Saf-T-Lube Axles

[RobZ71LM7]

I guess i don't understand how you can pack too much grease in this system since it is designed to come out the front. Am I correct in thinking that?

People quickly and forcefully pump a ton of grease in on a cold axle. This lube system, commonly known as Dexter's Ez-Lube, is made by many manufacturers. What I do, which some of the manufacturer's recommend, is spin the wheel on a warm axle and SLOWLY add grease while it spins. This puts less pressure on the inner seal and helps flush out all the old grease a lot better because all the rollers in the bearing are spinning.

[justfishing]

Well hell. I went out to the boat to get a picture for you guys, and, well it isn't good. I noticed grease slung on the inside of the wheel. Haven't noticed that before. This boat was bought brand new last year, serviced by the dealer last winter, and only towed one-way 7 miles once a week or so. How in the hell do I have a bad seal already??

Let me ask you this: Can an overloaded trailer cause premature seal failure on the bearings? I have a 20 ft toon and they put me on a single axle trailer with 2200 lb caring capacity. Dry weight for my boat is 1750 lbs, it has a 90 horse yamaha, and it holds 20 gallons of fuel. I've talked to them about this before and they assured me that they do this all the time and haven't had issues...

There is what is called an implied warranty. That is if they sell you something it should be suitable and capable of doing the intended task. In this case the intended task it to carry a fully outfitted boat. When you add a motor, fuel, battery(s), anchor, life jackets and other accessories you are clearly over the weight limit of the trailer. You have violated the trailer's warranty conditions and effectively are without a warranty. You are at risk of having a serious mechanical breakdown.

Down the road a smart buyer wouldn't accept the trailer. As a trade in another dealer may not want it.

I would push the dealer to replace the trailer with one more suitable to your (and a future owners) needs. It should have a generous amount of additional capacity to handle have some extra weight in the boat. What if you added a trolling motor and a couple of batteries, some fishing gear and a cooler for the day.

Also what is the tire ratings. Stressing tires with overloaded conditions will lead to blow out.

If the dealer doesnt do what is right take your case to BBB and the State Attorney General's office.

[C_M_25]

I appreciate the sentiment and I wish I would have caught this sooner. I highly doubt they are going to work with me much a year out from buying the trailer. I'm going to go talk to them on Friday so hopefully something will happen.

The Trailer has a 3500# axle so that should easily cut it. I think the tires are where I'll be limited and maybe the hubs? If I can upgrade those, I should be good on weight.

Unfortunately, I think I'll be buying a new trailer. You can chalk it up to me being inexperienced and naive...

[C_M_25]

Just an update: I know some of you said I should have my trailer replaced. Unfortunately, that didn't happen. However, after talking with the dealer and the trailer manufacturer, they agreed to send me seals and bearings, and they are sending new tires (load d rating) and wheels. That bumps up my carrying capacity to 2700 lbs which is enough for my boat. Hopefully this helps remedy the situation and I can get out to the lake again.