NOTE: This guide outlines basic maintenance procedures. These procedures should only be completed by someone experienced in mechanical maintenance and repair. Trailer owners are strongly encouraged to use their dealer for any repair - especially with the components that effect safety (such as brakes and bearings), we urge trailer owners to have that maintenance completed by their dealer.

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Storing Your Trailer For Long Periods

Park in a protected area such as garage, carport, etc. If you cannot park in a protected area, cover your trailer with a boat cover or tarp. 
Repack wheel bearings to remove any lingering water or debris. NOTE. If water stands on bearing surfaces for as short a time as several weeks without the wheel being turned, rust and bearing damage will begin. Before storing the trailer for prolonged periods, bearings should be re-packed.

Lubricate moving parts such as rollers, winches and other rolling parts with lightweight household oil. 
Tighten loose nuts and bolts. 
Block the wheels, or better, jack up the trailer so the tires do not come in contact with the ground. If your boat and trailer are not protected in a car port, garage or with a boat cover, you should still cover the tires to protect against ultra-violet rays. 
Block the tongue and crank the tongue jack to the completely closed position. 

Removing Your Trailer From Storage 

1. Apply lightweight oil to winch gears.

2. Verify tightness of lug nuts.

3. Check air pressure in tires.

4. Check tread and general appearance of tires.

5. Verify brake fluid levels.

6. Check brake line for signs of rot or damage and replace as necessary.

7. Complete a full electrical check (as defined previously).

8. If equipped with Buddy Bearings or Posi-Lube spindles, apply additional grease. 

Top Ten Tips | Maintenance Schedule | Before Towing | General Maintenance | Storing Your Trailer | Trouble Shooting