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When I called Splendide, they said they have no problems with bearings in any of their dryers. It's very frustrating to be on the third motor now and Splendide says, "You're out of warranty".

We just bought our used van Lee and the dryer sounds just like this. In our last rig, we had the same dryer and it was quiet and never gave us any trouble.

They are standard dust cover (hub caps). Carefully take a chisel between the hub and the cap. Loosen it up all the way around, gently as you go. It will come right off.

Use a small chisel and gently tap tap tap in an upward direction. Don't hit them hard, as you'll bend the cap.

Propride did offer to fix the hitch if I brought it to them or shipped it to them, but it was less expensive for me to buy the bearing kit and do the work myself.

Sean at Propride did offer to replace the bearings and repaint the hitch, if I brought it in or shipped it to their factory in Michigan. I didn't want to do that, so I fixed it myself. Understandably, Propride won't give the bearing kits out for free.

These are standard wheel bearings.

They are simple wheel bearings, no different than they have been for 75 years.

The Dexter Nev-R-Lube hubs have cartridge type bearings that aren't serviceable. You never have to repack cartridge wheel bearings, hence the name Nev-R-Lube.

@@waynewillson Thanks Wayne..I see they have been around a while. I have a 2015 ATC 22ft all aluminum enclosed car trailer with twin 5200# Dexter axles. I was thinking about retrofiting with this technology but it looks to be very expensive $800.00 + per wheel...

1 5/16" socket

@@rvtheus Mine was 1 7/16" on a Dexter 3800lb axle

You are absolutely correct. I wish I had known that when I did this job, but directions were very hard to find.

There are geese seems on those bearings. You’re supposed to pump them full when the hitch is installed and at least yearly after that.

They are standard wheel bearings, so no need for regular greasing

Not while you are towing. I'm sure mine got wet while driving in the rain. We stored our Airstream inside when not in use and covered the hitch while camping.

Yes while sitting as we did, but you can't cover it while you drive. We got water in our bearings while driving in the rain.

@@evertmorse8518 I've never owned a Hensley Arrow, but maybe someone who does can answer this question.

@@evertmorse8518 I agree the problem shouldn't happen and should have been addressed at the factory. The hitch performs so wonderfully that I would buy another one and fix the problem before mounting it on the trailer.

Yes, while your trailer is not being towed. If you are towing in rain, the cover can't be used.

I just bought the entire assembly as shown instead of buying the cartage bearing. Im guessing he is just replacing the bearing which you do need to remove the snap ring then press out the bearing than a new one in. As my new assembly with new bearing, hub and studs and everything has the snap ring pre installed.

@@SpectroRacingChannel do you have the Dexter part number for the complete drum/bearing assembly? I carry a spare bearing, but in order to replace it you must find a tire shop with the ability to remove and press the bearing. Please don’t ask how I know!

@@camrodger5381 e trailer .com helped me out. I didnt bother pressing out and in new bearings it's to much of a pain and my lugs and hub are very rusted. E trailer does carry the bearing cartridge tho

If your Propride has ever been wet, you should pull the top caps to see if there is rust in the bearings.

@@rvtheus Thanks I haven't sealed them yet and it has been wet many times.

@@michaelmaynard7873 I would highly suggest to take the dust caps off and look for rust

They were the wrong size pliers, as they should have been considerably larger, but it was what I had at the time. I learned later that I didn't have to remove the large snap-ring. That would have saved about 15 minutes of time on each side, as they were very difficult to remove and install with the incorrect pliers.

@@rvtheus those were the correct pliers, you were just using them incorrectly. You remove the screw and reinstall in the other hole in the pliers. This reverses whether you squeeze to compress or expand the snap ring.

@@WillSmith_1980 thank you! I will try that next time

Rick, you're welcome!

You can remove the hub without removing the snap ring,the snap ring retains bearing in the hub

K mann thank you! Saved me tons of frustration.