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W
H E E L
B E A R I N G S
A U T O H U B G R E A S E R S __________________________________ Please read our Disclaimer. ______________________________ The
wheel bearings on your vintage camper
should be checked often to be greased or replaced if necessary.
This
is a job that can be done by someone with mechanical ability
or
you can take it to a mechanic or rv dealer. Some people use what
are known as Auto Hub Greasers. They replace the dust cap on the
hub and keep the wheel bearings greased for a longer period of time,
often several years.
This is from the Bearing
Buddy
web site, FAQ's : With Bearing Buddy® installed,
how often do I need to repack my bearings?
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"We don't recommend inspecting your bearings more frequently than once every 5 years, provided you properly maintain the grease level in the hubs, and your bearings and seals are in new condition when you install genuine Bearing Buddy®. The Bearing Buddy® system maintains a constant pressure of 3 p.s.i. on the grease inside the hub. Since the hub is always full of grease (with proper maintenance) there is no need to repack your bearings. Some customers have reported that their Bearing Buddy® units were removed for the first time after 10 to 15 years of use, and the bearings still looked like new." To the left is a
picture of the brand Bearing Buddy© This is the brand I
have always heard of and many people use. If, you are interested
in adding these to your vintage camper, please goto this PAGE as there are
many linked pages about determining the size needed, installation,
locating a dealer to purchase them and the FAQ's page to answer various
questions about this product.This is the Bearing Buddy© brand, but I am sure there are other companies that also make this product. Most marine dealers and some auto parts store carry these. Check the yellow pages and stores in your area. If you can't find these in your area, you can order the Bearing Buddy© directly from the factory. The linked page above will have this info as well. Good Luck ! ___________________________________________________________
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