Trailer at dealer - what services after around 2 yrs?

[bono]

Hi,

I will be making an appointment for a service before my warranty expires in Aug 2018 (two locks in the pass through door are not working properly). It’s been approx. 10k towing miles, since I picked up the trailer in Indiana. What kind of service should I request at the same time (I am not DIY person), e.g. check brakes, repack the wheel bearings, etc.?

Thanks!

[GrumpyDad]

if it hasn't been done in two years, repacking the bearings and inspecting the brakes is a good idea.

[bono]

Thanks! Just experienced what I only read over this forum - my local dealer is taking for service only trailers, which were purchased from them... until more less October.

I called one place with good reviews - they told me that replacement of the locks in the pass trough door should be half an hour and maybe 2x$25. So I figure that even if I need to pay for this, this would not be the end of the world.

I asked for the fee estimate for 4 wheels bearings repack - $525. Likely on the high end, correct?

[norty1]

Originally Posted by bono

I asked for the fee estimate for 4 wheels bearings repack - $525. Likely on the high end, correct?

It depends on the location as to cost. If you can find a dependable and knowledgeable rv tech, I would get the roof seams checked and re-caulked.

If you can find a local person that you can go to when needed. Down here there are many small rv places that do good work and are not associated with a brand. The shop rate around here is in the $90. an hour range.

I have had rv wheel bearings and brakes checked and repacked every other year and the last time it was about half that.

[Kahoneys]

Our repak cost $125/tire. $500 total. I priced 3 places and all were real close.

[dennis b]

$259 here

[cekkk]

Had a ranch hand on DD's ranch repack About $60. (And he's a good diesel mechanic for my 7.3!)