Installed a new axle this past spring. It has about 200 miles on it so far. Recent trip, after driving about 30 miles I felt the wheel hubs. While they didn't burn my hand, they were too hot to comfortably hold on to for more than a few seconds.
Is this too hot? It was a warm day. Didn't notice any odors. I've read that it sometimes it takes a couple hundred miles for the bearings to "seat" and during that time some increased temps may be normal. Just keep and eye on them for now? Do they need to be disassembled and inspected?
Both wheels were similar, wouldn't bad or over tightened bearings affect one wheel, not both?
Still learning about what is normal for these trailers. Plan to take the trailer on a long trip in a couple of weeks, would like to be sure all is well. Your opinions would be welcome.
One owner picked up his Scamp at the factory and headed directly to Alaska and had a bearing failure. Two bad bearings is highly unlikely. I have replaced quite a few axles and will say Dexter does not waste much grease when packing the bearings on the new axles. Even with a new axle I pull clean and repack the bearings, then load the hub up with the easy lube function. I do this mostly to make sure the grease is the same as in my grease gun. If your new axle has brakes they can drag or you could have used them just prior to checking your hubs which build up heat. The new brakes should be re adjusted after the first several hundred miles anyway. One other note the sunny of the trailer the hub usually a bout 10 deg. hotter than the other side. If I were you I would pull, inspect/adjust the hubs and brakes for peace of mind.
Eddie
Our Scamp came with the bearing buddies, so we just add about 2-3 shots of grease in the spring and we are done! Have not had any wheel bearing problems and I use a infrared gun to point at the bearings at fuel stops and they are not hot at all.
<p>Doug Allen 2016 Ford F-150 2018 Lance 1575</p>
I also use an Infrared thermometer to check my tire and hub temperatures on both the Tow Vehicle and the Trailer.
It is simply a matter of walking around your rig and pointing the thermometer at all your tires and hubs, takes only a minute and your hands stay clean. I check them at every rest stop and fuel stop.
As far as your new bearings are concerned, I would recommend having the bearings pulled and repacked, it is a simple job and you will know that they are done. This is also a simple job you can do yourself if you don't mind a bit of grease on your hands.
I carry a spare bearing set, spare seal and grease just in case I need to replace one while on the road somewhere.
As Always,
Happy Scamping !!!