I'm a truck mechanic, the way I set the small trailer wheel bearings is somewhat similar to the way I set them on a commercial truck. First step is to seat the bearing. Tighten with a socket and ratchet or torque wrench approximately 50ft lbs. Rotate the hub one full rotation and torque again. Do this twice. Second step is to back off the nut without moving the hub til the nut becomes loose. Approx. 1/8-1/4 turn counter clockwise. Third step is to tighten the nut back up finger tight. The nut must be backed off slightly and left with what is called endplay, this allows for thermal expansion as the wheel hub is heated going down the road. Check the bearing by spinning, the hub and feeling that it's smooth and not binding. Push in and hold then pull out and hold with your hands at 9-3 on the hub. You should not feel any movement or clunking. If you feel clunking the bearings are loose and need adjustment or replacement. The endplay will not typically be felt by hand.
Anyone telling you that greasing through the zerks is "not good" is a clown, I just did all 4 of ours and the fresh grease was coming through the bearings just like when I hand pack them, literally no difference. FREE TIP: the opening of the channel lock should be facing the direction that you are turning them, this way the more pressure you put on the nut, the more the jaws clamp down tighter. Use them like you would a wrench, not across like you did they should be on the same plane as the nut is, flat. Overall you're doing great, just keep on working bro and don't give up ~much love ❤
Good free tip! I was covering my eyes, trying not to look as he was using those channel locks so wrongly. Personally, I have a socket that fits the castle nut. But great save Hanks!
Some of the zerk haters seem to think that people who use the zerks don't pack the bearings before assembly. Regular greasing via the zerk doesn't replace anything. All the zerk does is let you add grease in addition to the initial grease pack - which reduces the chance of a catastrophic failure before a scheduled rebuild.
I am a zerk hater for a good reason. The grease in the tubes used in grease guns appears to be formulated differently so that it can be pumped through the grease gun. No matter what brand of grease I buy, once I open that tube and the grease is exposed to air, the oil separates from the thickener. If I towed regularly like the Hanks, this would not be a problem because the spinning of the bearings would mix the oil back into the grease before there was too much separation. I stick with the grease that comes in the plastic tubs. Even a decade after opening it, it is still the same as the day I opened it.
As always, read and comply with the manufacturer's instructions. Dexter advises that using the EZ Lube feature is not a substitute for removing, cleaning, inspecting and repacking the bearing sets. Do that at least every 12,000 miles or 12 months. This also allows verification that the bearings have not "spun" in the hubs. My 5th wheel had 3 of 4 bearings spin, found at the first service. Dealer replaced all 4 sets under warranty with new Timkens.
So sad to miss out on the rally! And to think we love sooo close.🤯 You have to try the Buc-ees FUDGE!!! The Key Lime is really cool. Blessings to you both!
You two are hilarious!!!! I think that this is your best video ever!!! BTW, paperwork has been completed and there will be a Buc-ees built in Huber Heights, Ohio on I-70 close to Dayton, Ohio within he next 12-18 months!!!!
You need a torque wrench to torque those castle nuts to 55lbs, in order to properly seat them. Then back them off and make them hand tight. Fellow Pennsylvanians who enjoy your videos.
This guy has it right. Set to the correct torque then back off to hand tight. It will allow the bearings to have the correct preload when they come up the operating temperature.
55lbs? I was ase certified mechanic and have never been told to torque cone style bearings! Tighten to snug while spinning the drum until it starts to drag,THEN back off to the next cotter pin slot! That's is the way to do it correctly! Or you can be on the side of the road with smoked bearings! Why would you ruin the bearings before even using them! I look forward to the idiots comments! ASE Certified! Not crackerjack box awarded!
@stephenscering1776 I was given those instructions from my RV Manufacturers service guide. Said that was the way you needed to preset the bearings without over torqueing them. That's what I did, and it worked just fine. My axles didn't have cotter pins. They use a retainer clip.
Also before leaving with the trailer, check your tire pressures, looks like the tire that has bean off is low on air or maybe it was more compressed then the other one.
Love Buc-ee’s We were just there. Have a great time in Pigeon . Kyle you look like you have been working out 💪🏻💪🏻? My husband and I Love watching you guys!,
Didn’t see it in the video but I hope you either put the cotter pin in or bent the tab over to keep the hub from backing off-keep up the good work Karl I think Nay Nay likes it when your wrenching
This is why we love this channel. You guys are keeping it real and not pretending to know it all and have it all together. THIS is true “reality tv” Safe travels for you guys! God bless!!
