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    Posted: 10 May 2016 at 10:37am
WinkWe are doing a 7500 mile trip this summer and would like some information on the wheel bearings. We have a R171. The dealer told me to repack every 2000 miles. What are the bearing numbers so I have a spare pair. Can I pack myself or do I need to use a dealer? I need some tips on packing. Thanks for any suggestions.
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I've used these in the past on autos. But you need a grease gun as well .

http://www.amazon.com/Lisle-65250-Bearing-Packer/dp/B0002NYDYY/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1462905117&sr=8-2&keywords=wheel+bearing+grease+packer

This one has good reviews, but I have never used it.

http://www.amazon.com/Lisle-34550-Handy-Packer-Bearing/dp/B0002NYDYO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1462905117&sr=8-1&keywords=wheel+bearing+grease+packer

Not sure what the trailer wheel bearings look like. I think some of them have "no maintenance" bearings, like cars. It depends on the maker of the axle/hubs. 
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 10 May 2016 at 3:09pm

It is usually recommended to service the wheel bearings every 12mo./12,000 miles. If it has never been done, it would not hurt to have them serviced. The factory(s) do not always do the best job of it. I would want to know that they are in good shape before leaving on a long trip.

Here is something to look at:


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It is not a hard job but, it is a messy job. You can buy the repacking tool or, as I do, put a dollup of grease in your hand and manually repack the bearings. When I do mine, I always buy some spray brake cleaner and clean the pads, etc., also. You can get everything you need at a good auto parts store.

If you do a search (upper right) on "bearings", you'll get several pages of hits.

If you are not confident that you can do it, most any mechanic could. Shop around.
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Ditto, my dealer told me the same 12 month or 12,000 miles.
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Hey, that's better than my dealer. He said every 2000 miles.
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Just had my local mechanic do mine 2 weeks ago.  I think it was about $150 for 2 axles, including new seals.

If you just do weekend trips every summer you can go a few years between service.  Definitely do it before a big trip, along with a once-over on the TV.  You'll probably also need an oil change for the TV mid-way.
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This might help...

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2M4imcnGBJodjBTSE10NkxDcTA/view
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