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Signs Your Trailer Needs to be Repaired
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A trailer in need of repair can be dangerous for you, your business and those on the road with you. It’s a good idea to know the signs that your trailer needs repair before it’s too late
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wning a trailer comes with plenty of benefits, whether you use it for work to haul your equipment to and from jobsites or for renting out to your customers. While trailers are great when you need them, they also require regular maintenance and occasional repairs. Without the proper maintenance, you may end up dealing with a costly trailer repair. KNOW WHEN TO GET YOUR TRAILER SERVICED A trailer in need of repair can be dangerous for you and those on the road with
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you. It’s a good idea to know the signs that your trailer needs repair before it’s too late. Let’s take a look at some of the indicators for when your trailer needs to be repaired and some of the most common repairs you could end up dealing with.
Hard to Stop When it becomes difficult to stop your trailer, it’s time to check your braking system and axles for repair needs. If you suspect the brakes aren’t working or would just like to check them for some preventative maintenance, it’s a relatively easy task. First, lift the trailer up on jack stands. Then, whether they're electric or hydraulic brakes, pull the breakaway and try to spin the wheels. The wheels should be locked up. If the wheels can turn, then further diagnosis would be necessary. If the trailer is air brake equipped, it’s common to hear an audible air leak within
a braking system, but any issues you notice stopping the trailer need to be taken seriously. If you are still struggling to get your trailer to stop, it could also be a sign of a bent axle or another needed repair. Depending on how the trailer is acting, you may need to take off one of the tires to further investigate and discover the issue.
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