Trailer Bearing Re-Pack
I have a new 16 ft tandem cargo trailer which has already traveled about 3000 miles. The weight carried was probably at around 1800 lbs At what interval do you re-pack the bearings? I'm planning anoth...
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I've put several trailers in service. Before any of them were put on the road I did a bearing/brake R&R on each new or used unit. Its suprising what one finds from the factory. I still do all my rv and non rv trailers the same.
I've never carried extra bearing even when I was on the road. No need to if you've did proper maintenance. If you haven't then it may be a good idea to carry a spare.
On the rv trailer I open the hubs every spring and make a visual on the bearings....them make a decission if they need attention. Same with my other trailers if they see lots of miles.
Now my 18' car hauler doesn't see that many miles annually. I did my brake/bearing R&R when it was new and open the hubs maybe once every 2-3 years for a looky. Its a '11 model and has recieved one repack.
The boat trailer ??? I've found replacing the BB with new water tight cap eliminates most water intrusion issues.
I've never carried extra bearing even when I was on the road. No need to if you've did proper maintenance. If you haven't then it may be a good idea to carry a spare.
On the rv trailer I open the hubs every spring and make a visual on the bearings....them make a decission if they need attention. Same with my other trailers if they see lots of miles.
Now my 18' car hauler doesn't see that many miles annually. I did my brake/bearing R&R when it was new and open the hubs maybe once every 2-3 years for a looky. Its a '11 model and has recieved one repack.
The boat trailer ??? I've found replacing the BB with new water tight cap eliminates most water intrusion issues.