Glad you got that wheel fixed and fixed before the you damaged the bearings. You two in Buc-ee's were like kids in a candy store 😂. I haven't been to buc-ee's yet! I KNOW IT! went by the one on 95 near Florence, SC but it was so busy I kept going right on by. Maybe one day I'll go and I'll be sure to look around for you two. Have a great time in Pigeon Forge My favorite place. which I could be there. Safe travels hugs to Dexter.
Nice video. Made me laugh several times 😂😂 Couple of small notes from a gearhead, and for your safety: 1) adjust the channel licks correctly so you can use one hand, that’s how they are designed. 2) jacking a wheel up should normally be done under the spring plate or as close to hub. Unless the frame of the trailer has specific points built into it for jacking, you’re risking bending or breaking the frame. Also, looked like your bottle jack was a little small. They make 12,000 lb and 15,000 lb bottle jacks; the ones in the truck are usually not sufficient for big ol trailers like yours. Stay safe and happy! Love the show!!
They already opened another Bucee’s at the 1st Bucee’s store in Luling, TX. They expanded it and it is the biggest now 130k sq ft shopping space. Sevierville is 128k I think. There are 5 more in progress, the one being built in Ocala, FL to open in 2026, will be the largest. We had another in KY open outside of Bowling Green,KY not as big as the one Richmond, KY
Since you have an impact, you dont need to loosen them before jacking the trailer up... Really enjoy yall sharing the good and the no so good parts of RV'ing. Clark
Y’all need to make Paula Deans banana pudding. I love Buccee’s BP too! We are going to TN in October to see the leaves. Show us all the fun things to do!
Welcome to the Smokies! It was just recently overtaken as the largest Buc-ee's. It lasted only a few months as expected. Wish I had known you would be in our area. Guess it's time to sign up for the email newsletter. See y'all next go 'round!
Banana pudding is my must at bucks... the bucks in Bama is EXACTLY the halfway point from Houston to Orlando (which I do 3-4x's a year, I'm in O, my kids live in and are cops in H) My dog loves loves bucks too!!
I’m so excited we are getting a Bucee’s near our house in Az . I had never been to one to this past May and just loved it, I called it the Walmart of gas stations to relatives who never been there. I even bought their hat . I am hoping that I can go to your rally next year . Just turned 65 and your rally is on my bucket list
Kyle, those channel locks you were using... you need to collapse them about to the halfway channel so you can grip both handles with one hand! It'll give you more leverage when tightening. just a tip.
When you use the grease fitting, always get the wheel of the ground and as you pump grease turn the wheel, this way the grease gets in even and not out on one side and push the rear seal out. Pump till the old grease comes out the front till you see fresh grease, 👍
Good luck down the road with that Solitude. Rosie and I have been together traveling this beautiful country for well over fifty years. Starting our travels in a 1966 fastback Mustang with everything we own as we traveled from fort to fort while I trained troops back in 1970. Check out the song I wrote "66 Mustang on Burlington Bill". Anyway, we finally ditched our Solitude after so many problems and a lack of backing from Grand Design when their top-level people defected and started Brinkley. We bought a Z-3100 Brinkley last year and just love it. Travel safe and keep up the good work! Burlington Bill busking on the road and here on You Tube.
Hey Carl you didn't have to remove all that grease and if you get a thumb wrench to tighten that nut it will be easier. We were taught to tighten and then back off one time. I love your impact were did you get it ?
Great Job Hanks!!! That way you were using the channel locks could be called a knuckle BUSTER!!! They do make a socket for a 3/4" ratchet to fit that nut. Granted it's not cheap and you won't use it that often, but when you do need it, it's GREAT to have!! Ya'll continue to have fun and be safe!!! Do NOT get complacent when it comes to safety!!!! 🙂
open those channel lock and hold them parallel and tight that nut then backoff 1/4 turn put lock on and grease with that zirc fitting wile spinning tire or drum,
I love your positive attitude and energy, even when things go to💩. Buc-ees brisket sandwich is the best and it’s a shopping experience not a gas station. We are getting on I-95 at exit 42 in Georgia.
We ran into peeps in Pittsburgh last week that was from Wisconsin and they had a Bucees shirt on. I pointed to his shirt and gave a thumbs up. We chatted for a while about how we all love Bucees. lol. 😅😅
I have to admit that I have never been to Buc-ee’s! 🥺🥺🥺 The closest one to us is in Florence, SC! But because of gallbladder problems and removal, we didn’t get to go to Myrtle Beach last year! Maybe this year, I’m hoping!! Fingers crossed 🤞 Great fix on the brakes! Glad you listened to your followers!! Happy Camping and Safe Travels! 🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️😺😺
You all are the best. I am looking forward to what Grand Design does with your RV. My wife and I have a bet that you come away with a new RV??? lol. Wish I could be at the rally. Have fun.
