The start of the season is the best time to check your trailer, especially before a long road trip. Here's a list of things to check for to make sure you're ready to roll:
- All lights are working correctly - make sure ground is very solid
- Safety pin still there (they can have a tendency to walk off)
- Boat sitting correctly on the bunks & adjust if necessary
- Check tires for dry rot & replace if necessary
- Check tire pressure, including spare
- Check lug nuts for correct torque
- Check tightness of bolts on spare tire, front vertical bar, etc.
Jack up each side of your trailer and check a few things:
- Spin the tire and make sure there are no unusual noises or friction
- Grab the wheel at 9 & 3 and check for play by pushing on one side and pulling on the other and vice versa
- Repeat the above step by grabbing the wheel at 12 & 6
- Check grease in the axle and add some with a grease gun if needed
No one wants to get held up on the way to see his friends at a regatta, so make sure you're fully prepared before hitting the road.
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