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Begger · 07-01-2019, 10:37 AM

Right at 2000 miles from home on a two week trip, heading toward Teton Pass at about 65 mph, heard a loud explosion from the trailer. Rear mirror showed smoke and fire coming out from what was left of left front tire and wheel. After pulling off the road fire was had already gone out, but it was obvious this was more than just a blown tire. We limped to a nearby campground, called a remote RV service, who came and removed the axle, and took it to an axle shop. Not only had the hub bearing failed, but the fire damaged the air suspension components on that side, and we found out the axle was toast.

We had 8K axles, Nev-R-Lube hubs and the center point suspension by TrailAir, electric over hydraulic disk brakes. The hubs had been checked prior to this trip, and the hub showed minimal play, with a small amount of grease at the rear. Everything appeared good. But alas...

Now come the issues. These axles are not being produced anymore. Waiting on a callback from DRV regarding a replacement. Axle shop looking as well. As yet, no word.

What kind of hubs should I replace with? Plan on keeping this trailer no more than another 5 years.

Suggestions?

07-01-2019, 10:37 AM	#1
Begger Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Rogers AR Posts: 34	Hub Bearing Failure Right at 2000 miles from home on a two week trip, heading toward Teton Pass at about 65 mph, heard a loud explosion from the trailer. Rear mirror showed smoke and fire coming out from what was left of left front tire and wheel. After pulling off the road fire was had already gone out, but it was obvious this was more than just a blown tire. We limped to a nearby campground, called a remote RV service, who came and removed the axle, and took it to an axle shop. Not only had the hub bearing failed, but the fire damaged the air suspension components on that side, and we found out the axle was toast. We had 8K axles, Nev-R-Lube hubs and the center point suspension by TrailAir, electric over hydraulic disk brakes. The hubs had been checked prior to this trip, and the hub showed minimal play, with a small amount of grease at the rear. Everything appeared good. But alas... Now come the issues. These axles are not being produced anymore. Waiting on a callback from DRV regarding a replacement. Axle shop looking as well. As yet, no word. What kind of hubs should I replace with? Plan on keeping this trailer no more than another 5 years. Suggestions? __________________ Barton and Kim 2007 Mobile Suites 36RS3 #3520 "Waitin' for someday..."