Wheel bearings
I just replaced two sets of wheel bearings after 10,000 miles on my Keystone Alpine, 2012.
I had about 6000 miles on it before my last trip and while preparing for that trip I checked all wheels. I found the two rear wheels had a little play in them when I rocked them back and fourth top to bottom. Oh yeah the trailer was jacked up. They have grease fittings in end (Dexter axle )of axle so I tightened the baring bolt and packed them again. I did not remove wheels.
When I returned the same two wheels where loose again. I took to my mechanic and we pulled wheels. Both outer bearings where shot. So pulled all wheels and checked and put on new rear seals and repacked.
I thought it was overkill when I read that you should check lug nuts and wheels often. This proves that we should.
This could have been a real bummer had I not caught it.
I had about 6000 miles on it before my last trip and while preparing for that trip I checked all wheels. I found the two rear wheels had a little play in them when I rocked them back and fourth top to bottom. Oh yeah the trailer was jacked up. They have grease fittings in end (Dexter axle )of axle so I tightened the baring bolt and packed them again. I did not remove wheels.
When I returned the same two wheels where loose again. I took to my mechanic and we pulled wheels. Both outer bearings where shot. So pulled all wheels and checked and put on new rear seals and repacked.
I thought it was overkill when I read that you should check lug nuts and wheels often. This proves that we should.
This could have been a real bummer had I not caught it.
