If you have used your galvanized or aluminum trailer in salty or acidic water, make sure you give some extra fresh-water rinsing to those brake and plated items such as the coupler and winch system! If you have a painted trailer, give it a wax coating to protect the finish. Give your trailer a fresh water rinse before long-term storage.Off-season storage has a great impact on your trailer’s longevity. Make sure to keep your trailer’s VIN handy, so your dealer can be confident that he or she is ordering the right part the first time. We also construct our trailers so that parts most likely to be damaged through incidental use – lights, axles, and tongues for instance – can be replaced either by the user or a qualified ShoreLand’r dealer. ShoreLand’r has a track record of offering replacement parts for trailers up to 20 years old.See a parts-selling dealer for purchasing information. Side wear is the most common kind of wear and is indicative of a bent axle tube axles can be realigned at a qualified shop – in extreme situations, the axle may need replaced. Check out our tire wear troubleshooting guide. Regularly check your tires for unusual wear.On roller trailers, keep all rollers clean and free of debris that may have penetrated the roller’s surface. Our carpeted bunks are designed for maximum support of your boat make sure the carpet is free of sand or other debris that may have been acquired at the ramp. See our tire torque chart for directions on safely tightening your tire’s wheels to the hub. Never tighten a fastener to the point of creasing or collapsing the metal. When tightening fasteners, make sure they are snug – the point where the fastener begins to tighten down – and then give the fastener an extra ¾ turn. Regularly check all nuts and bolts to see that they are tight.Your ShoreLand’r dealer can help you order this important replacement part if necessary. It is also important to keep the coupler clean and lubricated with a light coat of grease in the ball cavity. Check the coupler for any unusual wear or damage.If you are not comfortable checking or repacking your bearings, seek a qualified ShoreLand’r dealer for this important service. Click here for more information on packing your bearings or watch this how to video on replacing boat trailer bearings. We use over-based calcium sulfonate which is available through your parts-selling ShoreLand’r dealer. During this inspection, you can decide if repacking the bearings and/or replacing them is necessary – many people repack their bearings once a year.
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