R-pod Owners Forum : Grease Seals https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Grease Seals Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:13:14 +0000 Tue, 13 Mar 2018 20:41:47 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=5720 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ Grease Seals : We recently purchased a Rpod... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5720&PID=105543#105543 Author: seafans
Subject: 5720
Posted: 13 Mar 2018 at 8:41pm

We recently purchased a Rpod 180 and drove it back fromNevada.  Stayed the first night in it in Death Valley.  All theappliances operated perfectly except the right brake did not operate. When we got back home in Oregon I removed the brake drum and found the shoes andbrake magnet coated with a thick layer of grease.  The local NAPA had thesame part number grease seals ($2.50) and also purchased a set of wheel bearings. NAPA had a kit with bearings, seals (these were aftermarket) and a realcap. As soon as the rain slow will check the other side and repack the wheel bearings.  I'm an Amsoil fan so I have plenty of grease.

]]> Tue, 13 Mar 2018 20:41:47 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5720&PID=105543#105543 Grease Seals : Seals, bearings , etc can be purchased... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5720&PID=105122#105122 Author: mcarter
Subject: 5720
Posted: 05 Mar 2018 at 3:30pm

Seals, bearings , etc can be purchased locally, I've had excellent luck with NAPA, even our local O'Reilly's has access to them. Best you know the number of the component you are looking for. I like locally because if there is an issue I can take it back quickly.]]> Mon, 05 Mar 2018 15:30:59 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5720&PID=105122#105122 Grease Seals : Originally posted by rob282okay... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5720&PID=105118#105118 Author: GlueGuy
Subject: 5720
Posted: 05 Mar 2018 at 12:30pm

Originally posted by rob282

okay  little confused here everybody is saying the OD is 5.565 but the links to the part sources are showing 2.565 OD is this a typo? which is right size  i guessing the 2.565 OD is the good number 5.565 OD would be a pretty big seal.
Right on. My vote is for TWO and NINE SIXTEENTHS outside diameter. FIVE would be wider than your hand.

NINE SIXTEENTHS might be a bit misleading as well (as that comes to .5625, not .565.), but I wanted to get numerals out of the text.

Suffice it to say, the space is less than three inches, and not over five inches.
]]> Mon, 05 Mar 2018 12:30:08 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5720&PID=105118#105118 Grease Seals : okay little confused here everybody... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5720&PID=105115#105115 Author: rob282
Subject: 5720
Posted: 05 Mar 2018 at 11:38am

okay  little confused here everybody is saying the OD is 5.565 but the links to the part sources are showing 2.565 OD is this a typo? which is right size  i guessing the 2.565 OD is the good number 5.565 OD would be a pretty big seal.
]]> Mon, 05 Mar 2018 11:38:12 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5720&PID=105115#105115 Grease Seals : Here's a link that will get... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5720&PID=100750#100750 Author: Weekend Warrior
Subject: 5720
Posted: 10 Oct 2017 at 7:10pm

Here's a link that will get you seals for $3.86 

https://www.carid.com/lippert-components/double-lip-grease-seal-mpn-122087.html

Smile
]]> Tue, 10 Oct 2017 19:10:40 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5720&PID=100750#100750 Grease Seals : This link will get you seals for... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5720&PID=100748#100748 Author: Weekend Warrior
Subject: 5720
Posted: 10 Oct 2017 at 7:08pm

This link will get you seals for 3 bucks.

https://www.carid.com/lippert-components/double-lip-grease-seal-mpn-122087.html
]]> Tue, 10 Oct 2017 19:08:24 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5720&PID=100748#100748 Grease Seals : Originally posted by PodsterOK,... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5720&PID=56315#56315 Author: techntrek
Subject: 5720
Posted: 03 Feb 2015 at 12:48pm

Originally posted by Podster

OK, thanks Travis. I'm taking the procedure straight out of the Lippert Master Towable Manual and condensing it for reference here. Maybe something we can include in the POD Instruction Manual, but I'll leave that up to Doug. We'll see how it looks when finished. I'll be pulling the POD out of storage 1 March to do the service...more later. 
 
I'm all for it, start your own thread and then I'll link to it.
]]> Tue, 03 Feb 2015 12:48:43 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5720&PID=56315#56315 Grease Seals : Originally posted by PodsterOK,... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5720&PID=56311#56311 Author: kymooses
Subject: 5720
Posted: 03 Feb 2015 at 11:28am

Originally posted by Podster

OK, thanks Travis. I'm taking the procedure straight out of the Lippert Master Towable Manual and condensing it for reference here. Maybe something we can include in the POD Instruction Manual, but I'll leave that up to Doug. We'll see how it looks when finished. I'll be pulling the POD out of storage 1 March to do the service...more later. 

Yup thats the procedures that the etrailer videos follow.

