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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Like most, bearing were not high on my list. I did drive out of one on a 90’s vintage PUP. It was a real mess, burned up the plastic hub cover, brakes, both bearings and cracked the brake drum.
I had thousands of miles on it with no issues and I even had checked for tire inflation at the previous gas stop. I would not have noticed it if I had not stopped for a detour.
Many TT issues cannot be predicted, as mentioned water leaks, defective tires, unexpected terrain, theft, accidents and etc. They happen. I am aware of the possibilities but worry more about crazy drivers and things I cannot check for.
I had thousands of miles on it with no issues and I even had checked for tire inflation at the previous gas stop. I would not have noticed it if I had not stopped for a detour.
Many TT issues cannot be predicted, as mentioned water leaks, defective tires, unexpected terrain, theft, accidents and etc. They happen. I am aware of the possibilities but worry more about crazy drivers and things I cannot check for.
