Trailer Maintenance Tips |
If you are the Do-It-Yourself type of trailer owner, these tips will help you learn to repair and maintain your trailer to keep it in top notch safety condition. |
NOTE: This guide outlines basic maintenance procedures. These procedures should only be completed by someone experienced in mechanical maintenance and repair. Trailer owners are strongly encouraged to use their dealer for any repair - especially with the components that effect safety (such as brakes and bearings), we urge trailer owners to have that maintenance completed by their dealer. Top Ten Tips | Maintenance Schedule | Before Towing | General Maintenance | Storing Your Trailer | Trouble Shooting |
Scheduled
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Periodic Maintenance |
Initial
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Special
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600
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| Ensure proper fit |
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| Lubricate |
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| Inspect cable, rope or strap |
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| Check lug nuts |
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| Grease bearing |
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| Repack bearing |
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| Check tire pressure |
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| Visual Inspection |
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| Tread life check |
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| Check Brake Fluid |
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| Check line |
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| Verify Actuator travel |
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| Adjust brakes - drum |
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| Check pads, rotors, cylinder |
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| Check tail lights |
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* Semi-annual (every 6 months) check. See detailed procedure (on repacking bearings).
Top Ten Tips | Maintenance Schedule | Before Towing | General Maintenance | Storing Your Trailer | Trouble Shooting
