Inspection, Service & Maintenance
Caution must be exercised when using lift axles. Damage to the trailer frame
and/or axles can result from overloading by lifting an axle so that the distance from
the coupler to the remaining axles suddenly increases. See Figure 4.
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When the front axle is lifted, the rear axle will take on the entire load, which could
result in bending or causing other damage.
TRAILER STORAGE PREPARATION
If your trailer is to be stored for an extended period of time or over the winter, it is
important that the trailer be prepared properly.
1. Remove the emergency breakaway battery and store inside,
out of the weather. Charge the battery at least every 90 days.
2. Jack up the trailer and place jack stands under the trailer frame
so that the weight will be off the tires. Follow trailer manufacturer’s
guidelines to lift and support the unit. Never jack up or place jack
stands on the axle tube or on the equalizers.
3. Lubricate mechanical moving parts such as the hitch, and
suspension parts, that are exposed to the weather.
4. Boat trailer axles are subject to repeated immersion. Before storing,