[Rhodes22-list] Trailer bearing question.e

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Definitely replace the bearings. On an older trailer I used parts from:
http://www.championtrailers.com/trailer-bearing-kits/
Just measure your old bearings and order the new ones to match. Cost about $12 each.

After a recent 1,000 mile trip from western Ct to Camden Me and back, my bearings on the  11 year old  GB Triade trailer failed about two miles from home.  I was using the bearing buddies but somehow grit got into the bearings causing them to fail.  The commercial trucking firm that towed the boat and trailer suggested either replacing the bearings every year or washing them in a solvent and repacking every year.
Joe 






Joseph Doucet
70 pumping station rd
Ridgefield , ct USA
1-203-512-5629

> On Aug 15, 2015, at 6:29 AM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
> 
> I am about to do an overhaul on my 27 year old Trailmaster Rhodes 22  
> trailer. I'm replacing the original wheels and tires with new and as long as I'm  
> removing the wheels, I thought I might check the bearings and replace them 
> if  necessary. I have bearing buddies and always keep them full, but after 
> this long  I thought I might be pressing my luck. Any body know which bearing 
> I should  order if I need them?
> 
> Rummy
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