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It is very important to read and follow these maintenance procedures to help avoid trailer failure. Any trailer failure resulting
from improper maintenance may void your warranty.
Procedure for
Inspections & Maintenance
COMPONENT
INSPECTIONS & MAINTENANCE
AVOID
Structure/Frame a) Do a visual check to ensure that none of the structural
components are bent or cracked before towing. If damage
does exist do not use the railer until it has been repaired by
an authorized repair service.
a) Loading the trailer in an unbalanced
fashion (heavy on one side).
b) Exceeding capacities of trailer and
tongue.
Wheel Hubs a) Adjust wheel bearings within the first 100 miles and every
2,000 miles, or annually thereafter, whichever comes first.
(Inspect bearings, seals, and races - replace if worn.) To
check for wear, jack up the trailer and pull on each wheel to
see if there is any in and out play or “slop.”
a) Getting sand in hubs or bearings.
b) Neglecting to grease hubs.
Wheel Lugs a) Lug nuts on new wheels should be re-torqued after the first
10, 25 and 50 driving miles.
This should be done as clamping loads can change following
the initial installation due to the metal compression/
elongation or thermal stresses affecting the wheels as they
are breaking in, as well as to verify the accuracy of the
original installation.
a) Leaving wheel lugs un-torqued for
longer than 50 driving miles with
new wheels.
Axle a) Inspect trailing arms to make sure they are straight.
a) Leaving loaded for long periods
Tires a) Keep tires properly inflated.
b) Inspect periodically. (Replace when necessary)
a) Leaving loaded for long periods
b) Driving with worn tires.
Aluminum
Surfaces
a) Rinse periodically with water, particularly if driven on
“salted” roadways.
b) Remove grease, oil and dirt by scrubbing with soft bristle
brush and mild detergent. Rinse with clean water.
a) Harsh, abrasive cleaners.
b) Bolting or hard-mounting dissimilar
metals to aluminum surfaces.
Electrical System a) Check that all lights are functioning properly before towing.
b) Periodically check for build-up of oxidation or corrosion
and clean when necessary. Use electrical grease in all wire
and bulb connections to help prevent corrosion.
a) Leaving electrical connections
exposed to elements and potential
abrasions.
Tilt Clamp Knob a) Remove debris and apply grease to knob threads.
a) Neglecting to grease threads for long
periods.
A COMPLETE INSPECTION AND LUBRICATION OF THE WHEEL HUBS IS REQUIRED
EVERY 3,000 MILES OR 6 MONTHS. TO LUBRICATE THE WHEEL HUBS, REMOVE
THE RUBBER PLUG, PLACE GREASE THROUGH THE EXPOSED GREASE FITTING, AND
REPLACE THE RUBBER PLUG. USE EXXON RONEX MP LITHIUM COMPLEX GREASE
OR EQUIVALENT.
AXLE MAINTENANCE
