What's the fascination with trailer bearings?
So I've seen many, many posts over the years about checking hubs with IR guns for excessive heat. I've even seen posts where people check their hubs every stop. :E My question is why? I have never ...
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jfkmk wrote:K Charles wrote:
Some bearing failures come from to much meddling with them.
That's ridiculous. It's like attributing engine failure to changing the oil. You can NEVER cause a bearing to fail by properly repacking it.
I service the bearings once a year pre-season along with a brake inspection and adjustment. For the couple of bucks in seals and grease, I'm guaranteed a trouble free camping season. For me the price and time to service them for this guarantee is a no-brainier.
I think he was referring to taking them apart for inspection without putting them back correctly.
