The Dexter EZ Lube System for RV Wheel Bearings and Axles | So Simple YOU Can Do It Yourself!

In this video Dan shows you just how easy maintaining your RV Axles and Wheel Bearings is using the Dexter EZ Lube System if your chassis is fitted with one. The Dexter EZ Lube System makes it so simple that even Dan can do the maintenance and YOU can do it too!
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[CompassRoadz]

*NOTE* - Although we used the Dexter EZ Lube System in this video, this does not take the place of inspecting your wheel bearings. We intend on alternating between the EZ Lube System and manually packing the bearings so we can inspect all components bi-annually.

[tracymeskel]

I loved the video. We own a 29RS Reflection. We just replaced brakes and bearings. We have been on the road now for three years. This is the first time it has been done, since we owned the rig. Thank you for pointing out the zero fittings on the axle.

[mellsterr]

I’ve never pulled my bearings since I bought my trailer in 2005. Every year, I pump in new grease.
I have Dexter EZ Lube Torque Flex axles, ordered as an option.
About 25, 000 miles on my TT.
I do have a hub o meter mounted since day one!

[toddhenshaw]

Dan, mark the top of the tire at 12 o'clock. then 2 pumps, then turn it 5 minutes to clockwise, 2 more pumps and keep at it until new grease fills outer bearing also. You need to turn it so you grease the inner bearing also. If you leave wheel still, it will only grease a small small portion of the inner bearing.. NICE WORK .. NICE TRICK FOR FELLOW RV'ERS

[LoveShackBBQ]

Great insight and information for grease maintenance. You actually reminded me it’s time to maintain my hubs and bearings. I feel a lot of folks don’t do the required maintenance on their rigs. I tend to spend a lot of time on mine and I’m glad I do. Our Imagine 2150RB only had a few pumps of grease when we brought her home. So I did a full breakdown to make sure the bearings and spindles weren’t scored. All was good.
But a HUGE reminder to everyone, taking apart your hubs is a great time to adjust and inspect your rigs breaks annually.

[garyp]

Hey Dan, I did my wheel bearings the other day. We are getting ready to take a cross country trip in our RV in the next couple weeks. I couldn't believe how nasty the old grease was that I pumped out. It was almost like 40 weight oil coming out. Very thin. I'm glad I did this. I could see a wheel bearing going out on our trip if I hadn't pumped in new grease. I did this about 2 years ago and drove the RV perhaps 5, 000 miles. Again, couldn't believe how thin the old grease was coming out. So far doing this, I have never blown out a rear seal. I take my time pumping the grease in and keep spinning the wheel! Thanks for the video, Dan!!!

[dannythervguy]

That was great information. I've had my 303rls for almost 4 years and been putting it off because I wanted to get a good grease for the axles but watching your video I will have to get started on it. Great job 👏

[jackmason]

good Morning. I was told years ago it is better to pump only a few time to keep from blowing out the seal and just do it a few time depending on use. Yes I like the rest of your Vidio Jack

[garyp]

Nice clear video, Dan! Thanks for posting! I just bought 4 tubes of grease for my travel trailer and I'm getting ready to do it to my Dexter EZ lube Axle. But, I'm a little worried. I see other videos where people claim they blew out the rear seal when they did it. That has me worried. I did talk to a mechanic and one tip he gave me was to do it on a hot day and put the grease tubes out in the sun to heat them up, thereby making the grease flow easier. Makes sense to me. He also said not to keep pumping the grease gun like there's no tomorrow. He said to pump a few times, stop and spin the wheel to distribute the grease and then repeat. Myself, I find it hard to believe you can blow out a seal that easy just by pumping grease into it. Those seals are a pita to get out when you need to remove them, let alone blow them out with a grease gun. But, I guess it happens. Again, nice video and very clear!!

[vernonlemoignan]

System works fine. First time you do it it takes about 3/4 of a tub to fill the system. Once filled it will start coming out the front. The grease goes through the zerk, all the way to the back through the back bearing and then takes a different path all the way back to the front and through the front bearing and out. There should not be enough pressure to push grease out the rear seal unless something is wrong.

After the first time you should see grease being expelled at the same rate as being inserted.

I think many people confuse this with bearing buddies which are completely different and completely useless.

[SEANRMZ]

thanks for the how too, I think I have a blown seal. I was coming back from Florida this week and were getting heavy rain and my TPMS system went off with a high temp warning. It was at 92f and the other 3 tires were at 62F. I pulled over and and inspected the rim and it was hot!! jacked the rig up to see if there was any play or restriction from the breaks.. everthing was fine. I pulled off the zert seal and I saw the bottom of the bearing was wet grease. So i think it was getting washed out for the rain. I pumped new grease back in there and she was fine for the rest of the trip. I will tho pull the rim off and inspect that seal.

[opprometheus]

Also, a hot summer day is a good time for this service. Place the tubes out in the sun for a few hours before beginning. Doing this in freezing temps make it very very difficult to pump the grease.

[MarkBaehne]

I do mine that way but I don’t start rotation till I see all new grease coming out all around the bearings and wiped out all the old, then rotate for several more pumps, also Dexter and the manual says not to use a power or air actuated grease gun to much pressure, that will blow out the seal manually is ok ! Good video.

[bobmartens]

Ive been doing this for years with great success, lift tire and keep it spinning and pump untill u see new grease come out dirty job but needs to be done

[bigsbyslur]

We blew our seals using this method and had to replace all the hubs as we got grease on all of our brakes. We will only use the manual method now. We were using a hand grease gun also, and not a a power gun.

[topgun]

I like pulling my wheels then inspect the bearings as well as the brakes every fall. Not to mention repack and replace if the bearing shows wear. Or dry bearings making sure there is grease.

[mooseman]

I think the important thing to remember, so as to not blow out the rear seal, is to not use a pneumatic or powered grease gun and to pump the grease slowly.

[arokiadossdoss]

At the end of the video, Did anyone notice the dog at the back seat trying to imitate the way jack speaks🙂

[robertdesch]

As an Auto Mechanic, we use locktite with seal installation. This will keep it from blowing out.

[juergenmueller]

Nice, encouraging, detailed video and background information.
Do you have done break maintenance as well?