re-packing greasing the bearings / axle
Hello, how often should I be re-packing the bearings ? I have a 2003 forest river salem le If I don't tow it much, should I be doing it less often ? I've owned it for 3 years, only towed ...
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At a minimum pop the dust caps and check the condition of the grease.
I just did this on a utility trailer that had been repacked 6 months ago. One of the dust caps had water in it. I found the grease seal had failed. I will check the dust caps before any long trip with a trailer from now on.
Also jack up each tire and check the wheel turns free and check for side play.
If you are not sure when the last repack was then by all means repack them and carefully check condition of bearings and brakes.
I just did this on a utility trailer that had been repacked 6 months ago. One of the dust caps had water in it. I found the grease seal had failed. I will check the dust caps before any long trip with a trailer from now on.
Also jack up each tire and check the wheel turns free and check for side play.
If you are not sure when the last repack was then by all means repack them and carefully check condition of bearings and brakes.
