From years of trailering a small sailboats thousands of miles my
suggestion is that it would be good to consider a little inexpensive
insurance called "Bearing Buddies". They attach directly to the outside of
each bearing housing and get filled with the proper grease thru a standard
grease fitting. The spring loaded plunger is pushed out when loading with
grease and provids a constant supply while in use. An added plus is an easily
visible indicator when more grease is needed. It also prevent one of the main
causes of lost bearing grease.....that of rupturing the rear seal allowing
ther grease to go through the bearing and right out onto the ground.
Mike Duane
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