Re: [Paddlewise] Kayak Trailer Bearings

From: "Dave Bishop" <bishopd_at_jps.net>
Subject: [Paddlewise] Kayak Trailer Bearings


> 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?

Maybe I can, but I never have.  What type of bearings are we talking about,
ball bearing?  roller bearings?  plain bearings?


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