Bearing Grease Intervals
On our 27-5L Fox fifth wheel, I do my own bearing packing. I use top quality synthetic grease and thoroughly clean and pack bearings every two years. That adds up to once every 6000 miles. Rig is ...
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enahs wrote:
Ours is an '03 — all Dexter. Bought it new before EZ Lube and Never Lube options were available. Ordered it with 16" wheels and larger drums (and outer bearing). FWIW (BFL13), EZ Lube is not the same thing as Bearing Buddies used on boat trailers.
Yes I am aware of the difference, but the Dexter manual I have from 03, says, "Note: The E-Z Lube feature is designed to allow immersion. Axles not equipped with E-Z Lube are not designed for immersion and should be repacked after each immersion."
So if you need to ford a stream on your way to the campsite, E-Z Lube is for you! :) Otherwise it is for boat trailers apparently.
