Hi all, Recently purchased a 2011 expanda 16.49.1 outback after upgrading from a forward fold camper trailer. We are keen to getaway this xmas in it as we have already got a trip planned meeting family down at Merimbula. I have a couple of mods I'm keen to implement, though that will probably come after xmas when we have tested it for a few weeks. Tow vehicle is s 2016 Prado with airbags and other accessories. Will no doubt find some useful info in this forum as I'm new to Jayco and Caravans.
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Hi fellas, don't know if this helps, just done the wheel bearings on my 2010 expanda 16 49 3....its not an outback, but has the outback suspension due the shower toilet and twin water tanks... And the fancy plastic bush on the brake magnets. Rides on 15 inch alloy rims.
Stamped on the drum hub is alko 304.8 El.
The castellated nut is big! 1.5 inches as are the split pins 5 or 6mm across.
Inner bearing 30210,outer bearing 15123 by researching on the alko page this makes it a 2ton axle, with 2.25t bearings..
All looked lovely and regreased with aviation grade wheel bearing grease.. Very high temp.
Now carrying spares on the van too and a bunch of split pins too.
Shout out to martins trailer supplies near Perth airport 0892795777 and the lovely ladies and Tom at Joondalup caravan repairs 0892060419.
Also watch the many Vids on YouTube, also gonna carry the Mrs point n shoot laser thermometer thingy. Gave the brakes a once over too whist in there, found they were binding just slightly, so let them off one click each... Firm the big nut up to seat the bearings, back off then FINGER tight only. don't go tighter to get the pin in, and remember there's two lots of holes, if needed go a bit looser... Tight is the enemy!
All IMHO of course.... Get the spares and tooling before you get into it. Cheers cp