What should getting wheel bearings packed cost?

Just had it done at local camping world. $300.00

Cummins12V98 wrote:

CarnationSailor wrote:
Just got it done at Les Schwab. Cost $170 per axle plus tax. This included new bearing seals which typically are replaced when bearings are packed. They also inspected/adjusted the brakes and greased the suspension wet bolts for free.

It used to cost about $100 per axle plus tax, but a couple of years ago they discovered they were charging way below the competition (which I verified) and raised their rates a bunch.

I don't like the price increase, but they seem to do a good job.

I truly wish you the best of luck with LS.

Just got mine done at Les Schwab too. Second time they've done 'em on this trailer.

CarnationSailor wrote:
Just got it done at Les Schwab. Cost $170 per axle plus tax. This included new bearing seals which typically are replaced when bearings are packed. They also inspected/adjusted the brakes and greased the suspension wet bolts for free.

It used to cost about $100 per axle plus tax, but a couple of years ago they discovered they were charging way below the competition (which I verified) and raised their rates a bunch.

I don't like the price increase, but they seem to do a good job.

I truly wish you the best of luck with LS.

fj12ryder wrote:

CarnationSailor wrote:

Dusty R wrote:
When was the last time you had the wheel bearings on your tow vehicle repacked?

Who are you asking?

I believe it's a rhetorical question.

No, he doesn't understand that there are still vehicles on this planet that have bearings that are much the same as those on trailers, albeit with quality components. My old van still gets it bearings cleaned and packed when the brakes are serviced.

CarnationSailor wrote:

Dusty R wrote:
When was the last time you had the wheel bearings on your tow vehicle repacked?

Who are you asking?

I believe it's a rhetorical question.

dpgllg wrote:
I have a 2017 Grand Design 27RL 5th wheel. I contacted a local service center to inquire about getting my wheel bearings packed. I was quoted $490 for this service.

I had another place that has since closed that used to take care of my old 5th wheel and I never had to pay anything close to that. Now that he has retired I am forced to find another place to deal with.

What should I expect to pay for this service?

Thanks!

Dave

Yeah, that is pretty darn expensive.

I see you are in PA, you do not have to take your trailer to a RV dealer for your PA Inspection.

Most PA Inspection stations/Mechanics can inspect your trailer, they may also offer to clean and repack your bearings at a better price while they are inspecting your trailer if you ask about it..

Call around to some of your local PA State Inspection stations and ask if they can inspect Travel Trailers.. Then ask what they would charge to service/grease your trailers bearings.

Or, learn to do it yourself, not all that hard but takes some time and is messy.. Takes me about 15 minutes per drum or about an hr for two axle trailer.. Wished I was making $490 per hr..

Over the for a winter, I had the bearings repacked, new brakes and backing plates on all 4 wheels for around $450.

Dusty R wrote:
When was the last time you had the wheel bearings on your tow vehicle repacked?

Who are you asking?

When was the last time you had the wheel bearings on your tow vehicle repacked?

Just got it done at Les Schwab. Cost $170 per axle plus tax. This included new bearing seals which typically are replaced when bearings are packed. They also inspected/adjusted the brakes and greased the suspension wet bolts for free.

It used to cost about $100 per axle plus tax, but a couple of years ago they discovered they were charging way below the competition (which I verified) and raised their rates a bunch.

I don't like the price increase, but they seem to do a good job.