Anyone have any issues with their Dexter vaults on the Boatmates failing? had one go out and completely destroyed hub guts. Trailer is 2 yr old with about 6k miles. For touting 5+ years maintenance free/service free, it didn’t last long....fortunately we were relatively close to home and not coming back from our recent trip to Powell!
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Originally posted by Matt Garcia View PostWhat is the maintenance on these vaults by the way? I seem to have one leaking on mine.
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I have The Vault's on my older DHM trailer so I wouldn't call it a Boatmate issue and never had a major issue with them since I got my boat (2009 ve) in 2014. I generally take my trailer in ever other year to have looked at. I always say, it's not a matter of if but, when you're on the side of the road.
Only thing I've had to do and check often is the center caps as I sometimes put my trailer in the water too soon when getting to the launch and if the hubs are too hot they will pop the center caps. Think I've lost 2 or 3 over the years. I now keep a spare with me and make sure they are seated properly.
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Originally posted by BCRider View PostI have The Vault's on my older DHM trailer so I wouldn't call it a Boatmate issue and never had a major issue with them since I got my boat (2009 ve) in 2014. I generally take my trailer in ever other year to have looked at. I always say, it's not a matter of if but, when you're on the side of the road.
Only thing I've had to do and check often is the center caps as I sometimes put my trailer in the water too soon when getting to the launch and if the hubs are too hot they will pop the center caps. Think I've lost 2 or 3 over the years. I now keep a spare with me and make sure they are seated properly.
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Originally posted by Zackdogg View Post
I was told that they don’t require service or maintenance, I think the warranty is 10 years on them, if they’re leaking you should be able to get repair or replacement.
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Originally posted by Matt Garcia View Post
Thanks. I thought I remember reading they didn't need maintenance either.
Also in the owners manual "there is no need for inspection or replenishment of the lubricant"
Continues..."adding or changing the lubricant in the VAULT is not necessary or recommended for the first five years of service, or ten years with extended warranty"
"a slight amount of oil seepage at the rear seal is normal and necessary to lubricate the wiper lip of the seal for long life and sealing contaminants out"
"the VAULT does not usually require any service"Last edited by boonecragun; 06-16-2023, 03:50 AM.
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I guess the book is WRONG!!! In my experience oil bath hubs are good for Long hull stuff no dirt, dust, mud, and I wouldn't think to submerge them but that is me.
I tow a cargo trailer every day for work when I got it new first thing I did was pulled all the hubs and put in Timken bearings The trailer now has over 300K on it. I do nothing to them grease once a year.I would Ditch the oil bath and go with grease. Just My Opinion.
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Originally posted by gumby View PostI guess the book is WRONG!!! In my experience oil bath hubs are good for Long hull stuff no dirt, dust, mud, and I wouldn't think to submerge them but that is me.
I tow a cargo trailer every day for work when I got it new first thing I did was pulled all the hubs and put in Timken bearings The trailer now has over 300K on it. I do nothing to them grease once a year.I would Ditch the oil bath and go with grease. Just My Opinion.
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