Trailer Hub

AC2717 · 10-25-2011, 08:52 AM

Hi Guys,
well I took the jetski to a friends house about 45 minutes from the lake. When I got there I did a look see at the trailer and well it looks like I smoked one of the bearings. THe normal greenish black grease, was now almost dripping out of the Hub bearing a grey color with some white foam bubbles.

Obvioulsy not safe enough to travel any further.

I would like to change the Hubs or think I should. Question is I have never done it before but seems managable.

It is a 4 lug rim. on a Single space Caravan jetski trailer. Does anyone know how to find out what hub I need. I would like to get sealed ones to not have to worry as much as I do.

Also any advice on how to do it would be great.

NHBUOY · 10-25-2011, 09:08 AM

Trailer Outlet in Tilton will fix ya right up.

VitaBene · 10-25-2011, 10:09 AM

I usually use Etrailer.com when I have time, otherwise I have had good luck getting parts at R H Scales in Westwwod MA (they have multiple NE locations) http://www.rhscales.com/

Irrigation Guy · 10-25-2011, 10:22 AM

Always have great luck with the trailer outlet in Tilton. Big parts showroom there.

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chipj29 · 10-25-2011, 11:13 AM

It is a pretty easy task. You may not need to replace the entire hub, but the bearings most likely need to be replaced. Don't forget to replace the inner bearing races as well.
However, It might just be easier to buy a hub with bearings already installed, but it is obviously more expensive.

AC2717 · 10-25-2011, 11:20 AM

thanks guys, I love that people check the forum like I do on my phone as well as my compuer LOL

but how do I find out what size I need, or can I call one of these places up and say it is a 1999 Caravan jetski trailer???

chipj29 · 10-25-2011, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by AC2717

thanks guys, I love that people check the forum like I do on my phone as well as my compuer LOL

but how do I find out what size I need, or can I call one of these places up and say it is a 1999 Caravan jetski trailer???

Pull the hub and bring it with you to the trailer store. You need to know the I.D. (inner diameter) of the hub, as well as the number of bolts.
Lots of places carry trailer hubs, including VIP auto parts (at least in Manchester they do).

AC2717 · 10-25-2011, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by chipj29

Pull the hub and bring it with you to the trailer store. You need to know the I.D. (inner diameter) of the hub, as well as the number of bolts.
Lots of places carry trailer hubs, including VIP auto parts (at least in Manchester they do).

Thanks Chip, Will have to make a drive up to NH where it is sitting to do it, oh well, Might be a project for the spring at this point, with the way the weather is starting to look,

if anyone else has any idea or has the same trailer that might have the info it would be great

thanks again!

Irrigation Guy · 10-25-2011, 11:42 AM

I'd call the trailer outlet he is always very helpful. Www.traileroutlet.net

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RLW · 10-25-2011, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AC2717

thanks guys, I love that people check the forum like I do on my phone as well as my compuer LOL

but how do I find out what size I need, or can I call one of these places up and say it is a 1999 Caravan jetski trailer???

Call Joe at Trailer Outlet with the info you have and I'm sure he will know what is needed just from that. 524-4344 or 888-350-6500

10-25-2011, 08:52 AM	#1
AC2717 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Maynard, MA & Paugus Bay Posts: 2,522 Thanks: 747 Thanked 344 Times in 257 Posts	Trailer Hub Hi Guys, well I took the jetski to a friends house about 45 minutes from the lake. When I got there I did a look see at the trailer and well it looks like I smoked one of the bearings. THe normal greenish black grease, was now almost dripping out of the Hub bearing a grey color with some white foam bubbles. Obvioulsy not safe enough to travel any further. I would like to change the Hubs or think I should. Question is I have never done it before but seems managable. It is a 4 lug rim. on a Single space Caravan jetski trailer. Does anyone know how to find out what hub I need. I would like to get sealed ones to not have to worry as much as I do. Also any advice on how to do it would be great. __________________ Capt. of the "No Worries"

10-25-2011, 10:22 AM	#4
Irrigation Guy Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Moultonborough, NH Posts: 484 Thanks: 89 Thanked 138 Times in 72 Posts	Always have great luck with the trailer outlet in Tilton. Big parts showroom there. Sent from my DROID X2 using Tapatalk __________________ My Company: Interlakes Irrigation Company http://www.interlakesirr.com

10-25-2011, 11:13 AM	#5
chipj29 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bow Posts: 1,874 Thanks: 521 Thanked 308 Times in 162 Posts	It is a pretty easy task. You may not need to replace the entire hub, but the bearings most likely need to be replaced. Don't forget to replace the inner bearing races as well. However, It might just be easier to buy a hub with bearings already installed, but it is obviously more expensive. __________________ Getting ready for winter!

10-25-2011, 11:20 AM	#6
AC2717 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Maynard, MA & Paugus Bay Posts: 2,522 Thanks: 747 Thanked 344 Times in 257 Posts	thanks guys, I love that people check the forum like I do on my phone as well as my compuer LOL but how do I find out what size I need, or can I call one of these places up and say it is a 1999 Caravan jetski trailer??? __________________ Capt. of the "No Worries"

10-25-2011, 11:42 AM	#9
Irrigation Guy Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Moultonborough, NH Posts: 484 Thanks: 89 Thanked 138 Times in 72 Posts	I'd call the trailer outlet he is always very helpful. Www.traileroutlet.net Sent from my DROID X2 using Tapatalk __________________ My Company: Interlakes Irrigation Company http://www.interlakesirr.com

10-25-2011, 09:08 AM	#2
NHBUOY Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Loon Mtn. winters...Meredith Neck summers Posts: 398 Thanks: 288 Thanked 94 Times in 60 Posts	Trailer Outlet in Tilton will fix ya right up.

10-25-2011, 10:09 AM	#3
VitaBene Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 3,531 Thanks: 1,570 Thanked 1,607 Times in 822 Posts	I usually use Etrailer.com when I have time, otherwise I have had good luck getting parts at R H Scales in Westwwod MA (they have multiple NE locations) http://www.rhscales.com/