RV Wheel Maintenance, What You Need To Know.

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Rv Maintenance is extremely important especially the maintenance for your wheels and brakes. Here is a guide to maintaining your travel trailer or 5th wheel. It is recommended to re-pack your bearings once a year or every 12,000 miles and to adjust and inspect the brakes at the same time. I can't say that we have been on the schedule for this maintenance, I'm probably closer to every 2 years. If you are interested in the RV tools we used to do this maintenance or the products we used just use the links below.
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@thomascowan9223 2 года назад

The absolute best how to video of any nature on RU-vid. Well done!

@hgoff5617 4 года назад

Couple of things: Make sure you use the correct type of grease - the type of wheel bearings - not chassis lube. Also, if you have the Dexter EZ-Lube axles, you will not get the seal out with that puller- they have a double seal and are a bear to get out (and back in). Lastly the importance of brake adjustment is that the magnet can in the drum only move so far. if the brakes are so loose that the shoes don't contact the drum at the end of full swing, you won't have brakes....

@tjshine7444 3 года назад

Once a year? Can I do it 15 times at once to make up for the last 15 years? :-)

@choimdachoim9491 4 года назад

No entertainment, just information...perfect video.

@rpodadventure 2 года назад

Recently had a well-reputed RV tech repack and replace bearings. After a few hundred km, the hubcaps and grease caps fell off. I will be doing my own bearings from now on. Thanks for the video.

@bobfitzgerald6223 Месяц назад

I know this is an old post and all the comments are Great Little trick I used to do for packing the bearings. Take a clean lunch baggy with a Ziploc put the bearing in there with a good amount of Grease-remove as much air as you can,zip it back up and then just start working in the grease into the barring

@ronaldcumpsty5605 3 года назад

Great video but I think a short description of tighten nut to 50ft/lbs while slowly turning the drum followed by keeping drum still while backing off the nut then finger tighten nut to tight followed by backing off with fingers to nearest nut slot and hole before inserting cotter pin..

@TechnTell 4 года назад

I appreciate this video. I am experienced with vehicles. But appreciate your RV video. Keep educating the masses. Great work.

@AllAboutRVs 4 года назад

Thanks

@EatCampShootRide 10 месяцев назад

What an excellent video. Love the explanations of what you're doing while showing it happening

@remoteflyboy 7 месяцев назад

Great video, very informative explanation of Brake and bearing maintenance.👍

@paulwebb9609 4 года назад

Just had mine done at a local shop because I was in a time crunch prior to leaving. Glad it was not too much of a crunch because I had to return to get them to correctly adjust the brakes. The brakes would not hold me at a stop sign and when I took it back the tech had failed to adjust one axels brakes all the way out before backing off a little. Said he didn't have a way to see how tight they were. Will do my own next year.

@ke6bnl 4 года назад

the link to the brakes is not auto adj. These brake assemblies should be adjusted after installation and then as needed for the life of the brakes. To adjust the brakes. great video and I will buy the bearing greaser. good demo.

@AllAboutRVs 4 года назад

Thanks for the heads up on the link I’ll see what went wrong

@pmh1nic 4 года назад

Excellent video. Very much appreciate the time and effort to share your knowledge.

@Nerves848676 2 года назад

I really didnt need to see it. Just want some info on how often. Man your videos are soooo hands on. Not just talk about something about the RV or an UPGRADE like other rv owner thru here because some how they sponsored. But all you videos show hand on and how too from you doing All the work. I appreciate that. keep up the great work. 1 day i see u guys in a campground. 😆

@mikeyaw7531 3 года назад

Great video BUT you don’t mention when you over tighten them to back them off you need to release the adjustment bar by hooking it or pushing (depending on the type) to free the star adjuster. Best is to adjust so they just drag then let them final adjust themselves.

@travelcampingblacksmithing786 4 года назад

Just a nit-pick, but those are brake SHOES. On drum setups, they have brake shoes, on disk, they have pads. When i adjust the brakes, i just adjust the shoes up until they lightly drag and then finish assembling the bearings into the hub and then you should be set on that wheel. Double check for a good lockup on the wheel by activating the brake manually on the brake controller

@VARider1 4 года назад

I have Dexter E-Z lube axles on my RV so the repacking with new grease is super easy. Just check the wheel is tight and no side to side play.

