How to Maintain a Car Trailer

Car trailers allow you to easily transport items that will not fit in your car. Although trailers themselves have no engines, the trailers do need regular maintenance to work smoothly. Maintaining a car trailer will extend the trailer's life.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Check the trailer's tire pressure regularly. Look at the side of the tire to see the proper PSI or "Pounds per Square Inch" for the tire. If the tires are not within the proper PSI, add air until the tires fill to the proper weight.

2. Inspect the lighting cables and wires. If they are damaged, wrap electrical tape around the damaged area of the wires.

3. Connect the car to the trailer and test the lights about once every 20 to 25 uses. If a light is burned out, replacement bulbs are available at any auto parts store. To connect the car to the trailer, back the car up to the trailer so the hitch and ball are lined up correctly. Lower the trailer onto the ball and lock the hitch down. Connect the wires from the trailer to the wires under the car. Get into the car and turn the car on. Ask someone to stand near the end of the trailer and watch as you turn the lights on. Press on the brakes and test each blinker.

4. Keep the trailer's registration up to date. Without registration, your trailer will not be legal to take out on the streets.

5. Inspect all of the metal on the trailer for rust and corrosion. Rust eats away at metal and weakens it.

[DarrenBlake]

on 8/29/2008 The cable and wires are important because they corrode so easily, especially in boat trailers that go in salt water.

-darren

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