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08-02-2021, 09:53 AM #1
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Wheel bearings.
I purchased a new BHS 367 in February. Currently have about 3500 miles of travel on it. Are the wheel bearing packable or sealed and how often would you do this.
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08-02-2021, 10:58 AM #2
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They are most likely open-type bearings that have to be packed. Personally I would check them now, to insure they are well greased and there are no nicks
or gouges on the bearing and/or seal areas. If they are in good shape grease-wise, and in nick-free condition, I would check them every few years. Maybe
after 20,000 miles or so. Or you could pull them and repack them when you do your other vehicle wheels.Howard and Peggy
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08-02-2021, 11:02 AM #3
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They are open tapered bearings requiring cleaning and repacking. Replace the inner seals each time. DO NOT use the Zerk fitting on the hub - that's there for marine applications and RV bearings should be cleaned, inspected and repacked at regular intervals (usually 10k miles or annually).
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08-07-2021, 07:12 AM #4
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08-07-2021, 07:19 AM #5
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2012 F350 DRW CC LB Lariat PS 6.7
2020 Solitude 310GK-R, MORryde IS, disc brakes,
Sailun LRG tires, solar, DP windows, W/D
(Previously in a Reflection 337RLS)
Full time since 08/2015
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08-07-2021, 07:43 AM #6
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I just repacked my bearings at 3 years and roughly 2500 miles. 1 was pristine, but the three others needed repacking. If you pull the axle information off the axle tube and email Dexter, they will send you a build sheet on what you have with all the part numbers.
Having that you can shop bearings and seals. If replacing a bearing you need to replace the race too so get the sets. I went with Timkin brand bearing and seals. Summit Racing has the best pricing I could find and very fast shipping
I had my done by a local trailer place (not my dealer) but next time I will do it myself.2018 Reflection 150 Series 220RK 5th wheel with 6K axle upgrade. B&W 25K OEM Companion, Steadyfast system, 2022 F350 SRW 6.7 King Ranch 8' bed, Trailer reverse lights, rear spare tire holder, storage tube, sumo springs, Victron MultiPlus 12/120/3000, and Solar
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08-07-2021, 08:11 AM #7
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The main thing with repacking wheel bearings is to make sure you get the, misnamed, pre-load set correctly. Many issues with wheel bearings occur
right after a brake/wheel bearing maintenance job due to bearings set too tight or too loose, with too tight generally the culprit.Howard and Peggy
2019 Momentum 351M, and 2018 RAM Cummins dually 6-speed.
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08-07-2021, 08:47 AM #8
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Dexter has a how to video that shows the correct way (50 ft/lbs load, then back off to finger tight.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnH-h3W9XvI
However a warning - there are literally hundreds of other how-to videos and most are wrong.2018 Reflection 150 Series 220RK 5th wheel with 6K axle upgrade. B&W 25K OEM Companion, Steadyfast system, 2022 F350 SRW 6.7 King Ranch 8' bed, Trailer reverse lights, rear spare tire holder, storage tube, sumo springs, Victron MultiPlus 12/120/3000, and Solar
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I would check them now. I did mine soon after purchase. The bearings were fine but two brake assemblies were toast...on one the adjuster fell on the ground when I pulled the hub. The other was missing most of the brake material.
The delivery drivers use the trailer brakes almost exclusively to the dealers.
I've had 5th wheels for 20 years, & these were the first shoes I've had to replace.Paul, Sue & Wonder Dog Zane
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08-07-2021, 01:19 PM #10
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