How Often Should You Repack Trailer Bearings?
Wheel bearings are small, cheap parts that carry the whole weight of your trailer. When they fail, they can overheat, seize, and in the worst case let a wheel come off. Bearing problems are also among the most preventable trailer breakdowns, because the fix is routine maintenance on a schedule. This guide covers how often […]
Trailer Tire Guide: ST vs LT, Load Range, Pressure & Speed Ratings
Everything you need to know about trailer tires: the difference between ST and LT tires, how to read load range and speed ratings, correct inflation pressure, and when to replace aging tires.
Surge Brakes vs Electric Brakes: Which Does Your Trailer Need?
Surge brakes and electric brakes work completely differently. Learn how each system works, when each is required, and which is right for your trailer — boat, RV, cargo, or utility.
Trailer Maintenance Schedule: What to Inspect, When, and Why
A complete trailer maintenance schedule covering what to inspect before every trip, every 3 months, every 6 months, and annually — including bearings, tires, brakes, wiring, and coupler checks.
How to Wire Trailer Lights: A Step-by-Step Guide
Trailer wiring doesn’t have to be intimidating. This step-by-step guide covers 4-pin and 7-pin connectors, how to wire running lights, brake lights, and turn signals, and how to troubleshoot common problems.
Electric Trailer Brakes and Brake Controllers: What Every Tower Needs to Know
Learn how electric trailer brakes and brake controllers work, how to set gain correctly, legal requirements by trailer weight, and how to troubleshoot common brake problems.
The Pre-Trip Towing Checklist Every Driver Needs
A solid pre-trip towing checklist can prevent most roadside accidents. This 7-step guide covers hitch inspection, tire pressure, lights, weight distribution, brake controllers, mirrors, and your final walk-around before every drive.