Most 2006 vans and those from around that time will have an AlKo hitch with inbuilt stabiliser pads fitted, though, surprisingly, it was a cost option 'til 2010ish. If the van hasn't got an anti sway hitch and has the basic grey metal trailer type hitch, then that needs a greased towball. Otherwise, if it has a hitch with anti-sway pads the towball has to be totally smooth, shiny and clean to allow the pads to grip and do what they're designed for. I was going to write squeaky clean but in view of the original question I thought better of it.