Trailer Maintenance Schedule

Don't neglect your trailer. Follow our recommended maintenance schedule, below, to help ensure that your trailer is safe and ready to go when you are.

Recommended Trailer Maintenance Schedule

Item	Inspection Required	Each Trip	3 Mo. or 3,000 Mi.	6 Mo. or 6,000 Mi.	12 Mo. or 12,000 Mi.	Replacement Parts	Helpful Videos
Tires	Check tire pressure and tread wear					Tires
Lights	Check for proper light functions					Trailer Lights	Trailer light kit install and test
Breakaway switch	Pull pin and test for proper function					Breakaway kits	Breakaway install kit and test
Breakaway battery	Check battery charge level					Breakaway batteries
Trailer brakes	Test braking function and performance					Trailer brakes
Lug nuts (wheel bolts)	Tighten to specified torque value					Lug nuts and wheel bolts	How to torque trailer lug nuts
Brake adjustment	Test for proper drag (light drag) and adjust as needed					Brake parts
Wheels	Check for cracks or dents					Wheels	How to inspect a trailer wheel
Hub and drum assemblies	Check for scoring or wear					Hubs and drums	Hub and drum inspection
Wheel bearings	Repack bearings and check for damage or wear					Bearings and races	How to repack bearings
Seals	Check for damage or leaks					Seals
Brake assemblies	Check internal parts for wear, leaks, or damage					Brake assemblies
Brake magnets	Check for wear and replace if surface is grooved or copper windings are exposed					Brake magnets	Replacing a brake magnet
Hydraulic brakes	Bleed brakes and change brake fluid					Brake bleeders	Brake bleeding
Springs	Check for broken or flattened springs					Leaf springs	Slipper spring and double-eye spring replacement
Suspension	Check for worn or loose fasteners and shackle link wear					Suspension parts