Rusty Towball

I think u r being unkind to the staff member tracey123, she didn't suggest it she asked the question " can you spray it with a rust proof paint? " it was a question. She also said she Liked the cling film idea and the tennis ball. At no point did she say use the paint

You say you spent half hour removing the rust so removing a bit of protective grease would only take 5 minutes, but I like the trying of the clingfilm idea better.

As for the rust proof paint comment, give her a break. If removal of 'dodgy' answers was the norm there wouldn't be much left to read or smile at on here.

 I don't think that anyone would be daft enough to paint there towball. 

Whilst I know the ball must be free of lubricant when in use. Surely the ball is only retracted at the end of the holiday. Or do you retract it every time you remove the van. I would suggest a normal cover for whilst on site and then grease it at the end of the holiday before it is retracted. It will only take a minute to clean off with some brake cleaner, when you next want to use it.

I only suggest it, because I don't take my removable one off on each site, just at the end of the holiday. Whilst on site I fit a standard cover to prevent rust.

I detach my detachable bar each time I arrive on site ..... tow bars are horrible ugly things. If I had an electrically stowed bar it would just need a press of a button ..... so why wouldn't you?

Personally I can't see the point. We are on site for a week, then off again. It is a bit like the jockey wheel question up or down. It is just something extra to do. When we are not using it through the winter it comes off and is stored indoors. I also consider the 4 X 4 a work horse that we bought to tow the van, I did not really buy it for its looks. Having the removable tow ball just means it does not have to be there much if the year, or when loading heavy things in the load bay, when the potential for catching limbs is higher. It also perhaps makes it slightly easier to sell.

I like Steve's idea. Personally having a tow bar on view troubles me not in the least. Whether it is aesthetically pleasing to others whilst I am driving or a more aesthetically smooth lined vehicle when I park it and walk away is of no concern. All my car choices are based on practicality and use for the given cash.

It takes seconds to fit or remove, so why no? I do see the point. If it was up to me I'd not have a towbar ..... did I say they were ugly horrible things?  but if you want to tow a caravan, they're a necessary evil. My car is an all tings to all men, it was bought as a comfy large vehicle that was more than capable of towing & I quite like the look of it. 

I hate the look of a tow bar, especially a two bolt flange type, hence my choice or flavour of tow bar. My car is a practical 6 seater than can tow a caravan with ease.

Perhaps by leaving the tow bar on blocks the registration number, therefore it is a legal requirement to remove it!