Wheel bearings

[Jason B]

I have a grand design solitude 375res model. Although I love the trailer I have real concerns about the wheel bearings. Seem the bearing covers leak and I have grease all over the out side of my wheels and in turn now is all over my breaks which now the trailer brakes aren’t working properly. My rig is out of warranty but seems like a safety issue like this grand design might still consider covering. Please advise.

[howson]

What model year, Jason? Do you have Lippert or Dexter axles?

Please don't get me wrong--not everyone does it "by the book"--but if you've got proof that you've done the preventative maintenance per the owner's manual that will help.

[Jason B]

My trailer is a 2018 solitude 375res

[Jason B]

Not sure on the axels

[howson]

Not sure on the axels

According to the GD's Parts Lookup website (link on the nav bar above) your Solitude has 7,000lb Dexter axles. https://www.granddesignrv.com/owner-...s/detail/40088

The Dexter maintenance manual is here: https://www.dexteraxle.com/docs/defa...sn=cfe1e328_42

Page 52 has the procedure for repacking bearings--which according to the manual is required once per year or 12K miles.

I'm just an owner like you...so all I can suggest is to give Dexter a call and see what they say. (Dexter should handle the warranty issue--if there is one. But it can't hurt to call GD Customer Service, too.)

Dexter Customer Service
Monday - Friday
8am-5pm EST
(574) 295-7888

Grand Design Customer Service
1 (574) 825-9679

Make sure and have your VIN handy.

Good luck!