Wheel Bearing Repacking question
After how many miles should wheel bearings be repacked? What does that actually entail? I am renting a trailer from a private owner who is in the business of renting various trailers he owns. I wan...
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On a 2200 mile trip I would not baulk at the $55 as long as in exchange he would pay for emergency repairs while on the road.
2200 miles is a bit short for repacking bearings and at the same time $55 is probably short on paying for the service. The replacement seals alone can cost $55. You are just paying a mileage fee for a long trip. The fee contributes to the additional maintenance. Similar to renting many other vehicles.
Truth is anything can happen on the road. The bearings could easily go 10+ years and 50,000+ miles or you could have an issue during the first day of travel.
2200 miles is a bit short for repacking bearings and at the same time $55 is probably short on paying for the service. The replacement seals alone can cost $55. You are just paying a mileage fee for a long trip. The fee contributes to the additional maintenance. Similar to renting many other vehicles.
Truth is anything can happen on the road. The bearings could easily go 10+ years and 50,000+ miles or you could have an issue during the first day of travel.
