No doubts on trailer maintenance for sure! That is inevitable.
I know lots of manufacturers are trying to make a better product that is more corrosion resistant and I give them a plus for effort, but in some cases, they just fail and we take the hit on the cost.
Lots of folks don't or can't do their own brakes for example and are forced to pay to have it done. I can't imagine how much trailer maintenance would cost me if I didn't do any of all that I have been doing over the years.
What is important here is that I have brakes that work, and don't get stranded on the side of the road. Been there and done that with tires. Don't get me started on tires...... :mrgreen:
All I will say there is went to Maxxis and not had an issue since.
Now, will move to the costly Kodiaks and hope to get a few good years of stopping power and not have to redo or rebuy brake parts every season. Then, it would be just maintenance to check and repack bearings as needed.
I have been asking around for feedback on the Oil Bath systems for long term results and not really gotten anything back. I did this on a previous trailer and sold it before a year was up. It was working great and showing no signs of issue for the period I had it.
Since I am going the expense of new Full SS Kodiaks, I will also get new galvx hubs/bearings and am going to try the Kodiak Oil bath system as well. I will yet be another guinea pig for the oil bath and likely none of this is going to happen until layup this winter as I want to enjoy the boat this season!