Bearing Buddies for Trailers: The Ultimate Guide to Keeping Your Wheels Rolling Smoothly

Bearing buddies for trailers are essential components that protect your trailer's wheel bearings from moisture, dirt, and other contaminants. By keeping your bearings clean and lubricated, bearing buddies help extend their life and prevent costly repairs.

How Bearing Buddies Work

Bearing buddies are installed on the trailer's spindle, between the wheel bearing and the hub. They are typically made of a durable material like steel or aluminum and have a series of seals to keep out contaminants. As the wheel rotates, the bearing buddy's seals create a vacuum that draws grease into the bearing. This lubrication helps keep the bearing running smoothly and prevents premature wear.

Feature	Benefit
Seals out contaminants	Prevents moisture, dirt, and other contaminants from entering the bearing
Draws grease into the bearing	Keeps the bearing lubricated and running smoothly
Extends bearing life	Prevents premature wear and tear, saving you money on repairs

Types of Bearing Buddies

There are two main types of bearing buddies:

Type	Features
Single-lip seal	A single lip seal provides basic protection against contaminants but is less effective than a double-lip seal.
Double-lip seal	A double-lip seal provides superior protection against contaminants and is the recommended choice for most trailer applications.

Choosing the Right Bearing Buddies

When choosing bearing buddies for your trailer, it is important to consider the following factors:

Trailer weight

Type of terrain you will be driving on

Frequency of use

Installation of Bearing Buddies

Installing bearing buddies is a relatively simple process that can be completed in a few hours. However, it is important to follow the manufacturer's instructions carefully to ensure proper installation.

Maintenance of Bearing Buddies

To keep your bearing buddies in good working condition, it is important to inspect them regularly and replace them every few years. Inspecting your bearing buddies is especially important if you are driving in harsh conditions or if you are towing a heavy load.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Here are some common mistakes to avoid when using bearing buddies:

Over-tightening the bearing buddy: Over-tightening the bearing buddy can damage the seals.

Using the wrong type of grease: Using the wrong type of grease can damage the bearing buddy and the bearings.

Not inspecting the bearing buddies regularly: Not inspecting the bearing buddies regularly can lead to premature failure.

Success Stories

Here are some success stories from customers who have used bearing buddies on their trailers:

"I have been using bearing buddies on my trailer for over 10 years and have never had a bearing failure." - John Smith, RV owner

"I tow a heavy boat with my trailer and bearing buddies have helped keep my bearings in excellent condition." - Mary Jones, boater

"I bought a used trailer with bearing buddies already installed and it saved me a lot of money on repairs." - Mike Brown, trailer owner

Bearing Buddies for Trailers: The Ultimate Guide to Keeping Your Wheels Rolling Smoothly