CamperD asked how to recognize if you have a E-Z lube or Nev-R lube bearings. I couldn't find the answer in this thread. I have the same question. I have a 1508T with the optional 15 inch wheels. If some one has the answer or can point me to a source I would greatly appreciate it. I suspect the answer would have a big impact on bearing service.

Thank You

Here is some information on Dexter axles.
http://l.b5z.net/i/u/6149609/f/produ...-Lube_7-11.pdf
http://l.b5z.net/i/u/6149609/f/produ...-Lube_7-11.pdf
I don't think Hi-Lo used either of these axles.

Attached Files

Dexter_Axle_Applications_Manual_Complete_Catalog.pdf (1.76 MB, 5 views)

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Rich
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(215TL) - 1995 21' TowLite
(2209T) - 2009 22' TowLite
99 Ford Explorer 4DR 4X4

Thanks for the quick response. Upon inspecting my wheels there is a plastic cover in the center of what appears to be aluminium spoke wheels. When I remove the plastic cap there is a crowned metal cover over the end of the hub. That, to me, eliminates the E-Z lube because the Dexter information shows a rubber cover for the E-Z lube hub. The Dexter illustration shows that there is no cover over the NEV-R lube hub. I find it hard to believe that a hub would not have some sort of cover. That leaves me to believe I have a NEV-R lube hub with a cover or a conventional hub. When I take it to be serviced I'll just have to make sure I can watch the service tech when he packs the bearings.

Again thanks for the information.

I think you missed the fact that Nev-R-Lube hubs only come in 6 or 8 lugs. I believe that all Hi-Lo's come with 5 lug hubs.

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Rich
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(215TL) - 1995 21' TowLite
(2209T) - 2009 22' TowLite
99 Ford Explorer 4DR 4X4

You are right. My trailer has 5 lugs, which means, that I have the standard bearings. Now I have to decide if I should have the bearings repacked and when. The previous owner told me that the trailer has never been used. I pulled the trailer home, about 50 miles, and the hubs felt cool.

I owned a travel trailer years ago, 1977 to 1985 and, as I remember, I repacked the bearings my self in the driveway and put in new seals. I remember thinking, at the time, that the bearings looked fine when I cleaned them and repacked them. This time I probably have someone do it for me.

Thanks for the input.

Yeah I agree you should not really "mix" grease, oil or whatever kind of lube you're talking about, but EVERY time I have ever re-packed bearings, I have cleaned ALL of the old grease away... so what would it really matter?...

The "issue" I have with "E-Z lube, Nev-R-lube" or any other kind of "care-free" hubs you want to use, is if you have a grease fitting on it, you can "over fill" the hub and the cap can pop off while you are away. Not to mention, you can force grease out through your seal and now you have grease in with you brakes...

Re-packing hubs is such an easy job, I would just rather do it by hand... you also get to actually inspect the condition of your bearings, races and hubs.

Consider it a once a year inspection...

"Preventive maintenance" not "Reactive maintenance"...