We turned ofthe presidential debate. To watch you guys!! Accountability is refreshing. 😊

@pingjockey1911

9 күн бұрын

I did the same😂

@zivagoldman2001

8 күн бұрын

I can tell you that you didn't miss anything exciting from either side! Carl's slipped wrench is more entertaining! 😂

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.

@nelsonlopez4695

4 күн бұрын

Sorry you guys are down, check KZread out, lots of valuable tech info there. Hope back on the road real soon. Take care…..

@nelsonlopez4695

4 күн бұрын

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 ❤

@kevinherm3036

9 күн бұрын

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!

@that.schamp

9 күн бұрын

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.

@davidgates1122

8 күн бұрын

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.

@jamesclark7248

7 күн бұрын

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.

@dabrte

7 күн бұрын

Adjust the adjustable pliers so the handles are closer together, makes it easier to hold. 👍👍

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.

@ricktanner4915

9 күн бұрын

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.

@stephenscering1776

7 күн бұрын

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!

@raycalandra1887

7 күн бұрын

@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.

I tried to explain to my friends in New Jersey, that Buc-ee's is not a Wawa or a Scheetz. It's amazing!!

Need a socket the size of the nut. makes it easier than pliers. just a suggestion

Kyle with the guns out and using power tools. Becoming one with his inner tim "the tool man" Taylor.

@SteveBilbo

9 күн бұрын

Guns..hahaha

I don't know if it's the tan line or the tank top but the gun show is on fire today!

@SteveBilbo

9 күн бұрын

Hahaha

@007nadineL

8 күн бұрын

I k r I was like wth 🎉🎉🎉😂❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@Twofortheroad621

6 күн бұрын

My wife went “oooh”

I liked that little segment you going back and forth between both of you explaining different things. Well done.

What!!! No beaver nuggets? Luling Texas is the biggest now. Just opened. Thanks Hanks!

In case no one else mentioned it. On your bottle jack, you can turn the blue top of it to change the height before you pump it. That way you’re closer to what you’re jacking up and take less effort and time pumping it up. Also you can buy a grease packing tool that makes it easier and ensures you squeeze out the old grease in the bearings.

Carl dude - you are killing it!!

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!

@fh9630

9 күн бұрын

pickled eggs with beets are the BEST!

@maryvigil9339

8 күн бұрын

Me Too!!! Love it!!

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!

@jimcollins8097

8 күн бұрын

Exactly correct !

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

What!!! No beaver nuggets? Luling Texas is the biggest now. Just opened. Thanks Hanks

@Skyegirl99

9 күн бұрын

When you realize it’s just big pieces of cereal…. (Think Corn Pops)

@aaronrespall5335

9 күн бұрын

Just hit the Luling location last weekend.. after a while the size of these places don't feel.much different.. Spend an hour there walking around... eating.. and over $100 bucks in snacks and stuff we don't need..😅

@glenemery538

9 күн бұрын

​@@Skyegirl99it's a diabetic coma in a bag, fried syrup.

@ryan6500

8 күн бұрын

The new Luling, Texas Buc-ee’s has 120 gas pumps.

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.

@007nadineL

8 күн бұрын

They had no need to know at 14 yo . .

@timolson7005

7 күн бұрын

@@007nadineL ya us farm kids could plant corn and bale hay by ourselves at 14.....

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!!

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

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.

When using channel locks, adjust the jaws so they are parallel. This prevents the wrench from slipping; better grip.

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.

The RV life is one big learning experience, especially the repairs. The good thing is you 3 are safe and no damaged happened. Dexter did a great job of keeping everything under control. Any day at Buc-ee's is a good day. Safe travels and as usual a great piece of work. 😄

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

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, 👍

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. 🎉

Being from the northeast and going to Buckees for the first time is really life changing. Lol

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

Your goal for today has been met! those sandwiches looked really good. Now you are a wheel bearing expert! Great video guys.

I remember, I was yelling at the screen hoping you would realize you were doing it wrong. 😂

@margiemachado4951

9 күн бұрын

My husband was doing the same! He just watched this episode and quickly told me you guys were fixing it! Husband is a farmer and we owned a trucking business for 20 years and a mechanic shop.. .. he does almost all of the work on our equipment himself.. he has saved us $$$$$ over the last 50 years. He feels much better now that you caught it! ❤ (But Kyle, he couldn’t start an IV drip on a human.. 😍).

@hookin1

9 күн бұрын

I was doing the same thing, I also commented realizing that it was already done when seeing the video.

Using the right tools would help too! Channel locks was not what you should have used.

as a HD mechanic from canada who is use to dealing with wheel bearings. i am use to tightening the bearings to a certain spec (depending on manufactor) backing off the nut and then tightening the nut again to either 45 degrees, 90 degrees or 180. but RV's might be different from HD trailers. love your videos and keep up the great videos.

I'm a van camper with no intention of going bigger but I just love watching you both. Keep on keeping on. 😊😉

We've now taking on a project ourselves (awning mechanism). Can't get back into our seasonal travel plans until it is done. The repair struggle is real 😂

Thanks! Hanks

Carl be careful. That impact wrench isn't a blood pressure cuff or stethoscope. I love how you guys just get ur hands in there and learn as u go.

