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    Posted: 26 Jun 2017 at 12:35pm
Hi,
We have a 2015 Rpod, which we got new back in April 2015. We have been towing it to campgrounds 1 to 2 hours away from home every other weekend during the last 2 summers. This week for the July 4th long weekend we will be towing the RPod to Acadia Nation Park with our 2017 Traverse. It will be a 5.5 hours drive from home to the campground. Before we head out for our first long drive camping trip, is there any maintenance on the tires or axle we should do?

The only thing I have done so far on the Rpod tires is inflate them when needed. I have not done anything with the axle.



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There are more expert people to comment on this but the 4th is coming fast.

Have you had the wheel bearings greased?? 

That I believe should be done annually if the trailer is used much, and you need an infrared thermometer to monitor the bearings' temperature, especially if you can't get the bearings greased before leaving. 

I hope you have a small compressor to inflate your tires to proper pressure.
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At a minimum, you should remove tires and grease axle bearings thru zerk in the axle center. Jack up on the riser not the axle.
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The 2017 manual for the Lippert axles recommends every 12,000 miles or every 12 months whichever comes first. Also check tire pressures and lug nuts every week. The most important thing to ensure tire life and safety is proper tire pressures.

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Originally posted by Happy Tripping


That I believe should be done annually if the trailer is used much, and you need an infrared thermometer to monitor the bearings' temperature, especially if you can't get the bearings greased before leaving. 


What Temp should the bearing run? Where is the best place to point the gun?
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Originally posted by GLBCamper

 
What Temp should the bearing run? Where is the best place to point the gun?


  A lot depends on ambient temps.  100 to 120 or so for me usually,  Fool around with the gun and find the hottest point near the center.  What you really want to look out for is one hub that's a lot hotter than the other.  50 degrees hotter.  They will vary a little normally depending on which side the sun is on.

  You don't need a temp gun.  You can just feel the hubs.  If they feel a little warm that's good.  If they're hot, not.

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+1 - last trip to ERU, mine ran from 103-112, temps were in mid 80s, speed 63 mph. Infared sensor with red dot on the hub. I also check tire heat - to ensure they are similar on both sides, a low pressure tire runs hotter.
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I've not had the wheel bearings greased...will have to do that before the trip.

Also, any recommendation on a infrared thermometer.
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