Whether you have a horse trailer, dump trailer, cargo trailer, boat trailer, utility trailer, or a car hauler, Ainsworth Trailer Repair, a leading trailer service, maintenance, and repair company based in Denver, Colorado, has the equipment, and the combined expertise to fix any trailer of any size. From trailer brake repair to spindle repair, Ainsworth Trailer Repair has been in business since 1998 and will fix your equipment quickly and guarantee that it is made to last.
The Hard Life Of A Trailer
Trailers, by the very nature of what they are intended for, take a lot of abuse. The most common failures that our technicians see include dry axles, failed trailer brakes, or spindle repair. In order to ensure that a trailer does not break down at the worst possible time or place, it is important to bring it in for regular preventative maintenance. It is necessary to remember that although you may be paying close to $100 for preventative maintenance, this is exponentially less than paying $1000 for a catastrophic breakdown in the future.
The Trailer Repair Process
The trailer repair process is relatively simple because there are no major mechanical components to trailers such as motors, transmissions, or electronics to deal with. However, it is the trailer’s lack of complexity which is usually its downfall. Owners often ignore ongoing maintenance or repairs and before they know it, 5 years have gone by and they have neglected to even check the wheel bearings, axle grease, or bearings. When your wheels are squeaking, the damage has likely already been done.
Seasonal Maintenance
In order to avoid trailer brake repairs or other problems, it is necessary to periodically check and maintain the following at least once per season:
1. Check your tires and determine whether or not they are weather checked, bulging, or tread bare.
2. Damaged or bent wheels can cause problems with your tires or spindles/bearings, so make sure they are not loose, bent, or out of true.
3. Ensure that your trailer brakes have enough lining or metal drum to adequately assist the vehicle pulling the trailer.
4. Check to see if all your lighting is working properly, often times pulling a trailer obscures the vehicle brake lights. If people following you cannot properly see you when you brake through your trailer brakes, you will eventually be rear ended.
5. Examine the hitch to see if it has cracks and if it can safely lock on to the hitch ball. Safety chains should always be in place and not too light for the load you are pulling to support the trailer if it accidentally becomes unhitched.
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If you do not properly maintain your trailer, you not only risk expensive repairs on your trailer, but you can also endanger the lives of both you and others driving on the road. Whether you are looking for trailer brake repair or routine maintenance services, contact Ainsworth Trailer Repair to learn more about their services. Give them a call today at 303-227-9363.
