Seemong, look for the photo on the last page of the *TAB_Issues photo album for the "Surge brake grease fittings" photo. The zerk fittings allow you to apply grease to hidden moving parts, similar to using a valve stem to add air to tires. In this case, one of the fittings allows lubrication of the moving part of the surge brake assembly--the damper--which is a shock absorber to reduce the effect of the trailer when braking. Google "zerk fitting" to find out how to use them.
The moving part of the damper is under the rubber bellows that keeps dirt out.
Jerry J
--- In tabtrailers@yahoogroups.com, "seemong" <seemong@...> wrote:
>
> What do these zirc fittings actually do? This is a new item to me as well.
>
>
> --- In tabtrailers@yahoogroups.com, NicktheMan117@ wrote:
> >
> > Zirc fittings are grease fittings, small stainless steel or brass nubs that
> > a grease gun fits onto. There are two under the gray plastic housing.
> > You can use any multi-purpose grease on these fittings, and you can buy a
> > grease gun and the grease at most automotive supply stores.
> >
> > Regards,
> > Nick
> > Tabmantoo
> > Michigan
> >
> >
> > In a message dated 9/26/2010 11:02:39 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> > n.hoffert@ writes:
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > What are zirc fittings?
> >
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: NicktheMan117@
> > To: tabtrailers@yahoogroups.com
> > Sent: Sunday, September 26, 2010 8:08:58 AM
> > Subject: Re: [tabtrailers] Re: Lurking and learning.........
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Hello,
> >
> > Hope you have many, many years enjoying your _T@B_ (mailto:T@B) .
> > Please be sure to keep the red handled hand brake lever in the down position
> > when towing. Also, be sure to grease the zirc fittings under the gray
> > plastic housing near the tongue. VERY important. Also, a bunjee cord to hold
> > up the dolly wheel assembly is a good idea. Welcome to our little family.
> >
> > Regards,
> > Nick
> > Tabmantoo
> > Michigan
> >
> >
> > In a message dated 9/25/2010 10:57:14 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> > fargo001@ writes:
> >
> >
> > Hello T@bers.
> > We are new owners as well. 2004, silver & grey, U shaped floor plan. We
> > were lucky to find this one, it looks brand new. (Used 5 times, covered,
> > etc.) The name will be T@Benz, since we pull it with a German SUV.
> > I too, am grateful to the group. I have completed a list of modifications
> > that are on the site. Plumbed in city water, modified seat hinge, spare
> > tire carrier, shelves, and a lot more. We are heading out on our first trip
> > next week. Here's the itinerary, so far: Sacramento to Crater Lake, , to
> > Dechutes State Park, to Nelson, BC, to Banff for a week. Banff to Flathead
> > Montana, to Craig Montana (fly fishing for a couple of days), to Yellowstone
> > (any suggested campgrounds or must see's, never been there) to Jackson Hole
> > and back to Sacramento, not sure of the stops going home at this time.
> > We are really looking forward to the trip and are welcome to any tips,
> > hints, suggestions, etc.
> > Thanks again for all of the in formation on the site!
> > --- In tabtrailers@yahoogroups.com, "DUANE" <buellbum@> wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > > Hi everyone, My wife and I bought an '04 T@B <mailto:T@B> recently.
> > > Price was very affordable due to some issues it had. Thanks to the
> > > wealth of information you folks have put together, here, I've managed to
> > > put it in great condition is a very short time. We'll be taking it out,
> > > next weekend, for the first time. Figured it was time to quit lurking
> > > about and jump in and say...."THANKS" !!
> > >
> > >
> > > Duane F.
> > >
> >
>
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