When Should Trailer Wheel Bearings be Replaced
Question:
My grown up children want to use my well-looked-after 1986 Sun Valley Coleman tent popup trailer - do I need to replace the wheel bearings before they use it or can I just regrease them? Thanks for any advice.
asked by: Martin S
Expert Reply:
We recommended to repack the wheel bearings on your trailer every 12 months or 12,000 miles. There is not a specific guideline as far as actually replacing the bearings. When repacking them with grease, you will also just want to check for any damage or wear and replace anything if needed. As long as everything looks fine, there is no need to replace the bearings based on time alone.
If you will be packing the bearings by hand, I recommend using a grease like the Prime Guard Wheel Bearing Hi-Temp Red Grease # L11380.
You may also choose to make things a bit easier by using the LubriMatic Deluxe Bearing Packer # L70025, which has a fitting at the top that you can use with a hand operated or power grease gun.
The other thing you may want to look at is the tires on your Sun Valley Coleman, as it is recommended to replace trailer tires every 6 years, regardless of mileage and use. If you find that they need to be replaced, I will be happy to offer you some recommendations if you are able to send me the size of the existing tires.
I have attached a few great articles on trailer wheel bearings and maintenance that you may find helpful.
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