Please look at your Owner's Manual for directions on complete trailer maintenance and part maintenance (such as trailer actuators and brake readjustment). The following are just a few maintenance tips that should be checked before towing your trailer.
- Be sure all parts, bolts, and nuts are tight.
- Secure load to the trailer with BIA-approved tie-downs.
- Check the tire pressure while the tire is cold. If necessary, check and adjust the wheel bearings after the first 50 miles of use.
- Inspect and repack wheel bearings at least twice a year and before storing the trailer.
- Check that the Bed Locking Pin is in place.
- Do not exceed trailer capacity.
- Be sure all lights are operating and in good working order.
- Coupling ball: Make sure you are using the size marked on the trailer coupling and the coupling must be securely latched to the ball.
- Cross safety chains under the tongue to secure the trailer to the towing vehicle.
- Check brake operation.
When your boat is launched off the trailer, it is a good time to check over the bunks or rollers, safety chains, and winch straps to make sure they are in good working order and condition.