xroadsbasser - 10/29/2007 7:53 PM Bbass, what is your estimate on when someone should pull them and check them?? What is their life expectancy??
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Well....theres 2 side to everything. 1 is the manufactures side and the other being our side or the end users. </p>
UFP and Tiedown both have given us a 5 year 50,000 mile, NO TOUCH warranty. This means, as long as thier is oil in the hub, dont fool with it. Even though it might get a milky look to it, doesnt mean there is water in the hub. Its just the way the oil turns. Look at the back side of your rim if you fear water is getting in. You should see oil around it.</p>
As a cumsumer myself, and trailering quite a bit, I drain and change oil every 2 years. But thats just me.</p>
Now, keep in mind...the winter months are the hardest on seals, thier hubs and tires. If your trailer sits during the winter...put the axle on blocks and ocasssionaly spins the wheels and check tire pressure. This will help keeo your bearings oiled and flat spots out of your tires. i cant tell you how many people just hook up after winter and air the tire up then hummm 75 MPH down the road and blow a tire. Bearting not greased or oiled. ect....Its the worst thing to do to a steel belted tire and bearing that didnt have winter care. </p>
You know...maybe I could do a trailer care speach at the next Rib and Loin get together?? We could video tape and post it. </p>
Just remember...treat your trailer like you would your car or truck...your fun is riding on it! Boats dont take you to the water, your truck and trailer do!</p>
