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I trailer our 190 Montauk (dual axle Karavan trailer) over 2000 miles each summer (Colorado to Wisconsin). What I've learned:

- Infrared temp gun is best for hub temps because it gives you a number, not just "hot" or "really warm"
- Check hub temps when you stop for gas. After a long downhill of braking, they may be hotter than they normally would, so factor that.
- Be familiar with changing / adjusting bearings.
- Bring jack, proper tools, grease gun, spare bearing kits, towels, latex gloves.
- At one rest stop, I found the hub a tiny bit loose, so took the time to adjust castle nut, and re-lube. 20 minutes of time, but I felt better about the rest of the trip.
- Removing the L-pin is a b_tch. Have a few spares of these as they are not your typical cotter pin.
- if you have the same grease setup as mine (sure lube system), it's very easy to grease after each use. Watch youtube videos. Pump grease while spinning tire. Easy Peasy.