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Ferdinando posted 08-02-2008 05:17 PM ET (US)
It is my understanding that the Karavan trailers have two different size bearings on the inner and outer races, I have always been a fan of Turbo-Lubes. Do any Karavan trailers have Turbo-Lubes? Would you have the kit number that would fit the 190 trailer? Thanks
Fred
jimh posted 08-04-2008 08:49 AM ET (US)
The bearing size is not a factor. The hub cap is based on the ID of the hub.
gnr posted 08-04-2008 10:14 AM ET (US)
jimh,
The Turbo Lube (TL) hubs are replacement hubs using an oil bath lubrication system. I don't think you can just stick a TL "hub cap" on a standard hub and fill it with oil.
I am making some assumptions so I could very well be mistaken.
Fernando,
I found a TL part number on a distributor's website that indicates the hub has 1 3/8" inner bearings and 1 1/16" outer bearings. I think this is the one you are looking for. Part #81048 at Tie Down Engineering.
I looked at these myself a couple weeks ago. I opted to go the inexpensive route and just replaced my bearings and races for 30 bucks.
jimh posted 08-04-2008 05:24 PM ET (US)
I think gnr is right--there is more to the TurboLube than the clear plastic dust cap. For starters, it threads into the hub instead of a press fit. I imagine the rear seal will have to be better, too, if it is going to keep a liquid from escaping instead of a grease.
Ferdinando posted 08-04-2008 09:23 PM ET (US)
Guys:
It's the whole hub that has to be replaced. I have had Turbo Lubes on my old Montauk for close to 4 years and they were great, no messing with grease and I never had a problem with them, they worked perfectly. I checked their site but I don't think they make it for the Karavan as I have a 6 lug rim and Turbo looks like they only go up to 5.
Thanks anyway for the info.
Fred

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Author	Topic: Turbo Lubes for Karavan Trailers
Ferdinando	posted 08-02-2008 05:17 PM ET (US) It is my understanding that the Karavan trailers have two different size bearings on the inner and outer races, I have always been a fan of Turbo-Lubes. Do any Karavan trailers have Turbo-Lubes? Would you have the kit number that would fit the 190 trailer? Thanks Fred
jimh	posted 08-04-2008 08:49 AM ET (US) The bearing size is not a factor. The hub cap is based on the ID of the hub.
gnr	posted 08-04-2008 10:14 AM ET (US) jimh, The Turbo Lube (TL) hubs are replacement hubs using an oil bath lubrication system. I don't think you can just stick a TL "hub cap" on a standard hub and fill it with oil. I am making some assumptions so I could very well be mistaken. Fernando, I found a TL part number on a distributor's website that indicates the hub has 1 3/8" inner bearings and 1 1/16" outer bearings. I think this is the one you are looking for. Part #81048 at Tie Down Engineering. I looked at these myself a couple weeks ago. I opted to go the inexpensive route and just replaced my bearings and races for 30 bucks.
jimh	posted 08-04-2008 05:24 PM ET (US) I think gnr is right--there is more to the TurboLube than the clear plastic dust cap. For starters, it threads into the hub instead of a press fit. I imagine the rear seal will have to be better, too, if it is going to keep a liquid from escaping instead of a grease.
Ferdinando	posted 08-04-2008 09:23 PM ET (US) Guys: It's the whole hub that has to be replaced. I have had Turbo Lubes on my old Montauk for close to 4 years and they were great, no messing with grease and I never had a problem with them, they worked perfectly. I checked their site but I don't think they make it for the Karavan as I have a 6 lug rim and Turbo looks like they only go up to 5. Thanks anyway for the info. Fred