About the service
Hub bearings are one of the most underestimated parts of a motorhome or dacha trailer, and their failure on the road can result in a destroyed hub, overheated axle, or a trailer stranded on the roadside. I offer an on-site service for complete hub bearing repacking and axle inspection: I come to your driveway, parking lot, or campground so you don't have to tow an unsafe trailer to the workshop.
Each visit starts with an inspection after a short drive and a check of hub temperature, wheel play, and brake drag on each axle. Then I remove each hub, inspect the bearing races and cones for pitting, discoloration, or scoring, completely remove old grease and apply new high-temperature grease rated for trailer loads. Seals, dust caps, and cotter pins are replaced as standard, and I tighten the spindle nut strictly according to the manufacturer's specified torque, not by eye.
In addition to the bearings themselves, I check spring brackets, load equalizers, shackles, spring eyes, and brake mechanisms where present, because a bearing problem often turns out to be just a visible symptom of a more serious axle or suspension defect. If a bearing race is worn beyond acceptable limits, I can replace the bearings, races, seals, or the entire hub on the spot, and I'll also note any axle bending, corrosion damage, or brake line issues requiring attention.
The service is suitable for single-axle and dual-axle trailers, compact motorhomes, and small flatbed trailers. I recommend repacking once every twelve months or every fifteen to twenty thousand kilometers, and sooner after long hauls, water crossings, or if you notice humming, grinding, or hub heat. Upon completion, you receive a written report with measurements and a list of replaced parts—convenient for reselling the trailer or for your insurance company.
Each visit starts with an inspection after a short drive and a check of hub temperature, wheel play, and brake drag on each axle. Then I remove each hub, inspect the bearing races and cones for pitting, discoloration, or scoring, completely remove old grease and apply new high-temperature grease rated for trailer loads. Seals, dust caps, and cotter pins are replaced as standard, and I tighten the spindle nut strictly according to the manufacturer's specified torque, not by eye.
In addition to the bearings themselves, I check spring brackets, load equalizers, shackles, spring eyes, and brake mechanisms where present, because a bearing problem often turns out to be just a visible symptom of a more serious axle or suspension defect. If a bearing race is worn beyond acceptable limits, I can replace the bearings, races, seals, or the entire hub on the spot, and I'll also note any axle bending, corrosion damage, or brake line issues requiring attention.
The service is suitable for single-axle and dual-axle trailers, compact motorhomes, and small flatbed trailers. I recommend repacking once every twelve months or every fifteen to twenty thousand kilometers, and sooner after long hauls, water crossings, or if you notice humming, grinding, or hub heat. Upon completion, you receive a written report with measurements and a list of replaced parts—convenient for reselling the trailer or for your insurance company.
