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Oil bath hubs have received quite a bit of buzz in the boat trailer industry. Many trailer manufactures and end users alike have made the switch over to oil filled hubs as opposed to traditional grease. Ever wonder why? Are oil filled hubs really that much better than grease? With all this talk about oil bath hubs hubs, you would think that they turn your trailer into a space shuttle and automatically launch your boat for you!.. Okay, we know that's not going to happen, but what gives? Why are they so great.. or not so great? I am always getting phone calls from customers telling me that they want to switch their grease bearing buddies over to an oil bath hub system. Curious as to why, I always respond and ask.... why?
Okay, well let's look at the advantages and disadvantages of both. Oil Bath Hubs have been used in the trucking industry for years. They seemingly work well and with little maintenance. So.. they must work great on a boat trailer too?.. ugh.. we'll lets see. First off lets keep in mind that tractor trailers are on the road constantly. They rack up thousands of miles that are continually being put on the hubs keeping the bearings very well lubricated. Boat trailers are a completely different animal. Boat trailers sit 99% of the year (think about it, that's probably you!) Okay, sorry... there are those folks who go boating so much that there trailer only sits 95% of the year (sorry if I missed you)... Now, that we cleared that up, lets talk about you and your trailer!
Point #1 Boat Trailers function in a completely different fashion than a tractor trailer big rig. The fact that boat trailers sits so much means that if you have oil bath hubs, all the oil inside the hub sits as well.... Think about it.... All the oil is collecting at the bottom of the hub only lubricating one-half (if that) of your bearings.... When your boat trailer sits like this (in storage, especially in winter) the condensation also becomes an issue. With many oil bath hubs, it is necessary to rotate the wheels every other week or so to prevent rusting and pitting of the bearing surfaces. (Hey honey, I'll be back in a couple hours, gonna rotate the wheels on the boat trailer)... yeah that's gonna happen!
Ahoy, 13 bath toys in one! So much to do: take the tugboat for a spin (spin the paddlewheel to propel it across the bathtub), or go deep-sea fishing (toy fishing pole and four fish are included). Then, use the nesting cups to scoop-and-pour galore. Finally, comb your hair with an octopus comb, and clean your nails with a whale nail brush! Coming to shore? All the bath toys stow neatly below the deck of the toy boat! For ages 6 months and up. Read More
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