Have trailer professionally inspected annually and after any impact.
When jacking and using jack stands, place them so as to clear wiring, brake lines, and
suspension parts (springs, torsion bars, etc.). Place jacks and jack stands inside of the
perimeter strip on the supporting structure to which the axles are attached.
Warning: Never crawl under your trailer unless it is on firm and level ground and resting
on properly placed and secured jack stands.
TRAILER STRUCTURE
Because the trailer floor receives the most abuse, it will most likely corrode before any
other part of the structure. This is particularly true for horse and livestock trailers, having
floors subjected to urine and manure. The urine and manure are corrosive to the
aluminum flooring and other structural parts of the trailer.
Remove the rubber mats from the floor of the trailer, and wash them, at least every three
months. Using a power washer and a detergent solution, wash both sides of the rubber
mat, as well as the floor and walls of the trailer. Rinse the rubber mat and the trailer floor
and walls. Be sure the rubber mat and trailer floor are completely dry before replacing
the rubber mat.
FASTENERS & FRAME MEMBERS
Inspect all of the fasteners and structural frame members for bending and other damage,
cracks, or failure. Repair or replace any damaged fastener and repair the frame member.
If you have any questions about the condition or method of repair of fasteners or frame
members, get the recommendation of, or have the repair done by, your dealer.
Warning: Broken or damaged fasteners or welds can cause injury or damage to trailer
and contents. Inspect for and repair all damaged parts at least once a year.
WELDS
All welds can crack or fail when subjected to heavy loads or movement of cargo that was
not properly tied to prevent movement. Any time that you know or suspect that the
trailer has been subjected to heavy loads or movement of cargo, immediately inspect the
welds and fasteners for damage. To prevent severe damage to your trailer, inspect all of
the welds for cracks or failure at least once a year.
Warning: Improper weld repair will lead to early failure of the trailer structure and can
cause serious injury or death. Do not repair cracked or broken welds unless you have the
