WTB: 20' foot enclosed

[rherold9]

Random question & excuse me while I fart in the general direction of your thread, but I've always wondered: why do trailers have these insane bearing maintenance schedules?  We can get 100k+ miles out of many automotive bearings, but can't get trailer bearings to last 10k miles without servicing or replacement?

I've always thought the same thing, only thing that comes to mind is the wheel/tire size. Since they are so small usually 14-15" range. They are spinning significantly faster and with that is more heat which causes the bearings/grease to wear quickly. So, 3-4k tow miles is like double or triple, but still it's not like a lot of miles

[Senor_Taylor]

As far as I know, it's a carry over from boat trailers that see a lot of water in the bearings and also easy insurance to avoid replacing bearings. The worst thing for bearings is sitting still and that's what trailers do a lot of.

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[Jake]

Random question & excuse me while I fart in the general direction of your thread, but I've always wondered: why do trailers have these insane bearing maintenance schedules?  We can get 100k+ miles out of many automotive bearings, but can't get trailer bearings to last 10k miles without servicing or replacement?

No idea. It seems like even the "American-made" trailers use cheap Chinesium parts that are made out of re-stamped rust that used to be a 1979 Suburban or something.

[Scott]

Random question & excuse me while I fart in the general direction of your thread, but I've always wondered: why do trailers have these insane bearing maintenance schedules?  We can get 100k+ miles out of many automotive bearings, but can't get trailer bearings to last 10k miles without servicing or replacement?

I've always thought the same thing, only thing that comes to mind is the wheel/tire size. Since they are so small usually 14-15" range. They are spinning significantly faster and with that is more heat which causes the bearings/grease to wear quickly. So, 3-4k tow miles is like double or triple, but still it's not like a lot of miles

Also keep speeds under 60mph while towing, especially an enclosed.  Helps extend bearing as well as tire life

[Senor_Taylor]

Random question & excuse me while I fart in the general direction of your thread, but I've always wondered: why do trailers have these insane bearing maintenance schedules?  We can get 100k+ miles out of many automotive bearings, but can't get trailer bearings to last 10k miles without servicing or replacement?

I've always thought the same thing, only thing that comes to mind is the wheel/tire size. Since they are so small usually 14-15" range. They are spinning significantly faster and with that is more heat which causes the bearings/grease to wear quickly. So, 3-4k tow miles is like double or triple, but still it's not like a lot of miles

Also keep speeds under 60mph while towing, especially an enclosed.  Helps extend bearing as well as tire life

This doesn't make sense. A trailer with 15" wheels is no different than a Miata with 15" wheels.

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[Scott]

Random question & excuse me while I fart in the general direction of your thread, but I've always wondered: why do trailers have these insane bearing maintenance schedules?  We can get 100k+ miles out of many automotive bearings, but can't get trailer bearings to last 10k miles without servicing or replacement?

I've always thought the same thing, only thing that comes to mind is the wheel/tire size. Since they are so small usually 14-15" range. They are spinning significantly faster and with that is more heat which causes the bearings/grease to wear quickly. So, 3-4k tow miles is like double or triple, but still it's not like a lot of miles

Also keep speeds under 60mph while towing, especially an enclosed.  Helps extend bearing as well as tire life

This doesn't make sense. A trailer with 15" wheels is no different than a Miata with 15" wheels.

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From a tire perspective (my information came from Phil or PTS), trailer tires a do not have the same speed rating as passenger tires (there are a few that do).  

As far as hubs go, my guess is cheap parts with more load being placed on them and not having that load spread out (axles not as far apart as compared to other vehicles)

[Kaan]

I need to fit my trailer with Toyota bearings...

that reminds me I need to get into my trailer after the summit event and check it out.

