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09-06-2014, 08:36 PM #1
Tomorrow is bearing day!!!
we've hit 10K miles, and we're going to do the bearings on the trailer. My wife and I love to pack bearings. We're both old school hand packers. I picked up new seals today, and so tomorrow we'll tear it down and see what's going on with the brakes and the bearings. I'll post my findings.
Ct..Chris Tretta
Albuquerque, NM
2013 Ram 3500 Megacab 4x4 6.7L Cummins
2019 Grand Design 385GK
2014 Grand Design 369RL - Sold
Class A CDL, Doubles/Triples, Hazmat and Tanker endorsements
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09-06-2014, 08:55 PM #2
Good luck Chris. I'm going to do mine in a week or two. I'm at 9000 miles on the Reflection. I'm really curious how your brakes are holding up.
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09-07-2014, 07:28 AM #3
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How do ya jack your fifth wheel up? i have been looking and cant come up with how i want to do it.Don
2014 Reflection 303//2013 Ram 2500 turbo diesel Spring, TEXAS
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09-07-2014, 08:52 AM #4
I use a 6 ton bottle jack on the axle tube. Of course, I make sure I have it on very level ground and very secure so it can't move. Once I have it jacked up, I put a jack stand under the axle for added safety.
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09-08-2014, 01:59 PM #5overpolishedGuest
Well... how did it go? Hand packing is the only way to fly in my opinion.
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09-09-2014, 09:09 PM #6
Hi gang,
I ended up postponing until this weekend. I picked up the seals last weekend - 6.99 a set. I will take pictures of what I find along the way. I'll use my floor jack to put one end up and then put the jackstands under it. Then pull the wheels, and the hubs off. I like to use the small cleaner cans with the built in baskets. They work well, and with an old toothbrush, it's easy to get them clean. I'm not worrying about the races unless they're scored. My fear is that my brake linings are glazed, which is why even though I've adjusted them, they're only so-so. I checked the current and was RIGHT at 12.2 amps, which was perfect. I guess I'll know soon. I'll let you guys know and take pics too.
Ct..Chris Tretta
Albuquerque, NM
2013 Ram 3500 Megacab 4x4 6.7L Cummins
2019 Grand Design 385GK
2014 Grand Design 369RL - Sold
Class A CDL, Doubles/Triples, Hazmat and Tanker endorsements
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09-12-2014, 08:35 AM #7
I was gonna suggest pics, Chris. Make sure you post them!
Chris, we may need a "how to section" on this forum so we can easily find tips and such from owners who do their own maintenance, etc. What do you think?Renee & Bill -- Central Louisiana
2014 Solitude 305RE #404
2007 F250
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09-14-2014, 02:29 PM #8
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09-12-2014, 11:46 PM #9
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I like Renee's idea..
Jim and Kerry
2014 Solitude 369RL
2016 Silverado 3500HD
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09-13-2014, 01:02 PM #10
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If you don't do this job yourself, where do you find someone that can repack the bearings? We are in the Elkhart area at the moment but heading to NC. Thanks
Larry & Mollie
2014 Grand Design Solitude 305RE #425
2006 Dodge 3500 dually 4X4 quad cab
Hometown - Slapout, Alabama
Traveling for 4+ years
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