Ok, the other Bearing Buddy thread was interesting, but
getting long. A few more questions:


- Someone mentioned that since only the outside bearing is
covered by the Buddy, that the back (inside) bearings are
still open to getting water into them. Is that right and if so
is there some solution to that?

- Someone else mentioned Oil Filled bearings. I am looking at
a picture of one in the West catalog. What are the pluses &
minuses of this (other than price which I can figure)?


Thanks,
Gary

I posted both. The oil filled hubs are by far superior. Every semi trailer
you see will have them. With minimal care, making sure the oil is in there and
clean, these hubs can run a hundred thousand miles EASY. Im sure they could
outlast your trailer, boat and the vehicle you tow it with.
The bearing buddy will not keep water out, the seal does that. Most people
will keep pumping grease into the bearing buddy until it blows the seal, then
the grease will go through and push the water out. Park rangers here wont let
you put your trailer in with grease all over the wheels which is what happens
when the seal blows. If you dont want to spend the money for the oil filled
hubs your best advice is to get the bearings re-packed each season.