@AllAboutRVs 4 года назад

The E-Z lube system can buy you more time but I would still recommend doing it this way every other year with the system you have. It's great to be able to get in there and get the old grease out that is breaking down. The one problem I have seen with the E-Z lube axels is the chance goes up for pumping grease out the back seal and then on the brakes which is not good.

@nal13nal13 4 года назад

Thank you for doing this video, now I hope it warms up soon in Wisconsin, so I can get it done.

@cor3y.0y 4 года назад

To the point, and very informative. Thank you for all your great content!

@DavidHBurkart 4 года назад

Making it look easy. Thanks Jared!

@MichaelR-r2q Год назад

Forgive my newbie ignorance Jared but what activates the trailer magnet. Other than the break away switch connection I have no other connection between truck and trailer. You must be talking about a brake controller, which I don't have Yet. Lots to learn, many more comments and questions still to come. Keep up the good work :)

@AllAboutRVs Год назад

Good question. The magnet is activated from the brake controller in the truck/tow vehicle. Many trucks now have them built in and if not it would need one. That then sends it through the 7 way connection to the trailer.

@nonrevhogan8938 4 года назад

Great job on explaining everything. Now i have to look up oil bath. 👍

@clintstevenson1214 2 года назад

Those are brake shoes, not pads. I use a large socket to put bearing caps on, or tap around the lip with a blunt punch. Awesome video though! Keep up the great educational series. :-)

@braddomangue185 5 месяцев назад

Lots of good info, thanks.

@ivanbuldo7676 Год назад

Mate, priceless info, thanks

@albinocastro Год назад

Thanks!

@AllAboutRVs Год назад

Thank you!

@rvdogfl 4 года назад

Great video and over looked maintenance.

@Stanf954 4 месяца назад

He makes it look ez, but I will have it done by a RV service.

@cardiocasey 4 года назад

Thanks Jared

@Oldtech51 2 года назад

Seal was way to loose on the spindle. Seal should be a press fit.

@tomference4618 3 года назад

Good Job,..good video and instruction!

@geoffgeoff143 5 месяцев назад

It is a slotted not, not a castleated nut. Different design and for different uses.

@Xbolt1969 Год назад

So regardless of the number of miles or in my area, KM, you put on a year one should have the bearings repack

@jaynorthrup3050 2 года назад

Well presented. Thanks.

@waynec3121 4 года назад

Very informative thanks

@jamesnowicki5345 2 года назад

You said torque the castle nut to 50 lbs and then back it off?

@sanddollar-ray9125 4 года назад

thank you enjoy

@larryfoster2628 4 года назад

The oil bath tends to leak on the back seal not advisable stick with grease

@erichunter14 4 года назад

Do you like using bearing buddies? Do they really eliminate this process?

@plumcrazy9842 4 года назад

5:57 Anybody else notice that the hub seal is too big?

@rvdogfl 4 года назад

Looked a little lose to me also

@traveller9625 4 года назад

Besides a time line repacking is there a millage limit recommended?

@AllAboutRVs 4 года назад

They say 12,000 miles. I definitely haven't been good about the yearly, it's been closer to a year and half to 2 years.

@traveller9625 4 года назад

@@AllAboutRVs Thanks for that, that's what I've been doing

@geoffgeoff143 5 месяцев назад

Do not wash bearings in kero. Lighting kero is abrasive.

@nw843x 4 года назад

Don't forget the never seize on the wheel studs. False torque readings due to rust interference is asking for a disaster.

@OmahaWayne 4 года назад

Never put anything on lug threads

@PitbullSoco 4 года назад

Clean the threads up with a wire brush but NEVER add anti seize to the studs

@gazoo1990 3 года назад

Sad to report that a few days ago, a guy was towing a 5th wheel a few miles from my house, wheel came off and went across highway hitting an suv coming opposite direction, killing the passenger. The guy kept driving completely unaware this had happened. Tighten nuts, check for rust, visual inspections, etc. I know this is probably a rare occurrence but it does happen.