[rherold9]

Found a few different trailers in my criteria. All of them 6+ hours away. Even questioned 24'... Wouldn't work out with them so I came back to this one I posted before as he is finally getting the title: https://winstonsalem.craigslist.org/tro/...27816.html

A pain in the ass to deal with. From "I have a title" to "I have certificate of origin".... anyway. Guess I'm going to pick it up Friday morning. NC requires a notary for title sign over.... Fucking dumb. Then the same day load the trailer up and drive to NJMP... Fuck, I hope nothing goes wrong and everything is as described. If not, I guess I'm going to have to find a UHaul

[D_Eclipse9916]

Found a few different trailers in my criteria. All of them 6+ hours away. Even questioned 24'... Wouldn't work out with them so I came back to this one I posted before as he is finally getting the title: https://winstonsalem.craigslist.org/tro/...27816.html

A pain in the ass to deal with. From "I have a title" to "I have certificate of origin".... anyway. Guess I'm going to pick it up Friday morning. NC requires a notary for title sign over.... Fucking dumb. Then the same day load the trailer up and drive to NJMP... Fuck, I hope nothing goes wrong and everything is as described. If not, I guess I'm going to have to find a UHaul

FYI, you dont for VA, and you live in VA....That's where you are registering it.  I had no problem selling my trailer or my E92 to out of state-ers without notary.

[rherold9]

FYI, you dont for VA, and you live in VA....That's where you are registering it.  I had no problem selling my trailer or my E92 to out of state-ers without notary.

I know VA doesn't, but it's an NC title. NC requires a notary. Rather follow the simple rules than dealing with this later. If the VA DMV does it right they would follow the other states rules and shouldn't allow a out of state transfer without a notary. I won't take that chance. It's just a pain.

Edit: I'd rather not deal with waiting to notarize so let's see what the buyer says. If he is okay with dealing with mailing the title if it doesn't work out then screw it lol

[Senor_Taylor]

Found a few different trailers in my criteria. All of them 6+ hours away. Even questioned 24'... Wouldn't work out with them so I came back to this one I posted before as he is finally getting the title: https://winstonsalem.craigslist.org/tro/...27816.html

A pain in the ass to deal with. From "I have a title" to "I have certificate of origin".... anyway. Guess I'm going to pick it up Friday morning. NC requires a notary for title sign over.... Fucking dumb. Then the same day load the trailer up and drive to NJMP... Fuck, I hope nothing goes wrong and everything is as described. If not, I guess I'm going to have to find a UHaul

I've bought cars from NC and didn't have a notary. Is this true?

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[rherold9]

Yes, NC requires a notary for in state title transfer. Apparently VA DMV doesn't care about other states dmv rules. Fine with me if the seller is fine

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[JPolen01]

Something something state's rights

[D_Eclipse9916]

Found a few different trailers in my criteria. All of them 6+ hours away. Even questioned 24'... Wouldn't work out with them so I came back to this one I posted before as he is finally getting the title: https://winstonsalem.craigslist.org/tro/...27816.html

A pain in the ass to deal with. From "I have a title" to "I have certificate of origin".... anyway. Guess I'm going to pick it up Friday morning. NC requires a notary for title sign over.... Fucking dumb. Then the same day load the trailer up and drive to NJMP... Fuck, I hope nothing goes wrong and everything is as described. If not, I guess I'm going to have to find a UHaul

I've bought cars from NC and didn't have a notary. Is this true?

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Literally only a thing NC cares about is if you sell it...in NC.  I have turned in plates for both vehicles I sold that were registered in NC and sold in VA without needing a notary.

[Jake]

My enclosed came from PA, which requires a notary. I brought the un-notarized title to the VA DMV and they didn't give two shits about that.

[Jake]

Also keep speeds under 60mph while towing, especially an enclosed.  Helps extend bearing as well as tire life

Under 60? I got places to BE.

Seriously though, I do about 70 with mine (and my open, when I had it) and it has been comfortable. Important to check tire pressures before the journey though. I just have bearings repacked every few years and forget about it otherwise.

[rherold9]

Welp I did a thing

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[JPolen01]

Looks nice!

[davej]

Nice! NC dude get his act together, or is that a different one?

[rherold9]

NC guy, have a long write up about the experience and track weekend