Recommended Trailer Maintenance Schedule Including Re-Packing of Wheel Bearings
Updated 03/26/2018 | Published 03/23/2018
Question:
How often should you pack wheel bearings on a RV?
asked by: Fred S
Helpful Expert Reply:
The rule of thumb for servicing trailer wheel bearings is to clean them out, inspect and re-pack them every 12 months or 12,000-miles, whichever comes first. This and other routine trailer maintenance guidelines are covered in the linked article. This is a good reference guide for helping you keep your trailer in the safest and most road-worthy condition.
I also linked articles on re-packing bearings and on grease formulas. These are good to review also since some grease formulations are compatible with each other but others are not.
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