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rjniles
Explorer
Jan 13, 2019

Wheel bearing service, how much?

Had a mobile RV repair mechanic come to my house and service the wheel bearings. This is work I have done myself in the past but my knees are getting so bad it is painful to get down on the ground. Passport 195RB dual axle. He was here about an hour and a half, replaced seals, cleaned and re-greased bearings, reinstalled and adjusted brakes. $305 (including a $85 service call). How does that compare to what others are paying?
  • dougrainer's avatar
    dougrainer
    Nomad
    Jan 13, 2019
    We charge 2 hours labor(.5 per hub) at $159 per hour plus 4 seals. You got a good deal. Doug
  • 2oldman's avatar
    2oldman
    Explorer II
    Jan 13, 2019
    You not only got a good deal but I've found it more and more difficult to get mobile service for that.
  • rjniles's avatar
    rjniles
    Explorer
    Jan 13, 2019
    Thanks for the feedback, I also thought it was a good deal. He broke it down as:
    Service call. $85
    4 seals @ $10. 40
    Labor. 180
    Total $305

    He also drove 50 miles to my house.
  • SidecarFlip's avatar
    SidecarFlip
    Explorer III
    Jan 13, 2019
    Cheap labor. Around here it's 135 an hour.... If you can get someone to come out....if
  • 2oldman's avatar
    2oldman
    Explorer II
    Jan 13, 2019
    rjniles wrote:
    He also drove 50 miles to my house.
    Miracle. I would have tipped heavily.
  • rjniles's avatar
    rjniles
    Explorer
    Jan 13, 2019
    2oldman wrote:
    rjniles wrote:
    He also drove 50 miles to my house.
    Miracle. I would have tipped heavily.


    I gave him $350 and he said call him any time.
  • 2oldman's avatar
    2oldman
    Explorer II
    Jan 13, 2019
    rjniles wrote:
    I gave him $350 and he said call him any time.
    Excellent.
  • 185EZ's avatar
    185EZ
    Explorer
    Jan 13, 2019
    rjniles wrote:
    2oldman wrote:
    rjniles wrote:
    He also drove 50 miles to my house.
    Miracle. I would have tipped heavily.


    I gave him $350 and he said call him any time.

    Awesome!
    Always nice to hear when someone gets a great deal and even better when you pass it on.
    You'll be at the top of the list when you need help again
  • old_guy's avatar
    old_guy
    Explorer
    Jan 14, 2019
    I go t o my local les schwab tire store and have mine done for $49 per axle, bears if need are extra

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