Servicing your trailer
Depending on your trailer usage it should be serviced every 6-12 months.
Wheel bearings should be checked every 6 months. If your trailer is fitted with tapper roller bearings they should be adjusted and repacked with a high-quality grease at least every 6-12 months.
Regularly check that all lights are working correctly. Spread the small 7 pins on the trailer plug with a small blade/screw driver so they make good contact.
Check / tighten spring bolts, u bolts, wheel nuts including the spare, coupling bolts, body mounting bolts, safety chain and door hinge bolts.
Apply a good quality general purpose lubricant eg white lithium grease on a regular basis to the door hinges, locks, jockey wheel and coupling.
If your trailer is fitted with a braked coupling apply grease to the grease nipples and inside the ball of the coupling regularly.
If your trailer is fitted with brakes check the brake shoes for wear. Check for leaks and top up the brake fluid if necessary.
Check tyre pressures including the spare tyre every few months or before a long journey.
Jack the trailer up and spin the wheels, remember to put axle stands under the axle for your safety. Listen for any rumbling noises or rough rotation which could indicate worn or loose wheel bearings. Firmly grasp each tyre and check for movement side to side as well as top to bottom. If any movement is felt, the bearing will need to be adjusted.
Before embarking on a long journey with your trailer give it a thorough check as you are responsible for the safety of your trailer. Make sure you know what the weight of the load is and the carrying capacity of the trailer also the towing capacity of the tow vehicle braked / unbraked.
Always keep the trailers warrant of fitness and registration up to date.
Always wash your trailer after excessive exposure to corrosive chemicals and salt water these will shorten the life of the galvanized trailer frame and components.
Fiberglass is a very strong and durable product however it should be cleaned and maintained on a regular basis. If the trailer is kept dry and under cover away from the elements, then exposure is minimal and the fiberglass can be maintained yearly or so with great results unlike paint. However, if the vehicle is kept out in the elements under constant exposure, then regular cleaning should be done every few months without fail.
Remember doing regular maintenance on your trailer means it’s a safe and reliable trailer.
Frequently asked questions
Do you have the trailers in stock? Yes, most of our trailers are in stock.
Do you use ACM/Signboard panel. No, it’s a cheap non repairable product. We would never use it on our trailers.
Do you use Dura Galv/ Pre-Galvanized steel in your chassis. No, it rusts from the inside out. Ours are Nz hot dipped galvanized.
Do they come in colours? Yes, most standard colours. You can also vinyl wrap them in any colour.
Can I come and have a look at the trailers? Yes, please ring first.
Do you sell the Fiberglass composite boxes on their own? No sorry we don’t.
How thick is the fiberglass composite box? 6mm-10mm.
Can I have a different size door & in a different place? Yes, we can make you a custom made trailer.
Are they manufactured in New Zealand? Yes.
Can you freight New Zealand wide? Yes, we are freighting our trailers NZ wide every week.
Can you get the wof & reg done for us? Yes, we can also register it straight into your name or company.
