Already a member? Login here.   If not, Register Today!  |  Help

Newest  |  Active  |  Popular  |  RVing FAQ

Forum Rules  |  Forum Help and Support  |  Contact

Search:   Advanced Search Search only in Class A Motorhomes

Jump to Forum Recreational Vehicles  - Class A Motorhomes  - Class B - Camping Van Conversi...  - Class C Motorhomes  - Fifth-Wheels  - Folding Trailers  - Hybrid Travel Trailers  - Travel Trailers  - Truck Campers  - Toy Haulers Camping  - Tent Camping  - Family Camping  - Workamping Forum General Forums  - Beginning RVing  - Rallies, Shows and Gatherings  - General RVing Issues  - RV Lifestyle  - Full-time RVing  - Camp Cooks and Connoisseurs  - RVing with Disabilities and Ge...  - RV Pet Stop Technical Resources  - Do It Yourself Modifications a...  - Towing  - Tow Vehicles  - Dinghy Towing  - Technology Corner  - Forum Technical Support  - Tech Issues Locations  - RV Parks, National Parks, Stat...  - Roads and Routes  - Public Lands, Boondocking and ...  - RVing in Canada and Alaska  - RVing in Mexico and South Amer...  - Snowbirds Other Discussions  - Around the Campfire

Open Roads Forum  >  Class A Motorhomes  > Need assistance with oil bath hubs This Topic Is Closed  |  Print Topic  |  Post New Topic  |  Oldest first Newest first  Page of 2   Next TominTampa • View posts Bellevue Nebraska Full Member Joined: 09/03/2004 View Profile Posted: 03/03/10 09:15pm Link  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator Hello all, We recently purchased our 96 Monaco Dynasty from someone who already had the oil bath hubs installed. Unfortunately there isn't an instruction manual with them. There is a green center mounted rubber cap and a green cap on the side, the front has a clear plastic ring to view the oil level. Can anyone tell me a few different name brands so I can perhaps download a manual? If not can you tell me which cap does what? I'm thinking the center cap is for filling to halfway point and the cap on the outside is for draining old oil out for an oil change. Does that sound right? Thanks for the help! - Tom 1996 Monaco Dynasty 36', Cummins C8.3 with Banks Stinger kit, Allison 6 speed. siggyd777 • View posts Northern Illinois Senior Member Joined: 01/19/2005 View Profile Good Sam RV Club Member Posted: 03/03/10 09:31pm Link  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator Hi Tom, the center cap is for filling,the side plug is for draining. Use gear oil,like 80W-90,I use Mobil 1 (70W-90 ??) My hubs are made by " SKF " Happy Trails Siggy & Ursula 2011 Dutch Star 4020,ISL 400,Compr.brake,FTL XCR,IFS Allison MH3000 2005 Saturn VUE AWD V6 , Brake Buddy,Roadmaster Sterling, Camping since 1975 Pop-Up,1986 22Ft.TT,1999 Gas MH,2005 KSDP, 2011 DSDP,FMCA 368283 , NKK 17385 TominTampa • View posts Bellevue Nebraska Full Member Joined: 09/03/2004 View Profile Posted: 03/03/10 09:47pm Link  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator Perfect - Thanks so much for the reply - Tom othertonka • View posts Stockton, CA Senior Member Joined: 11/15/2003 View Profile Good Sam RV Club Member Posted: 03/03/10 09:56pm Link  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator There is not really much more a manual would tell you, you look at the clear plastic lense and note where the oil level is. If it is below the FULL line, remove the center rubber plug and add some oil until it reaches the FULL line, no more, no less. If you want to drain, turn the wheel until the side plug is facing DOWN and remove plug and drain. Stemco is a brand name most truckers use. Stemco By the way you don't fill to the half way point, you fill to the lower fill line which is visible on the plastic face plate which would be way below the half point. Othertonka 2004 Southwind 32VS 8.1 Workhorse chassis 2002 CRV Toad U. S. Gear Unified brake system Retired Fire Captain, SFD Dave From AK • View posts On the road since 2002 Senior Member Joined: 06/15/2003 View Profile Offline Posted: 03/04/10 07:57am Link  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator I use Lucas Hub Oil, mostly because it's name tells me what it's for. Dave Rudisill Fulltimer since 2002 2004 Beaver Monterey InternetByCellPhone InternetBySmartPhone Stim • View posts NE Florida Senior Member Joined: 05/23/2007 View Profile Offline Posted: 03/04/10 09:00am Link  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator Most hubs have a sump in the middle, the only way to completely drain is to remove the hub and tilt over. Always inspect inside and outside of hub/wheel for leaks. When they leak they will coat the wheel with quite a lot of oil. Hub holds about a quart. Sometimes the rubber plug will get the center vent hole stopped up. It's a good idea to check it with a small piece of wire/paper clip when servicing. As stated, fill to line Not to top. If they get filled to the top of the opening they will spew when the oil heats up and expands. JUrban • View posts Delaware Senior Member Joined: 06/28/2004 View Profile Offline Posted: 03/04/10 09:12am Link  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator If you want to drain the hubs for a lube change, draining through the drain plug will not get all the fluid out. The outside bearing holds about 25-35% of the lube behind it. According to Freightliner, getting that out is not necessary for a lube change, but you obviously will not the full capacity back in after you drain it. Also, getting fluid into and out of the center portion of the wheel is slow due to the lube viscosity. If you do want to drain it all, the procedure for torquing the wheel after removing the outer bearing is very specific. Be sure to follow them closely and use new wheel nut locks. John 2008 Tiffin Allegro Bus 40' QSP 2006 Chevrolet Colorado Toad BlueOx Aventa LX Tow Bar SMI Air Force One toad brake Copilot Live Laptop 10 GPS TominTampa • View posts Bellevue Nebraska Full Member Joined: 09/03/2004 View Profile Posted: 03/04/10 11:01am Link  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator Thanks for the great info, it sure is appreciated! - Tom Don36G • View posts New Hampshire Senior Member Joined: 10/19/2006 View Profile Offline Posted: 03/04/10 07:40pm Link  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator Don't forget to recheck fluid level several times when refilling. I had to top off after oil settled in. 05 Winnebago Journey 36G TominTampa • View posts Bellevue Nebraska Full Member Joined: 09/03/2004 View Profile Posted: 03/04/10 08:15pm Link  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator Got it! Sip and wait. - Tom This Topic Is Closed  |  Print Topic  |  Post New Topic  |  Oldest first Newest first  Page of 2   Next Open Roads Forum  >  Class A Motorhomes  > Need assistance with oil bath hubs

