Boat trailer bearings

[coombro]

I agree with Art yet I go a little more than finger tight. Spin freely and no wobble when jacked up. I pack and inspect mine every spring regardless of the amount of trips I make. Check bearings for rust, pits and don't forget to inspect the racer. Also look for discoloration caused from heat. You should be able as Peter said to hold onto them as long as you like regardless of how far you have driven. Hot now could be frozen later. I would do a complete redo and if any sign of damage to bearing or races replace. Hot now could be locked up later. Hate to see boats sitting on the side of the road just waiting to be picked clean.

[roadrunner]

I agree with Art yet I go a little more than finger tight. Spin freely and no wobble when jacked up. I pack and inspect mine every spring regardless of the amount of trips I make. Check bearings for rust, pits and don't forget to inspect the racer. Also look for discoloration caused from heat. You should be able as Peter said to hold onto them as long as you like regardless of how far you have driven. Hot now could be frozen later. I would do a complete redo and if any sign of damage to bearing or races replace. Hot now could be locked up later. Hate to see boats sitting on the side of the road just waiting to be picked clean.

I agree I like to check and repack bearings every spring before first trip should be good for the year.

[crappiepappy]

Check this out : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HsCH1d6R7J0

... pappy

[Tyme2fish]

Check this out : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HsCH1d6R7J0

... pappy

Saved to my files. Thank you

[SirBob]

Good clip from Ky afield.
I have turbo lube hubs on my trailer. They are o-ring sealed with a clear outside sight cap. Inside they are filled with 90 weight gear lube. You can see the bearings and the oil level, also if any water has entered due to a failure. 4 years and I am still good. At one time Northern Supply and Overtons was seeing this replacement system.