Greasing trailer hubs

Post by **Atticus** » August 23rd, 2006, 4:55 pm

How often?

Mine have a rubber cap and then a zerk fitting. I have a big grease gun full of marine grease.

I am wondering should I just give her a few shots every now and then or what?

Post by **Jumptrout51** » August 23rd, 2006, 7:35 pm

Every trip is not too often. Grease in water out.
P.S. When you buy a trailer they basically give you a STARTER KIT of grease in the bearings.
Fill the bearings yourself and keep them full.

grim reeler · Post by **grim reeler** » August 23rd, 2006, 8:30 pm

I grease mine about every third trip, but more often if you are seeing water when you pull the rubber plugs. But theres alson nothing wrong with greasing them every trip either.

Post by **Atticus** » August 23rd, 2006, 8:59 pm

Playing with the grease is fun.

I put some grease in the hubs, then grease the tilt/trim rams on the bracket, then the trailer winch gears, then the jackstand... then I grab a beer. Then I smell my fingers. Is that wierd?

Post by **Eerman** » August 23rd, 2006, 9:30 pm

Atticus wrote:Playing with the grease is fun.

I put some grease in the hubs, then grease the tilt/trim rams on the bracket, then the trailer winch gears, then the jackstand... then I grab a beer. Then I smell my fingers. Is that wierd?

No, but telling us about it may not be the wisest decision.

grim reeler · Post by **grim reeler** » August 24th, 2006, 7:18 am

Its only weird if you dont go back and smell them again every couple of minutes for the next few hours.

BKTomblin Jr · Post by **BKTomblin Jr** » August 24th, 2006, 8:49 am

Alright about this grease issue.... I've been for as long as I can remember (which ain't sayin much) greasin my hubs every time, but I've also been told that "I used too much, to often", & seein I just got this new boat at Sunshine Boats an was told Bout EVERY OTHER TIME OUT, BUT KEEP A CHECH ON IT !

chugbug · Post by **chugbug** » August 24th, 2006, 2:49 pm

Atticus wrote:Playing with the grease is fun.

I put some grease in the hubs, then grease the tilt/trim rams on the bracket, then the trailer winch gears, then the jackstand... then I grab a beer. Then I smell my fingers. Is that wierd?

Only if you been scratchin your arse. That would be pretty wierd.

Post by **Jumptrout51** » August 24th, 2006, 3:24 pm

If you do it everytime you will actually wind up about every 3rd time. The AW HECK I'll do it next time syndrome will take over.
Also,if you do it frequently you only need a half shot of grease.

Post by **Redbelly** » August 24th, 2006, 6:26 pm

I just bought some "redeye" buddy bearings . The ones endorsed by Dance.

Anybody know about these?
They claim to let you know when to grease by the color of the "eyes" around the fitting.

Gonna install them tomorrow.

Post by **tin can** » August 24th, 2006, 6:29 pm

The red eye bearing buddys work well. They have a floating piece in the center. When the hub is full of grease the red shows. When it's low the red goes away.