Re: 2005 Loadrite Trailer Maintenance
I have a venture frame and loadrite axles and spindles. Using a grease gun, pump as much grease thru the zerk fitting to grease the inner bearing. The zerk fitting or "hole" is at the very end of the spindle which you will see when you remove the rubber cover. This is the only way you can grease the inner bearing without removing anything else. On the outer bearing, fill the cavity that is covered by the rubber bra and use your fingers to push it further inside. Fill up the entire cavity. A lot of grease this way instead of using bearing buddies will not cause you a problem. Always use marine grease. Jack one side of the trailer to raise the tires and manually spin the tire with the brakes. The tire should spin freely or at least 10 times. If less than 6 turns, the pads are too tight and your hub will overheat. I had a "fire-y experience due to overheated hubs. Adjust the star nuts. Always hook the trailer to your tow vehicle whenever jacking the trailer and use wheel chocks, all for safety reasons. About the rubber covers or bras, get from a hardware store or home depot those metal clamps they use in tightening rubber hose connections and use it to hold the bras. I lost 3 covers within 5 miles i took the trailer from the dealer. With the clamps, never lost one since. In salt water, I always use salt-x on the entire trailer every time and the white spottings stopped showing. Just some tips from experience. Also go to Championtrailers.com and they have brakes information. Having a trailer is just like having another boat to take care of. You need the manual to guide you on how to properly hook up the trailer to your vehicle.
<br /><br />Thanx Lou C I'll call Cust Service and see if I can get the manual.<br /><br />Thanx milkyway for all the good info.