What you need is something better...... One that has ample headroom but folds so you can see behind and the (albeit small) weight is down low for when it's behind the car. It could be yours if the price is right (a lot less than 23k)
. After a wet journey last week, I've eventually got around to checking the hub bearings. It's worrying that such damage can be done by only about 20 miles in the rain! See attached photo. This was the first journey since cleaning/adjusting them last year. After removing all the black grease. What grease is best to use in these? I've just used beige multi purpose with the thought that marine/waterproof probably won't help if water is getting in (the oil seals on the inner bearings don't seem to stop the water. My go-to waterproof grease Silkolene RG2 would be much too viscous I think...... which brings me to the next 'issue'. They are tapered roller bearings, adjusted by castellated nut and split pin, so it's possible the bearings can run around the stub axle. I'd expect a spacer tube between the inner and outer bearings (with suitable shims) so the castellated nut can be set to clamp the inner races so they don't turn on the stub axle, but the bearings run freely. Any advice is appreciated. 
