Great video Eddie. I’m getting ready to perform my annual maintenance on my Excel 2. This was helpful since I’ve never greased the bearings before. I’m coming up on 5,000 miles with it and was thinking it’s time to do it.
Great point about the wheels being smaller therefore rotating more and needing more attention. Sound obvious, however I have never thought about it. Have a wonderful festive session Mate and take care. I have a camplet a similar type of camper , so this has been helpful thanks. 😎
Indeed Kev ! There’s a misconception that small wheels need less attention than standard sizes but is actually the other way around. Can imagine these little 8” wheels going 100 Kms / hour ? Thanks for stopping by amigo. Cheers 🍻 Eddie
I think that is the biggest thing people don't think about is how many RPM that wheel spins at. Your bike tires might spin around 1400 rpm at 120 km, but the little wheels will be over 3000.
@@DeadNought Exactly Rob ! These small wheels often come across as “light load wheels” and people underestimate the danger or risks they can present if not well maintained.
Great tip about the new cylinder of grease - to make sure people weren't thinking that you were putting in too much. I usually prime it before putting it on a nipple - makes more of a mess, but then I can be sure how many squeezes I am putting in.
Thanks Rob ! Yeah, I should've primed it too ! I typically use the large grease gun which pumps a lot of grease but the little one you need to work "harder" as far as getting the entire gun fully loaded. (the next time it will only take one or two squeezes. Thanks for watching buddy. Cheers amigo
Thanks Roberto ! Yeah it is a pretty easy preventative maintenance routines that only takes 10 mins. (As long you have the grease nipples or a grease buddy system) Thanks for checking my friend
Yep it is very easy and only takes 10 - 15 minutes per side. I would suggest getting one of those small grease guns because the large one wouldn’t stay connected. Thanks for stopping by Ricardo ! Cheers
The Mini Mate isn't as quite as quick n easy to grease the bearings as your camper, on mine I'll have to remove and repack the bearings, but it's not too difficult. I do like the bearing maintenance on your Lees-ure Lite, nice overview buddy !!. 👊😁👍
@@WindyTherapy I dunno, I'll look into it, I bought a spare set of wheel bearings with the camper, they were $20 so what the heck, they might be 5 to 10 years old by the time I replace the bearings, but I got them as a backup in case one of the bearings happened to fail.
@@SpyderWayne Yeah just search for “Grease Buddy” (check the manufacturer’s website not Amazon) because if you grease the bearing every 2nd year or so, I bet you wont need to replace the the bearings.
Most trailers (utility, cargo, etc) all have it so …. I don’t see as something that would harm it. (Unless you’re prepared to change the bearings every so often)
Great video Eddie. I’m getting ready to perform my annual maintenance on my Excel 2. This was helpful since I’ve never greased the bearings before. I’m coming up on 5,000 miles with it and was thinking it’s time to do it.
@@contentofcharacter I am glad it was helpful. This is the whole idea of my channel.
@@contentofcharacter Thanks for stopping by. Cheers, Eddie
You're the best. Bearing lesson was great. I liked the top five purchases as well. Keep rolling
I am glad you found the video helpful. More to come !
Thanks for stopping by 🙌
Great tips. Every video is so enjoyable to watch and very well articulated. Thankyou Eddie. 👍🏼
Thank you so much for your supportive and kind message. I really appreciated ! Cheers, Eddie
Hey save some of that grease for other activities Eddie 🤣🤣🤣
Nice DIY video brother thanks for sharing 👊👍👍👍👍
Thanks for your continuous support my friend ! I really appreciate you and your friendship. Cheers ! 🙏
A helpful and well explained video 🎉 ! Thanks for posting 🙌
I am glad you liked it ! Thanks for stopping by ! Cheers
Great point about the wheels being smaller therefore rotating more and needing more attention. Sound obvious, however I have never thought about it. Have a wonderful festive session Mate and take care. I have a camplet a similar type of camper , so this has been helpful thanks. 😎
Thanks a lot mate ! I am glad it was helpful. All the best as always 🙏
Wishing you and your family and awesome 2023 !!! 🖖
@@WindyTherapy thanks Mate
I think a lot of people do not realize how many times that little wheel goes around and the potential of creating a lot of heat. Nice video
Indeed Kev ! There’s a misconception that small wheels need less attention than standard sizes but is actually the other way around. Can imagine these little 8” wheels going 100 Kms / hour ? Thanks for stopping by amigo. Cheers 🍻 Eddie
I think that is the biggest thing people don't think about is how many RPM that wheel spins at.
Your bike tires might spin around 1400 rpm at 120 km, but the little wheels will be over 3000.
@@DeadNought Exactly Rob ! These small wheels often come across as “light load wheels” and people underestimate the danger or risks they can present if not well maintained.
If I ever get a trailer now I can grease the bearings. Great how to Eddie. Thanks for sharing. Ride safe and enjoy the ride. 👊👍
Thanks a lot Rick ! This is one of those easy PM routines that can extend the life of the bearings. Cheers my friend! Eddie
Simple process but one that a lot of people neglect.