Dexter axles require you torque new bearings to 50 foot lbs, loosen and then hand tighten. Get yourself a 1/2 inch drive torque wrench. They're good for tightening you lug nuts too!
You probably should have re-greased the bearing. It looks like a lot of the grease came out of the bearing. I also completely agree that you should have torqued it with a TQ Wrench as another viewer mentioned.
Made me feel better knowing that you took the time to check the bearings. Better safe than sorry. Btw my go to at Buccees is the bbq turkey and a rice crispy treat!
I think I mentioned this in another video I wish I would’ve got this comment in earlier,, the only thing the gas station does not have is a way for you to wash your windows. They have no scrubbers or wash bins. I really enjoyed the inside. I didn’t know what to buy.
Y'all crack me up with the Buc-ee's visit! I doubt they'll north too much. There's a new one in Springfield, MO. Proper procedure with installing bearing is ¡muy importante!
To remove nuts you use stronger settings. To put back nuts you install manually the nut to start than use lowest settings to prevent ripping off stud. You finish torque with torque wrench.
i watched that.. was wondering when the wheel would pass you... grandfather and uncle showed me how to do that properly in 74 or 75 when all bearings had to be hand adjusted and if you did it wrong "once" you would be found upside down in a iowa ditch real soon.. im constantly amazed about the stuff me and all my friends knew at 14 that 40 year olds have no idea.. live and learn.. at least it did not fail first.
We visited the Buc-ee,s in Colorado about a month and a half ago. Brand new and had only been open a couple of months. 74,000 square feet with 116 pumps. I always describe Buc-ee,s to folks who have never been there as a 7-11 on steroids. We always enjoy them.
A couple of points. When using a bottle jack you can cllscree out the top plate to help meet the frame so you don't have to pump the jack up so far to begin with. Also, get a large crescent wrench as well as a 1/2" socket set that goes to 1 1/2". They will come in handy and you will not regret having them.
I have the same Milwaukee impact wrench. I've used it more on people stranded than I have on my own equipment. I carry a pretty good assortment of tools when we are out. Milwaukee; they're excellent. So glad you caught this before you seized them. I've done it many years ago & learned the hard way.
Sea Salt & Carmel Buc-cee Nuggets are the BEST! I remember my first experience at Buc-cee's a couple years ago in New Braunfels TX. It was a game changer. It's an attraction on your way to your attraction. 🎉
I am totally NOT Nay's Mom, but I'm so proud of her choice of pickled beets! Pro tip: add some hard boiled eggs to the jar for a couple hours after you make space. So good!
Glad you visited my state of Tennessee. Didn’t make the rally, but hopefully next year. I know you had a great time here as the peeps here are fantastic.
When using your bottle jack, set the head just under your frame (still with some light showing through) by turning the head counter-clockwise so that you can extend it to that position by unscrewing it. Then you can jack the whole cylinder up. This allows you to preserve more range of jacking up the cylinder (therefore the frame) with the hydraulics.
They are finally building a buck e here in Ohio. Believe it’s supposed to go in around Dayton. I’m looking forward to the trip from Findlay Ohio when it finally gets built.
We were on vacation in the Outer Banks. We live just 40 minutes from Pigeon Forge. I was so bummed when I saw the dates for this rally. I know everyone had a great time. Can't hardly wait for next weeks video. Glad you got the trailer brakes fixed. I just take our travel trailer to have that done. God bless.
Glad you listened and are addressing the issue but why didn't you use the torque wrench as you did on your wheel nuts? You are a trained professional, you have got this!
The Buc-ees in Colorado is open, and supposedly it's the largest. It's just down the street from me, though I've only been there once. It's a little too crazy for me!!
Put tire back on leave center cap and bearing buddy off spin tire while tightening nut for bearings as soon as tire just starts to slow because the nut is getting tighter go quarter turn more and lock it down then pull tire back off install bearing buddy and wheel center cap check everything after first 75-100 miles make sure all is good to go
Trailer mechanic videos on youtube are a must watch on all his videos. Lisle bearing pack tool. Another car hauler mentioned about repacking every 10k miles. Perhaps all your trailer wheels need a repack
In a past life as a hd mechanic, alot of the advice on here about wheel bearings is bang on! My method was similar, tighten, but use a proper socket or at least a crescent (adjustable) wrench, not slip joint pliers, then back it off, repeat, then once backed off for a second time, tighten the nut until a slight drag happens while spinning the drum. Done. This way the bearing has adequate contact and not too loose. With heat and cooling the adjustment may change too, becoming too loose. Over tightening creates too much friction and heat. Both cause premature wear of the bearing. I was also taught to hand roll grease into the rollers as even grease guns will not always coat every roller well enough. Once properly packed, a grease gun or a bearing buddy, a spring loaded grease pressure cap, is good.
