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We've not long had an ALKO tow ball and I'm sure we were told not to let grease or dirt be on it as it affected the pads (?) in the hitch somewhere.  OH cleans it off with a dry clean rag every time we've towed as if it is a bit dirty from the diesel fumes it squeaks and creaks.

Carol

Quote: Originally posted by Carolbay on 03/5/2010

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We've not long had an ALKO tow ball and I'm sure we were told not to let grease or dirt be on it as it affected the pads (?) in the hitch somewhere.  OH cleans it off with a dry clean rag every time we've towed as if it is a bit dirty from the diesel fumes it squeaks and creaks.

Carol

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 I agree with any of the aforementioned helpful tips, but because my van has an Alko stabiliser, I finish of with a splash of "clutch and brake cleaner" on a lint free cloth which removes any grease from the towball and stops that annoying sqeak that a greasy ball causes the rubber pads to emit.  In fact to remove damp, grit, or any thing else that has built up whilst the ball was installed in its cover I give it a wipe with the cleaner.  Its reasonably priced at Halford's or the like.  A couple of quid spent lasts me two or more years.

Dave