Trailer wheel leaking grease?

[piper]

Greetings folks...newbie warning  

Ive noticed that Im starting to get some gummy buildup on one of my trailer wheels that I assumed was grease. This is the same side I can never seem to put enough grease in with the gun.  I pulled the outer dust cover off the wheel and it was full of grease I noticed there was a small hole in the end of I guess the seal or another cover in which grease was slowly oozing out. I couldnt get the other cover off the other side to compare. SOoo..long winded way of asking. What parts am I looking for? Is there an outer seal thats ruptured?

Thanks

[CorneliaGale]

Are you using bearing buddies on the hubs? Is the grease buildup on the back side of the wheel? Most trailer wheels don't have seals on the outside, only a seal on the inside, the bearing buddy keeps the grease in. Wondering if the grease fitting is broken off? Some pictures of what you are seeing, I may be able to help.

[fatdaddy]

You,vw got a inner seal leaking !! (9 out of 10 times !! lOOK BEHIND THE WHEEL & you will find grease all over wheel & frame !! Need to pull hub & replace rear seal !!!God Bless !!!