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[QUOTE] - 9/5/2001  6:57 AM

Scott, thanks,
I have my bearings repacked every spring, but I don't usually check them at every stop.  I started to hear a grinding type noise when I would make turns, but I was about 1/2 mile from home when it happened.  When I got home I checked them and one side had grease that had splattered over the wheel.  The bearings were hot to the touch, but didn't smoke or seize.  In fact, they weren't even hot enough to get burned by leaving my hand on them.  One other question though.  This year we also have a one year old.  In addition to him we also bring our two New Foundland dogs with us that weigh about 130 lbs. each.  With the additional room we need for the baby we had to pack a lot of stuff in the boat which added to the weight on the axle.  Will the added weight make a big difference in the performance of the trailer.  I could use one of those travel bags that fit on top of the car, but I figured that would reduce my fuel economy more than just putting the stuff in the boat.

Thanks for the help,

Bob[/QUOTE]

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Posted 9/5/2001 6:57 AM (#11738)
Subject: Trailer Bearings

Scott, thanks,
I have my bearings repacked every spring, but I don't usually check them at every stop. I started to hear a grinding type noise when I would make turns, but I was about 1/2 mile from home when it happened. When I got home I checked them and one side had grease that had splattered over the wheel. The bearings were hot to the touch, but didn't smoke or seize. In fact, they weren't even hot enough to get burned by leaving my hand on them. One other question though. This year we also have a one year old. In addition to him we also bring our two New Foundland dogs with us that weigh about 130 lbs. each. With the additional room we need for the baby we had to pack a lot of stuff in the boat which added to the weight on the axle. Will the added weight make a big difference in the performance of the trailer. I could use one of those travel bags that fit on top of the car, but I figured that would reduce my fuel economy more than just putting the stuff in the boat.

Thanks for the help,

Bob