Wheel Bearings Packed? Yearly Maintenance
How often do you have the wheel bearings packed on your trailer? And do you take it in for a yearly maintenance inspection?
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Properly packed bearings will go a long time. I suggest that when getting a new trailer, have the bearings hand packed with new seals the first time. Watch when the mechanic does it, or do it yourself. I think the biggest problem is when folks assume that the bearings where properly packed from the factory or that a mechanic (usually the least experienced person at the shop) knows what they are doing. The last time I paid (and didn't watch) to have one repacked the bearings were almost dry and one wheel locked up when the brake assembly fell apart while driving. Not a fun experience.
