Question regarding Trailer Squeak
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Question regarding Trailer Squeak
Hey guys. I can't tell if I'm being super sensitive to noises coming from my trailer given the crappy year I had last year because of a lot of trailer issues. I have this brand new tandem trailer after last year's fiasco, and I've noticed a squeak coming from one of the wheels. After I parked it today, I lifted up one side and spun the tires and I found that it is coming from around the inside seal of one of the wheels. None of the hubs were hot. They were surprisingly cool after an 8 mile drive from the lake, and there was no grease slung suggesting a failed seal. This sound is not internal, and it appears to be coming from the contact of the seal and spindle. I notice on the other wheels that this contact has some residual grease around this contact which prevents any noise, but this wheel spindle seems really dry and had some signs of rust. I'm thinking the rubber seal is just squeaking on this contact.
Question is: Is this a bad thing? Is this a sign the seal is about to go bad? Can I just add a little bit of oil or grease to that contact to cease the squeaking? Thanks in advance!
Question is: Is this a bad thing? Is this a sign the seal is about to go bad? Can I just add a little bit of oil or grease to that contact to cease the squeaking? Thanks in advance!
2014 Sweetwater 2086SW
90 Hp Yamaha 4-stroke
90 Hp Yamaha 4-stroke
Re: Question regarding Trailer Squeak
I should also mention that it isn't a continuous noise. It just squeaks intermittently depending how fast the wheel is spinning. The sound isn't a metallic or grinding sound either. It is more of a rubber rubbing against something noise.
2014 Sweetwater 2086SW
90 Hp Yamaha 4-stroke
90 Hp Yamaha 4-stroke
Re: Question regarding Trailer Squeak
Contact the dealer and ask them. Is there a possibility it is still warranty?
Denise and Jim
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2015 Encore 22' Cruise SE Grey
2001 Ford F250 Turbo Diesel
Re: Question regarding Trailer Squeak
I would pull the wheel and take a look, aint any more nasty that a bad hub out on the road
If it aint broke your not having enough fun
James & Deb
1988 Riviera Cruiser 15 HP Mariner
05 Silverado Z 71 V8 5.3
James & Deb
1988 Riviera Cruiser 15 HP Mariner
05 Silverado Z 71 V8 5.3
Re: Question regarding Trailer Squeak
A little rust is pretty abrasive and can damage the seal enough to let water in causing bearing problems. I would polish the spindle with crocus cloth and replace the seal.
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Re: Question regarding Trailer Squeak
My luck can't seriously be this had regarding trailers. Seriously. The damn trailer is brand new and now I have problems again. I'm getting sick of this crap.
2014 Sweetwater 2086SW
90 Hp Yamaha 4-stroke
90 Hp Yamaha 4-stroke
Re: Question regarding Trailer Squeak
Do you have black ominous thunder clouds following you around?C_M_25 wrote:My luck can't seriously be this had regarding trailers. Seriously. The damn trailer is brand new and now I have problems again. I'm getting sick of this crap.
T CRO
2017 Berkshire CTS 24 RFX with Yamaha F150/Simomized 200
2015 Caravelle 16 EBo with Mercury 90
2017 Berkshire CTS 24 RFX with Yamaha F150/Simomized 200
2015 Caravelle 16 EBo with Mercury 90
Re: Question regarding Trailer Squeak
I do live in oklahoma and that is common this time of year
2014 Sweetwater 2086SW
90 Hp Yamaha 4-stroke
90 Hp Yamaha 4-stroke
Re: Question regarding Trailer Squeak
I feel your pain, however a small fix now is better than a disaster later. Don't ignore a strange noise.
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2002 MasterCraft X30
2007 Yamaha FX HO Cruiser
2005 Kawasaki SXR800
2004 Yamaha SuperJet
1989 Kawasaki 650sx
Lewis Smith Lake, Alabama
Re: Question regarding Trailer Squeak
Will emery cloth work to remove the rust from the spindle as opposed to crocus cloth?
2014 Sweetwater 2086SW
90 Hp Yamaha 4-stroke
90 Hp Yamaha 4-stroke
Re: Question regarding Trailer Squeak
Yes....C_M_25 wrote:Will emery cloth work to remove the rust from the spindle as opposed to crocus cloth?
T CRO
2017 Berkshire CTS 24 RFX with Yamaha F150/Simomized 200
2015 Caravelle 16 EBo with Mercury 90
2017 Berkshire CTS 24 RFX with Yamaha F150/Simomized 200
2015 Caravelle 16 EBo with Mercury 90
Re: Question regarding Trailer Squeak
Well, I took apart one of my tailer hubs today for the first time. Everything looked good except there may have been some small rubber pieces on the spindle from the seal. The process was pretty simple surprisingly. The only trouble I had was the seal installation. I used the block of wood method to tap the seal in. One side of it went down and the other didn't. I managed to pop it back out and try again. I had to tap directly on the seal to get it in properly. I think it should be ok but I have an extra seal just in case. Pretty good learning session!
2014 Sweetwater 2086SW
90 Hp Yamaha 4-stroke
90 Hp Yamaha 4-stroke