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Pipeman
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Nov 18, 2014

Wheel Bearings

I just had my 5er, 2009 Silverback, 35ft, at the repair shop. I had the never lube bearings replaced with new ones. A little over 25,000 miles on the old ones. When my trailer guy pressed out one of them, it fell apart in his hands. He also said that the grease smelled bad. I have never trusted them at all. We had discussed replacing them after a 6500 mile trip this past summer. Got back home from that trip and waited until after our Thanksgiving before bringing the 5er to him. We did go camping for 10 days during that time. Another 500 miles or so. I guess we got very lucky. So I guess the moral of the story is, have your never lube bearings checked before too many miles are put on them. Stay safe.

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  • Replaced a couple of mine this spring after estimated 75,000 miles. Replaced with complete brake drum & brake shoes & plate.

    Did the job myself. The drums that came off had a little bearing play but no wobble. The 2 which were not replaced were the same. Off to Alaska we went. 12,000 miles later the old ones still seem to be the same. I have the 2 removed & carry as spares with life left in them.

    Nev R Lubes should give at least 100,000 miles without issue, 150,000 is not unusual.