oil bath bearings for my boat trailer

[kavemanone]

Going to replace hubs this year, any plus's or negative results on using the oil bath vs grease? Any certain brands to buy?

[Al Wolbach]

I have been considering this move as well. If you decide to switch please let us know how it worked.

I have not found anyone that has offered any negative feedback on the oil bath system. They have been used on trucks and railroad cars for years. However I would still like some feedback on use in a marine environment.................Al

[mikesjet]

I was also thinking of these as a wonderfull addition but I do not believe from what I have read that they are able to be approved for submersion.  I also think that with the quick cooling affect, they may suck water in.  Just what I was pondering any way.

Mike

[Wayne P.]

Oil bath hubs are standard equipment on some major brand bass boat trailers. RangerTrail is one of them.

[NBR]

On a semi rig if the seals develop a leak the brakes get oil on them and fail. Some if not all semi oilbath seal systems are warranteed for 250,000 miles and more. Although when I first heard of oilbath seals for boat trailes it was of interest I am no longer considering the switch. This looks like overkill for a boat trailer to me.

[Triton21]

My Triton trailer has them also.  Not a problem with them.  Dealer recommended change oil every 2 years.

[mikesjet]

Well that is great news to me!  I am def. gonna switch now that main stream manufactures are doing it.  I love the idea of it on my boat trailer because I hate greasing them but still do .  Awesome information as always.

Mike