Tire rotation & wheel bearing repacking

[Skipurple]

We have a 2019 Micro Minnie 2108DS with 4,000 miles on it. What are the thoughts about tire rotation mileage and wheel bearing repacking? Thanks!!

[pj48009]

I’ve never rotated the tires. Not sure if it’s supposed to be done. I did replace the Chinese tires with Goodyear endurance last fall and glad I did. That was pushing 6k miles. I have the wheels repacked each fall before I start using it. My use is reversed since it’s for Florida winters. I don’t touch it after returning in the spring. I don’t want to take chances on a long trip so I’m pretty strict about the repacking annually.

[Skipurple]

Thanks!

[creativepart]

When I owned Travel Trailers I did the same as PJ above with no rotations ever and one start of season bearing repack yearly. I changed my tires to 10-ply load rated E tires after several blowouts with C-rated tires.

[71_340]

I wouldn't rotate tires unless there is an indication of uneven wear pattern, keep in mind that you don't have steer and drive axles like in a car/truck.
As far as lubrication is concerned, you most likely have EZ-Lube axles which makes it easy to change the grease once a year. At the same time jack up each wheel and make sure the wheel bearings aren't loose, they should have a little play.

What does wear out quickly are the plastic suspension bushings. Those are easily upgraded.

[Skipurple]

Many thanks!!

[Truckman]

I always packed bearing at the beginning of the season and then again after 10000 miles.

[KWP]

Thanks! I have a MM 2020 2108FBS. Many of the questions that people ask are of interest to me. I learn so much your responses or Sometimes they just confirm what I already do.