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10-05-2010, 01:27 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2006 30' Classic
Milton
, Florida
Join Date: Nov 2008
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Dexter Nev-R-Lube Bearing Spare Parts
We will begin extensive use of our 2006 AS (Dexter axels & Dexter hydraulic disc brakes) next year, and I have been giving thought to what I would do if I experienced wheel bearing problems while in South Sopchoppy, where they have never heard of such a bearing. I discussed this concern with Rick Kapsa of Dexter Axel, and he acknowledged that obtaining bearing service in remote areas might well be a problem.
There are two solutions to this concern.
One is to carry a Nev-R-Lube cartridge bearing (p/n 031-073-03 @$106.65) as a spare. This approach requires that the old hub/drum be removed from the TT and taken to a shop where the old cartridge can be pressed out and the new one pressed in.
The other approach is to carry a Nev-R-Lube hub/drum with a cartridge bearing and snap ring installed (p/n 008-404-80 @ $263.04) as a spare. This approach will permit me to remove the bad hub/drum assembly and install the replacement, should the failure happen anywhere.
After considerable thought, I have elected to carry both options with me. By so doing, I can get back on the road with a minimum of difficulty, and have the old hub/drum assembly rebuilt when I can reach facilities equipped to do so.
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F. A. Meloy
2006 30' Classic
Dexter hydraulic disc brake system
Centramatics wheel balancing & Dill TPMS
Hensley hitch & Maxim skylights
Voyager Camera System WVOS713
2010 FORD F-250, ITBC, 6.8 liter V-10 gas, with VIAIR on-board air system
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10-05-2010, 01:47 PM
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Rivet Master
2008 30' Classic S/O
Dearborn
, Michigan
Join Date: Aug 2006
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Excellent plan.
Of course, having a backup set will insure you'll never have bearing problems
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10-05-2010, 02:26 PM
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Rivet Master
1960 28' Ambassador
Vintage Kin Owner
1998 25' Safari
Avonton
, Ontario
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Quote:
Originally Posted by finalcutjoe
Excellent plan.
Of course, having a backup set will insure you'll never have bearing problems
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I've had an extra set of bearings, seal and grease with me for 12 years and never needed them. Great insurance plan.
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1950 Spartan
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10-05-2010, 03:02 PM
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Rivet Master
1961 24' Tradewind
1969 29' Ambassador
1970 21' Globetrotter
Jamestown
, Tennessee
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 1,783
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One more option would be simply to remove the wheel and limp into a place of repair. Have the parts sent overnight and not have $370 bucks tied up that presumably you would never need. After all you don't carry these parts for your TV.
Like Doug I have carried bearings, seals and brake parts for many years and have never needed them.
Carrying the part numbers and a phone number is a good idea though
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99 Dodge TD 577K miles
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12-01-2016, 06:07 PM
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Site Team
2007 30' Classic S/O
Somewhere
, South Carolina
Join Date: Apr 2010
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nickmeloy,
Curious as to how your plan worked out, ever need the spares?
And the Dexter Nev-R-Lube bearing is a sealed cartridge, not necessarily as easy to get as a classic tapered cup and cone. So not a bad idea to consider a spare.
Gary
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12-01-2016, 06:13 PM
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Senior Member
2012 27' FB Eddie Bauer
Sparks
, Nevada
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 1,116
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nickmeloy
We will begin extensive use of our 2006 AS (Dexter axels & Dexter hydraulic disc brakes) next year, and I have been giving thought to what I would do if I experienced wheel bearing problems while in South Sopchoppy, where they have never heard of such a bearing. I discussed this concern with Rick Kapsa of Dexter Axel, and he acknowledged that obtaining bearing service in remote areas might well be a problem.
There are two solutions to this concern.
One is to carry a Nev-R-Lube cartridge bearing (p/n 031-073-03 @$106.65) as a spare. This approach requires that the old hub/drum be removed from the TT and taken to a shop where the old cartridge can be pressed out and the new one pressed in.
The other approach is to carry a Nev-R-Lube hub/drum with a cartridge bearing and snap ring installed (p/n 008-404-80 @ $263.04) as a spare. This approach will permit me to remove the bad hub/drum assembly and install the replacement, should the failure happen anywhere.
After considerable thought, I have elected to carry both options with me. By so doing, I can get back on the road with a minimum of difficulty, and have the old hub/drum assembly rebuilt when I can reach facilities equipped to do so.
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Exactly what I do. As long as you have it, you will never need it!
2015 F350 CC 4X4 6.7 Diesel
2010 27FB Silver Cloud "The Silver Spoon"
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12-01-2016, 06:18 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 30' Classic
Oswego
, Illinois
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 13,655
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I carry one as well
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"If the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy." - Red Green
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12-01-2016, 06:49 PM
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Rivet Master
2008 25' Classic
Full Time
, Texas
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 4,309
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Why not just have your axles bearings replaced now and not worry for another 10 year if you are concerned?
Kelvin
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2015 Ram 2500 6.7L Cummins. Crew Cab, 4x4, Silver
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12-01-2016, 09:33 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 30' Classic
Oswego
, Illinois
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 13,655
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Quote:
Originally Posted by KJRitchie
Why not just have your axles bearings replaced now and not worry for another 10 year if you are concerned?
Kelvin
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It doesn't always work that way.
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"If the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy." - Red Green
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12-03-2016, 04:13 PM
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Ready-to-Travel
2012 30' International
Walkerton
, Virginia
Join Date: Dec 2003
Posts: 3,165
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So the NevRLubes aren't really?
Pat
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12-03-2016, 04:15 PM
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Full time Airstreamer
2014 30' FB FC Bunk
Anywhere
, USA Living.Somewhere.Yonder
Join Date: Jan 2014
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Quote:
Originally Posted by pmclemore
So the NevRLubes aren't really?
Pat
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Good question.
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12-03-2016, 04:46 PM
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Site Team
2007 30' Classic S/O
Somewhere
, South Carolina
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 6,436
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The design is a pair of tapered bearings in an assembly with seals. You don't really have a way to grease them. But I don't think you can say that they can't wear out.
This same style is used on a bunch of passenger car wheel bearing applications, Ford and Chrysler mostly. Press out old, press in new, install retaining clip and then criticality tighten to torque specs. Dexter published a process.
The reason I searched this topic is a friend with nev-r-lubes just finished having them replaced. Found 1 tire wearing badly as symptom. A bit of confusion followed regarding repair options.
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S/OS #001 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 5.9L 6 Speed
16" Michelins, Hi Spec Wheels, Max Brake, Dexter 4 Piston Disc Brakes, Carslile Actuator, Equal-I-Zer, Dill TPMS. Campfire cook. BMV-712. DEMCO 21K Lb Cast Iron coupler
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12-03-2016, 04:48 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1973 31' Sovereign
Middletown
, California
Join Date: Oct 2013
Posts: 424
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Has anybody on this forum ever had a never-lube failure? I would think that their track record is a little better than the old cup and bearing set up. Bearings seem to have an unpredictable life span in general so it can't hurt to have a spare. Also for myself I know if I have a spare I'll never need it, it's fun to trick Murphy!
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