Hitch care

When we first got our R-Pod, I did not grease the hitch ball. Even on the first trip home, I noticed wear on the ball. That is when I decided I had better lubricate it. I put grease on it before hitching. When I unhitch, I take a couple of paper towels and wipe the dirty grease off. Then I put a rubber hitch ball cover on.

Next time I get ready to hook the hitch up, I'll have to get a picture of the wear.

Originally posted by TheBum I wonder if those Sway Bracket Jackets would fit the Fastway E2 L-brackets.

They might fit. The Equal-i-zer web site (Progress Industries makes both the Equal-i-zer and the Fastway E2) states not to lubricate the brackets on the E2 as the friction of the bars and brackets are the only sway control the E2 has. The Sway Bracket Jacket does reduce friction some also, but the Equal-i-zer also has the hitch head and bar pivot points as part of the sway control also. I did not really notice too much difference with and without them except that it is a lot quieter with them.

I would address the question to the manufacturer. That would be the best and most accurate information on whether they can be used or not.

Thank you all for your help.  

Just on caveat.  If you have the Andersen WHD you should not lubricate the ball.  The manual specifically warns against it since the ball is locked in place above and below when the hitch is fully set up and there is a sleeve that the ball post sits in that acts as part of the sway dampening system.

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