rusting towball

weedkiller
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edited July 2023 in Towcars & Towing #1

Anyone any tips on how to stop a tow ball rusting while on site mineral oil ect is messy to clean off before moving on

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  • Tinwheeler
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    edited July 2023 #2

    An old tennis ball with a hole cut in it and placed over the ball will protect it. That used to be a very popular trick. Failing that, tape a poly bag over it - simple!

    We once had a dog who believed every tennis ball was hers and used to nick them off towballs if she had the chance😂

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    edited July 2023 #3
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  • JollyKernow
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    edited July 2023 #4

    I've always had an old cloth and an aerosol of brake cleaner in the locker, then just before hitch up time a quick spray and a rub with the cloth leaves the ball dry and free of any rust/ grease if you're towing a caravan with an alko type hitch with brake pads. If you're just towing a trailer with a normal hitch (lubricated ball) then a squirt of wd40 or white grease will suffice.

    JK

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