07-28-2020, 01:53 PM
Bob, I wasn't telling anyone not to repack their boat trailer bearing every year, just what I do and of course everyone has their own opinion, do what works best for you. An industry wise recommendation, is just that, it's a recommendation. As I stated, I do mine every three year and have yet to have any issues but I rarely go on longer trips, were I'm pulling my boat trailer more than an hour in any one direction. When I took my boat up to Idaho last week, I took apart and inspected the side of my trailer I had not done for two years and ended up replacing an inner bearing and seal but I also bought a extra hub, just to be on the safe side. This trip was three hours in each direction and everything went fine.
I like the oil bath method but can't water also get in those bearing? Is it also recommended to check those bearing every year as well?
I like the oil bath method but can't water also get in those bearing? Is it also recommended to check those bearing every year as well?