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Originally Posted by wayne.yl I have this strange noise, kinda like metal chirping or clacking when I get the trailer going 15mph and faster. I cannot figure out what the noise is or even exactly where it is coming from. after riding my kids bike along side the trailer while my neighbor drove, I have concluded that the noise is coming from the wheels. The only thing I can think is that the disc brakes pads are rattling as they are loose, or it could be the bearings going out or possibly it could be the little hub inserts on the the aluminum wheels. Honestly, I am just guessing and am hoping someone might shed some light on the mystery. I recently repacked the bearings on the trailer this past summer and followed the instructions on this forum to the tee. I am hoping this noise is not a result of me doing something wrong but at this point I am only guessing. Any thoughts?
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Hi Wayne; Remove wheel caps and repeat your drive test. Second, jack up one side of the trailer and spin the wheels by hand, any growling noise while wheel is rotating indicates problem with bearings which is magnified under load. Do not mistake brake pad drag for the low growl of the bearing. Compare the sound of each wheel against rest of them. Loose lug nut may be possibility. Check for cracked welds on inside of rims. Check torque on axle retaining bolts to frame, by trying to turn bolt heads exposed behind the wheels. If they turn easy, they are loose. Check shock absorber bushings for free play. Finally be sure your trailer plug is clean and dry at the TV.
Hope you uncover the mystery. Thanks "Boatdoc"