I was the one who said stop where you are and seat the bearings. Also said the grease zirk is not the way the lube the bearings. I saw you packed them buy hand and that is all you really neeed to do. Pumping the whole hub full not necessary. However If that is what you choose to do you must rotate the hub while pumping so it will go back through the inside bearing and not blow through the seal and foul the brakes. If you notice the brakes getting soft they are grease fouled and will need to be replaced again, sorry. If you have time just pull one all the way off see if grease came through, I would be surprised if it didn't I don't think you rotated it while pumping. By the way open the channel locks grab the nut from the side putting teath completely across the top and bottom of the nut, not straight form the front with just the tips.
That Buc-ee's was a blast from the past year. It was our first one that we experienced! Gotta try the 3-meat bbq sandwich too, you'll love it. My wife gives me the same comments when I grab a basket, I tell her it's not a cart too!! She just rolls her eyes...
Lol, "I'm a nurse"..yes I am too, although with my dad, we pressed in bearings into the drive shaft on the side of the road in Alaska. We can do ANYTHING! Love your vids..hilarious.
I will use a torque wrench, Tighten the nut to about 20 ft lbs while turning it, the back it off to 1/4 turn on the nut. I believe Dexter torques it to 50ft lbs then backs it off.
For safety you should really put a Jack stand under the axle or some leveling blocks. I wouldn’t trust just the bottle jack, in case something happens. You’re doing great!
I been RVing since the 60's packing my own wheel bearing every year without a bearing failure. I remove both bearing and using solvents to completely clean the grease out of the bearings and hubs. I then look for any signs of wear and will replace them if there is a question. I hand pack both bearings, adding extra grease to the bearing surface and install new grease seal. I use a wrench to seat the bearings. I turn to it starts to bind and then back off to it spins freely and I can insert the carter ping. I place a little extra grease on the nut and reinstall the cap. I never used the grease gun to force clean my bearings. I glad you tighten the lugs to the proper tightness.
I'm a truck mechanic, the way I set the small trailer wheel bearings is somewhat similar to the way I set them on a commercial truck.
First step is to seat the bearing. Tighten with a socket and ratchet or torque wrench approximately 50ft lbs. Rotate the hub one full rotation and torque again. Do this twice.
Second step is to back off the nut without moving the hub til the nut becomes loose. Approx. 1/8-1/4 turn counter clockwise.
Third step is to tighten the nut back up finger tight. The nut must be backed off slightly and left with what is called endplay, this allows for thermal expansion as the wheel hub is heated going down the road.
Check the bearing by spinning, the hub and feeling that it's smooth and not binding.
Push in and hold then pull out and hold with your hands at 9-3 on the hub. You should not feel any movement or clunking.
If you feel clunking the bearings are loose and need adjustment or replacement. The endplay will not typically be felt by hand.
Sorry you guys are down, check UA-cam out, lots of valuable tech info there. Hope back on the road real soon. Take care…..
Auto Zone loans tools torque wrench, get you a socket for that nut.
Anyone telling you that greasing through the zerks is "not good" is a clown, I just did all 4 of ours and the fresh grease was coming through the bearings just like when I hand pack them, literally no difference.
FREE TIP: the opening of the channel lock should be facing the direction that you are turning them, this way the more pressure you put on the nut, the more the jaws clamp down tighter. Use them like you would a wrench, not across like you did they should be on the same plane as the nut is, flat.
Overall you're doing great, just keep on working bro and don't give up ~much love ❤
Good free tip! I was covering my eyes, trying not to look as he was using those channel locks so wrongly. Personally, I have a socket that fits the castle nut. But great save Hanks!
Some of the zerk haters seem to think that people who use the zerks don't pack the bearings before assembly. Regular greasing via the zerk doesn't replace anything. All the zerk does is let you add grease in addition to the initial grease pack - which reduces the chance of a catastrophic failure before a scheduled rebuild.
I am a zerk hater for a good reason. The grease in the tubes used in grease guns appears to be formulated differently so that it can be pumped through the grease gun. No matter what brand of grease I buy, once I open that tube and the grease is exposed to air, the oil separates from the thickener. If I towed regularly like the Hanks, this would not be a problem because the spinning of the bearings would mix the oil back into the grease before there was too much separation. I stick with the grease that comes in the plastic tubs. Even a decade after opening it, it is still the same as the day I opened it.
