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After reviewing the material at that excellent link T provided, now I'm wondering whether the standard roller bearing sets on the trailers could be replaced with higher quality ceramic ball bearings like cars use. I'm sure it would be a lot more expensive, but the piece of mind might be worth it.

Thanks, T. Great answer. Last time I dealt with wheel bearings on a car was on my '66 Mustang. Coulda sworn it had the roller bearings, but that was a long time ago.

Why is it that trailer wheel bearings wear and have to be repacked and/or replaced at such a faster rate than those on a car, which have the same basic form and function (at least on the non-driven wheels) and a heavier load? Just curious.

Cary - Are you able to confirm the persistent rumor that the Maytag washer and dryer in #500 are made of Honduran mahogany?

In the 550 Special, the Upper or Duffel Storage Shelf has a face frame with (doorless) openings for gear stashing. I'm thinking of asking Cary if they can just leave off the face frame, so that it's just an open shelf, like in the base model, so we can toss a couple of duffels up there without...

I'm a coffee addict, and so have tried almost every possible alternative for making camp coffee. For me nothing beats the convenience and taste of a pour-over system. I can make one cup, or a whole thermos full just by adjusting the amount of coffee and water. For ease of use, minimum weight...

<<local plug alert>> One of the exceptions to craft beers being primarily sold in bottles is the Tallgrass Brewery in Manhattan, KS. They have an oatmeal cream stout ("Buffalo Sweat") that's like a meal in a can and an IPA that was recently featured in the Wall Street Journal. Available in the...

I had the same thought - that maybe some hypervent should be on my list of things to pick up for our 550 2B. I asked Cary about it. I hope he won't mind my paraphrasing his response: everybody encounters a small amount of condensation in cold weather on occasion, which can just be wiped down...

Devil's Den, as it turns out, is gorgeous: http://www.arkansasstateparks.com/devilsden/#.UwI66mJdWSo

Eric n Joan: We are thinking of a used honda element (~2007) to use as TV for the 550 we'll be picking up this summer. What's your experience using the clamshell hatch when hooked to the td? Any interference with the Element tailgate? Any other pros/cons w/ the element pulling your 550?

Woot-woot! Do you know your number yet?

I think Jenn uses parchment with her Cobb quite a bit, but of course now that I'm looking for them, I can't find her pictures that show it.

Cobb Chief USA is apparently a new North American distributor readying for launch in March. "You can get real time updates on our Facebook page. We will let everyone know as soon as we have the products and parts on hand." https://www.facebook.com/COBBchefUSA

Baron Guillaume would be proud. Best wishes for rapid and uneventful healing.

Perhaps the Pink Flamingo needs you.

Wow. Wow. Wow. Mike - thanks for finding that thread and bumping it. Ken - Beautiful shots. Self - Put on list of places to see when we pick up the 550 this summer.

>> Dope Slap << OK. Now, I get it. Michael, thanks for being patient and walking me through it.

Puzzled. How is that different than using a regular car-charger type plug-in that has one or two female USB ports to receive a computer or cell phone's charging cable? Well, yes, you would need an inverter for AC to power a laptop's power brick, but not for a cell phone or ipad, right...

D&V- Sweet. What brand/model of pico is that? Now that you've had some experience with it, would you still get the same one?

They are still being made (unsure where), but for reasons I cannot figure, Cobb has pulled out of North America. All that's left is remaining inventory. You can still get them abroad, but shipping is a killer. I lucked into a used one on ebay last fall, but have been frustrated in efforts to...