Drawtite hitch

[Scotty Van]

Hi Folks:<br /><br />Over the winter my receiver hitch rusted a bit and the ball assembly doesn't want to go back it without a bit of persuasion with a hammer.<br /><br />How do I smooth out the rust and keep it from reforming?<br /><br />I guess one of those hitch covers is good for something other than advertising or being cute.

 

[DJ]

Re: Drawtite hitch

Riley,<br /><br />See if you can find a small wire brush with an extra long shaft that you can put into your drill. Then spray the inside with Rust Oleum.

 

[Scotty Van]

Re: Drawtite hitch

Good idea<br />How about a little lube to keep things flowing or will that attract sand and dirt etc. amd muck up the works again?

 

[DJ]

Re: Drawtite hitch

Riley,<br /><br />Lube is fine as long as you keep it covered.

 

[B_Eager]

Re: Drawtite hitch

Personaly, I grease it up once a year and leave the reciever in all year round. It tends to be a converation piece when people are in a hurry going around the back of the car. And it does keep people from touching bumbers when parking.