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Wheel bearings

N7SJN
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Explorer
After 12 years and 10's of thousands of miles a tire tech advised me that I should have my brakes and wheel bearings checked. Bottom line breaks were still good and the wheel bearings also. I do not advise everyone to do this, however I have seen postings that say twice yearly checking is a good idea. Was I just lucky by not checking or is this the norm?
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Omrod
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Explorer
After having to replace two axles on the same camper in five years because of bearings, I have them checked every year and repacked every two. Hanging out on a freeway waiting to get a tow is not much fun.
Omrod
2015 Chevy Silverado HD
2021 Grand Design Imagine 3250BH
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1ofmany
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Explorer
Agree with djgarcia...a little PM can save a lot latter.

LarryJM
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Explorer II
azdryheat wrote:
I've got three axles and I've yet to do anything to the bearings or brakes in 2 years of owning it. I'm not worried about it. When was the last time you checked the bearings on your truck? Are the trailers any different?


IMO you might be playing a dangerous game of Russian wheel bearing Roulette since more often than not the amount of grease from the factory is woefully lacking. I do however agree that yearly wheel bearing service is not really needed. I hesitate giving a recommendation since almost the yearly servicing seems to be the party line and I can't provide any reputable different service interval reference.

Larry
2001 standard box 7.3L E-350 PSD Van with 4.10 rear and 2007 Holiday Rambler Aluma-Lite 8306S Been RV'ing since 1974.
RAINKAP INSTALL////ETERNABOND INSTALL

westend
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Explorer
Truck and trailer bearings are different. The comparison is a poor one for service intervals. I believe servicing the bearings every two years or so is adequate and that gives an owner a chance to inspect/adjust brakes as well.
'03 F-250 4x4 CC
'71 Starcraft Wanderstar -- The Cowboy/Hilton

MarkTwain
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Explorer
azdryheat wrote:
I've got three axles and I've yet to do anything to the bearings or brakes in 2 years of owning it. I'm not worried about it. When was the last time you checked the bearings on your truck? Are the trailers any different?


I have my bearings repacked every 2 years and they also check the brakes for wear. I replace my tires every 5 years regardless how the tires look. I replace the batteries every 5 years. I prefer prevention as opposed to repairs and dealing with breakdowns on the road. Just what works for me after 40 yrs. of RVing.

azdryheat
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I've got three axles and I've yet to do anything to the bearings or brakes in 2 years of owning it. I'm not worried about it. When was the last time you checked the bearings on your truck? Are the trailers any different?
2013 Chevy 3500HD CC dually
2014 Voltage 3600 toy hauler
2019 RZR 1000XP TRE