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05-16-2010, 06:40 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: Casita
Posts: 433
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Wheel Covers
I would like to see a thread of pictures of how folks have dressed up their wheels. I'm tired of the ugly Axle / Bearing Buddy showing and leaking grease ocasionally. If this has already been done, forgive me. I did a lot of searching and couldn't find it.
Happy Spring....thank GOD!
Keith
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05-16-2010, 07:31 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1983 13 ft Scamp
Posts: 3,082
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Old rusted baby moon painted.
Simple and CHEAP
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05-16-2010, 08:00 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: Casita
Posts: 433
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Old rusted baby moon painted. Simple and CHEAP
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Thanks, that's the kind of thing I'm looking for. Any hints on where to get "moons"?
EKW
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05-16-2010, 08:06 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1988 16 ft Scamp Deluxe
Posts: 25,697
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Thanks, that's the kind of thing I'm looking for. Any hints on where to get "moons"?
EKW
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Lots of places sell baby moons. You can probably find them locally. but HubCab Mike's has a fantastic selection: HubCap Mike's
The problem is, not all wheels are built to accommodate Baby Moons. You need to see if you have the nubs on the inside of the center of the wheel (center circle closest to the bearing)
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Donna D.
Ten Forward - 2014 Escape 5.0 TA
Double Yolk - 1988 16' Scamp Deluxe
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05-16-2010, 08:18 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: Casita
Posts: 433
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Lots of places sell baby moons. You can probably find them locally. but HubCab Mike's has a fantastic selection: HubCap Mike's
The problem is, not all wheels are built to accommodate Baby Moons. You need to see if you have the nubs on the inside of the center of the wheel (center circle closest to the bearing)
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Thanks Donna, I'll go check my "nubs" as soon as I get dressed. I missed you.
Keith
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05-16-2010, 08:23 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1983 13 ft Scamp
Posts: 3,082
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Try old car swap meets.You need to see if you have the nubs on the inside of the center of the wheel (center circle closest to the bearing)
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05-16-2010, 09:30 AM
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Member
Trailer: 13 ft U-Haul
Posts: 53
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Moon racing disks- www.mooneyesusa.com I have the snap on style on my uhaul and my VW pickup.
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05-16-2010, 09:42 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 2007 19 ft Escape 5.0 / 2002 GMC (1973 Boler project)
Posts: 4,148
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Hi: All... http://www.vintagetrailersupply.com/ Try them on for size!!!
Alf S. North shore of Lake Erie
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05-16-2010, 10:44 AM
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Moderator
Trailer: Fiber Stream 1978 / Honda Odyssey LX 2003
Posts: 8,222
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My Fiber Stream had it's original wheels that needed something...
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I bought the Baby Moons off eBay.
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05-16-2010, 02:02 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: Casita
Posts: 433
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[quote]My Fiber Stream had it's original wheels that needed something...
Attachment 28107
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I bought the Baby Moons off eBay.
Attachment 28109
Thanks to all of you for the good ideas. FLS, I love your Red wheels and moons.
EKW
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05-16-2010, 05:16 PM
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Junior Member
Trailer: Scamp 13 ft
Posts: 16
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heres what I put on my Scamp...
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05-16-2010, 05:31 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 2006 17 ft Casita
Posts: 680
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I hope this gets pined [ just hubcaps ] .
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HERSCHEL AKA BAMA
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05-16-2010, 05:33 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Ian
Trailer: Predom Captain
Ontario
Posts: 256
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heres what I put on my Scamp...
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Hi all:
Are the Baby Moon caps deep enough to install and cover over and hide Bearing Buddies?
I hate the look of them......
Thanks, Jake
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05-16-2010, 05:37 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1988 16 ft Scamp Deluxe
Posts: 25,697
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Hi all:
Are the Baby Moon caps deep enough to install and cover over and hide Bearing Buddies?
I hate the look of them......
Thanks, Jake
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I have EZ lube's on the Scamp's axle, which is different than Bearing Buddies which are made for boat trailers. But, there's a rubber/metal dust cover that completely covers the bear and zurk. Maybe if hub caps won't fit and you end up painting the wheels (ala Frederick), you'd like to have a cover too. Check out this site, something will probably fit: E-Trailer.com Bearing Covers and Products
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Donna D.
Ten Forward - 2014 Escape 5.0 TA
Double Yolk - 1988 16' Scamp Deluxe
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05-16-2010, 05:52 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Ian
Trailer: Predom Captain
Ontario
Posts: 256
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I have EZ lube's on the Scamp's axle, which is different than Bearing Buddies which are made for boat trailers. But, there's a rubber/metal dust cover that completely covers the bear and zurk. Maybe if hub caps won't fit and you end up painting the wheels (ala Frederick), you'd like to have a cover too. Check out this site, something will probably fit: E-Trailer.com Bearing Covers and Products
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Thank you Donna, that helps.
Now i just have to measure the cap size.
I am thinking of painting the wheels as mentioned, and adding Chrome Trim rings.
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05-16-2010, 07:03 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: Boler American (#3104)
Posts: 554
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Thank you Donna, that helps.
Now i just have to measure the cap size.
I am thinking of painting the wheels as mentioned, and adding Chrome Trim rings.
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I have chrome trim rings on mine. I'd like to get chrome covers for the bearings and chrome lug bolts would be cool, but I havn't found a source for those yet.
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05-16-2010, 08:14 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: Boler 1984
Posts: 2,938
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Yes, these beauty rings are a start. 50c a piece at a yard sale. Someday maybe I'll add some cromed baby moons.
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05-17-2010, 09:27 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1973 Compact Jr and 1980 Bigfoot 17 ft
Posts: 1,339
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1980 Bigfoot 17' & former owner of 1973 Compact Jr
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10-04-2010, 09:07 PM
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Junior Member
Name: Steve
Trailer: 1983 Scamp 16
Texas
Posts: 15
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Originally Posted by Jake
Hi all:
Are the Baby Moon caps deep enough to install and cover over and hide Bearing Buddies?
I hate the look of them......
Thanks, Jake
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This is my first post here. Hi, y'all! I bought a pair a 7.5" baby moons off of ebay and they would not fit on my 13" wheels with Bearing Buddies. The diameter was perfect but they were not deep enough. Even the old rusted baby moon from my spare wouldn't fit over the Bearing Buddies (and it was a little bit deeper than the new one's I'd bought).
Any suggestions for alternates? Maybe more of a "dog dish" style cap would have sufficient clearance? I'm open to any ideas/suggestions. Thanks!
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10-04-2010, 09:44 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 2009 Scamp 16 ft / 2003 Durango
Posts: 696
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If they are really Bearing Buddy's and not the other kind that puts the grease in by the inner bearing then just take the Bearing Buddy cap off and put a regular bearing cap on.
Bill K
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Originally Posted by Steve in TX
This is my first post here. Hi, y'all! I bought a pair a 7.5" baby moons off of ebay and they would not fit on my 13" wheels with Bearing Buddies. The diameter was perfect but they were not deep enough. Even the old rusted baby moon from my spare wouldn't fit over the Bearing Buddies (and it was a little bit deeper than the new one's I'd bought).
Any suggestions for alternates? Maybe more of a "dog dish" style cap would have sufficient clearance? I'm open to any ideas/suggestions. Thanks!
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