Should You Completely Cover Wood on Bunk Boards with Marine-Grade Carpeting or Leave Wood Exposed

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Is it best to leave some wood exposed to help dry the boards or use the 18 inch wide and cover all the exposed wood? Thanks,

asked by: Ashby J

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It is recommended to cover all of the exposed wood. When the wood is exposed there is a greater risk of rot and damage. The carpeting is made of breathable polyester which makes sure it can dry out so no mold will build up and damage the wood or carpet.

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expert reply by: Robin H

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Answer 1

Hey David, thanks for reaching out! What you described is definitely no bueno. The race is supposed to fit really snug in the hub assembly and then that's what makes contact with the bearings. You can technically spin the race inside the hub but…

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Answer 2

Yes the bearing kit part #DL21792 is the correct kit for your trailer hub BT-100. This comes with two bearings L44643 like we know fit that hub part number.

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Answer 3

A bearing race or cone should fit tightly enough in the hub that it needs to be driven out of the hub with a punch from the back side. If the race is spinning in the hub, either the wrong race was used or the hub bore has been damaged in some way. If…

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The order of assembly is as follows (from the inside out). First, put the inner race in the back side of the hub, followed by the inner bearing, and then the seal. Insert the hub onto the spindle. Then, insert the outer race, followed by the outer…

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If you had to go without a washer, it wouldn't be the end of the world. The washer is intended to place even pressure against the outer bearing, but if you draw down the castle nut properly, you can get by without a washer, but I'd try to…

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Answer 6

There really should be a flat washer between the outer bearing of your hub and the nut that holds it on. The washer protects the back side of the bearing from the edges and points on the back side of the spindle nut. The Washer For 1 inch Spindle,…

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Answer 7

What concerns me about this situation is the scarring on the spindle. Depending on how deep and how bad the scarring is, a new set of bearings and a new hub/drum assembly might experience the same problem down the road. This would mean that the…

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Answer 8

That is an excellent question! In some instances mixing regular grease like part #L11390 won't hurt when mixed with marine grease, but in some situations it can ruin your hubs/spindles and taking the extra time to clean off the grease and redo…

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The Easy Grease Trailer Idler Hub Assembly #AKIHUB-440-2-EZ-1K will replace your current BT-100 idler hub. This hub fits your 1" straight Spindle #TRU59FR with the 4.80-8 Wheel and Tire #AM30040 and will use the Bearing Kit #BK1-100.

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Answer 10

Yes, you'll want to replace the grease seals when packing the bearings but the grease cap can be reused if it's still in good condition. If you don't know what bearings and seals you need, I have a few options for you to help with…

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Answer 11

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 12

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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