grease and grease gun

[ggilbert]

what is the best grease and grease gun to use on a 2019 Jayco camper with the easy lube axles?

Thank you,

[RetiredLEO]

No grease gun. The pressure that even a budget grease gun from a farm & home store exerts 1,700 lbs plus. High pressure grease guns can triple that. Most seals are designed for 500 lbs. Hand pack bearings only.

[Cincinnati Kid]

Originally Posted by ggilbert

what is the best grease and grease gun to use on a 2019 Jayco camper with the easy lube axles?

Thank you,

Thanks, I'll be buying grease and a grease gun soon, just posting so I see replies.

[Jim Davis]

Agreed on hand packing. The directions for the grease gun method is to jack the wheel off the ground and keep it turning while GENTLY adding grease with a manual gun. Personally I would be concerned about not inspecting the bearings, seals and brakes.

[DocBrown]

Standard wheel bearing grease works fine. That's what I've used on two trailers

Originally Posted by RetiredLEO

No grease gun. The pressure that even a budget grease gun from a farm & home store exerts 1,700 lbs plus. High pressure grease guns can triple that. Most seals are designed for 500 lbs. Hand pack bearings only.

Not true if you read the documentation on how to grease EZ Lube. I've never had an issue with a grease gun and the 16 years I've had trailers with EZ Lube.

[travelingjw]

I use a grease gun (manual, no pneumatic) and have had no problems. Just go easy when pressing down to insert the grease. Just take it slow and easy while spinning the wheels. I also believe that you should inspect the races and seals at least every 7500 miles on a TT.

[Siamese]

Ditto on hand packing. Sorry. If you ever take your wheels off hand pack, you may see why grease gun method isn't all that efficient. Hand packing isn't all that big of a job, and when you're done, you know it's been done right.

[Sundancer330]

If you use that Lazy-Lube system your looking for trouble at some point.

[DocBrown]

Originally Posted by Sundancer330

If you use that Lazy-Lube system your looking for trouble at some point.

I must be doing something wrong then. As I said 16 years and two trailers with EZ Lube, no issues.

[RetiredLEO]

Originally Posted by DocBrown

Standard wheel bearing grease works fine. That's what I've used on two trailers





Not true if you read the documentation on how to grease EZ Lube. I've never had an issue with a grease gun and the 16 years I've had trailers with EZ Lube.

Afraid what I posted is very true. Little hand held grease guns exert a huge pressure. Do a little research and you will find the same info.
My oldest is a Nuclear Machinist, Pipe Fitter. Shift manager at a power company. He has told me the same thing many times. I'm a former heavy equip. operator many years ago. Don't know how many seals I saw with grease blown out of them.
As far as Dexters..........talk to a trusted RV Mechanic and they will tell you also that it's a great selling point but far from perfect..............just ask how many brakes has had to be done because of a shade tree owner blowing their EZ Lube seals.

[Cincinnati Kid]

This grease controversy has become a slippery slope.

[robert9999]

https://www.etrailer.com/Tools/LubriMatic/L11390.html

[ggilbert]

i contacted jayco this is what little info they gave me
Please see the attached information regarding wheel bearing maintenance. You may also reach out to Lippert @574-537-8900 for further information regarding the process.

E-Z Lube or Super-Lube Axle (if so equipped)

The E-Z lube or Super-lube feature on your axles provides the ability for the bearings to be

periodically lubricated without removing the hubs from the axle. This feature consists of

axle spindles that have been specially drilled and fitted with grease zerks in their ends. When

grease is pumped into the zerk, it is channeled to the inner bearing and then flows back to the

outer bearing and eventually back out the grease cap hole. If you have further questions,

consult with your dealer.

NOTE: The convenient lubrication provisions of the E-Z lube or

Super-lube feature must not replace periodic inspection and maintenance

of the bearings. Use a hand-operated grease gun; improper

use of a commercial grease gun may damage the seals.