As always, read and comply with the manufacturer's instructions. Dexter advises that using the EZ Lube feature is not a substitute for removing, cleaning, inspecting and repacking the bearing sets. Do that at least every 12,000 miles or 12 months. This also allows verification that the bearings have not "spun" in the hubs. My 5th wheel had 3 of 4 bearings spin, found at the first service. Dealer replaced all 4 sets under warranty with new Timkens.
Adjust the adjustable pliers so the handles are closer together, makes it easier to hold. 👍👍
So sad to miss out on the rally! And to think we love sooo close.🤯
You have to try the Buc-ees FUDGE!!! The Key Lime is really cool.
Blessings to you both!
Thanks!
Need a socket the size of the nut. makes it easier than pliers. just a suggestion
We turned ofthe presidential debate.
To watch you guys!!
Accountability is refreshing. 😊
I did the same😂
I can tell you that you didn't miss anything exciting from either side! Carl's slipped wrench is more entertaining! 😂
Wise decision
You two are hilarious!!!! I think that this is your best video ever!!! BTW, paperwork has been completed and there will be a Buc-ees built in Huber Heights, Ohio on I-70 close to Dayton, Ohio within he next 12-18 months!!!!
Dude is gettin swole, well done!! Would be great to share how you exercise while on the road.
You need a torque wrench to torque those castle nuts to 55lbs, in order to properly seat them. Then back them off and make them hand tight. Fellow Pennsylvanians who enjoy your videos.
This guy has it right. Set to the correct torque then back off to hand tight. It will allow the bearings to have the correct preload when they come up the operating temperature.
55lbs? I was ase certified mechanic and have never been told to torque cone style bearings! Tighten to snug while spinning the drum until it starts to drag,THEN back off to the next cotter pin slot! That's is the way to do it correctly! Or you can be on the side of the road with smoked bearings! Why would you ruin the bearings before even using them! I look forward to the idiots comments! ASE Certified! Not crackerjack box awarded!
@stephenscering1776 I was given those instructions from my RV Manufacturers service guide. Said that was the way you needed to preset the bearings without over torqueing them. That's what I did, and it worked just fine. My axles didn't have cotter pins. They use a retainer clip.
You forgot having to back it off and put it back in to a certain end play
@mbfishing3807 Yes. Hand tight.
Thanks! Hanks
I have a confession - I'm 55 years young and I've never been to a Buc-ee's. Pickled beets are AMAZING!
I don't know if it's the tan line or the tank top but the gun show is on fire today!
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My wife went “oooh”
Thank you for the VOD. 🥃🥃
What!!! No beaver nuggets? Luling Texas is the biggest now. Just opened. Thanks Hanks!
Also before leaving with the trailer, check your tire pressures, looks like the tire that has bean off is low on air or maybe it was more compressed then the other one.
I tried to explain to my friends in New Jersey, that Buc-ee's is not a Wawa or a Scheetz. It's amazing!!
Love Buc-ee’s We were just there. Have a great time in Pigeon . Kyle you look like you have been working out 💪🏻💪🏻? My husband and I Love watching you guys!,
Didn’t see it in the video but I hope you either put the cotter pin in or bent the tab over to keep the hub from backing off-keep up the good work Karl I think Nay Nay likes it when your wrenching
This is why we love this channel. You guys are keeping it real and not pretending to know it all and have it all together. THIS is true “reality tv”
Safe travels for you guys! God bless!!
Thank you sharing with us the fun and problems with RV traveling.
Officially Luling Texas is now the largest where they started. Glade you are enjoying our Texas Buc-ee’s. These Texas boys did good.
and Luling is home of one of the legendary BBQ joints in Texas!! Luling City Market is a must stop!!
We're getting a Buccees here in AZ west of Phoenix on Interstate 10. 🎉
When using channel locks, adjust the jaws so they are parallel. This prevents the wrench from slipping; better grip.
You need a socket not channel locks should be turning the Hub as you tighten it
I’ve been to that same Buccees twice when visited my brother. Buccees rocks
You don't need to pre-loosen those lugs prior to jacking with that impact wrench (but yes when you are only using a manual tool).
Glad you got that wheel fixed and fixed before the you damaged the bearings. You two in Buc-ee's were like kids in a candy store 😂. I haven't been to buc-ee's yet! I KNOW IT! went by the one on 95 near Florence, SC but it was so busy I kept going right on by. Maybe one day I'll go and I'll be sure to look around for you two. Have a great time in Pigeon Forge My favorite place. which I could be there. Safe travels hugs to Dexter.
