RT-622 Owners take note ... PUBLIC SERVICE NOTE

[DrewNJ]

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[Bob Denman]

:shocked: Google-Time... :shocked: :thumbup:

 

[Hawk]

Someone should put a video up on how to do this for people like me that have never done it before.

 

[Marker]

I have heard that bearing buddies don't fit the RT 622.

I went to NAPA Auto Parts store and brought the trailer wheel hub assembly so that It could be measured and found a set that would fit. I have not put them on yet but I will post when I do
I bought genuine "Bearing Buddy " brand not a knock off. The Model # from Bearing Buddy is 1980. NAPA Part #821-2204
I also found USA made replacement wheel bearings that will fit.

 

[cptjam]

NAPA HUBS

Please post results and part numbers! Thanks! Joe

 

[Marker]

Please post results and part numbers! Thanks! Joe

I will for sure. Any trailer that I have owned, I have used bearing buddies .

 

[PrairieSpyder]

OK, I figure I have 6k-8k miles on my 2010 RT622. I didn't realize the service need, so I'll get it done this spring, since I'll be putting on lots more miles next year.

I can't do it myself, and my brother isn't able to any more. Would this be something any tire store could do for me? Where do you suggest I take it to be done?

 

[Cruzr Joe]

OK, I figure I have 6k-8k miles on my 2010 RT622. I didn't realize the service need, so I'll get it done this spring, since I'll be putting on lots more miles next year.

I can't do it myself, and my brother isn't able to any more. Would this be something any tire store could do for me? Where do you suggest I take it to be done?

Any trailer service shop or tire store or Can Am Dealer should be able to do this for you.


Cruzr Joe

 

[jaherbst]

I have a pair of bearing buddies that I am going install in the spring when trailer and spyder come out of winter storage.
I will still service bearings once a season. The bearing buddies will let me add bearing grease when on tours.

Reminder: Bearing Buddies do not get grease to the rear Bearing. You will also need a new extended dust cap. (hub cap)

Jack

 

[Marker]

Bearing Buddy is the dust cap.
They use a vinyl cover to cover the inner workings.

http://www.bearingbuddy.com/bra.html

 

[MouthPiece]

:yikes: PUBLIC SERVICE NOTICE

Nice day out today so i decided to repack the bearings on my 2010 RT-622 Trailer,........................ Glad I did, when you take off the dust cover it looks pretty good, lots of grease and no moisture, but decided that i was gonna get it done anyway.

Outside Bearing had plenty of grease ..................... Good

Inside Bearing had a little grease ...............Not So Good

Total Repack = No More Concerns ..................Really Good

When you check them don't rely on what you see when you pull the dust cover off ........................... Look further, it may make the difference on your next trip.


Cruzr Joe

? Joe? How many miles do you think you had on your trailer when you did the above?

​Chris

 

[Marker]

After repacking my 2010 RT 622 trailer bearings I put just under 2200miles on trailer and when I checked the bearings when I got home from our trip the front and back bearings had lots of grease on them.
When I first got the trailer from the dealer after 500 mile trip checked the bearings and the front bearing had grease on it but back bearing was pretty well dry and water had gotten in as the grease was a milky color.

 

[Cruzr Joe]

? Joe? How many miles do you think you had on your trailer when you did the above?

​Chris

I bought it used with supposedly 500 miles on it and i put another 800 or so miles on it

Cruzr Joe

 

[Copperman]

Is this how the "oil" threads started?

Joe makes one comment and now everyone's thinking how many miles they have on their trailer. Heck, I just bought a new 622 trailer in September and have less than 1500 miles on it and I'm thinking I need to check my bearings. Are we a bunch of worry warts?

Just my observation.

 

[MouthPiece]

In my case I asked because I have a little over 5,000 miles. If I remember correctly it is recommended to have it done every 6,000. I was just curious as to how many Joe had on his.

Chris

 

[Marker]

Joe makes one comment and now everyone's thinking how many miles they have on their trailer. Heck, I just bought a new 622 trailer in September and have less than 1500 miles on it and I'm thinking I need to check my bearings. Are we a bunch of worry warts?

Just my observation.

No worry warts here but I can tell you from experience that my new dealer bought 2010 RT622 trailer . After one 900 mile weekend trip and checking the bearings I found,the wheel bearings needed to be serviced as there was little grease used when bearings were factory packed and the dust caps were not seated fully and water had gotten in and ruined the grease.The axle nuts were tightened so tight that the trailer wheels when off the ground would not spin free. I only checked them so soon after one short trip because of trailer bearing failure reported by members on this forum.
IMHO Repacking and checking trailer bearings is just smart maintenance and you should not have trouble down the road.

Also I feel its great to have this discussion as maybe some members will have the bearings serviced and checked to help prevent trailer problems when traveling.

 

[Bob Denman]

Are we a bunch of worry warts?

We get like this, when the riding Season ends up here... :shocked:

 

[TexasSpyder]

In my case I asked because I have a little over 5,000 miles. If I remember correctly it is recommended to have it done every 6,000. I was just curious as to how many Joe had on his.

Chris

This happened at about 250 miles when the bearing seized.

 

[Ed Armstrong]

Sr622 bearing failure in 2010

Had a brand new trailer we were on our way to Colorado ,half way there the bearing seized ,destroyed inner portion of trailer doing 70 mph loaded up . We were very lucky . BRP paid to have everything to repair had only used trailer twice . I Am confused what do you mean inner and front bearing ?thanks for any help.

 

[Cruzr Joe]

This happened at about 250 miles when the bearing seized.

I seen that and that is why i decided to check mine, sorry for your misfortune but several of us will be spared the agony because you posted your problem.

Cruzr Joe