Hello all,
Second year towing our TT, been out on seven trips in the past 12 months. This last trip, on our way out of the campgrounds on the first right turn, the noise produced by the hitch was insane, talk about your squeak. I understand the noise is expected as metal on metal friction, but what we heard was incredible. All the other campers at the near by dump station stopped and turned to look and I could see some of them start to comment.
I do use the Equal-I-zer brand of HP Lubricant to keep the recommended friction surfaces greased (I had yet to grease them before this trip this season). I also use the bracket jackets to help with the noise from the bars.
After hearing this noise, I stopped and got out dropped some grease on the friction surfaces, but I noticed what appears to be some fresh chipping on the spring arm sockets on the head. So, my question to any or all of you that use the Equal-I-zer WDH, do you have similar wear? Should I be concerned with how this appears to be wearing?
Also, the spacer rivet appears to still be making contact with the head at the bottom of the rivet, but it's not flush. Should the spacer rivet contact be flush, or does she need adjusting to make it flush? I have not adjusted anything yet from the dealer installed setup.
Thanks in advance!
Derrik