Grease Axle; Dexter EZ Lube on our GeoPro by RV Adventures
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- čas přidán 10. 09. 2024
- 149- This RV Adventures video shows you how I grease the axle. We have reached 1 1/2 years and 10,000 miles and it is that time. Our GeoPro is equipped with the Dexter EZ Lube axle which makes it easy to grease the bearings without removing the wheel. Of course, I am a do-it-yourself person, not an expert; if you are not sure of your bearings or ability to do this job, consult a qualified mechanic.
For more info on the Dexter EZ Lube, watch their video here: • Dexter E-Z Lube System
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Awesome video. I'm getting ready to do mine again. I will say though, I just purchased one of the ramps you drive the one wheel up and the other comes off the ground. Best $50 I ever spent. No jack involved and there's enough room to do this task, plus remove the tire in the event of a flat. On some trailers, you may have to put a 2 x 6 under the ramp to give it that extra inch and a half to get the tire off the ground. I only had about 3/8" of clearance between the tire and ground. It was enough, but next time I'll put a 2 x 6 under it to give me a little more room. Definitely look into one of those ramps. Worth every cent!!
Great idea for those with 2 axles. Thank you.
@RVAdventuresTV Well, I may have to swallow my words. I live on a hill with a gravel driveway. The ramp works great for front tires on a dual axle trailer. However, when I try to back up on the ramp with rear tire, it pushes the ramp and won't allow the tire to go up. Perhaps it's because it's a gravel driveway. Not real happy now with the ramp. Had I known this, I wouldn't have bought it. I ended up using three 2 x 6's to get tire off the ground.
Dexter Axle recommends jacking up a trailer on the trailer frame, not on the axle or suspension system. To avoid damaging the trailer, do not place the jack on the axle. Instead, place the jack under the frame of the trailer or at a specified jack point on the side that has the flat tire. For added stability, add a flat piece of wood under the jack.
I lost track of your channel when my kids deleted some of my subscriptions. I see you sold your Casita . Geo -Pro now ? How is it ? I still have my 2020 casita ! I’m going to keep it ! I’m old and only camper I’ve ever owned. You did some great travel videos!! 👍😁
The GeoPro trailer is great, but I do miss the Casita at times. Thank you for your comments.
What type of grease??
Dexter Multi-Purpose Lithium Grease or any type 2 grease rated for high temperature is what I use.
I should have looked at this video first. I had an RV shop do it, I am not going to put what i foolishly paid. They did inspect the brakes though. I do all the work on the trailer but was unsure of the bearings. Why are RV bearings in need of re-greasing unlike cars?
Car manufacturers feel that the modern grease is good enough to last the entire life of the car and without grease fittings, no contaminates can get into the bearings and joints. Not sure why RV makers don't feel the same way!
Thank you for a great video! Can you share the grease gun you are using?
The exact one I use is not sold any longer, but here is a close replacement: amzn.to/3VkhgCR
I was told to jack up the trailer on a frame I-beam not the axel. Of all maintenance chores on my GeoPro, I like this one the least.
The jack point I selected is on the axle tube where it is directly welded to the trailer I-beam which transfers the weight to the I-beam via the welded bracked. It works for me OK. Thanks for the insight, many may choose another jack point. I did consult the owners manual and info on Forest River's website but I didn't find any instructions for jacking the trailer.
I plan on doing this next year. But, maybe I am mistaken, did you jack the trailer up on the axle? Let me know. Thanks.
Yes, where it is attached to the frame.
You’re a brave man doing that maintenance in light colored clothes! Thanks for the video.
You have to ask yourself, why they don't have this feature on regular vehicles?