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[Jederick]

Hello everyone!

My name is Jed and I'm in the process of buying my parent's 1986 (same year model as I am!) U-Haul 13' travel trailer. My mom bought it a few years ago and has used it on numerous trips. She no longer wants it and is selling it to me. I guess I wanted to say hello to everyone and introduce myself. There are some problems with it and I am looking forward to fixing them and making it a smooth running machine.

Jed

Pics to come soon!

[alan H]

As another fiberglass member from Calif, I'd like to welcome you. In case you not heard we are having a great weekend gathering Nov 1st at lake Casitas which is very close to Ventura ca......something to keep in mind

[Jederick]

Cool. That's a little further South then I'd like to drive but thanks for the offer! Hopefully I can make one of those meet ups some day!

Jed

[Bob Miller]

Hi and welcome to the group.

Just a heads up, unless Mom was doing meticulous maintenance, it might be a good idea for your first task is to pull and repack the wheel bearings. This is oft neglected and a major failure point when neglected.

And I concurr, get ye to the ralley at Lake Casitas in less than 2 weeks.

[mary and bob]

[QUOTE=Bob Miller;426982]Hi and welcome to the group.

Just a heads up, unless Mom was doing meticulous maintenance, it might be a good idea for your first task is to pull and repack the wheel bearings. This is oft neglected and a major failure point when neglected.

Uhauls have sealed bearing hubs, they can not be disassembled and greased. It is however a good idea to check them for any play or roughness when spinning the wheel. If there is any of that at all they need to be replaced. They are available from uhaultruckparts.com, you can find camper parts under miscellaneous parts. There is more information about them in the document center on this site.

[carlkeigley]

to the Forum Jed.
You'll find lots of information on this site.
And lots of informative help from members.

[Pam Garlow]

Hello, Jed, and welcome! I hope you love your UHaul as much as I do. They're great little trailers! You'll find numerous people her that are full of know-how!