grease

  1. TE

    Best Grease and Method for Jayco Eagle Wheel Bearings

    I did search the other threads and it seems that "Red&Tacky" was the favorite choice. 1). Do I need to remove the tires? I can reach the zerks with the tire on. 2). To grease the bearings do I just need to pump the grease in? 3). How do I know when to stop? Thanks all I do a lot of...
  2. AL

    How to Find the Correct Grease Seal Part Number for Keystone Hideout 178RB

    I have a keystone hideout 178RB I would like to buy the grease seals before I pull off the hubs to grease wheel bearings. Is there any way to look up the seal part number before I start?
  3. Crutch

    Type of grease for EZLube hubs

    Does anyone know what grease Escape uses in the Dexter EZ Lube hubs? Just want to make sure I use the same one. My trailer is 1year old.
  4. Mwoodofd

    Broke off Grease Zerk (Fitting)

    I have a grease zerk that broke off that I need to extract and replace. This is on the top of King pin (?) assembly on the front end driver side of my rig. Not sure what happened to it or if it is stuck in the end of my grease gun. I see the extractors on line, and the Zerk kits to replace...
  5. RY

    Need help ASAP! Air brake lube questions

    I was doing a chasis lube and lubed the slack adjusted & the part after that (still learning about Air brakes) I assumed any zirc was good for red n tacky 2. Now im learning you shouldn't ever do that on air brake zircs. Im getting ready to leave soon and It seems like i need to take these two...
  6. Samthetramp

    Nipple clamp problems

    Now that I have your attention the nipple end of my grease gun hose is stuck on the zerk nipple. It was a new hose and gun. Was really hard to get it off the 1st 3 zerks. Ended up cutting the hose to get the gun off because il moving tomorrow. Any idea what may have caused this? Or how I can...
  7. RV

    Best Grease for CRE-3000 Wet Bolts: Is Lucas Red & Tacky Sufficient?

    Seems many of you have wet bolts on your suspension systems, based on the problems I see discussed in these pages. But, they are new to me and I can't find any reference (here, or on the Lippert or MoRryde sites) for the grease I should be using. What are y'all using? Is the lithium-based...
  8. MI

    EZ-Lube Spindles: Messy Maintenance or Misused Tool?

    And even more, I hate people who don't know how to use them. 5 hours to do 2 spindles. I had to tear everything apart to clean up the mess they left. But, now I should have brakes on that side. Not looking forward to doing the other side.
  9. ryno23NV

    How Much Grease for EZ Lube Bearings? Risks, Tips, and Seal Safety

    Took my 22RBE tires off to have my truck factory TPMS sensors installed and saw this. I used my hand grease gun and pumped each fitting 30 times and never saw any excess grease? How much grease does it take and is my hand held grease gun able to do the job? Thanks. Mark.
  10. TB

    Best Grease for Lippert Axle Bearings—Is Mixing Brands Safe?

    2021 26tbss Looking to grease our axels Lippert V000315474 Straight Spindle/ Electric Drum Brake Trailer Axle Would this motomaater wheel bearing and chassis be ok ? Have no clue ? If not please advise. Thanks 😊
  11. ME

    Grease Plate Dislodged on Turning Point Hitch—Quick Fixes or Full Removal Needed?

    So this weekend had a nice trip to the smokies, and no issues, but I noticed that the camper was a little more noisey than usual when turning. Later I find that the grease plate has dislodged itself and is now kinda sideways on the kingpin box. ( I am talking about the plastic plate that is in...
  12. EJ

    Do I Need New Grease Seals for 2022 Wildwood FSX with EZ Lube Axles?

    Hello everyone, Apologies if this has been asked before, but am looking for some clarification. And yes I know I have to check my axle for the information but I don't have access to my camper at the moment. Is this the correct size grease seal for my camper...
  13. MO

    Re-pack bearings necessary?

    Hello All, I have a 2022 341RDS fifth wheel, and it is time to grease my bearings. I have seen that I may need to completely pull out and repack my bearings (which seems like a cumbersome process). I have also heard I do NOT need to completely re-pack by bearings, but instead simply pull the...
  14. JA

    Zirc/Grease Fittings 197RB

    With something over 6000 miles on our 2020 Passport 197RB, my short list includes pulling the wheels/drums and repacking the bearings. I know some of the upgrades being done to shackles include 'wet' bolts and shackles. There do not appear to be any zirc fittings on the stock shackles. I'm...
  15. CO

    Door Handle / Latch won't release fully all the time - What type of grease?

    The issue started earlier this year so I unlocked/latched a couple windows in the event I need to crawl through one to gain entry. I've also Not closed the main door all the way, just the first closed position and I currently have a heavy duty tarp over the roof and over the door to help keep...
  16. skids-248rks

    Bullet EZ-Lube grease seal spec

    Does anyone know what size grease seals are for the Bullet EZ-Lube hubs? I have a 2019 Bullet 248rks with 14"wheels, 10x2.25 hubs. The reason I ask is that I have seen different sizes listed on the web. It looks like the bearings are the same sizes as "normal" but the grease seals seem to be...
  17. OL

    grease

    On the Springdale summerland. What grease is used on the easy grease axles?
  18. TO

    2015 23MBH Slide

    Do I need to grease the teeth on the rails?
  19. GW

    Axle hub grease

    What grease should be used on the zerk fittings on the hubs?
  20. HY

    Grease zerks in front 5th wheel landing gear also motor seems to struggle

    I have a 2012 High Country Cougar 5th wheel and my front landing gear goes up real slow and struggles not like it use to be not sure if its the motor or what. I was watching a few videos and found out that the landing legs have grease zerks I have never greased them How much grease does a person...
  21. SA

    Layer of grease on the floor: stay or go?

    Hey there Skoolie folk! I recently starting embarking on the journey of converting a school bus too! It's a white 2015 gmc Savana bus which was used for people in wheelchairs. This is my first official question! and first post on a forum ever for that matter. =) So I've taken out all the...
  22. Bamabox

    Bearings, seals and grease.

    Planning on some longer trips this season. 2017 Cougar Xlite 21rbs. Westlake tires coming off, bought GY Endurance will go on when snow piles melt. Going to do clean, inspect, repack, new seals. Axle tag........Dexter 4400lb 6 bolt axles. Dexter website lists part#’s for bearings and seals. Can...
  23. BigBobIa

    5th wheel hitch grease

    Bought my first 5er. Pulled a tt coast to coast. 50 years ago drove an army semi from time to time so familiar with the process. But in the army used a lot of grease. Everywhere. I would like to keep grease out of my RAM. Ordered Reese 83001 for the plate. With this all I need to grease is the...
  24. TN

    USA Made Mini Grease Gun

    Can anyone recommend a quality, USA made mini grease gun?
  25. MA

    Wheel bearing grease how to do it

    Hi, Probably a simple question but I dont know being new to trailers. The trailer a Zepplin z271 has dual axles and as i just got this spring wanted to grease the wheels. My son said he thinks what appears to be a cap would pop off. The center has a rubber like dimple that compresses if you push...

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