Flaming Gorge trip

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[quote mtncat1]the oil bath conversion replaces the grease in the bearings with oil , but like the oil adage says oil and water don't mix. the thing about boat trailers is you put them in the water,and if the hub is hot it will suck water right past the seal into the hub. that's why they have the grease zerks on them so if they are full of grease no water should get in. on a regular trailer oil bath would be a good option . not on a boat trailer.[/quote][font "Comic Sans MS"][#800000]No disrespect intended MC, but [/#800000][#800000]I guess Ranger Boat Company (and EZ Load for that matter) didn't get that message. They have both been built with oil bath systems for years. My buddies Ranger Boat trailer came from the factory with the oil bath system. I think he said its a 2001. He makes at least 20 trips a year to Powell/Sand Hollow and has yet to have an issue with any of the 4 hubs on his trailer. Larry at TJ Trailer told me he has them on his boat trailer and hasn't had any issues with water leakage either. The key is to get the SEALS installed correctly. If they are installed correctly, there should be no leakage - in OR out.[/#800000][/font]
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][#800000]There are some cons to them for sure. But they do have a place on boat trailers for some folks (but not everybody), and I am leaning in that direction. I won't know for sure until TJs completes the inspection and evaluation of my specific situation.[/#800000][/font]
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