My stupid Question of the day

[rugermark2]

I just bought a new 5th wheel and I was reading through my owners manual, and it said that my trailer either has the Dexter Ez lube axles or the AL-KO Axis Safe-T-Lube axles. How do I tell which one I have? The materials I got from the dealer doesn't have any information about what's actually on my trailer. The maintenance is different between the 2 axles from what I read on line. The Ez lube you inspect and repack every 12 months or 12,000 miles, AL-KO you inspect every 6 months or 6,000 miles. Any help would be appreciated.

[darsben]

What is the problem inspecting every six months is good practie and works for either brand.

[Dog_Folks]

ScottG wrote:

Lynnmor wrote:
It doesn't matter about the brand. They both are just grease fittings. Do whatever you are comfortable with. Personally I don't use the stupid things.

Most people with enough experience with them don't.

Sorry, have to disagree with the word "most."

Some, certainly.

Some of us have had some good luck with EZ Lube.

[rugermark2]

ScottG wrote:
FWIW, I think the 6 month thing on the Alko is a misprint. The Alko manual suggests yearly.

Note: Even with the Safe-T-Lube Feature, periodic inspection and repacking must be done every 6 months or 6,000 miles. Do
not pack hub full of grease. Excessive grease may leak into brake drums causing brake failures.

This note is out of the owners manual. Maybe I am looking at the wrong one?

[ScottG]

Lynnmor wrote:
It doesn't matter about the brand. They both are just grease fittings. Do whatever you are comfortable with. Personally I don't use the stupid things.

Most people with enough experience with them don't.


FWIW, I think the 6 month thing on the Alko is a misprint. The Alko manual suggests yearly.

[Lynnmor]

It doesn't matter about the brand. They both are just grease fittings. Do whatever you are comfortable with. Personally I don't use the stupid things.

[westend]

There should be a label or stamp on the axle tube. It is usually located toward the center of the axle.

[Campfire_Time]

No stupid questions here. That's what the forum is for.

There should a brand sticker or plate on the axles. Just crawl under and look.