@46fd04 Год назад

In Oakville Ontario Canada, a boat trailer wheel just came off in October 2022 killing the driver of an approaching vehicle. Folks - keep your bearings properly greased and services, AND, make sure you install a cotter pin!!!

@46fd04 3 года назад

Excellent video! Note to all; The best way to replace the metal bearing cap/cover is using a rubber mallet. Use light taps and it will go back on without denting.

@Woodyone1962 2 года назад

A small block of wood works too if you don’t have rubber mallet YET.

@charlie9665 4 года назад

Hi Jarod, love the simplistic nature you attack the repair videos with...straight forward and keeping it simple. It seems that the new bearings now a days, come packed and ready to place, so wondering if downside to just replacing bearings and raceways (2, 4, or 6 sets - and since you probably need to have some extras to start the job anyway - and only once a year, so cheap insurance)... also saw a comment on replacing with disc brakes, they could always check out Mark/Tricia KYD had video on with cost if I remember right. Thank you for all your straight forward, wonderful advice!

@winginitwithjohn8451 4 года назад

You do a great job at producing easy to follow videos. At one time in my life I was intimidated by a job like this, but that was years ago. You make us realize it can be done, and providing the step by step makes it possible that anyone can do this. Thank you for sharing your skills with all of us. Now, that intimidation thing I mentioned, its in solar now,,, I'm trying to grasp the BEST option for me.... Ugh. Thanks man.

@AllAboutRVs 4 года назад

Thank you! Good luck on the solar, it can be a lot of fun.

@ONE_GEN_X 4 года назад

Thanks for the electric brake explanation. I’m learning about RV’s and didn’t know how they worked

@dangitgrossman 4 года назад

Hands down THE BEST video you’ve produced thus far in my opinion !!! We ALL need to know how and actually do this every year !! I’ve needed to since owning my rig but I’ve been reluctant. So thank you so much for taking the time to do this and I look forward to more “maintenance” type videos from you in the future... I think imo maintenance videos are so valuable because we can always go back to them and rewatch them if needed. So please keep up the great work and kudos to you on the editing also. Overall awesome video !! Safe travels

@AllAboutRVs 4 года назад

Thank you, that is very kind.

@CaptTPT 2 дня назад

Great video but I’m curious, where you come up with the recommendation of doing this maintenance once a year or at 12K miles? Brake inspection is very reasonable but I question the bearing recommendation. Is there actually some science behind this time/milage recommendation?

@jamesglenn520 Год назад

A couple of things to add. They are referred to as brake Shoes not pads. And it's very important not to get Any grease on the shoes during the process.

@markphillips590 18 дней назад

I'm tracking the problem and asking - I pulled the breakaway switch - and the tires kept spinning - not supposed to happen - right? Battery is charged, Heading back to try and track the electrical from the breakaway switch; could replace it. Any suggestions? THANKS!

@ATDLN 4 года назад

Finally in my life, becoming interested in doing things myself. Kick myself often when I realize how simple a lot of stuff is. Thank you for your great videos. Two quick questions. You showed on adjusting brakes to tighten the adjuster until the wheel is snug when trying to spin, then back off on the adjuster. But, I don't believe you showed how to back the adjuster off? Second question. You said to tighten castle nut, then back it off a little. What indication do you use to know you have backed off sufficiently?

@plumcrazy9842 4 года назад

The only proper way is to put the tire/wheel assembly on, tighten a couple of the lugs and then wiggle the top and bottom of tire,tighten nut until there is no free-play then back off to next loosest hole for cotter pin. You never want any preload on that type of bearing.

@Knuckledragnation 8 месяцев назад

Excellent video. If I may just clarify Drum brakes use brake shoes while Disc brakes use brake pads. ✌🏽

@elisabethsanders2601 4 года назад

Your explanation is great, but it still looks way to overwhelming for me🥴

@clarkvalcoic1736 Год назад

Hi , I wanted to know why we need the 12 volts from the car battery to the trailer. Does it only help charge the trailer battery or is it necessary for the braking aspect. Im using a 7 pin connector.The 12 volts from battery to the brake controller but only a blue wire from brake controller to/for the brake signal. will that work? along with the old 4 pin connected as needed. Im not sure what that added 12 volts does.

