Trailer Grease

diverdad · 03 July 2009, 09:32

Although the topic has most likley been covered before and not that technical, does anyone hava a prefered grease to lubricate the bearings in boat trailers?

Thanks in advance
Lee

wavelength · 03 July 2009, 11:31

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Although the topic has most likley been covered before and not that technical

yep but always worth thinking about. the appropriate grease is essential for peace of mind on boat trailers.
The thread from pre history is here
http://rib.net/forum/showthread.php?t=395
Unfortunately the Castrol Heavy referred to is no longer available and we use some stuff now that is produced to lubricate offshore installations equipment

BogMonster · 04 July 2009, 02:07

I use Castrol SX2 in mine which is a grease designed for open gears on deck machinery

I have a twin axle trailer built on Land Rover hubs and so far in the three and a bit years I have had it, the two front hubs are still on the original bearings and the rear two have had one set of bearings each side, about a year ago, which I reckon is pretty good going.

Jizm · 04 July 2009, 06:45

I use Rocol Saphire Aqua, no probs in the years I have done so.

Hightower · 04 July 2009, 09:03

In a previous place I worked they had a big tub of Fifth Wheel grease, used to lubricate the artics Fifth wheel tow hitch assembly. This was super sticky stuff and designed to be used in all weather conditions. However I stopped short on using it for wheel bearings as I didn't have enough info to make an informed choice.

Has anyone else used this grease? And what's it like?

Jizm · 04 July 2009, 18:48

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Originally Posted by Hightower

In a previous place I worked they had a big tub of Fifth Wheel grease, used to lubricate the artics Fifth wheel tow hitch assembly. This was super sticky stuff and designed to be used in all weather conditions. However I stopped short on using it for wheel bearings as I didn't have enough info to make an informed choice.

Has anyone else used this grease? And what's it like?

bloody 'orrible,
works tho'

spartacus · 08 July 2009, 07:59

Can't fault Lubrimatic marine grease. Tried a few brands over the years, but impressed with this. Normally change the wheel-bearings every year, but this year - they were still as good as new.