Nice video. Made me laugh several times 😂😂
Couple of small notes from a gearhead, and for your safety:
1) adjust the channel licks correctly so you can use one hand, that’s how they are designed.
2) jacking a wheel up should normally be done under the spring plate or as close to hub. Unless the frame of the trailer has specific points built into it for jacking, you’re risking bending or breaking the frame. Also, looked like your bottle jack was a little small. They make 12,000 lb and 15,000 lb bottle jacks; the ones in the truck are usually not sufficient for big ol trailers like yours.
Stay safe and happy!
Love the show!!
YES, Buc-ees in Pennsylvania would be great. We also need a rebuild on I-78. 😂😂
They already opened another Bucee’s at the 1st Bucee’s store in Luling, TX. They expanded it and it is the biggest now 130k sq ft shopping space. Sevierville is 128k I think. There are 5 more in progress, the one being built in Ocala, FL to open in 2026, will be the largest. We had another in KY open outside of Bowling Green,KY not as big as the one Richmond, KY
Since you have an impact, you dont need to loosen them before jacking the trailer up... Really enjoy yall sharing the good and the no so good parts of RV'ing. Clark
Y’all need to make Paula Deans banana pudding. I love Buccee’s BP too! We are going to TN in October to see the leaves. Show us all the fun things to do!
Colorado does have a Buc-ees now. Just south of Loveland on I25
Welcome to the Smokies! It was just recently overtaken as the largest Buc-ee's. It lasted only a few months as expected. Wish I had known you would be in our area. Guess it's time to sign up for the email newsletter. See y'all next go 'round!
Banana pudding is my must at bucks... the bucks in Bama is EXACTLY the halfway point from Houston to Orlando (which I do 3-4x's a year, I'm in O, my kids live in and are cops in H) My dog loves loves bucks too!!
I’m so excited we are getting a Bucee’s near our house in Az . I had never been to one to this past May and just loved it, I called it the Walmart of gas stations to relatives who never been there. I even bought their hat . I am hoping that I can go to your rally next year . Just turned 65 and your rally is on my bucket list
Kyle, those channel locks you were using... you need to collapse them about to the halfway channel so you can grip both handles with one hand! It'll give you more leverage when tightening. just a tip.
When you use the grease fitting, always get the wheel of the ground and as you pump grease turn the wheel, this way the grease gets in even and not out on one side and push the rear seal out.
Pump till the old grease comes out the front till you see fresh grease, 👍
Enjoyed your reality presentation. Your kitty travels well in the cage - nice and safe.
Good luck down the road with that Solitude. Rosie and I have been together traveling this beautiful country for well over fifty years. Starting our travels in a 1966 fastback Mustang with everything we own as we traveled from fort to fort while I trained troops back in 1970. Check out the song I wrote "66 Mustang on Burlington Bill". Anyway, we finally ditched our Solitude after so many problems and a lack of backing from Grand Design when their top-level people defected and started Brinkley. We bought a Z-3100 Brinkley last year and just love it. Travel safe and keep up the good work! Burlington Bill busking on the road and here on You Tube.
Hey Carl you didn't have to remove all that grease and if you get a thumb wrench to tighten that nut it will be easier. We were taught to tighten and then back off one time. I love your impact were did you get it ?
Great Job Hanks!!! That way you were using the channel locks could be called a knuckle BUSTER!!! They do make a socket for a 3/4" ratchet to fit that nut. Granted it's not cheap and you won't use it that often, but when you do need it, it's GREAT to have!! Ya'll continue to have fun and be safe!!! Do NOT get complacent when it comes to safety!!!! 🙂
Sliced is soo good. With extra bbq sauce
Sometime soon Hanks,i would be getting the rear differential servived along with a transmission serviced.
Arizona is getting a Buc-ee's!!!!! Goodyear,West of Phoenix 👍👍👍
Life's a constant learning situation. You guys are doing an awesome job. Learn to laugh off the small stuff and having fun. ❤️
I liked that little segment you going back and forth between both of you explaining different things. Well done.
open those channel lock and hold them parallel and tight that nut then backoff 1/4 turn put lock on and grease with that zirc fitting wile spinning tire or drum,
I love your positive attitude and energy, even when things go to💩. Buc-ees brisket sandwich is the best and it’s a shopping experience not a gas station. We are getting on I-95 at exit 42 in Georgia.
