Long distance towing

[Bayliner175xt]

Hi i was wondering about changing the bearing covers on my trailer with "Bearing Buddies"
http://www.allstatestrailerspares.c...d=659&osCsid=94c5400c15ae128ade54b4ac216c2a25

I want to tow my boat about 1250 Kms, everything is in good condition but just a little worried about the bearings over a long haul.
The boat is Bayliner 175, single axle trailer.

Any info would be appreciated.

 

[insanity]

Re: Long distance towing

Inspect the bearings first then if they are good install them fill with greese and go.

 

[Shrike]

Re: Long distance towing

Repack ,Then install.

 

[robert graham]

Re: Long distance towing

Check your load, bearings, grease, etc. and distance of haul won't matter. Every rest/fuel stop feel bearings/hubs for heat, check your load, keep on rollin'. I keep a spare tire/wheel, and a spare hub assembly in my trunk just in case. You can buy the entire hub/bearings/seals, all greased and ready to go at Northern Tools for about $30, good insurance! Good Luck!

 

[msojjo]

Re: Long distance towing

Inspect the bearings first then if they are good install them fill with greese and go.

^^^Agree, all you can do is pull off the cover/or bearing buddy check for water intrusion check for play, but if your going to pull them off for an inspection you may as well just replace for a couple of bucks.

 

[Silver Eagle]

Re: Long distance towing

All the above and make sure that your tires are pumped up to the proper pressure.. Nothing worst then having to change a tire on the road.

 

[LippCJ7]

Re: Long distance towing

Everyone here is giving you sound advice and I would replace them and install the bearing buddies myself if I hadn't allready done it, you will love them......mostly, what your going to find is that you will want a nice wax on your wheels for the long haul as the bearings will heat up and the grease will break down and leak all over the wheels. A decent wax makes cleanup a snap and you simply pump some more bearing grease back in, piece of cake. I go to Powell once or twice a year, 500 mile trip one way, temperatures range from 90 to 105+ degrees so the bearings take a beating. Good Luck!