Don't neglect your trailer. Follow our recommended maintenance schedule, below, to help ensure that your trailer is safe and ready to go when you are.
To Do | Per Trip | Per Season | Per Year |
Tires: Check pressure and tread wear |  | ||
Lights: Check for proper light functions | | ||
Breakaway Switch: Pull pin and test for proper function | | ||
Breakaway Battery: Check battery charge level | | ||
Trailer Brakes: Test braking function and performance | | ||
Lug Nuts (wheel bolts): Tighten to specified torque value | Every 3 Mo. or 3,000 miles | ||
Brake Adjustment: Test for proper drag (light drag) and adjust as needed | Every 6 Mo. or 6,000 Miles | | |
Wheels: Check for cracks or dents | | ||
Hubs and Drum Assemblies: Check for scoring or wear | | ||
Wheel Bearings: Repack bearings and check for damage or wear | | ||
Seals: Check for damage or leaks | | ||
Brake Assemblies: Check internal parts for wear, leaks, or damage | | ||
Brake Magnets: Check for wear and replace if surface is grooved or copper windings are exposed | | ||
Hydraulic Brakes: Bleed brakes with brake bleeders and change brake fluid | | ||
Leaf Springs: Check for broken or flattened springs | | ||
Suspension: Check for worn or loose fasteners and shackle link wear | |
Comments