bearings fried on trailer?

[CALVINIST]

I was driving home from the launch yesterday when suddenly I heard and felt alot of vibration...it sounded very loud and horrible!!! When I slowed down alot it stopped, but after speeding up or going over a bump it would start up again just as loud and horrible. I thought it was coming from my truck, but after detaching my trailer I drove the truck and nothing happened in terms of vibration or noise. I haven't had a chance to put the trailer back on and drive it yet, I'll get to that tonight, but I think the bearings fried on my trailer. Does this sound like what happens during bearing failure?

[CALVINIST]

I ended up buying new hubs, total cost just under $65. They are installed and when I took the trailer out for a spin I didn't hear any horrible noise or vibration. So thanks to all who contributed, I learned a few new things

[marine_man]

In the future you could jack up each side of the trailer and roll the tire. If you hear a rumble you've got a bearing issue.

marine_man

[Dave]

I ended up buying new hubs, total cost just under $65.

Do they come prepacked with grease, ready to go?

[DTro]

Originally Posted By: CALVINIST

I ended up buying new hubs, total cost just under $65.

Do they come prepacked with grease, ready to go?

yep, just slap them on

[Jeremy airjer W]

There pretty slick.

I have a spare hub with bearings and seals all greased with washer, nut, and cotter pin that I keep in the boat...just in case!

[raymondk]

personally i would check to see if the hubs you replaced with are good quality . there is alot of stuff from china that will not hold up so you are taking a real big chance of problems in the future . If you take care of your bearings use good grease and don't rely on bearing buddies you would not be dealing with a bad bearings .