Trailer Spring Tuneup ?

Discussion in 'The Choo-Choo shop' started by upstaged, Apr 6, 2010.

  1. upstaged

    upstaged Well-Known Member

    Getting the 30 foot Haulmark enclosed ready for the upocoming season !! Anyone use the 10,000 # tie downs from Summit? I spoke to a board member here but he does not have enough orders , yet. Other than tires, light and wheel bearings, what about the break away battery for the emergency brakes. I need to order a new one since the trailer is a 2002/ 2003. I am also looking for an emergency road kit, reflective signs and misc other stuff like the semis use on the side of the road. Thanks. Upstaged in SW Michigan. I will be attending the St. Ignace show in June and the Stage 1 reunion in Hebron Ohio in late July.
     
  2. Skyhawk

    Skyhawk Well-Known Member

    Go to E-trailer.com & order the breakaway battery kit with the built in charger. About $50 & it will charge your battery as you drive.
     
  3. SmallHurst

    SmallHurst The Polyglas Pimp!

    Carry a bottlejack large enough to lift the trailer with the car in it.
    Carry reflective triangles or flares.
    Have a wrench or 4-way and gloves to take care of the tires when one goes.

    That should be a start for you.:idea2:
     
  4. GoldBoattail455

    GoldBoattail455 462 -> TH400 -> Posi

    If you do this, which I would also recommend, be sure to hook up the all-time power from your tow vehicle. If its a factory plug, its already hooked up but will need a fuse installed under the hood. Depends on the truck, GM trucks were like this.
     
  5. TexasT

    TexasT Texas, where are you from

    Might I recommend a second spare. I also second the "having of enough jack" to lift the loaded trailer.

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    I used to wonder how people could ruin rims like that but it happens quite fast. No fun at 5:30 in the morning either.

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    Also check the tires that are on there. I caught this at a dairy queen stop about an hour and a half from the house.
     
    Last edited: May 1, 2010

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