicely in the bumper compartment.
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08-26-2009, 06:54 PM
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Rivet Master
1977 27' Overlander
Trotwood
, Ohio
Join Date: Jul 2007
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I use a hi temp grease from Tractor Supply. It has a very high drop temperature.Its made for high speed bearings in Farm machinery. I wipe the ball and re-apply before each trip.
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10-13-2009, 01:29 PM
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Wheels Itch)(Must Travel
2014 25' FB Flying Cloud
- east coastal area -
, Florida
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 683
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what grease to use
i'm baaaaaaack!
really apreciated your ealier answers.
now i have another question. i recently found a spray can of CRC White Lithium Grease.
has anyone out there used spray white lithium grease on their hitch and ball? if so, any good or bad reports?
the can i have claims it is a heavy duty metal-to-metal lubricant. and works on brake and gear shift mechanisms.
it would look to be an easy way to apply and maintain this important past of the AS. but i don't want to take a chance with anything that might cause a problem.
thanks in advance,
az-streamer
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10-13-2009, 01:43 PM
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Rivet Master
2008 27' Safari FB SE
Miami
, Florida
Join Date: Feb 2004
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To get it in spray form they reduce the viscosity so probably not great. Basically, any decent grease (including lithium) will work fine if applied regularly.
On my hitch all I have to do is walk within 12 feet of the ball when I am wearing decent trousers and the grease leaps off the ball and attacks my knees....
mike
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10-13-2009, 01:55 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1975 Argosy 24
Malakoff
, Texas
Join Date: Apr 2009
Posts: 490
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Grease is good....until it gathers dirt inside the receiver.
On an older trailer, it may be necessary to get a can of WD-40
and clean/scrape anyway-you-can remove the nasty gunk that
will gather under there. Due to the limited movement, a thin layer
will work.
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10-13-2009, 02:55 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2005 25' Safari
Ruther Glen
, Virginia
Join Date: Oct 2008
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I use the white lithium spray, I give it a shot before every trip...I spray some on the ball and some into the receiver...have had no issues to date.
Dave
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10-14-2009, 02:13 PM
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Wheels Itch)(Must Travel
2014 25' FB Flying Cloud
- east coastal area -
, Florida
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 683
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thanks to all for your input.
here in AZ it is not so much a problem with humidity/dampness/rust but more of an extremely dry air with a lot of sand and grit.
i guess i'll try the marine lube but also carry the spray.
always good to have options.
as many have noted here and in other forums - bottom line is to keep things clean and operational.
thanks all,
az-streamer
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11-19-2009, 07:26 AM
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3 Rivet Member
1999 23' Safari
Austin
, Texas
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 230
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Do you lube the pivot head of the equalizing bars?
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11-19-2009, 08:03 AM
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Pet Sitter Extraordinaire
1989 33' Land Yacht
Chattanooga
, Tennessee
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 1,044
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I use the white lithium grease every time I tow. I also spray it on the distribution balls. No problems here. (Other than having to train the other half to use it! )
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11-28-2009, 09:13 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2007 19' Bambi
Delton
, Michigan
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 71
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An old full-timer I met told me they need really minimal lubing. He recommended 'Goop' hand cream. Cheap, goes on easy, easy to wipe off and replace, comes right out of your clothes, and you can wash your hands at the same time... I know it's not officially a 'lube'... but it seems to work. No issues thus far.
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