Trip to Yellowstone
We are looking to make a long trek from the Columbus Ohio area to Yellowstone and back in September. We'll be driving a '13 Ford F350 Powerstroke and pulling a '15 FR Sandpiper 35ROK fiver that is 2"...
Forum Discussion
jacketsbum wrote:
Again more great tips and suggestions. I'm a little concerned with the weight now if towing in the mountains makes a huge difference on pin weight. I'll get that checked next week. We've had the unit a year and camped about 12 trips, weight has never been an issue, half the time I forget its back there! But the mountains are a different animal, I will take the advice of those who have 'been there, done that'!
Even though we've been on a dozen trips, there is probably no more than 3000-3500 miles on the rig. Would wheel bearings need repacked after that? They are supposed to be EZ Lube but it seems a little early for that!
Mountains make zero difference on pin weight, either you have enough tire for the load or you don't.
No need to let it scare you, just find out that you are working with before embarking on a long road trip.
I would have the bearings repacked. Mosly because mos OE pack jobs leave a lot to be desired, IME.
