This may seem like a silly question, but does one need to grease the ball hitch for a bumper pull? If so, how often and what is the best way to apply it? My husband bought me some "ball hitch grease" from Lowes.

Thanks!

The "ball" needs to be greased before hitching the trailer. Otherwise the metal of the ball and the metal of the hitch will rub each other with great pressure and wear themselves out. It takes a lot of movement and time to do this, but it will happen. A ball hitch cover will do wonders toward keeping your best jeans from the rag bag. Also, the cover will let you keep the ball well greased and clean when not in use.