Buc-ee's also coming to Goodyear, AZ. Right off the 10 fwy.
We ran into peeps in Pittsburgh last week that was from Wisconsin and they had a Bucees shirt on. I pointed to his shirt and gave a thumbs up. We chatted for a while about how we all love Bucees. lol. 😅😅
I have to admit that I have never been to Buc-ee’s! 🥺🥺🥺 The closest one to us is in Florence, SC! But because of gallbladder problems and removal, we didn’t get to go to Myrtle Beach last year! Maybe this year, I’m hoping!! Fingers crossed 🤞 Great fix on the brakes! Glad you listened to your followers!! Happy Camping and Safe Travels! 🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️😺😺
You all are the best. I am looking forward to what Grand Design does with your RV. My wife and I have a bet that you come away with a new RV??? lol. Wish I could be at the rally. Have fun.
You did a good job with rework! Have a safe trip!
Being from the northeast and going to Buckees for the first time is really life changing. Lol
Love your videos, you two are just so naturally fun, hope to you out on the road someday. Maybe the next rally. Cheers!
Dexter axles require you torque new bearings to 50 foot lbs, loosen and then hand tighten. Get yourself a 1/2 inch drive torque wrench. They're good for tightening you lug nuts too!
Exactly correct !
You probably should have re-greased the bearing. It looks like a lot of the grease came out of the bearing. I also completely agree that you should have torqued it with a TQ Wrench as another viewer mentioned.
Made me feel better knowing that you took the time to check the bearings. Better safe than sorry. Btw my go to at Buccees is the bbq turkey and a rice crispy treat!
I think I mentioned this in another video I wish I would’ve got this comment in earlier,, the only thing the gas station does not have is a way for you to wash your windows. They have no scrubbers or wash bins.
I really enjoyed the inside. I didn’t know what to buy.
I love that area of TN. My sister lived there. She moved a few years ago sure miss going.
Y'all crack me up with the Buc-ee's visit! I doubt they'll north too much. There's a new one in Springfield, MO.
Proper procedure with installing bearing is ¡muy importante!
Pickled quail eggs are actually really good!
There is a buc-ees in Colorado!!! Only 15 hours from me 😅😅. I might go !
To remove nuts you use stronger settings. To put back nuts you install manually the nut to start than use lowest settings to prevent ripping off stud. You finish torque with torque wrench.
i watched that.. was wondering when the wheel would pass you... grandfather and uncle showed me how to do that properly in 74 or 75 when all bearings had to be hand adjusted and if you did it wrong "once" you would be found upside down in a iowa ditch real soon.. im constantly amazed about the stuff me and all my friends knew at 14 that 40 year olds have no idea.. live and learn.. at least it did not fail first.
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@@007nadineL ya us farm kids could plant corn and bale hay by ourselves at 14.....
We visited the Buc-ee,s in Colorado about a month and a half ago. Brand new and had only been open a couple of months. 74,000 square feet with 116 pumps. I always describe Buc-ee,s to folks who have never been there as a 7-11 on steroids. We always enjoy them.
when travling,at gas station or rest stop l will touch all hubs to check for extra heat close to bearings.
A couple of points. When using a bottle jack you can cllscree out the top plate to help meet the frame so you don't have to pump the jack up so far to begin with. Also, get a large crescent wrench as well as a 1/2" socket set that goes to 1 1/2". They will come in handy and you will not regret having them.
I have the same Milwaukee impact wrench. I've used it more on people stranded than I have on my own equipment. I carry a pretty good assortment of tools when we are out. Milwaukee; they're excellent. So glad you caught this before you seized them. I've done it many years ago & learned the hard way.
Sea Salt & Carmel Buc-cee Nuggets are the BEST! I remember my first experience at Buc-cee's a couple years ago in New Braunfels TX. It was a game changer. It's an attraction on your way to your attraction. 🎉
So funny! Love watching you two!
Did I miss something? When did Kyle get chiseled? I thought Kyle was mushy in Alaska 😂. Love you guys!!!
I am totally NOT Nay's Mom, but I'm so proud of her choice of pickled beets! Pro tip: add some hard boiled eggs to the jar for a couple hours after you make space. So good!
pickled eggs with beets are the BEST!
Me Too!!! Love it!!
Hey Kyle, Also your bottle jack end can screw out so you do not have pump it up so far to make contact. Saves a lot of effort.
Using the right tools would help too! Channel locks was not what you should have used.
Glad you visited my state of Tennessee. Didn’t make the rally, but hopefully next year. I know you had a great time here as the peeps here are fantastic.
