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07-13-2016, 07:12 AM
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Question about bearings
OK, I had my bearing repacked back the week before memorial day. I pulled my camper 1250 miles. IT has sat in that camper spot for two months. Do you think once I check air pressure the camper bearings will be good to bring back home the 1250 miles? We will not pull it again until the last weekend(Saturday-Sunday) in July so no way or time to have it looked at again?
Just asking for peace of mind??
I know it sits that long at the house during the summer months.
thanks
randy
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07-13-2016, 07:57 AM
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I think you will be fine.
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07-13-2016, 10:15 AM
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My dealer recommends every 2 years or every 10000 miles, you will be fine I believe.
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07-14-2016, 03:56 AM
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The bearings will be fine as long as the mechanic did his job correctly.
If still concerned and if they are E-Z Lube bearings with a zerk fitting in the end of the axle, jacking each wheel up and rotating it, hand pump a few squirts in there (yeah, three hands help). Other then that 12,000 miles or 1-2 years, whichever comes first is Dexter/AL-KO/Lippert's recommendation.
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07-14-2016, 06:44 AM
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I would: Torque the lugs nuts, check the tire pressure and tow it.
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07-14-2016, 07:29 AM
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We have been from Southern California to New England and the Southeast and back several times the last three years. After every trip, I have had the wheels pulled to check both the brakes and the bearings. Each time so far, the report has been that both appear as new. I have not kept close track of the miles but believe we have towed over 30,000 miles in that time. I know we put over 50,000 miles on the truck, but obviously weren't towing all those miles.
I have had my share of bearing trouble on other trailers over the years and learned the hard way about keeping an eye on them. I keep a close eye on inflation pressure and lug nuts and have not had any tire/wheel problems with the fifth wheel so far. Unless the trailer is grossly overloaded or bearing grease has been ignored way too long, you should be fine.
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07-14-2016, 01:59 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave W
The bearings will be fine as long as the mechanic did his job correctly.
If still concerned and if they are E-Z Lube bearings with a zerk fitting in the end of the axle, jacking each wheel up and rotating it, hand pump a few squirts in there (yeah, three hands help). Other then that 12,000 miles or 1-2 years, whichever comes first is Dexter/AL-KO/Lippert's recommendation.
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Yup. If they were packed correctly, they are fine for a few years.
Problem with the grease zerks are many... I don't use them at all.
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07-15-2016, 06:58 AM
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We tow from BC Canada to Southern California then let the trailer sit for 5 months before we head home and never an issue just check the lug nuts and tire pressure
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