How do I work out which replacement hub fits my trailer axle?
A hub is matched by five things: axle rating, bolt pattern, stud size, the bearing races pressed into it, and whether the front is threaded for a s...
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Which wheel bearings fit an 8,000 lb trailer axle: 14125A or 02475 outer?
On an 8,000 lb axle with 8 on 6.5" hubs, DeeMaxx and Dexter list a 25580 inner bearing in a 25520 race and an 02475 outer bearing in an 02420 race,...
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What should I check on my travel trailer before towing it on PCS orders?
Start four weeks out. Repack the bearings with new seals, inspect brake shoes and magnets while the hubs are off, test the breakaway battery under ...
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How often should you repack the wheel bearings on a pop-up camper?
Once a year, regardless of miles. Pop-ups and A-frames sit for months and then do a long trip loaded, so the calendar runs out long before the odom...
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Where do I buy the right wheel bearings for my travel trailer?
Buy by the numbers, not the trailer brand. Every tapered bearing cone has its number stamped on the face, and the inner and outer usually differ. M...
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How do I replace the electric brakes on a fifth wheel?
Pull each hub, unbolt the old backing-plate assembly from the axle flange, and bolt on a complete assembly matched by drum size, axle rating, flang...
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How often should I service my trailer wheel bearings and brakes?
Repack the wheel bearings once a year with new seals, regardless of miles, and look at the brakes while each hub is off. Repack straight away after...