Thank you,

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Larry Elswick

Customer Service Specialist

Jayco Towables

Phone: 574.825.5861 Cell/Fax: 866.709.9139

Service@Jayco.com

903 S. Main St., Middlebury, IN 46540

Jayco|

are Lippert and Dexter the same company?

When i called Lippert they said use Lucas red n tacky #2 grease

and to lift the camper so the wheel is off the ground spin the will and apply one pump of grease. repeat the process a total of 3 times.

does that sound correct?

he also said it should be inspected every 36,000 miles or 12 months.
If i put less than 2000 miles a year on my camper would it really be necessary to pull all that apart every year.

[robert9999]

https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Bea.../RG04-040.html

See the video on bottom left of page

[DocBrown]

Originally Posted by RetiredLEO

Afraid what I posted is very true. Little hand held grease guns exert a huge pressure. Do a little research and you will find the same info.
My oldest is a Nuclear Machinist, Pipe Fitter. Shift manager at a power company. He has told me the same thing many times. I'm a former heavy equip. operator many years ago. Don't know how many seals I saw with grease blown out of them.
As far as Dexters..........talk to a trusted RV Mechanic and they will tell you also that it's a great selling point but far from perfect..............just ask how many brakes has had to be done because of a shade tree owner blowing their EZ Lube seals.

I get all that, no need to post your personal credentials, I trust you have a fair measure of knowledge and experience, but so do I. I'm not disputing the pressure of a grease gun. But as I said to another poster, I must be doing something wrong since I've never had an issue. I can see someone blowing the seals because they are over zealous with the pump arm. As you know with many other things as well, there is a right way to do things, and many wrong ways. Like I said follow the manufactures documentation and it works just fine. There just isn't a need to put the full pressure of a grease gun into these.

I don't use full pressure when greasing a ball joint or tie rod end either. You can't, you'll blow the boot apart. What have you done with front end parts on a vehicle? I bet you don't apply full pressure.

[RetiredLEO]

Originally Posted by DocBrown

I get all that, no need to post your personal credentials, I trust you have a fair measure of knowledge and experience, but so do I. "What have you done with front end parts on a vehicle? I bet you don't apply full pressure.

Funny you don't want me to post anything about myself but then you ask what I have done.........too funny.
The answer is semi trucks, Cat earth movers, truck bulk delivery systems etc etc.
Lippert was far from clear for one poster in their reply. The correct way to use a "EZ Lube" is to insert grease SLOWLY, WHILE the wheel is spinning. As they even admit "it should be inspected every 36,000 miles or 12 months" Actually the usual rule of thumb is 10,000 miles or once a year. A physical examination of bearings etc is a safety issue, not just maintenance.
EZ Lube Axles is a method of convincing prospective buyers of "easier maintenance"
The lesson learned from day one with equipment and later a patrol car is take the best care of your vehicle and equipment and it will take care of you"
Tires, wheels, brakes, axle components, suspensions are items that should never be taken the "EZ" way out on for P.M.

[rkymntsno]

To each his own, that's what a forum's all about. However, They're called Dexter EZ Lube hubs. Here's their website video....

https://www.google.com/search?source...GDLY#kpvalbx=1

[RetiredLEO]

The other benefit of doing it by hand: it's a great time to lose the Chinese components and switch over to Timkens.

[deano]

I just finished repacking my bearings for the first time on our Jay feather which we bought new. It has the lippert super lube axles. I repacked them by hand. I wanted to see how things were looking inside. These axles bearing were packed through the jerk fitting at the factory . They must trust their design enough to use it. I cleaned all the gray grease they used and went with the Lucas red and tacky . Easily available for me. I will try using the zerk fitting method as instructed in the future. GOOD LUCK EVERYONE

[JFlightRisk]

Good job! It's always important to inspect components that'll have the potential to leave you stranded. I commend your diligence and curiosity.
I'm not going to say what my maintenance procedures are, 'cause I'd be lighting a stick of dynamite here. Ain't gonna happen!