clarkbre
Well-known member
Well, it’s that time of year again. I pulled the boat out and cleaned her up, got my gear ready and put the new tags on.
Now, the last thing I have to do is the trailer maintenance. My trailer is a 2006 that is towed less than 600 miles a year. I have greasable hubs that have a zerk fitting on the back. When grease is squirted in, the old grease comes out of the front of the hub. Doing so, completely packs the hubs full of grease so that water and other debris cannot get in.
To date, I’ve pushed new grease through the hubs each year with no problems what so ever. The old grease is still in really good condition. My question is:
How long do a set of bearings last? Miles, years?
How often should I take the hubs apart and completely inspect/replace the bearings, seals and races?
I’d rather spend the time and money doing preventative maintenance than fixing it on the side of the road.
What are your thoughts?
Now, the last thing I have to do is the trailer maintenance. My trailer is a 2006 that is towed less than 600 miles a year. I have greasable hubs that have a zerk fitting on the back. When grease is squirted in, the old grease comes out of the front of the hub. Doing so, completely packs the hubs full of grease so that water and other debris cannot get in.
To date, I’ve pushed new grease through the hubs each year with no problems what so ever. The old grease is still in really good condition. My question is:
How long do a set of bearings last? Miles, years?
How often should I take the hubs apart and completely inspect/replace the bearings, seals and races?
I’d rather spend the time and money doing preventative maintenance than fixing it on the side of the road.
What are your thoughts?