Will Grease Break Down in Parked Trailer Over a Couple Years
Updated 03/12/2025 | Published 03/07/2025
Question:
Does the bearing grease break down when just sitting here in Florida? We have a 2021 Lance 2375. I replaced the bearings in 2023, cleaned and greased them in April 2024. We only towed 3 hundred miles in 2024. Were planning to tow 3,000 - 4,000 miles this year. Should I clean and grease them again before we go? Itll be over 12 months but not close to 12,000 when we leave in May, 2025. Thanks!
asked by: Dennis B
Expert Reply:
Hey Dennis, yeah you should be fine. Grease does not break down sitting idly in a trailer hub over the course of a couple years. Especially if you used a higher quality grease. It might be worth the peace of mind just to go ahead and redo everything since it's a big trip but if it was me I'd just leave it.
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50MM Nev-R-Lube Bearing for 8,000-lb Dexters - Qty 1
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Dennis B.
3/12/2025
Thanks Jameson!