Good luck with it, it's really not hard at all, more messy than anything, I tried to video tape it the year I did it and after the first few minutes I saw I could no longer touch my camera.  LOL

LOL
]]> Tue, 03 Feb 2015 11:28:23 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5720&PID=56311#56311 Grease Seals : OK, thanks Travis. I'm taking... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5720&PID=56305#56305 Author: Podster
Subject: 5720
Posted: 03 Feb 2015 at 9:23am

OK, thanks Travis. I'm taking the procedure straight out of the Lippert Master Towable Manual and condensing it for reference here. Maybe something we can include in the POD Instruction Manual, but I'll leave that up to Doug. We'll see how it looks when finished. I'll be pulling the POD out of storage 1 March to do the service...more later. ]]> Tue, 03 Feb 2015 09:23:20 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5720&PID=56305#56305 Grease Seals : Originally posted by PodsterGearing... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5720&PID=56270#56270 Author: kymooses
Subject: 5720
Posted: 02 Feb 2015 at 12:36pm

Originally posted by Podster

Gearing up for the first service. I'm planning to document this in detail and share it here with pics, references, tool and part sources.  



I did mine a few years ago, got my parts from etrailer.  Was a messy job but one I'm glad to have tucked under my belt now and know how to do and service them.  The videos on etrailer are spot on for the process and what to do if you need any pointers Podster.
]]> Mon, 02 Feb 2015 12:36:33 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5720&PID=56270#56270 Grease Seals : Gearing up for the first service.... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5720&PID=56269#56269 Author: Podster
Subject: 5720
Posted: 02 Feb 2015 at 12:16pm

Gearing up for the first service. I'm planning to document this in detail and share it here with pics, references, tool and part sources.  


]]> Mon, 02 Feb 2015 12:16:07 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5720&PID=56269#56269 Grease Seals : Are your seals leaking or are... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5720&PID=56268#56268 Author: J&Jcf
Subject: 5720
Posted: 02 Feb 2015 at 12:04pm

Are your seals leaking or are you doing seal replacement as preventitive maintenance? ]]> Mon, 02 Feb 2015 12:04:08 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5720&PID=56268#56268 Grease Seals : Turns out you can get the right... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5720&PID=56267#56267 Author: Podster
Subject: 5720
Posted: 02 Feb 2015 at 11:47am

Turns out you can get the right part at a good price delivered to your door by Lippert parts direct.  

LippertParts Direct Grease Seal 

I ordered extras and some other spare parts so all things considered, it's a wash because shipping was the same after I added to the order. 




]]> Mon, 02 Feb 2015 11:47:43 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5720&PID=56267#56267 Grease Seals : I'm sure I could find them... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5720&PID=55912#55912 Author: Podster
Subject: 5720
Posted: 23 Jan 2015 at 7:14am

I'm sure I could find them somewhere in the city, but I kinda like the idea of the correct part showing up in my mailbox. Big smile]]> Fri, 23 Jan 2015 07:14:15 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5720&PID=55912#55912 Grease Seals : I'd still try the closest... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5720&PID=55910#55910 Author: Goose
Subject: 5720
Posted: 23 Jan 2015 at 12:51am

I'd still try the closest local trailer dealer, the one that I used in Kansas City had seals and parts for a all axle types. San Antonio is large enough to more than likely have one dealer with several shops around town, that's were I would check first. In Kansas City it is Croft Trailer Supply with 5 locations around town.    Goose]]> Fri, 23 Jan 2015 00:51:06 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5720&PID=55910#55910 Grease Seals : Found the correct seal on AMAZON,... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5720&PID=55907#55907 Author: Podster
Subject: 5720
Posted: 22 Jan 2015 at 10:48pm

Found the correct seal on AMAZON, but there are on back order.
Lippert Components 122087 Grease Seal
]]> Thu, 22 Jan 2015 22:48:51 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5720&PID=55907#55907 Grease Seals : Originally posted... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5720&PID=55902#55902 Author: Podster
Subject: 5720
Posted: 22 Jan 2015 at 7:43pm

Originally posted by Outbound

Trailer axle seals are standard sizes.  I just go down to Princess Auto (or occasionally Canadian Tire) and pick up a set of 3500lb axle seals, just like I've gone there for axle seals for every other trailer (camper or utility) that I've owned over the past 30 years.

Thanks for the input Outbound. I called a couple of local auto parts stores and basically around these parts they want a year, make, model, engine size, and transmission type, without it they are lost.

My understanding is that grease seal size is determined by bearing type and that not ALL 3,500 lb hub seals are the same.  
 
I think I may have found a good source here: Grease Seals - Double Lip - 10-19 (pair) TruRyde Seals for Trailer Bearings RG06-050 UPDATE: This pair are for Dexter axles which have a slightly different ID than Lippert.  1.719 vs 1.690, respectively. 

