Hi all hope I don't start a war here but... I just received an order of 4 new hubs for my 5th wheel from etrailer.They're Dexter hubs (made in USA)that came with the races already pressed in,the inner/outer bearings,and oil seals all of which are stamped made in China. My worries are the quality of the bearings. I have looked to replace with Timken's but from what I'm seeing most of them are now made in China, so what are your thoughts on using the China VMC bearings I already have or am I just worrying over nothing? Thanks in advance to any and all replies.

I wouldn't put them in a wheelbarrow. I posted about them here, but my posts weren't accepted. Here is my information: Brakes, Bearings & Spindles

not every thing made in china is junk, I,ve ran them in my boats for years and no problems, but I do agree when its time to change I,ll go timkin.

My Chinese bearings are just fine 8 years running. Probably due for a repack.

I just installed new Timken bearings and races in my two year old FW with 20,000+ miles. The new bearings and races are all stamped "Made in USA". I've never had a Timken bearing fail, so I elected to change them in lieu of continuing to run on a brand I'm not familiar with. FWIW, the bearings I took out were manufactured in China and did not show any sign of premature wear. If you're not putting lots of miles on your trailer, I would leave things the way they are. Just clean, examine, repack and install new grease seals as warranted.

I tried Napa, Advance and Autozone. None carried made in the USA bearings. One had genuine Dexter bearings and they were also made in China.So China bearings it is. So far my wheels haven't fallen off.

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Dave_H_M
Explorer II
Mar 20, 2016
If it were mine I would run it with the China stuff.

Timken has overseas bearing manufacturers also. Guess you got look at each bearing.
GordonThree
Explorer
Mar 20, 2016
I tried Napa, Advance and Autozone. None carried made in the USA bearings. One had genuine Dexter bearings and they were also made in China.

So China bearings it is. So far my wheels haven't fallen off.
TucsonJim
Explorer II
Mar 20, 2016
I just installed new Timken bearings and races in my two year old FW with 20,000+ miles. The new bearings and races are all stamped "Made in USA". I've never had a Timken bearing fail, so I elected to change them in lieu of continuing to run on a brand I'm not familiar with. FWIW, the bearings I took out were manufactured in China and did not show any sign of premature wear. If you're not putting lots of miles on your trailer, I would leave things the way they are. Just clean, examine, repack and install new grease seals as warranted.
time2roll
Nomad
Mar 20, 2016
My Chinese bearings are just fine 8 years running. Probably due for a repack.
midnightsadie
Explorer II
Mar 20, 2016
not every thing made in china is junk, I,ve ran them in my boats for years and no problems, but I do agree when its time to change I,ll go timkin.
Lynnmor
Explorer
Mar 20, 2016
I wouldn't put them in a wheelbarrow. I posted about them here, but my posts weren't accepted. Here is my information: Brakes, Bearings & Spindles

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