Repacking the wheel bearings
We have a lightweight single axle travel trailer we don't use all that much each year. Last year we put around 25 hours of highway travel on it. It as the same the previous year. Is it necessary to ge...
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Inspecting brakes every 7 years???? Scary...
Remember....
There's reasons why many regions are forcing mandatory annual brake inspections on trailers. They are forcing the law because people don't understand the reasons to do it annually. When inspecting (clean and replace worn out parts) brakes, then repack the bearings with fresh grease at same time. Easy DIY task - since hubs are off anyway. And, it saves lives as well...
And when selling your trailer, remember to tell possible buyers you do annual brake inspections and bearing care. Tell them you do it every 7 years and see how fast they run away.... LOL!!!
Remember....
There's reasons why many regions are forcing mandatory annual brake inspections on trailers. They are forcing the law because people don't understand the reasons to do it annually. When inspecting (clean and replace worn out parts) brakes, then repack the bearings with fresh grease at same time. Easy DIY task - since hubs are off anyway. And, it saves lives as well...
And when selling your trailer, remember to tell possible buyers you do annual brake inspections and bearing care. Tell them you do it every 7 years and see how fast they run away.... LOL!!!
