Trailer Bearings
Submitted: Monday, Dec 11, 2006 at 03:55
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Barnesy
Gday, thanks to all who answered my previous questions about me trying to find the best brakes for my camper trailer. Just one last question for anybody please. I have it narrowed down to two options,
1. retrofit electric drums onto existing 2 tonne axle with 1500 kg bearings for $1050 or
2. new 2 tonne axle, bearing and brake combo for $1500
Springs are 1750 kg, so no worries there. The main concern i have now is with bearings. The trailer will be fully loaded for around Oz trip, i haven't weighed it yet but anywhere up to 1400 kg i suppose.
Would my current bearings handle this weight on outback tracks? Is it worth the extra $500 for only benefit of 2 tonne bearings?
Answers are appreciated on this helpful
forum.
Barnesy
Reply By: Kiwi Ray - Monday, Dec 11, 2006 at 06:56
Monday, Dec 11, 2006 at 06:56
Hi Barnesy
I would suggest you call a bearing supplier, they will be able to give you the load rating for the bearings and also give you some alternatives.
Most of these companies are pretty helpful
ray
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Follow Up By: Ozrover - Monday, Dec 11, 2006 at 07:16
Monday, Dec 11, 2006 at 07:16
Yep, SKF or CBC bearings are in the book.
You will either need the bearing number, on the side of the bearing usually, or measure the inner diameter, outer diameter and width.
They will be able to let you know what the load rating is.
I usually go for a 50mm diameter axle as you can use larger bearings for this reason.
I'd still put shockies on it! 8 )>
Lotsaluck!!!
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Reply By: Member -Dodger - Monday, Dec 11, 2006 at 08:05
Monday, Dec 11, 2006 at 08:05
Like the others have said , check with a bearing supplier. If your axle has parallel bearings then I think you will find that they will handle the load easily.
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Reply By: Luke SA - Monday, Dec 11, 2006 at 22:56
Monday, Dec 11, 2006 at 22:56
Barnesy,
To answer your question "Would my current bearings handle this weight on outback tracks? Is it worth the extra $500 for only benefit of 2 tonne bearings?"
If your bearings are the same as
mine (ford) then you should have no problems as the bloke that owned my camper before me took it up to
the tip and back and the bearings still look like new. Im only going by what he has told me but I have heard a few times that standard ford bearings are a good bearing.
My camper is a Cameron without brakes
Hope this helps
Cheers Luke
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