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Hoopy Frood · 08-13-2020, 09:15 AM

Didn't anyone read that he had already changed the tires out?

With a 600 mile trip, I certainly wouldn't worry about the bearings. Although it would be a good idea to check the bearing grease at some point after the trip. Most of the issues with the EZ Lube system is from faulty assembly at the facility where the axles were assembled, IMO anyway. But the EZ Lube system isn't really needed.

The bearings should be checked, and repacked if necessary, when the trailer is first taken into possession. After that every few years if you feel the need, or more often if you put many tens of thousands of miles on your trailer. Every year is a waste of time, material, and effort. And brakes can be checked at the same time you do your bearings, again more often if you travel lots and lots of miles.

08-13-2020, 09:15 AM	#19
Hoopy Frood Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Platte City, MO Posts: 20	Didn't anyone read that he had already changed the tires out? With a 600 mile trip, I certainly wouldn't worry about the bearings. Although it would be a good idea to check the bearing grease at some point after the trip. Most of the issues with the EZ Lube system is from faulty assembly at the facility where the axles were assembled, IMO anyway. But the EZ Lube system isn't really needed. The bearings should be checked, and repacked if necessary, when the trailer is first taken into possession. After that every few years if you feel the need, or more often if you put many tens of thousands of miles on your trailer. Every year is a waste of time, material, and effort. And brakes can be checked at the same time you do your bearings, again more often if you travel lots and lots of miles. __________________ Howard and Peggy "Don't Panic"