@robertosgood961 Год назад

How do you know if the drum may need replacement? Getting ready to replace Lippert 5200# hubs.

@jasonallison1913 Год назад

I don't really understand the window, If I tow my trailer 100 mile in a year I still need to re-pack them once a year? Why do trailers have to be done more often than tow vehicles?

@dennisbaratta752 2 года назад

Self-Adjusting are not worth the extra cost ,they will cost you more money in the long run because they stop working after year or two then when you try to manually adjust the brakes it a pain the ass because of auto adjust mechanism is in the way

@mikefoltynski 4 года назад

Jared, this video was excellent!! Thank you!!

@IanHoyt 4 года назад

But do you lift from the axle or from the frame somewhere?

@robh063 Год назад

I realize this video is a few years old but how do you know what size and brand bearings, races and any other necessities?

@1456jeff Месяц назад

You mentioned an oil bath. Can you show one and talk about how it works?

@locopixel463 3 года назад

Great video, very clear. I wish, however, that everyone wouldn't skip over the step of jacking up your trailer. Very few videos seem to include that.

@MYCHANNELWITHMYSTUFF Год назад

how do I know what size seal and bearings I have?

@ReginaldJones-u1i Год назад

Were do I find the slide out info on a 2021 imajine mrl

@edwinsandel7438 3 года назад

I had no idea that the trailer has brakes and I need to make sure they work. Also the pull away brake pin was new to me as well. I always thought you need to allow more time to stop with the tow vehicle . I did not know the trailer helps to slow the trailer and tow truck. Scary to find this out after so many years of towing a 25 ft camper.

@kathleenrutherford733 2 года назад

As a Single Female, I am extremely grateful for you guys!Every Video you make and share help me do things myself or know to have it done professionally. Thank You very much

@PlaneSaddles 4 года назад

If you have a big enough can of grease you can use the side of the can to pack the grease. Also if you find damage on a bearing plan on replacing that race.

@notahetpig 4 года назад

Brake "shoes" bro. Brake "shoes". Not pads.

@plumcrazy9842 4 года назад

Professional my b-hole

@davidmcconnell8690 4 года назад

Excellent.. Well Done. :-)))) :-)))))

@shhall1980 4 года назад

Does anyone pull their suspension components apart for inspection? Thanks for the video, just in time for the new season.

@AllAboutRVs 4 года назад

I do. I have done it twice in 3 years which is a bit much but one time was to replace the shackles and this year was when I replaced the leaf springs.

@dontwantnospam 4 года назад

@@AllAboutRVs Have you gone to wet bolts?

@AllAboutRVs 4 года назад

No we haven’t

@kingdavid3318 20 дней назад

Excellent!!

@Servinghimalwyz 4 года назад

Thanks for showing me what I pay someone else to do! Great job. I'm thankful for folks like you who can do this stuff, but I can't.

@noconz0727 4 года назад

Thanks for always putting out so much great info

@daves1646 4 года назад

Jared, Many many thanks. This year I was thinking I’d need to change my magnets as well as repack; possibly replace shoes if wear was nearing limits. I had no idea that there were fully assembled backing plate units and now I KNOW what I’m going to do, THE WHOLE BACKING PLATE ASSEMBLY because of need AND getting auto adjusters. Super info and idea!! Many many thanks for the major time saver AND way to loose any corroded parts!!

@AllAboutRVs 4 года назад

Glad it helped!

@milesbays4186 4 года назад

Great video, great info. Thank you

@AutomotiveZar 4 года назад

Good job man!..

@rogerballard3587 4 года назад

Drum to Magnet surface question... If you feel a slight grove in the surface of the drum where the magnet rubs, do you need to have the surface turned or but new drums or not worry about it. My local RV shop said they can only turn 12” or larger drums , not 10”. But he did say they don’t always need turning, something they buff or grind the surface with a Cookie cutter. ( a small abrasive disc mounted to a drill) Your opinion?

