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.

expert reply by: Adam R