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ACinSC ![]() Orange Level ![]() Joined: 16 Dec 2015 Location: South Carolina Points: 2912 |
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Haul my old D 15 100 miles 2 or 3 times a year . Never put anything on the ball . Just wondering what you fellas do ? Thanks !
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TomC ![]() Orange Level Access ![]() ![]() Joined: 24 Nov 2017 Location: Hillsboro, MO Points: 1549 |
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I do for sure,
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DMiller ![]() Orange Level Access ![]() Joined: 14 Sep 2009 Location: Hermann, Mo Points: 33172 |
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Have not ever, been towing for close to fifty years, No Lube on the Ground Circuit even as has a wired one.
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LouSWPA ![]() Orange Level Access ![]() ![]() Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Location: Clinton, Pa Points: 24712 |
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well, I don't ground via the hitch, but I still do not grease ball, as I noted long ago that despite all efforts, that grease on the ball collects dirt and becomes a grinding compound.
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I am still confident of this;
I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord. Ps 27 |
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Tbone95 ![]() Orange Level Access ![]() ![]() Joined: 31 Aug 2012 Location: Michigan Points: 11987 |
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Just laughing at this discussion! Have heard the same exact debate with the same exact sides here at work more than once!
![]() The ground circuit comment: reminds me of another pet topic of mine, and this time related, dielectric grease. Had a guy one time say, exact words: "I use dielectric grease on the hitch ball SO THAT I get a good ground!" Mmmkay!
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DMiller ![]() Orange Level Access ![]() Joined: 14 Sep 2009 Location: Hermann, Mo Points: 33172 |
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Have had ground wire connections fail, do not lose the lights but realize it as the trailer will ground thru the hitch and lights flicker on bumps. Simplest diagnosis out there.
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Tbone95 ![]() Orange Level Access ![]() ![]() Joined: 31 Aug 2012 Location: Michigan Points: 11987 |
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Totally understand that. Don't think dielectric grease would help you though!
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DMiller ![]() Orange Level Access ![]() Joined: 14 Sep 2009 Location: Hermann, Mo Points: 33172 |
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Nope, a Disconnected Ground as the ball to hitch parts is still disconnected. That and the Grinding compound comment, Absolutely on retaining dirt, sand, all manner of grit.
Edited by DMiller - 16 Sep 2022 at 1:55pm |
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Tbone95 ![]() Orange Level Access ![]() ![]() Joined: 31 Aug 2012 Location: Michigan Points: 11987 |
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Like I said, totally understand.
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TomC ![]() Orange Level Access ![]() ![]() Joined: 24 Nov 2017 Location: Hillsboro, MO Points: 1549 |
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WOW!! Maybe I should have explained myself a little better, I wouldn't put grease on a bumper pull for the simple fact if anyone can get a pants leg greasy it's me. I don't have any bumper pulls anymore everything I have including the camper have gooseneck hitches. I just get up there,wipe the ball off,give it a shot of dry lube and go on, been doing that for 50 some years, never have had an electrical issue, bottom line is I have this absolute fear of bare metal on bare metal.
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Dale (Stonelick) ![]() Bronze Level ![]() ![]() Joined: 13 Jun 2019 Location: Stonelick, Ohio Points: 182 |
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I've had a couple major negative experiences where the hitch coupler detached from the ball when I drove over uneven ground. I thought everything was solidly connected (especially the second time), but it wasn't. Mentioned this to my BIL and he said his father told him once to never forget to grease your ball.
I think my problem was that the hitch and ball had so much rust that the coupler underjaw was not fully sliding and engaging under the ball. Since I started greasing my trailer ball (I just use petroleum jelly) I haven't had the problem. I also pull up hard on the trailer tongue to make sure it is solidly connected before proceeding. A little messy, but well worth it to me.
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1951 CA - 1944 C - 1949 B - Kubota M6800
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Dusty MI ![]() Orange Level ![]() ![]() Joined: 13 Sep 2009 Location: Charlotte, Mi Points: 5058 |
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I use a slip on cover on the hitch ball.
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917 H, '48 G, '65 D-10 series III "Allis Express"
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ACinSC ![]() Orange Level ![]() Joined: 16 Dec 2015 Location: South Carolina Points: 2912 |
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Sorry, wasn't trying to cause trouble. I always pull my ball mount out of the receiver and put it under the seat , so don't want a greasy mess. Maybe a dry lube and a clean up before removal is the answer ? Thanks
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steve(ill) ![]() Orange Level Access ![]() ![]() Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Location: illinois Points: 85776 |
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for twice a year hauling......... i would not worry about it.ddddddd
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Like them all, but love the "B"s.
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Codger ![]() Orange Level ![]() ![]() Joined: 23 Dec 2020 Location: Utopia Points: 2232 |
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I carry a one pound tub of grease in the trucks and smear the 5th wheel plate or gooseneck ball each time the trailers are separated. Split tennis balls do a good job of covering the greasy hitch balls but just a blob on the ball to and a quick swipe around the perimeter is all that's needed. Remember from all those years ago the "Brylcreem" ads:
"A little dab'll do ya". |
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