How'dee,

Anyone know of a web site that has a schematic of trailer bearings and or
replacement instructions? Just curious really.

I've replaced bearings three times now and it really sucks when it's out on
the road. We're heading to Sumberland key/Ramrod Key in a couple of weeks
and plan to inspect the bearings this weekend.

How often do ya'll recommend replacing bearings as maintenance or is it
based on conditions when inspected? It's a single axel trailer that gets
pulled 60 miles to the ocean about every two weeks. Or...do you just wait
until they spin and change them then?

I've got Buddy Bearings in and pump (15-20 times w/marine grease) them up
until the seal is all the way out. It's a lot of grease!

Any advice and horror stories would be appreciated

CB

On Thu, 7 Aug 2003 10:16:29 -0400, "CB" wrote:

How'dee,

Anyone know of a web site that has a schematic of trailer bearings and or
replacement instructions? Just curious really.


A few places to start:

http://www.championtrailers.com

http://www.rverscorner.com/articles/bearing1.html

http://www.pugetsoundanglers.org/Fis...ler_brakes.htm


Good luck.

bb

On Thu, 7 Aug 2003 10:16:29 -0400, "CB" wrote:

How'dee,

Anyone know of a web site that has a schematic of trailer bearings and or
replacement instructions? Just curious really.

I've replaced bearings three times now and it really sucks when it's out on
the road. We're heading to Sumberland key/Ramrod Key in a couple of weeks
and plan to inspect the bearings this weekend.

How often do ya'll recommend replacing bearings as maintenance or is it
based on conditions when inspected? It's a single axel trailer that gets
pulled 60 miles to the ocean about every two weeks. Or...do you just wait
until they spin and change them then?

I've got Buddy Bearings in and pump (15-20 times w/marine grease) them up
until the seal is all the way out. It's a lot of grease!

Any advice and horror stories would be appreciated

CB

Since you launch in sal****er, why not replace them annually? I'm
sorry that I don't know of a website, but it's pretty easy after the
first time.

In freshwater, your bearings would probably last as long as the boat.
In salt, they can be "shot" in a season.

Good luck,
noah

Courtesy of Lee Yeaton,
See the boats of rec.boats
www.TheBayGuide.com/rec.boats

Did you inspect/change the rear seals? It sounds like the rear seals
are leaking salt water into the grease cavity/bearing area causing
premature bearing failure. Or you may be overpressurizing the bearing
area(too much grease) and blowing out the rear seal that way. Tom.

"CB" wrote in message ...
How'dee,

Anyone know of a web site that has a schematic of trailer bearings and or
replacement instructions? Just curious really.

I've replaced bearings three times now and it really sucks when it's out on
the road. We're heading to Sumberland key/Ramrod Key in a couple of weeks
and plan to inspect the bearings this weekend.

How often do ya'll recommend replacing bearings as maintenance or is it
based on conditions when inspected? It's a single axel trailer that gets
pulled 60 miles to the ocean about every two weeks. Or...do you just wait
until they spin and change them then?

I've got Buddy Bearings in and pump (15-20 times w/marine grease) them up
until the seal is all the way out. It's a lot of grease!

Any advice and horror stories would be appreciated

CB

I know that the instructions for Bearing Buddies say NOT to fill them
all the way up. You need to allow for thermal expansion.