Do Trailer Bearings Need to be Repacked on a Trailer Running 200 Miles a Year

Question:

I have a 2017 Coleman travel trailer i know it’s said to repack bearings yearly. But our trailer only sees maybe 200 miles a year. Should I still repack yearly or can I let it go longer ?

asked by: Rich

Expert Reply:

The grease in your bearings can break down over time so it is best practice to repack your bearings every 12 months (or 12,000 miles but this doesn't apply to you). Now, if you were to accidentally forget to repack them one season it wouldn't be terrible, but it would be better to notice that the grease broke down and replace it than to let it go and run the risk of having too little grease.

One of the best "hassle-free" solutions for repacking your bearings is to install Bearing Buddys. These have a grease zerk fitting on the end and let you know when you have pumped enough grease in for your bearings. To choose the correct size for your application you would simply need to measure your hub bore and choose the Bearing Buddy set that matches this. The most common hub bore size is 1.980" which we have the Stainless Steel # BB1980A-SS or Chrome Plated # BB1980A options that fit.

I have attached some review videos for you to check out for an example of how they work.

expert reply by: Jon G