How can you protect your tow vehicle from the added stress of the summer heat? Though the weather can take a significant toll on vehicle components, proper maintenance ensures your automobile is in the best shape possible to tackle towing tasks. To get your vehicle through the season without resorting to mobile trailer repair, look […]
Are you trying to determine the best trailer hitch setup for your application? It takes more than knowing your tow vehicle’s year, make, and model to make an informed choice. Once you’ve gathered essential information from Trailer Hitch Clinic Part 1: You Need More than a Ball, you can then more easily determine the right […]
Are you new to towing? Whether you’re toting a shiny new boat, embarking on a new lawn service business, or purchasing your first trailer to help with your move, it’s crucial to dress your vehicle in the right towing gear for the job. This task involves more than simply purchasing that shiny chrome ball you’ve […]
Relying on your trusty tire thumper to check air pressure? Better than nothing, it may help you notice pancake-like flats before heading out, but industry experts agree, this ‘shortcut’ is virtually useless. Thumpers can’t show you actual air pressure, showcasing no difference between tires at 120-psi, and those at 85-psi, the point where hot tires […]
Neglecting trailer bearing service? Out-of-sight and out-of-mind, it’s easy to overlook bearings. But you don’t want to be ‘that guy’- the one stuck on the side of the road with a disabled trailer. To prevent yourself from becoming dangerously stranded on the side of the interstate, know the signs pointing to the need for […]
You know to check your lights and mirrors for safety, and hitches for proper positioning, but out of sight components on your trailer like leaf springs often go overlooked… Until you find yourself bouncing and swaying down the highway, and you’re left scratching your head trying to figure out why.
Box trailer repairs are commonly encountered at Ainsworth, owing to the wide range of industries these mighty and multi-functional vehicles serve. Despite the wide variety of sizes, configurations, and applications of box trucks, from the generic to the specific, they nonetheless share many common conditions…
Springs on your boat trailer or hauler worn out? Properly measuring trailer springs for replacement is key to ordering the right parts the first time.
Trailer bearing maintenance has recently gotten more complicated, with the introduction of hybrid lubrication products to the market. Which is best for keeping your hauler running smoothly? Let’s take a look at the evolution, performance, and maintenance needs of today’s trailer bearing lubrication options…
It’s exciting to go through your snowmobile with a fine tooth comb in preparation for the upcoming season, but have you given any thought to your snowmobile tilt trailer? Commonly used, abused, and ignored, your hauler needs a little TLC too.
The Tiniest Trailer Roof Leak Can Lead to a Barrel of Problems Barraged by branches, wind, rain, snow and ice. Beaten by road debris and chemicals. Dinged (or annihilated) by low-hanging road signage. Subject to extreme temperature changes… Subject to such extreme conditions, all trailer roofs can suffer leaks, even new ones. Should you slap […]