Search:   Advanced Search Search only in Class A Motorhomes

Jump to Forum Recreational Vehicles  - Class A Motorhomes  - Class B - Camping Van Conversi...  - Class C Motorhomes  - Fifth-Wheels  - Folding Trailers  - Hybrid Travel Trailers  - Travel Trailers  - Truck Campers  - Toy Haulers Camping  - Tent Camping  - Family Camping  - Workamping Forum General Forums  - Beginning RVing  - Rallies, Shows and Gatherings  - General RVing Issues  - RV Lifestyle  - Full-time RVing  - Camp Cooks and Connoisseurs  - RVing with Disabilities and Ge...  - RV Pet Stop Technical Resources  - Do It Yourself Modifications a...  - Towing  - Tow Vehicles  - Dinghy Towing  - Technology Corner  - Forum Technical Support  - Tech Issues Locations  - RV Parks, National Parks, Stat...  - Roads and Routes  - Public Lands, Boondocking and ...  - RVing in Canada and Alaska  - RVing in Mexico and South Amer...  - Snowbirds Other Discussions  - Around the Campfire

New posts No new posts Closed, new posts Closed, no new posts Moved, new posts Moved, no new posts	Adjust text size: © 2012 Coast Resorts | Terms & Conditions | PRIVACY POLICY | YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS