Trailer Ball Lock

[hcontreras]

Quick question: My trailer is rather old, but still does the job. Anyhow, on my trailer, the lock for the ball of the trailer does not lock anymore. Do you think it's ok to tow it that way? If not, what could I use to secure it better (given that it doesn't lock). Thanks.

Here is the Photo:

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Trailer Ball Lock

wd 40 and working it should free it up. i always put a pad lock thru the safety hole, those little clips can come loose. always use your safety chains.

 

[CATransplant]

Re: Trailer Ball Lock

What TD said. Then follow it up with some oil or grease and keep it lubed up. I don't use a lock on mine, since nobody'd ever steal my ugly trailer, but I use one of these:

You can get them right here:

http://www.iboats.com/Seadog_Couple...14501489--**********.124283616--view_id.39685

Lock it up. Lock it down. You'll never loose the pin.

 

[sunaj]

Re: Trailer Ball Lock

Looks pretty rusted, I would take a hard look at the rust inside the hitch before I would trust it, you can get replacement parts that replace or weld onto the frame

 

[Shizzy]

Re: Trailer Ball Lock

mine looked just like that when I got my boat. I just stuck a finger in a jug of old oil and swabbed it on and worked it up and down a few times and now its as good as new. I also use a padlock on it weather its on the truck or sitting in the yard.

 

[xxxflhrci]

Re: Trailer Ball Lock

If the "guts" are too rusted, you can get them as replacements for very little $$. Of course, a whole new coupler is only about 20 bucks. Welding at the right place can be had for a little as a 12 pack.

However, from the pic it doesn't look too bad. I'd guess a little oil and wire brush, and some more oil will fix your right up.

 

[hcontreras]

Re: Trailer Ball Lock

Alright Fellas.....Thank you so much for your input! Much Appreciated!: