Advised not to repack bearings???
Two years ago, and with our previous trailer, we had a miserable and expensive bearing failure while 4k miles from home. At the time, we had buddy bearings and were under the impression that they did...
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smkettner wrote:This is my thinking also. I used the EZ lube on my salt water boat trailer for years with no problems just pumped grease in every year for about 10 years and watch the old grease and moisture come out until they failed completely and left me stranded on the side of the road. With my MH I tightened the wheel bearings several times then finally cleaned them inspected and repacked them. You really don't know if the bearings are galled until you look at them. The inspection is the important thing not the way you put grease in.
Since you really should inspect the bearings you may as well hand pack and install new seals. Easy lube misses that important step of inspection. I only see an advantage to a boat trailer where the hub filled with grease will better keep water out during launch.
First inspection and repack is most important. After you know it was done right the pack should last a long time. Manufacturer though mostly says to repack annually.
Carry an extra set of bearings, seal, nut, washer, pin & cap and you will never have a failure ;)
