[Paddlewise] Kayak Trailer Bearings

Over the years, friends have wondered why they were having bearings go out on
their light duty trailers.  The reason is pretty simple.  The majority of
light duty trailers, like kayak trailers, have very small wheels as compared
to normal automobile or pickup truck wheels.  Because of their smaller
diameter, they turn MANY more revolutions per mile than automobile wheels,
creating  a lot more heat,  especially at highway speeds,  for these smaller
bearings which are light duty bearings to begin with.  Hence the need for
frequent maintenance, which resourceful DIY Paddlewisers can handle
themselves.  You can, can't you?


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