I'll verify this tomorrow. This is the first time I will be servicing the POD bearings so I'm trying to establish a good source so I can get them whenever I want them without trouble or wasting time. If I had a good source like Princess Auto, I'd be set. 

Thanks again...
]]> Thu, 22 Jan 2015 19:43:33 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5720&PID=55902#55902 Grease Seals : Trailer axle seals are standard... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5720&PID=55901#55901 Author: Outbound
Subject: 5720
Posted: 22 Jan 2015 at 6:50pm

Trailer axle seals are standard sizes.  I just go down to Princess Auto (or occasionally Canadian Tire) and pick up a set of 3500lb axle seals, just like I've gone there for axle seals for every other trailer (camper or utility) that I've owned over the past 30 years.]]> Thu, 22 Jan 2015 18:50:47 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5720&PID=55901#55901 Grease Seals : Originally posted by GooseJStrube... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5720&PID=55893#55893 Author: Podster
Subject: 5720
Posted: 22 Jan 2015 at 12:32pm

Originally posted by Goose

JStrube is right on, look on the Lippert web site for a trailer dealer in your area and they should have all the parts that you need.   Goose

Sure, I can bounce around town stopping and asking "do you have one of these" while the POD sits in pieces, but I was hoping someone on the forum has already sourced it. If not, no problem...I will. Thanks. 
]]> Thu, 22 Jan 2015 12:32:27 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5720&PID=55893#55893 Grease Seals : JStrube is right on, look on the... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5720&PID=55891#55891 Author: Goose
Subject: 5720
Posted: 22 Jan 2015 at 11:32am

JStrube is right on, look on the Lippert web site for a trailer dealer in your area and they should have all the parts that you need.   Goose]]> Thu, 22 Jan 2015 11:32:38 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5720&PID=55891#55891 Grease Seals : Last time I needed a seal, I took... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5720&PID=55889#55889 Author: JStrube
Subject: 5720
Posted: 22 Jan 2015 at 11:21am

Last time I needed a seal, I took mine off & went to the local trailer dealer, the one that does farm trailers.  They had them, cheap.  They can do a cross ref by looking at your part #.]]> Thu, 22 Jan 2015 11:21:26 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5720&PID=55889#55889 Grease Seals : Originally posted by SeanlThat... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5720&PID=55884#55884 Author: Podster
Subject: 5720
Posted: 22 Jan 2015 at 9:15am

Originally posted by Seanl

That grease seal is a double lip 1.69 inside diameter and 5.565 Outside diameter grease seal. As long as the replacement met those specs you should be good.  

EDIT: This Description from LIPPERT does not match yours: LippertParts 

 OK Thanks. Sure would like to upgrade that "should" to "will" 

I'm looking for the absolute correct part. If the seals leak, grease contaminates the brakes. 

Does anyone here on the forum service and repack their POD wheel bearings? 

Amazon has them, but...the description doesn't say anything about double lip.  Is this the correct seal? 
APSeals on Amazon

Does anybody know who manufactures the seals? Is it AP? 

Does anybody know for sure...are the AP seals used by Lippert? APProducts 


]]> Thu, 22 Jan 2015 09:15:33 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5720&PID=55884#55884 Grease Seals : That grease seal is a double lip... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5720&PID=55881#55881 Author: Seanl
Subject: 5720
Posted: 22 Jan 2015 at 7:20am

That grease seal is a double lip 1.69 inside diameter and 5.565 Outside diameter grease seal. As long as the replacement met those specs you should be good.  ]]> Thu, 22 Jan 2015 07:20:11 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5720&PID=55881#55881 Grease Seals : Originally posted by CranemanMost... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5720&PID=55880#55880 Author: Podster
Subject: 5720
Posted: 21 Jan 2015 at 10:20pm

Originally posted by Craneman

Most auto part stores have replacement seals as well as RV repair shops
   Moe

Are the part numbers the same in the auto parts stores...I don't want to "eye ball" this one. 
]]> Wed, 21 Jan 2015 22:20:28 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5720&PID=55880#55880 Grease Seals : Most auto part stores have replacement... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5720&PID=55877#55877 Author: Craneman
Subject: 5720
Posted: 21 Jan 2015 at 9:16pm

Most auto part stores have replacement seals as well as RV repair shops
   Moe
]]> Wed, 21 Jan 2015 21:16:37 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5720&PID=55877#55877 Grease Seals : I have the Lippert Axle and it... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5720&PID=55876#55876 Author: Podster
Subject: 5720
Posted: 21 Jan 2015 at 9:13pm

I have the Lippert Axle and it calls for grease seal Part # 122087 and Lippert direct wants  $11.00+ to ship a 2.00+ Part. (They don't use USPS)

Does any body have a better source? Can you find them locally? 


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