@AllAboutRVs 4 года назад

I would take it case by case. If it feels overly rough I would try to have them turned. Ours were very smooth but I should have mentioned to inspect that and have them turned if needed. I wonder if the local Auto store would be able to turn a 12" drum?

@rogerballard3587 4 года назад

My local NAPA machine shop will do 12” I was curious if there was an industry standard to how far you could go before turning or new drums. Thanks for providing interesting content on RV’s . I learn something everyday..

@js887744 Год назад

From what I've read.... and seen over the last 10 years on my new dexter axle... some discoloration on the bottom of the axle and within the bearing is normal. It's called fretting. If you replace axles every time they get some "discoloration" ... You'll be spending a lot of money. Please comment if I'm missing something.

@Haznavy Год назад

Jarod, I have a 2022 GDRV Solitude 378MBS with the 8k axles and disc brakes. Do you know of a resource showing me how to repack the bearings for my drumless setup?

@drs3055 Год назад

Long time Subscriber, I watch and review your vids, over and over! This one I am saving and will watch over and over until I have the confidence to do myself!!! In this one, you mention using a “butt spice” and heat shrink connecting brakes… would it be a good idea using a connector, e.g., “bullet connector”? Sooner or later you have to change brakes and or hub. Wouldn’t this make it simpler? Thank you for greatttttt DYI. You cover: what, why, and how, lessons learned, and share tips in an efficient to-the-point manner.

@lousnookman 2 года назад

Thank you for the refresher. Love watching your videos. Full timers, based in South Florida!

@robbielynnhowlethehomestea8761 Год назад

After you replace the whole assembly, How do you check to make sure the breaks are working properly?

@skipwatson1951 3 года назад

We have burned up 2 axles in 4 years from not repacking bearings regularly. Yeah. I'm a slow learner, but no more. Repack your bearings. I even have the grease gun fittings and regularly would pump a few squirts of grease in, and that didn't do the job. Teat the hub down and repack.

@mlxx4612 4 года назад

Great video,what is an oil bath?

@Mattcandy123 4 года назад

Instead of packed grease it’s filled with gear oil and the bearing is in the “bath” of oil

@serinehart 4 года назад

Very nice information, did not know how the electric brakes worked.

@AllAboutRVs 4 года назад

Thank you!

@fendr1962 2 года назад

Maybe I missed something but it looked like you installed a brand new drum brake assembly rather then just installing new brake shoes. I know that would be much easier to do but isn't that a bit expensive?

@bbdallas1 Год назад

Very quality video. Details. Thank you for sharing

@scottcarver174 7 месяцев назад

Excellent job explaining every step. Really enjoyed your video

@brentduvall Год назад

Great video! I like that you got to the points fast, covered everything thoroughly and didn’t take 10 years explaining which way to turn the lug nuts 😂

@lawnmowing8143 Год назад

Excellent video! Gonna check my trailers before the season starts!

@PasqualVossberg 2 года назад

Hey Jared! It’s been 2 years since you did this video. Thanks for it and all of your other videos as well. It’s a great (trusted) resource for me! Just wanted to quickly check if you are still happy with the self adjusting trailer brakes? I am on the verge of getting new ones and am considering getting the same ones you have. But there are many others out there in all different price ranges. In case you would get other breakers meanwhile, I am happy for a referral-link from you ;-). We have a fifth wheel (40ft). For me it would just be great to have peace of mind and the trailer brakes are adjusting themselves. 🙏💪🏻✌️

@scottvincent7666 2 года назад

Pretty sure I watched you put a RH assembly on the LH side.

@SycamoreFarmMI 2 года назад

Great video, but you covered up the part I was trying to see (where exactly to put the seal puller to pull it out).

@mikegreene9215 3 года назад

Great video, always learn new things from your videos. Thank you sir!

@Davidipac 2 года назад

I feel so intimidated by the ease in which you describe how to do it.

@Gunfighter25.5 4 года назад

I also have a Lance trailer with auto adjusting brakes. The wheel bearings have a grease zert, should I remove the bearings each year or grease the bearings using the zert fittings. Right now I am removing the bearings every other year. Love your videos.