Packing Bearings. When, Why, How?

In this video The TrailerSmith covers the topic of trailer bearings. How often should you tear down the hubs or drums to clean, inspect and repack your trailer’s wheel bearings? How do you repack the bearings? What should you be looking for? Why is this process important? These are all important questions that are answered in this video. The TrailerSmith discusses how often you should repack your trailer wheel bearings, why you should not only tear down, clean, inspect and repack, but why you should do that every year or 12,000 miles. Then he shows how to perform this maintenance step on your trailer. Check out the other how-to videos related to this one! How To Adjust Trailer Brakes the Easy Way https://youtu.be/ClNp8T9cGo4 How To Burnish Your Trailer Brakes https://youtu.be/mLp_5ApVjFc How To Fix Loose Bearings https://youtu.be/Udpm6DkCxrk How To Torque Trailer Lug Nuts https://youtu.be/GeavICmY5A0 Handy Packer vs. Cone Packer https://youtu.be/ClOaxTHgXjQ How Easy Is Easy Lube https://youtu.be/OyZvNJJNyXE Bearing Buddy: Friend or Foe? https://youtu.be/zzvO9Brawu4 How To Install New Trailer Brakes and Drums https://youtu.be/ZQPS7RgCmJk The 4 Best Brake Controllers https://youtu.be/gHSDSQmt1k4 How To Diagnose Electric Trailer Brakes https://youtu.be/ZEJ2DUdMhE8 Is It Time For New Brake Drums? https://youtu.be/e6pWJ5V4U04 Do Self-Adjusting Brakes Work? https://youtu.be/CUqvxovZ164 Links to products used in this video: Lisle Bearing Packer https://amzn.to/3UYHQQQ Channellock Pliers https://amzn.to/3wEFQoR Brake Parts Cleaner https://amzn.to/3zTgMvu Regular Bearing Grease https://amzn.to/4bH5nwK Marine Grease Tube https://amzn.to/46TP9OI RTV Silicone https://amzn.to/462w2ly Shop Towels In A Box https://amzn.to/3SgG7FL Dust Cap Installation Tool https://amzn.to/4cP5O8S DISCLAIMER: Some of the links included in the video descriptions may be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that we provide we may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting the channel so we can continue to provide you with content. Check out Texas Custom Trailers for any trailer needs you may have. And if you’re local, check them out for your trailer service needs! If you aren’t local, but need a new trailer, they can ship it to you! Tell them The TrailerSmith sent you! www.txcustomtrailers.com Links to other videos: Bearing Buddy: Friend or Foe? https://youtu.be/zzvO9Brawu4 Prevent Disaster: All About Trailer Breakaway Systems https://youtu.be/yMbbGHg3XPA Oil or Grease. Which One Is Better? https://youtu.be/nUrQjlPrnGw How To Burnish Trailer Brakes Update https://youtu.be/6F1aEo_Dk40 How Easy is EZ Lube? https://youtu.be/OyZvNJJNyXE Emergency Repair! Marine Trailer Lost a Wheel! https://youtu.be/yQOBXcjkKdw Is Your Trailer Axle Out of Alignment? https://youtu.be/Wn_JyikwhNQ How To Replace Broken Leaf Spring On Your Trailer https://youtu.be/7NcPkXaz2Tg Trailer Tires Update https://youtu.be/2uKauvzfvYo Wiring 7 Way Plug For RV https://youtu.be/6MJ7DLKTCUA How To Wire 7 Way Plug https://youtu.be/6aFEcdjqGcA From Cargo Trailer To Workshop https://youtu.be/BB_Fi8zNBeo Is It Time For New Brake Drums? https://youtu.be/e6pWJ5V4U04 Understanding 4-Way vs. 5-Way Trailer Plugs https://youtu.be/yHM2wWYioUY All About Boat Trailer Surge Brakes https://youtu.be/KdbaQYHzSqY My #1 Trailer Accessory https://youtu.be/cTv2OkE_nOQ How To Diagnose Electric Trailer Brakes https://youtu.be/ZEJ2DUdMhE8 How To Properly Load A Trailer https://youtu.be/uSbw91Emi6 RV Care Tips: Conditioning Slide Out Wipers https://youtu.be/4IHxFau5ANs RV Care Tips: Replacing The Wiper Seals https://youtu.be/CuZ5sKwWIRk Trailer Tires: 5 Things You Should Know https://youtu.be/BlKqcJfV9bc Don’t Do This On Oil Bath Axles https://youtu.be/PXmOGOuH2-g How To Replace Hydraulic Disc Brakes https://youtu.be/2UyS2hAen4g How To Burnish Your Trailer Brakes https://youtu.be/mLp_5ApVjFc How To Adjust Trailer Brakes The Easy Way https://youtu.be/ClNp8T9cGo4 Subscribe to the channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheTrailerSmith Follow Me: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thetrailersmith Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/thetrailersmith/ YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/c/TheTrailerSmith #thetrailersmith #utilitytrailer #texascustomtrailers #towing #trailerrepair #mechanic #diytrailer #trailers #trailerwheel #trailerbrakes #brakeadjustment #burnishingbrakes #trailerhubs #trailerdrums #grease