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befu
Explorer
Feb 12, 2015

Continuous failure of TT wheel bearings - I am so ashamed...

Hello, have a problem that I need to ask for some input on. Bit wordy with a 4 year history to tell, but here we go. We have a 2012 Puma 31dbts trailer that we have camped in 4 summers now, love it!...
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StewB
Explorer
Feb 14, 2015
As per dexter information.

With the wheel off the ground, I use a tourqe wrench and tourqe the axel nut to 50lbs, spin the wheel, back off the nut, re-tighten the nut to finger tight, place cotter pin, or in my case bend over lock tab plate, if pin or tab don't line up, loosen nut to accomodate.

With the wheel off the ground, if you grab the top of the tire you should just barely feel movement if pull push on the tire.

Been using this methonde for 35 years on my boat and travel trailers. Never failed me.

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