Thanks for that info. I wish I could see one in person. If I get the chance, I'll post some pics here of the interiors of both models from their websites.
Trailer suspension Options pros/cons
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Thanks for that info. I wish I could see one in person. If I get the chance, I'll post some pics here of the interiors of both models from their websites.
4000lbsOfGoat
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The side to side and top to bottom measurements are going to be similar, and thus look similar in pics, but the space is much deeper in the Expedition.
I was just looking at that online. It seems like the inner dimensions are almost exactly the same.
Here's what Off Grid gives for the Expedition 2.0 interior dimensions: 46 1/8" H x 80" L X 56 5/8" W
Here's the Boreas XT: 45" H x 79" L x 57" W
So they're almost identical, except for maybe an inch.
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Jason,
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4000lbsOfGoat
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That seems to be total indoor area, not the area of the storage compartments....
OK thanks, that's where I was getting confused. I wasn't sure if you were talking about interior storage only (within the sleeping cabin only), or total storage of all compartment and boxes on the units.
tatanka48
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whichever way you go i'd recommend getting a suspension w/ an axe fitted w/ EZ-LUBE SPINDLES
they are available on axles from several manufacturers
they can be identified by their dust cap which typically has a rubber plug in the end
pop the rubber cap out and there is a grease zerk on the end of the spindle itself
using a grease gun you lube the bearings and keep the hub cavity full at all times
the grease goes in thru the center of the spindle and exits between the rear seal and the inside bearing
then it flows thru the inner bearing filling the hub and oozing out thru the outer bearing
this process keeps fresh grease in your bearings and the older grease comes out the dust cap where it can simply be wiped away
keeping the hub full of grease prevents water and dirt intrusion
lubing once /season and prior to any major event will keep you rolling w/ freshly greased bearings for years to come
i jack the tire off the ground and spin it
if i don't hear any growling i simpy grease the nipple until i get clean grease coming from around the spindle nut
while at it i remove my lug nuts n clean the threads on the bolts and in the nuts then spray my favorite rust preventitive on the threads and replace the nuts torquing them by hand with the lug wrench i carry in the truck so i am sure i can get them back off if needed
i use that blue/green boat trailer wheel bearing grease in all my trailers and farm implements
the last time i found myself on the side of the road w/ bearing issues was in the mid 1970's just before i started this regime
i also do this with each new trailer/axle i get replacing unknown grease with stuff i know i can count on
i just start pumping the blue/green stuff in and the original stuff comes out
in this case the stock grease was red
and got replaced w/ blue/green 
i hope this helps
"T"
they are available on axles from several manufacturers
they can be identified by their dust cap which typically has a rubber plug in the end
pop the rubber cap out and there is a grease zerk on the end of the spindle itself
using a grease gun you lube the bearings and keep the hub cavity full at all times
the grease goes in thru the center of the spindle and exits between the rear seal and the inside bearing
then it flows thru the inner bearing filling the hub and oozing out thru the outer bearing
this process keeps fresh grease in your bearings and the older grease comes out the dust cap where it can simply be wiped away
keeping the hub full of grease prevents water and dirt intrusion
lubing once /season and prior to any major event will keep you rolling w/ freshly greased bearings for years to come
i jack the tire off the ground and spin it
if i don't hear any growling i simpy grease the nipple until i get clean grease coming from around the spindle nut
while at it i remove my lug nuts n clean the threads on the bolts and in the nuts then spray my favorite rust preventitive on the threads and replace the nuts torquing them by hand with the lug wrench i carry in the truck so i am sure i can get them back off if needed
i use that blue/green boat trailer wheel bearing grease in all my trailers and farm implements
the last time i found myself on the side of the road w/ bearing issues was in the mid 1970's just before i started this regime
i also do this with each new trailer/axle i get replacing unknown grease with stuff i know i can count on
i just start pumping the blue/green stuff in and the original stuff comes out
in this case the stock grease was red
and got replaced w/ blue/green i hope this helps
"T"
billiebob
Well-known member
Looking forward to this system.
Will it be easy to retrofit on a solid axle and leaf spring suspension.
billiebob
Well-known member
EZ LUBE is cool technology but all my trailers have maintenance free sealed bearings on 3500# axles with leaf springs.
Over 100,000 miles on my work trailer with zero maintenance over 12 years.
I like the sealed bearings since I tow all winter thru slush and salt.
Unfortunately, it won't work easily as a retrofit. If there is interest, we could offer it as a stand alone, bolt-on system. Specify the track and frame width and done. For our production, it will be welded, but very easily could be bolt-on. Finishing up CAD work and hopefully have a demo roller in a few months.
tatanka48
Active member
billiebob, i am confused
w/ magnification of the picture you attached yours appears to have the rubber plug in the dust cap just like the axle spindles i was mentioning(see my attachment)
pop that rubber plug and i wonder if you will find a grease zerk
i have been building and towing trailers since the mid 1960's and never heard of the maintenance free sealed bearings
that doesn't mean someone hasn't snuck something by me fer durn sure
i do see stuff on this forum that are new to me frequently
technologies are advancing at light speed these days
"T"
Buddha.
Finally in expo white.
I do a lot of trailer bearing repacks at work. We always do it the old way.
I’ve seen the quick lube style blow grease out the seal and contaminate the brakes. There’s no way to see that without taking it all apart.
