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Ben
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Initially Posted - 05/02/2003 :  08:59:40  Show Profile
Hi all,

I have the standard two-axle trailrite trailer for my 87 SR/SK. A couple weeks ago I noticed a slow leak in one of my tires. I got the wheel off, took it to Goodyear for them to repair. Instead of the tire being the problem, the rim had a leak. The rim was rusty, and evidently one of the seals sprung a leak. So I bought a new rim from a local marina. Now my hub cap doesn't fit. Does the hub cap serve any purpose? Is this a cause for concern?

Thanks!


Ben
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Oscar
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Response Posted - 05/02/2003 :  09:19:52  Show Profile  Visit Oscar's Homepage
Ben,

Hubcaps are cosmetic, in fact the new wheel is probably not even meant to have one on it, and new trailers don't come with them anymore.
Sounds like you have and older trailer. I would have taken the wheel and sandblasted it, then sprayed with a nice matching epoxy paint. In fact, I'd do that with all the wheels, then you can keep the retro hubcap look. (If one goes, the other ones won't be far behind) Or, you can replace them, but, in that case, please buy galvanized wheels
If you can return the new wheel, take the money and buy four "bearing buddies" Spring loaded grease caps with an easy service nipple on them, that provide positive pressure on the grease in your bearing, with easy visual indicators for the amount of grease left in them. Standard equipment on the new trailers, and invaluable when splashing the trailer. If the hubcaps don't fit over the bearing buddies, make garage wall decorations out of them, or e-bay them off.

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Ed Montague
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Response Posted - 05/02/2003 :  11:58:08  Show Profile
That rim must have been very rusty. Most times just a good dose of sand paper will smooth the surface on a rim well enough to correct a tire to rim leak.

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Dave B
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Response Posted - 05/02/2003 :  21:49:12  Show Profile
Second the Bearing Buddies! Every boat trailer should have them!

Dave Bristle, 1985 C-25 #5032 "Passage" SR/FK/Dinette/Honda
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mroettersr
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Response Posted - 05/03/2003 :  00:51:06  Show Profile
Ben,
A good reason for not using hubcaps is ease of checking the lub nuts or bolts (depending on the axle). If you travel far with your trailer, lugs can work loose. They should be checked every 50 miles until torque readings don't change. Thereafter, they should be checked periodically when traveling. I lost a wheel on my first travel trailer in the heart of Cincinnati on I75 during rush hour. I had put some nice looking hub caps on the wheels and had no way of knowing that the lug bolts were working loose. Although everything worked out ok, I wouldn't want to repeat the experience.


Mike Roetter
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OJ
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Response Posted - 05/03/2003 :  04:27:20  Show Profile
Yep, this is how I justified an 18v impact wrench. The only time OJ's trailer has wheels on it is when I'm transporting the boat. Water doesn't sit on the same place on the rims rainfall after rainfall and the UV rays don't shorten tire life.
Yes indeed, I'm always looking for an angle for a new tool or gadget. In fact, I judge most projects based on the new tools required as opposed to the degree of difficulty. Did I mention the 3 ton jack I use to raise OJ's ride to remove the wheels? Of course if I let the rims rust then I could justify that blasting pot I've wanted for so long. Then there's that spray gun . . . and the spray booth . . . I'm gonna go put the wheels back on right now!
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