Bearing Change or Not

pow2gran · 21 July 2016, 22:34

Well next stop Spain. I put a new axle on the trailer in June and have launched and recovered once in Bristol, once in Pwhelli and this week in Lymington. Just had a 200 mile run back from Lymington. Should I change the bearings before the 1000 mile run to Spain. I have bearing savers fitted

kawasaki · 21 July 2016, 23:15

Yes
Plus take spares and the tools to fit them
Plus at least one spare wheel inc tyre
Plus a spare tyre and the means to inflate it
Plus grease, split pins, cable ties, duct tape, hammers, a press, a pillar drill, a vice, a workbench, grommets, washers, that tin of spare nuts and bolts thats in your shed, bungy cords, 'finilec' tyre inflation stuff, and 6000 Euros for bribes and beer
You know I,m right

Enjoy

pow2gran · 21 July 2016, 23:43

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Originally Posted by kawasaki

Yes
Plus take spares and the tools to fit them
Plus at least one spare wheel inc tyre
Plus a spare tyre and the means to inflate it
Plus grease, split pins, cable ties, duct tape, hammers, a press, a pillar drill, a vice, a workbench, grommets, washers, that tin of spare nuts and bolts thats in your shed, bungy cords, 'finilec' tyre inflation stuff, and 6000 Euros for bribes and beer
You know I,m right

Enjoy

Wise advice - thanks!

treerat · 22 July 2016, 08:18

Personally I wouldn't. But I would take them out, clean them, clean the hub, re pack, and put back on.

If there is any sign of corrosion or damage then replace.

And the list seems to be missing a jack and spare wheel nuts- the simplest things.....

steco1958 · 22 July 2016, 09:05

When and where you going in Spain, I leave on 3rd Aug, for Costa Brava can't wait !!

jeffstevens763@g · 22 July 2016, 12:32

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Originally Posted by treerat

Personally I wouldn't. But I would take them out, clean them, clean the hub, re pack, and put back on.

If there is any sign of corrosion or damage then replace.

And the list seems to be missing a jack and spare wheel nuts- the simplest things.....

plenty of spares hubs made up is the best ready to go

pow2gran · 30 July 2016, 13:22

Bearings changed and spare hubs in the boot of the car.

Did a test run with the trailer about 20 miles average speed 50 mph. Hubs were warm but not too hot after the run.

Just a bit concerned that I have tightened them up too much. Any comments would be appreciated.

pow2gran · 30 July 2016, 13:25

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Originally Posted by steco1958

When and where you going in Spain, I leave on 3rd Aug, for Costa Brava can't wait !!

There are three of us travelling down to Estartit which I believe is on the Costa Brave. Two Ribquests and my self with my Ribcraft. This time next week we should be close to the Spanish border. We are leaving on Friday

Bucksribster · 30 July 2016, 14:58

Have a great time Nick. Very jealous. Mind you I have just got back from 9 days sailing in Greece :-)

pow2gran · 30 July 2016, 15:15

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Originally Posted by Bucksribster

Have a great time Nick. Very jealous. Mind you I have just got back from 9 days sailing in Greece :-)

Thanks Trevor

mick · 30 July 2016, 16:55

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Originally Posted by pow2gran

Bearings changed and spare hubs in the boot of the car.

Did a test run with the trailer about 20 miles average speed 50 mph. Hubs were warm but not too hot after the run.

Just a bit concerned that I have tightened them up too much. Any comments would be appreciated.

Just checked mine and changed 1
Tighten it up but not to much so it won't spin then back it off a 1/4 turn is what I do
You can feel a bit of play if you get hold of the wheel and waggle it

Where you staying at estatit

jeffstevens763@g · 30 July 2016, 19:26

As mick says shouldn't get warm and spin freely the 1/4 turn is the play it needs.

Cheers

Nos4r2 · 30 July 2016, 23:56

You've got bearing savers. As long as they were full of grease at the beginning of the year, they'll be fine. Just take a spare set and a grease gun.

pow2gran · 31 July 2016, 00:02

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Originally Posted by mick

Just checked mine and changed 1
Tighten it up but not to much so it won't spin then back it off a 1/4 turn is what I do
You can feel a bit of play if you get hold of the wheel and waggle it

Where you staying at estatit

Stopping at Delfin Verde with rib in marina at Estartit

Going to redo the bearings in the morning and try again. Practice makes perfect👍

willk · 31 July 2016, 00:20

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Originally Posted by Nos4r2

You've got bearing savers. As long as they were full of grease at the beginning of the year, they'll be fine. Just take a spare set and a grease gun.

Sounds like a plan - been working for me over the last few seasons.

Nos4r2 · 31 July 2016, 09:44

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Originally Posted by willk

Sounds like a plan - been working for me over the last few seasons.

I haven't had to replace a set of bearings since I started using them. Clean and regrease a bit, but they're all still like new.

mick · 31 July 2016, 11:30

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Originally Posted by pow2gran

Stopping at Delfin Verde with rib in marina at Estartit

Going to redo the bearings in the morning and try again. Practice makes perfect👍

Seem to remember staying there years back , should be great