EZ Loader trailer with KNOTT bearing hubs

[PatSea]

I just bought a 13' Boston Whaler on a 2010 EZ Loader trailer. One of the bearings is rough and loud and needs to be replaced. I just found out the trailer hubs are made by KNOTT and are waterproof and are not intended to be greased or replaced. I

 

[GA_Boater]

You should be able to find replacement bearings. And even Knott sells bearings, so not being replaceable is questionable - https://www.knott-trailer-shop.com/p...er_bearing.htm

As does EZ Loader - http://custom.ezloader.com/subcat.asp?0=32. If you don't see your axle listed, a phone call to EZ may help.

 

[decee]

I just purchased TWO 67BT EZ Loader trailers with said KNOTT sealed for life bearings. These trailers were manufactured in August 2022. I always like to carry spare bearings as I make long trips to remote areas. It is proving very difficult to find any part number for just the bearing as it is a unique beast.
And then I found this;

HUB KIT KNOTT HUB PD2750

HUB KIT KNOTT FOR AXLES SOLD WITH MAGIC TILT MT SERIES TRAILERS - IT NOT RECOMENDED TO REPLACE JUST A HUB CALL FOR DETAILS

www.boattrailerpartsplace.com

HUB KIT KNOTT HUB PD2750

• KNOTT HUB FOR KNOTT AXLES SOLD WITH MAGIC TILT MT SERIES TRAILERS
• SOLD EACH
• IT IS NOT RECOMMENDED THAT THESE BE REPLACED ON YOUR AXLE.
• THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE SPINDLE SEAL SURFACE AND REPLACING
• THE HUB WILL NOT BE A LONG TERM FIX
• MANUFACTURE DOES NOT PROVIDE REPLACEMENT PARTS OR BEARINGS FOR THESE HUBS.
• IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED THAT THE AXLE ASSEMBLY BE REPLACED
• THESE NEW AXLES WILL COME WITH NORMAL HUBS THAT CAN BE REPAIRED
• USE PH1452 44″ FRAME PH1454 56″ FRAME
• SEE KNOTT/KARAVAN TORSION AXLES FOR OTHER FRAME WIDTHS

Makes me worry a little about what I bought