Wheel Bearings: Unravelling facts & opinions

On March 20, 2025March 29, 2025 By NeilIn Mechanical & UpkeepLeave a comment

Last year’s tire blowout had me paying more attention to what is between my teardrop trailer frame and the road. First I journeyed down the tires rabbit hole looking for a better option than the supplied OEM. Then I set sights on maintenance of the hubs and bearings which allow the wheels to spin freely …

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Keeping Things On the Level

On January 18, 2023March 4, 2023 By NeilIn Mechanical & Upkeep1 Comment

I'm not super-picky about it but having the Teardrop trailer close to level is certainly helpful in the galley, and makes sleeping more comfortable. I keep 3 off-cuts of pressure treated lumber in the trailer box for side-to-side levelling. And, because my eye isn't always a reliable judge, I use a 2-way level on the …

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Wheel Bearings: Unravelling facts & opinions

Keeping Things On the Level