Here we go, another EZ lube debate!
I am the owner of a 2011 Keystone Sprinter with EZ lube hubs. I have been using the zerk fitting for annual greasing using a manual gun for 5 years. I also perform annual manual brake adjustments. ...
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I'll pass along something I heard from Dexter about the EAZ lube axles and how this all came about on campers.
The EAZ lube was made originally for the boat trailer industry where they submerged the axles. The RV and general trailer industry has a very long history of axle and bearing failure due to lack of lubrication. In an attempt to help the axles get some level of grease on a periodic basis they started offering the EAZ lube to the RV world. RV manufactures are always looking for an edge on the competition and the cost to create the EAZ lube axle from a standard axle is not much cost. So a "feature" is added to the camper to help make their brand better and help the axle from having a better chance of getting greased. So there you have it or at least one hot line phone techs opinion that passed it along.
So in all this, the poor axles suffer lack of service many times due to the owner never knowing they are doing something wrong by not doing routine axle care. If they see a grease fitting, it might spark an idea they need to grease it.... We don't go and put grease in the front wheel bearings of autos every year, why is a TT any different???
A lot of this is education of the RV'er and how do they get it?
When we bought our first 2 campers brand new, the PDI contained a lot about how to use the inside features of the camper. How to start the oven, the furnace, the AC unit, how to put up and take down the awning Etc. By our 3rd camper, we did our own PDI and I was the one inspecting it.
On the 2 new campers we bought during the dealer PDI, they never talked about that the brakes need to be manually adjusted every 2,000 to 3,000 miles, the bearings have to be packed and you really better do the first repack soon. And that the cheap nylon spring bushings wear out in short order, to checking lug nuts torque after changing a tire (many TT's now have a sticker for this at least) or you had better get up on the roof and check that caulking 4 times a year and deal with those little tiny splits in the caulking or your roof will leak. Loading the camper properly for weight and balance and tire care. And don't get me started on the WD hitch....
Yes, all this is in the manuals and we should "all" have known better. But it would sure help if you could get a hint to go look at these things which can leave you stranded on the side of the road if they do not get routine attention. Maybe if we all knew what it takes to keep a camper running well a long time, we might not have bought one in the first place... Fortunately we really like camping and I like working on the camper and the truck. It is for sure a labor of love...
The EAZ lube was made originally for the boat trailer industry where they submerged the axles. The RV and general trailer industry has a very long history of axle and bearing failure due to lack of lubrication. In an attempt to help the axles get some level of grease on a periodic basis they started offering the EAZ lube to the RV world. RV manufactures are always looking for an edge on the competition and the cost to create the EAZ lube axle from a standard axle is not much cost. So a "feature" is added to the camper to help make their brand better and help the axle from having a better chance of getting greased. So there you have it or at least one hot line phone techs opinion that passed it along.
So in all this, the poor axles suffer lack of service many times due to the owner never knowing they are doing something wrong by not doing routine axle care. If they see a grease fitting, it might spark an idea they need to grease it.... We don't go and put grease in the front wheel bearings of autos every year, why is a TT any different???
A lot of this is education of the RV'er and how do they get it?
When we bought our first 2 campers brand new, the PDI contained a lot about how to use the inside features of the camper. How to start the oven, the furnace, the AC unit, how to put up and take down the awning Etc. By our 3rd camper, we did our own PDI and I was the one inspecting it.
On the 2 new campers we bought during the dealer PDI, they never talked about that the brakes need to be manually adjusted every 2,000 to 3,000 miles, the bearings have to be packed and you really better do the first repack soon. And that the cheap nylon spring bushings wear out in short order, to checking lug nuts torque after changing a tire (many TT's now have a sticker for this at least) or you had better get up on the roof and check that caulking 4 times a year and deal with those little tiny splits in the caulking or your roof will leak. Loading the camper properly for weight and balance and tire care. And don't get me started on the WD hitch....
Yes, all this is in the manuals and we should "all" have known better. But it would sure help if you could get a hint to go look at these things which can leave you stranded on the side of the road if they do not get routine attention. Maybe if we all knew what it takes to keep a camper running well a long time, we might not have bought one in the first place... Fortunately we really like camping and I like working on the camper and the truck. It is for sure a labor of love...
