Aborted Trip

[Nomad]

Had the truck and 5th wheel camper all packed, wife and kids in.  Started out on I-80 and I noticed a shimmy in the steering at about 60 mph, about 10 miles into the trip.  Look in the side view and see one of the rear trailer tires wobbling.  Get off the highway and feel the hub, red hot on both sides.  I turned around and headed home. I think I made a good decision.  I don't think I would have made it 3.5 hours, up to Lake Ontario.  Agree?   

Edited August 5, 2017 by Nomad

[Lunatic]

You are lucky to make it back home

[JHbowhunter]

man that sux Mark... Hope you can salvage it.

[rackemup]

To bad your trip was ruined, but its a good thing you caught it before you were to far, definitely the right move.

[hammer4reel]

Take an hour and fix it .

Can be on road in no time . And have a safe trip

[Nomad]

Take an hour and fix it .

Can be on road in no time . And have a safe trip

I wish I had some experience with repairing hubs and bearings.  Not too big of a deal.  Was just going for the weekend.  Will plan for next weekend!

[BHC]

better safe then sorry

 

could just be the bearings need to be lubed

[Nomad]

better safe then sorry

 

could just be the bearings need to be lubed

I did lube them, it has those bearing buddies on it.  I think the fact that the tire was wobbling indicates that the bearing is shot.

[LPJR]

Lots of times, drivers find out too late there is a wheel issue (as you know from the job). Glad everyone's safe.

[Tarhunt]

I had that happen a few years ago with a trailer. Fortunately, I was only a few miles away. The hub was red hot and all of the grease had burned up.

[Zipper]

You did the right thing. A bearing repair is much better than a boogered up Axel!

[Axiom]

 

A bearing repair is much better than a boogered up Axel!

 

 U aint Kidding... I "boogered up" an axil on a 53' semi trailer about as year ago.. They had to cut the Hub off and then weld a new one on.. $4500 including two  tires that had to be replaced after I dragged them a mile or two when the axil froze  up..  .. The good news is I didn't have to pay for any of it.. It wasn't my trailer..

[Buck154]

Glad you made it back. Get repaired this week and get back next weekend and enjoy your family time.