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Old 12 July 2010, 20:31   #1
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Dry Balls or lubricated balls?

What are members thoughts on whether their balls should be run dry or lubricated - tow balls of course!
Any pros and cons?
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Old 12 July 2010, 20:38   #2
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Having two vehicles but only one ball, I tend to keep mine well lubricated - to be sure to be sure. In all honesty, I find very little difference from dry and scratchy, but I do notice that I tend to stain my trousers more this way, unless I use the protective cap...

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What are members thoughts on whether their balls should be run dry or lubricated - tow balls of course!
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Greased, for boat trailers. Some anti snake caravan couplings require a grease free towball, but I've never seen one on a boat trailer.

Pros of grease-it doesn't wear out and dump your boat across 3 lanes of motorway
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Old 12 July 2010, 21:34   #4
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always grease my balls,actually my mrs likes doing it as well which is great!!
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Pros of grease-it doesn't wear out and dump your boat across 3 lanes of motorway
What happens if you don't have any motorways?
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What happens if you don't have any motorways?
I guess on a secluded island, you can dump your
load anywhere you like, greased ball or no...
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I go greased, simply 'coz it makes for a quieter ride......
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when i'm rotating my jockey i find ball disengages much smoother when i'm fully greased up !
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Well guys, I'm getting much the responses that I thought, dry or lubed it is down to personal choice. I did notice that it is quieter when greased! And yes, always use a protective cap - keep it in a plastic bag to save soiling the car boot.
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Well guys, I'm getting much the responses that I thought, dry or lubed it is down to personal choice. I did notice that it is quieter when greased! And yes, always use a protective cap - keep it in a plastic bag to save soiling the car boot.
Just remember to put it back on when not hitched. I've managed to get grease on my wet weather gear and then wondered - 'where the hell did that come from?'
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how much nose weight do you have. Grease does deaden any rattles but so does a decent amount of nose weight. Never noticed it quietening anything else.
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Ah, we tow a Feva dinghy with a fairly low nose weight and a 5.5m rib with obviously a lot more nose weight. I haven't checked these accurately and have to say I have a separate problem with the rib, as the ride when towing it is not comfortable! I can't believe it's too heavy, with a Yam100 on the back and I can lift the nose, so my guess is it is around 70kg.
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