If you’re new to trailer ownership, you likely don’t know all the ins and outs of trailer maintenance yet. One important pro tip you should be aware of is to regularly repack your bearings. Trailer bearings are a collection of metallic (usually steel) balls held together by a ring known as the race. This goes Read More
Sellers like us often carry two different types of trailer bearing products: bearings and bearing kits. If you’ve never changed your own bearing before, or aren’t entirely sure what you’re looking for, read on to find out which is most suitable for your needs! Bearings are different than bearing kits because they don’t come with parts for Read More
Did you know that there is, in fact, a wrong way to tow a trailer? Incorrect latching, too-heavy or unevenly distributed loads can result in inefficient hauling or accidents. Here are a few strategies and tips on towing your trailer. Hitch it right. The gross trailer weight (GTW) and maximum tongue weight are not equal. Read More
Just like everything else in life, there are proper and improper ways to use utility trailers. To maximize its longevity and your safety, here are a few things to remember when you’re loading it up. DO load it heavier up front unless the manual specifies otherwise. The common “ideal” ratio is 60% in the front Read More
We love utility trailers. They’re practical, versatile, and… well, useful! You may have come across this article by accident, or received it because you’re a part of our mailing list (if you aren’t, it’s easy to join). Either way you clicked it because you’re interested in knowing just why we keep raving about them. Moving. Read More
Utility trailers are incredibly useful and pleasantly low maintenance in comparison to some of their more specialized counterparts. Whether you’re planning on hauling frequently or only once and a while, or carrying multiple items of various shapes and sizes or just some simple equipment, knowing these three things can help you make the right purchase. Read More
If you’re looking to purchase bearings for your trailer, you might notice that sellers offer bearings as well as bearing kits. What’s the difference? Bearings are exactly that: just the bearing. You can buy them individually or in bulk, but they include no other parts in the purchase. Bearing kits contain more than just the Read More
In a car, it will cost between $100 and $400 on average to have your bearings checked, repacked, or changed professionally (depending on your location and mechanic). Some servicers will provide these optionally during break tune-ups; others do not. Trailers tend to be cheaper to repack professionally (think $100-$200), but don’t underestimate the power of Read More
Chances are that at some point in your trailer ownership, someone will tell a story about “repacking” their bearings or you’ll stumble across the term on the internet and you’ll have to go looking for its meaning. We’re here to help you define the term and give you a quick how-to on how to tell Read More
Simply put, a bearing is a collection of metallic (usually steel) balls held together by a ring known as the race. This goes on the inner part of the wheel to help it spin smoothly around the axle. Their “job” is to decrease friction upon rotation. Should a wheel have just been spinning around the Read More
