Wheel bearings
What is so different with RV wheel bearings that they have to be packed at least every year or two. My truck and car does not require this yearly maintenance, why does the RV axles??
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Ron3rd wrote:mark5w wrote:
What is so different with RV wheel bearings that they have to be packed at least every year or two. My truck and car does not require this yearly maintenance, why does the RV axles??
Who told you that have to be packed every year or two? Did you read that on the internet?
Dexter Operation and Service Manual, 600-8000 lb Axles wrote:
Bearing Lubrication - Grease
Along with bearing adjustment, proper lubrication is essential to the proper function and reliability of your trailer axle. Bearings should be lubricated every 12 months or 12,000 miles. The method to repack bearing cones is as follows:
I have found that to be overkill in my case. I do it every two years and from the look of the bearings, could probably go more.