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.

Good to know! We want you two to be safe!

Great learning experience for you and everyone else. Great job.

Life's a constant learning situation. You guys are doing an awesome job. Learn to laugh off the small stuff and having fun. ❤️

Did I miss something? When did Kyle get chiseled? I thought Kyle was mushy in Alaska 😂. Love you guys!!!

Officially Luling Texas is now the largest where they started. Glade you are enjoying our Texas Buc-ee’s. These Texas boys did good.

@pingjockey1911

9 күн бұрын

and Luling is home of one of the legendary BBQ joints in Texas!! Luling City Market is a must stop!!

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!

Too funny you guys are!!! Such good entertainment for all to share. One of the best RV show for sure. A must watch for knowledge and entertainment.

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

Instead of lions and tigers and bears, oh my. It's bearing and seating and lugs, oh my.

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!!!! 🙂

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!

Love you guys. I appreciate everything you do. Seriously.

Watching you guys do RV projects always puts a smile on my face! Assignment completed like two true ED nurses. 🤣 It is worth a few minutes wait to get the bulk jerky at Buc-ee's. It is cheaper than the prepackaged jerky and seems to be fresher. I am SO excited that we are getting the first Buc-ee's in NC about 30 min from where we live. Safe travels!

Thank you for sharing!

You did a good job with rework! Have a safe trip!

Thank you for sharing a great video.

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 love that area of TN. My sister lived there. She moved a few years ago sure miss going.

Just got back from my first rv trip with my new rv, and I've learned everything from watching you guys. You guys are amazing. All I'm missing now is a Renee of my own lol. Women in my area aren't fun and don't like to travel like this.

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

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!,

This was a lot of fun 😊

It's Hank's time❤🎉

@HappilyEverHanks

5 күн бұрын

Thanks for tuning in!

How do you guys stay fit and healthy on the road? Love ur videos! Always fun hanging out!

Great video guys

Great video thanks guys

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.

YES, Buc-ees in Pennsylvania would be great. We also need a rebuild on I-78. 😂😂

So funny! Love watching you two!

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.

Screaming again, when you put luggage nuts ON, use electric only to get close, then use torque wrench. Retorque after 50 miles and again after 250.

@evanlewis2064

4 күн бұрын

"Lug": Correct. But lug nuts do not refer to luggage. The term dates back to 15th century Scottish (probably from Norwegian origins). The word lug commonly refers to the ear. Early vintage car wheels had an "ear" of metal on the rim with a nut attaching this lug to the wheel hub. So the lug nut was named after this metal tab that looks like an ear.

@robertnasser9937

4 күн бұрын

@@evanlewis2064 I hate spellcheck

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.

Carl is looking jacked in this video! 🙂

Sooooooo glad you are doing thiis!

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.

Sometime soon Hanks,i would be getting the rear differential servived along with a transmission serviced.

Another great video! Thank you so much for making such a good content!!!!!!❤

I totally understand the Buc-ees' facination. I LOVE white cheddar Buc-ees nuggets. I stocked up when I knew it would be the last one until we get to Texas in October. Pat loves the jerky also. Buc-ees Rocks, Rolls and is the Bomb.

I LOL'd when you slipped the wrench of the nut and gasped. HAHA

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!!

Thanks!

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.

Case in point. Case in point Carl. 😊

Love your videos, you two are just so naturally fun, hope to you out on the road someday. Maybe the next rally. Cheers!

Always love your videos!! Yes do it the right way lol keep learning lol

@HappilyEverHanks

5 күн бұрын

Thanks so much Brad and Diana!

I think it is cute you think you set the wheel bearings by tightening them as lightly as you did.

Bravo for tackling that fix, I like the more serious side.😅

You kids are great!

Great job. I loved the lead-up footage to Buc-ee's. Thanks for the laugh.

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 love your videos! Your so fun to watch.

OK, I appreciate that you're learning. Respect for trying. OTOH, your actions can affect others. Having a wheel fly off on the freeway can get someone killed. Not trying to be dramatic, but the resources are out there to learn before you attempt to repair.

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.

Love the candied jalapeños also.

Hey Ney, when you said you wanted to "Try Something New!" - I thought you would come out of Buc-ee's in a skintight Patent Leather outfit with a Pink Mohawk! 🤣

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.

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!

We're getting a Buccees here in AZ west of Phoenix on Interstate 10. 🎉

I’ve been in a Buc-ee’s in Texas and Missouri. Love it.

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...

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.

The impact wrench means you can most likely remove the lug nuts after jacking because of the impacts instead of constant torque. You likely want a high setting when removing the wheel to get the nuts loosened. However, you should check the manual for the torque specs of each position and when tightening the nuts, do so to a setting lower than the expected torque on the wheel nuts. Then use your torque wrench to finish the job to spec.

Don't take the wheel off, uncover the bearing cover, take the cotter pin off, take a pair of channel locks, and loosen the nut, now start turning the wheel as you tighten up the bearing nut till u have resistance. Keep spinning the wheel while you do it. After you have a fair amount of resistance turn the wheel and slightly loosen the nut till your wheel is moving with just a little bit of drag. Now place your cotter pin and nut lock cover.. Your done.