May-24-2020 08:46 AM
May-25-2020 07:16 PM
May-25-2020 06:13 PM
Dtank wrote:Cummins12V98 wrote:fj12ryder wrote:
"Insist on quality US Made seals or the above can happen!!!"
Or could happen regardless.
Anything can happen! Start out right and you will be far ahead!!!
People had Oil bath systems removed from DRV's because they leaked, YEP cheap Chinese Seals. I did the opposite, I changed to Oil bath on mine at $25 per seal. I used QUALITY National True Oil Bath seals and QUALITY "O" rings on my caps. Trip from NW WA to SoCal and back not a sign of a leak, 2,600 miles.
Doesn't help the OP, he's disabled...:S
(Your) "changeover" will skyrocket the cost -he's already worried about- when done at a shop.
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May-25-2020 11:53 AM
dpgllg wrote:Dusty R wrote:
When was the last time you had the wheel bearings on your tow vehicle repacked?
OP Here,
I Purchased this 5th Wheel brand new in 2017. I have had it inspected in 2018 and 2019 and everything was okay each time with bearings seals and brakes.
We have made two trips to Myrtle Beach and one to Disney and about 5 trips local to us in SW PA.
I'm just trying to make sure I stop anything from happening that I can prevent.
I am disabled or I would take this on myself. I just thought that $490 was high for this service.
Dave
May-25-2020 10:00 AM
Cummins12V98 wrote:fj12ryder wrote:
"Insist on quality US Made seals or the above can happen!!!"
Or could happen regardless.
Anything can happen! Start out right and you will be far ahead!!!
People had Oil bath systems removed from DRV's because they leaked, YEP cheap Chinese Seals. I did the opposite, I changed to Oil bath on mine at $25 per seal. I used QUALITY National True Oil Bath seals and QUALITY "O" rings on my caps. Trip from NW WA to SoCal and back not a sign of a leak, 2,600 miles.
May-25-2020 09:35 AM
fj12ryder wrote:
"Insist on quality US Made seals or the above can happen!!!"
Or could happen regardless.
May-25-2020 08:47 AM
dpgllg wrote:Personally, and JMO, you don't need to repack the bearings. They've been done enough that you should be good for several years and thousands of miles. Having it done every year is a waste of resources and money. But of course, it's your call.Dusty R wrote:
When was the last time you had the wheel bearings on your tow vehicle repacked?
OP Here,
I Purchased this 5th Wheel brand new in 2017. I have had it inspected in 2018 and 2019 and everything was okay each time with bearings seals and brakes.
We have made two trips to Myrtle Beach and one to Disney and about 5 trips local to us in SW PA.
I'm just trying to make sure I stop anything from happening that I can prevent.
I am disabled or I would take this on myself. I just thought that $490 was high for this service.
Dave
May-25-2020 08:45 AM
May-25-2020 07:43 AM
Dusty R wrote:
When was the last time you had the wheel bearings on your tow vehicle repacked?
May-25-2020 07:36 AM
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May-24-2020 09:44 PM
Cummins12V98 wrote:Just got mine done at Les Schwab too. Second time they've done 'em on this trailer.CarnationSailor wrote:
Just got it done at Les Schwab. Cost $170 per axle plus tax. This included new bearing seals which typically are replaced when bearings are packed. They also inspected/adjusted the brakes and greased the suspension wet bolts for free.
It used to cost about $100 per axle plus tax, but a couple of years ago they discovered they were charging way below the competition (which I verified) and raised their rates a bunch.
I don't like the price increase, but they seem to do a good job.
I truly wish you the best of luck with LS.
May-24-2020 06:24 PM
CarnationSailor wrote:
Just got it done at Les Schwab. Cost $170 per axle plus tax. This included new bearing seals which typically are replaced when bearings are packed. They also inspected/adjusted the brakes and greased the suspension wet bolts for free.
It used to cost about $100 per axle plus tax, but a couple of years ago they discovered they were charging way below the competition (which I verified) and raised their rates a bunch.
I don't like the price increase, but they seem to do a good job.
May-24-2020 05:32 PM
fj12ryder wrote:CarnationSailor wrote:I believe it's a rhetorical question.Dusty R wrote:
When was the last time you had the wheel bearings on your tow vehicle repacked?
Who are you asking?