Parts Needed to Convert Dexter 4,400 lb Grease Hubs to Oil Bath

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Looking to convert my Dexter 4400# axles on a camper to oil bath hubs vs greasable ones that I currently have. Do you have a kit that will work?

asked by: Justin

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We have the kit part # XLPROLUBE2440KIT which comes with the oil bath style caps that will fit your hub and oil, but for seals you'd have to use the part # RG06-050 as the seals of that kit are too large.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

To convert a 5,200 lb Dexter hub to be oil bath all you really need is the kit part #XLPROLUBE2440KIT. This comes with the correct cap and seal as well as the oil needed to make the conversion.

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Answer 2

The choice of oil bath or regular hubs is up to the manufacturer. They are usually found on higher capacity axles, though as you know there are some on lower capacity axles. You can convert some hubs from grease to oil bath using a kit such as…

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The main reason people like oil bath hubs over grease hubs is the oil bath hubs have a less involved maintenance schedule than grease hubs. It is recommended to inspect and repack grease wheel bearings and seals every 12k miles. With oil bath hubs,…

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Answer 5

Yes, the temperatures you mentioned are normal. If you were getting over 200 degrees that would be a bad sign. But typically if all of the hubs are the same temperature you're good and it's only really an issue if one of the hubs is hotter…

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Answer 6

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Answer 7

You always need to keep your trailer tires filled to the max cold psi rating. If your current load range G tires have a 110 psi rating then that is what you need to keep them filled to. Tire blowouts are a result of damaging a tire (like hitting…

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

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Answer 11

The only way you could power interior dome lights on a trailer without it being connected to a tow vehicle would be to power the lights with a battery like a breakaway battery. How you choose to wire up the batteries will in the end be up to you, but…

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Answer 12

The manual lockout on your Atwood 85778 surge brake coupler is there so that you can back up the trailer without the brakes locking up on you. Yes you can safely tow your trailer with the broken manual lockout, you just have to make sure you…

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