Indeed buddy ! Thanks for stopping by.
I am at the Pearson Airport (connection to Montreal) and it is nice to see you guys aren’t getting snow ❄️
Great tip about the new cylinder of grease - to make sure people weren't thinking that you were putting in too much.
I usually prime it before putting it on a nipple - makes more of a mess, but then I can be sure how many squeezes I am putting in.
Thanks Rob ! Yeah, I should've primed it too ! I typically use the large grease gun which pumps a lot of grease but the little one you need to work "harder" as far as getting the entire gun fully loaded. (the next time it will only take one or two squeezes. Thanks for watching buddy. Cheers amigo
I hope you're having a good Remembrance Day long weekend. Thanks for your service and sacrifices. 🙏
Well done bro. I need to replace the rear seal in one of my trailer.
Thanks Roberto ! Yeah it is a pretty easy preventative maintenance routines that only takes 10 mins. (As long you have the grease nipples or a grease buddy system)
Thanks for checking my friend
Enjoy the heat ! It is getting crispy here
@@WindyTherapy thanks bro. Be safe.
Eddie-you’re not a mechanic? Could’ve fooled me! Nice job.
LOL ! that’s a big compliment my friend. Thanks for your time and ongoing support. Have a great long weekend. Eddie
Thanks Eddy, I have to do mine too ! Didn’t realize it was that easy 😉👍 compared my other trailers .Thanks for sharing👍
Yep it is very easy and only takes 10 - 15 minutes per side. I would suggest getting one of those small grease guns because the large one wouldn’t stay connected. Thanks for stopping by Ricardo ! Cheers
Good seeing you on the air again
Thanks a lot my friend ! My riding and camping season is now over so I will focus on maintenance or gadget videos until April.
I hope you’re well. I won’t be in Calgary until January or so
If you had some Portuguese b...you would ride the bike of yours through the rockies in winter and video lol
Never is too late ! Get in a course or get a Brazilian girlfriend 😊
Thk you Eddy
Thanks 🙏🏻 for stopping by Gary ! I hope it was helpful.
Great how to video. Very good information. Thanks for sharing and have a great day cheers
Thanks a lot ! I am glad you liked it ! Have nice long weekend. Cheers, Eddie 🖖
I need to do my trailer maybe I can do it myself
It takes less than 15 minutes and if I can do it .... you can do it ! 🖖
Thanks Eddie!
Thanks a lot for stopping by ! Cheers mate
Happy New Year !!
The Mini Mate isn't as quite as quick n easy to grease the bearings as your camper, on mine I'll have to remove and repack the bearings, but it's not too difficult. I do like the bearing maintenance on your Lees-ure Lite, nice overview buddy !!. 👊😁👍
😱 Can you install a "Grease Buddy" ? It is about 50.00 bucks of a pair
Having the grease nipple is a time saver ! Thanks for stopping by my friend. Cheers. 🖖
@@WindyTherapy I dunno, I'll look into it, I bought a spare set of wheel bearings with the camper, they were $20 so what the heck, they might be 5 to 10 years old by the time I replace the bearings, but I got them as a backup in case one of the bearings happened to fail.
@@SpyderWayne Yeah just search for “Grease Buddy” (check the manufacturer’s website not Amazon) because if you grease the bearing every 2nd year or so, I bet you wont need to replace the the bearings.
Willie's RnR and the Owner of the Excel II trailer are not supporting the axle problems.
Man mine is long overdue
Getter done buddy ! 😂
My 2023 Excel II doesn't have these grease caps, so I was wondering if I should buy these for my trailer?
Most trailers (utility, cargo, etc) all have it so …. I don’t see as something that would harm it. (Unless you’re prepared to change the bearings every so often)
Thanks 🙏🏻 for stopping by. Cheers.
These are not on my 2023 Excel II trailer
They are pretty easy to install and will extend the life of the bearings
Thanks for stopping by
Sending support from clai mere
Thank you so much Pinky !!! Gotta love Clai ! Cheers, Eddie
I just subscribed to your channel and will dive into it shortly
What I need to lube my wheel barring a… a VISA Card.
Where’s the fun about that if even your wife can do it ? 😂!
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Thanks 🙏🏻 for watching
Rubber gloves?🤣🤣🤣uh oh here comes the proctologist
I am not afraid of the rubber gloves .... I am afraid of feeling two hands on my shoulders ! 😄
@@WindyTherapy 😂😂😂
First lol 😂
Winner, winner KFC dinner ! (My Kraken's knock off)
Wholly crap Greg, you're 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, & 5th 🤔😠😵💫🥴😄 Whatever coffee you're drinking in CA, I want some 😁
Me too !! LOL
@@SpyderWayne I don’t drink coffee lol 😂
No coffee... that's ok, I drink way too much coffee, but I don't drink anything stronger than coffee ☕️☕️☕️😳🤣
Thanks for the info.but facial hair not needed
Thanks for watching ! Cheers 🍻