When using your bottle jack, set the head just under your frame (still with some light showing through) by turning the head counter-clockwise so that you can extend it to that position by unscrewing it. Then you can jack the whole cylinder up. This allows you to preserve more range of jacking up the cylinder (therefore the frame) with the hydraulics.
They are finally building a buck e here in Ohio. Believe it’s supposed to go in around Dayton. I’m looking forward to the trip from Findlay Ohio when it finally gets built.
Case in point. Case in point Carl. 😊
Pulled pork is my fave..also their warm pecans and cashews are great
We were on vacation in the Outer Banks. We live just 40 minutes from Pigeon Forge. I was so bummed when I saw the dates for this rally. I know everyone had a great time. Can't hardly wait for next weeks video. Glad you got the trailer brakes fixed. I just take our travel trailer to have that done. God bless.
Great job. I loved the lead-up footage to Buc-ee's. Thanks for the laugh.
THANkS HANKS wow what a great time at rally❤
Glad you listened and are addressing the issue but why didn't you use the torque wrench as you did on your wheel nuts? You are a trained professional, you have got this!
Carl is looking jacked in this video! 🙂
The Buc-ees in Colorado is open, and supposedly it's the largest. It's just down the street from me, though I've only been there once. It's a little too crazy for me!!
Put tire back on leave center cap and bearing buddy off spin tire while tightening nut for bearings as soon as tire just starts to slow because the nut is getting tighter go quarter turn more and lock it down then pull tire back off install bearing buddy and wheel center cap check everything after first 75-100 miles make sure all is good to go
Trailer mechanic videos on youtube are a must watch on all his videos. Lisle bearing pack tool. Another car hauler mentioned about repacking every 10k miles. Perhaps all your trailer wheels need a repack
In a past life as a hd mechanic, alot of the advice on here about wheel bearings is bang on! My method was similar, tighten, but use a proper socket or at least a crescent (adjustable) wrench, not slip joint pliers, then back it off, repeat, then once backed off for a second time, tighten the nut until a slight drag happens while spinning the drum. Done. This way the bearing has adequate contact and not too loose. With heat and cooling the adjustment may change too, becoming too loose. Over tightening creates too much friction and heat. Both cause premature wear of the bearing. I was also taught to hand roll grease into the rollers as even grease guns will not always coat every roller well enough. Once properly packed, a grease gun or a bearing buddy, a spring loaded grease pressure cap, is good.
I was the one who said stop where you are and seat the bearings. Also said the grease zirk is not the way the lube the bearings. I saw you packed them buy hand and that is all you really neeed to do. Pumping the whole hub full not necessary. However If that is what you choose to do you must rotate the hub while pumping so it will go back through the inside bearing and not blow through the seal and foul the brakes. If you notice the brakes getting soft they are grease fouled and will need to be replaced again, sorry. If you have time just pull one all the way off see if grease came through, I would be surprised if it didn't I don't think you rotated it while pumping. By the way open the channel locks grab the nut from the side putting teath completely across the top and bottom of the nut, not straight form the front with just the tips.
That Buc-ee's was a blast from the past year. It was our first one that we experienced! Gotta try the 3-meat bbq sandwich too, you'll love it. My wife gives me the same comments when I grab a basket, I tell her it's not a cart too!! She just rolls her eyes...
Love the area, hate the traffic!
Lol, "I'm a nurse"..yes I am too, although with my dad, we pressed in bearings into the drive shaft on the side of the road in Alaska. We can do ANYTHING! Love your vids..hilarious.
I will use a torque wrench, Tighten the nut to about 20 ft lbs while turning it, the back it off to 1/4 turn on the nut. I believe Dexter torques it to 50ft lbs then backs it off.
Love, love, love your vids. And as someone who has been to three Buc ee's in a one day trip, your visit to Buc ee's was FANTASTIC
For safety you should really put a Jack stand under the axle or some leveling blocks. I wouldn’t trust just the bottle jack, in case something happens. You’re doing great!
Good for you. I love pickled beets too.
I been RVing since the 60's packing my own wheel bearing every year without a bearing failure. I remove both bearing and using solvents to completely clean the grease out of the bearings and hubs. I then look for any signs of wear and will replace them if there is a question. I hand pack both bearings, adding extra grease to the bearing surface and install new grease seal. I use a wrench to seat the bearings. I turn to it starts to bind and then back off to it spins freely and I can insert the carter ping. I place a little extra grease on the nut and reinstall the cap. I never used the grease gun to force clean my bearings. I glad you tighten the lugs to the proper tightness.
Club melt is good. My wife and I had them last weekend at St. Augustine.