towing tires etc.

[knotflying]

Probably the most neglected piece of equipment in boating is the trailer. In the past few weeks we have bantered about tires. Below is a checklist of some items I do on a regular basis. Not in any particular order.

• Replace Tires every 3 years
• Keep two newest tires for spares
• Carry two spares
• Carry two spare hubs with bearings and greased ready to go
• Carry spare axle spindle.
• Check bearings annually and replace if any doubt of integrity, repack bearings annually
• Check all electrical connections annually and apply corrosion block
• Check break away switch annually
• Check break away battery annually and replace after 5 years.
• Carry high pressure compressor to top off tires
• Check tires for 80 lbs pressure or manufacturers recommended pressure when cold every other day
• When trailer is stored cover tires to protect from UV
• If possible when storing keep weight off tires. If not move trailer once a month to store on different spot on tires.
• For long storage spray breaks and rotors with WD-40
• At each stop check temperature of hubs and tires. Make sure all temperatures are similar. Side with sun may be 10
degrees higher.
• Every 1,000 miles check hub grease and pump some in if necessary.
• After launching boat spray brakes tires and whatever was submerged in salt water with salt away and rinse with
fresh water if available.

 

[snydzy]

And don't forget to check your lugnuts before and after each trip !!
Also wiring, lights, coupler action, safety cables, and winch cable !!