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09-26-2020, 08:50 PM
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Brand: DRV
Model: Elite Suite 40KSSB4
State: Michigan
Posts: 69
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2018 Elite suite oil bath hub
Hello Fellow DRV OWNERS.
I just removed the center rim caps to see the oil level of my hubs
I don't see a fill to line like my 2013.
Any recommations?
I also read drill a small hole in the center cap to relieve pressure.
The hole is protected by the rims center cap.
Any recommations?
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09-27-2020, 01:03 AM
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Brand: DRV
Model: 38 RSB3
State: South Dakota
Posts: 2,280
THOR #1658
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jr_nicholson
Hello Fellow DRV OWNERS.
I just removed the center rim caps to see the oil level of my hubs
I don't see a fill to line like my 2013.
Any recommations?
I also read drill a small hole in the center cap to relieve pressure.
The hole is protected by the rims center cap.
Any recommations?
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Does your bearing dust cap not have a rubber plug in the center?
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09-27-2020, 02:17 PM
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Brand: DRV
Model: Elite Suite 40KSSB4
State: Michigan
Posts: 69
THOR #7004
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Yes black in the center
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09-27-2020, 03:15 PM
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Brand: DRV
Model: 39TKSB3 "Modified"
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I have not drilled a hole in mine. Trip from WA to SoCal and back no issues. LEVEL ground fill to bottom hole.
Did you order the oil bath?
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09-27-2020, 03:25 PM
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Brand: DRV
Model: Elite Suite 40KSSB4
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Thanks, still not sure were bottom hole is. No I have not ordered my oil as of yet.
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09-27-2020, 08:10 PM
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Brand: DRV
Model: 38 RSB3
State: South Dakota
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THOR #1658
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It looks like you have a newer DRV. Those DRVs no longer have oil bath bearings but greased bearings. Still not clear even if you had oil bath bath hubs why you would need to drill a hole. From my understanding on the oil bath is you fill it to the bottom of the rubber plug whole. And drilling a vent hole could expose you contamination and moisture issues.
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09-27-2020, 08:49 PM
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Brand: DRV
Model: Elite Suite 40KSSB4
State: Michigan
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THOR #7004
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Thanks. Confusing to me the clear hub states SAE 90 oil.
Thanks for your help
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09-27-2020, 10:13 PM
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Brand: DRV
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THOR #1658
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Originally Posted by jr_nicholson
Thanks. Confusing to me the clear hub states SAE 90 oil.
Thanks for your help
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They have those on because the thinner white ones that they put on cracked and would fall off. These clear ones are MUCH thicker.
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09-27-2020, 10:15 PM
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Brand: DRV
Model: Elite Suite 40KSSB4
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THOR #7004
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Got ya. Thanks 👌
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09-28-2020, 12:52 PM
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Brand: DRV
Model: 2019 MS 39DBRS3
State: Delaware
Posts: 554
THOR #9431
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What year?
Sure you have oil?
Old caps were a PVC type plastic, subject to UV damage and just cracking.
Clear caps are polycarbonate, much better quality.
If you have oil, level is bottom of hole the rubber plug is in.
Trick with oil is to punch a hole in the center of the rubber cap with a paper clip to allow some venting.
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09-28-2020, 01:06 PM
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Member
Brand: DRV
Model: Elite Suite 40KSSB4
State: Michigan
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THOR #7004
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2018 Elite Suite
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09-28-2020, 01:09 PM
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Brand: DRV
Model: 2019 MS 39DBRS3
State: Delaware
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THOR #9431
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jr_nicholson
2018 Elite Suite
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Should be Standard greased wheel bearings then.
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09-28-2020, 01:36 PM
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Brand: DRV
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Thanks
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09-28-2020, 07:19 PM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Missouri
Posts: 2,324
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If you had oil hubs without any oil visible you would most likely have some hot or ruined bearings
For those that do have oil hubs the visible ring around the cap is the fill level as marked or molded in the polycarbonate
You don't want 90 weight oil around or up to the hub oil plug
No hole or pin price is necessary either
If its running that hot you have other issues
Ran oil hubs more than 60 years on many different types equipment , never would dream of poking a hole in a moisture and dirt plug
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09-28-2020, 10:28 PM
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Brand: DRV
Model: 44' Santa Fe
State: Montana
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There are millions and millions and millions of trucks and trailers on the road today. NONE of them come with a hole drilled in the plug, and no self respecting trucker would consider it. Walk around any truck stop and look. Also count how many of them have tire pressure monitors. Find more than 1 and I'll buy you a beer. RVers tend to be older people looking for ways to spend all their money on junk before they die.
Bill
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09-29-2020, 01:39 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: 39TKSB3 "Modified"
State: South Dakota
Posts: 1,837
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jr_nicholson
Thanks, still not sure were bottom hole is. No I have not ordered my oil as of yet.
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Pull the plug. The bottom of the hole in the cap is the fill level.
I was asking if you special ordered the oil bath system on your DRV.
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09-29-2020, 01:42 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: 39TKSB3 "Modified"
State: South Dakota
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jr_nicholson
Thanks. Confusing to me the clear hub states SAE 90 oil.
Thanks for your help
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AMZ/OIL 75-90 in their nice squeeze bottle will be better than any 90 wt you can find.
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09-29-2020, 01:45 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: 39TKSB3 "Modified"
State: South Dakota
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" RVers tend to be older people looking for ways to spend all their money on junk before they die."
HAAAAA, ain't that the truth!!!
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09-29-2020, 12:21 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Missouri
Posts: 2,324
THOR #6903
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The bottom of the hole is not the fill level, it is the line on the cover
Quote:
Originally Posted by Cummins12V98
Pull the plug. The bottom of the hole in the cap is the fill level.
I was asking if you special ordered the oil bath system on your DRV.
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09-29-2020, 04:09 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: 2019 MS 39DBRS3
State: Delaware
Posts: 554
THOR #9431
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Quote:
Originally Posted by lwmcguire
The bottom of the hole is not the fill level, it is the line on the cover
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Not 'all' the covers have a fill line.
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2019 DRV MS 39DBRS3
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