Is it Normal For Trailer Axle to Not have Grease Fitting

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My Dexter axles 6000# in my 2018 Forest River GLX 286 RL has Dexter Axles in it. I took off the little cover from the wheel cone and there is no rubber cover for a grease zert. Is that normal? Can I install some EZ lube bearing lubers?

asked by: Raymond L

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Not all trailer axles have the EZ lube zerk fitting so what you have is totally normal. You can use a Bearing Buddy like you mentioned but we have found is that the Bearing Buddies make it too easy to add too much grease which then blows out the grease seal. We recommend packing the bearings by hand like you can see in the attached video.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Yes, a breakaway kit can be wired in one of two ways to the trailer brake system. The first way would be to use the Engager Trailer BreakAway Kit with Charger and Tester, item #20099, and splice off of the power wire that maintains the winch battery…

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Answer 2

In the question and answer page you're referring to Kyle states that the Replacement Converter for Parallax/Magnetek or WFCO RV Power Centers - 35 Amp #PD4635V could be used in to replace the converter section, but that it was only intended for…

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Answer 3

Hey Justin, congrats on the new van. Since you do not have the factory tow package on your 2025 Kia Carnival, you are going to need to install two separate wiring harnesses if your goal is to tow a trailer with brakes. I have listed the parts you…

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Answer 4

I reached out to my contact at Dexter for more information on this axle. I was told that the axle tag is too old, and they no longer have information available on these axles. I very well may have an axle that will replace yours. I would need to…

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Answer 5

To upgrade the tires on a Malone Kayak Trailer like item #MPG461B2, I recommend the Taskmaster 4.80R12 Radial Trailer Tire item #TT48012C. This is a 4.80" x 12" tire that will fit with the 12" x 4" rim that came with your trailer.…

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Answer 6

I sent an email to Progressive Dynamics to see if this is correct for sure. We had talked to them in past but I'll double check.

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Answer 7

Thanks for the pictures! To replace the converter in the Magnetek Series 6300A Model 6336 you will want the Replacement Converter for Parallax/Magnetek or WFCO RV Power Centers - 35 Amp item #PD4635V.

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There isn't a way to install zerk fittings on your spindle to make it an EZ lube spindle, but we do have Bearing Buddies which are designed for spindles like yours that do not have the zerk fittings to make installing grease in them easier. You…

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Answer 9

The attachment bolts for a 5-bolt brake assembly like the part #AKEBRK-6R should be torqued to 30-50 foot/lbs. If you don't have a torque wrench handy, if you tighten the bolts until the lock washers flatten out, you'll be pretty darn close…

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Answer 10

Thanks for the pictures! The Replacement Converter for your Magnetek Converter Series 6300 Model 6332 is going to be the Replacement Converter for Parallax/Magnetek or WFCO RV Power Centers - 35 Amp item #PD4635V.

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Answer 11

For a new converter, the Replacement Converter for Parallax/Magnetek or WFCO RV Power Centers part #PD4635V will be a direct upgrade replacement for the Magnetek Converter Series 6300 Model 6332 that you have now.

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Answer 12

I first recommend taking a quick measurement on your trailer to ensure that the Trailer Wheel Center Cap #319EZ will fit over your existing Bearing Buddies. The inner depth of the center cap is 3-1/8 inches to the tabs on the removable plug on the…

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