The Most Important Tips for Maintaining Your Aluma Trailer
You can always count on Aluma trailers to give you the kind of durability and hauling power you need for all your projects. Whether you need it for the occasional trip or you regularly use your trailer for work or personal matters, using an Aluma trailer can make for an easier and more efficient experience. But that’s only if you take good care of it.
Regular maintenance is key to longer usage, so make sure you’re following all the best maintenance practices, some of which we’ve listed below. You can also ask our experienced associates for additional help here at TSI Trailers in Van Alstyne, Texas, serving Dallas and Fort Worth. We’ll gladly assist you with any questions you may have, and we can show you the Aluma trailers for sale here on our lot.
Find Your Owner’s Manual
The first and most important tip we can give you is to find your Aluma trailer’s owner’s manual. We can give you some general tips that should work for most, if not all, trailers, but the only place you’ll find specific information about your model is in the manual. This can include tips for regular maintenance, troubleshooting suggestions, provide you with important specs, and give you information on the types of products you should be using.
If you can’t find your owner’s manual, head to the Aluma website where you can find downloadable versions of all available manuals.
Tires
The tires are the foundation of your Aluma trailer and will require some extra special attention. You should be checking them regularly, using a tire pressure gauge, to ensure they’re inflated properly based on information provided in your manual. Remember that the weight of the cargo and the weather around you can affect recommended psi levels.
While you’re at it, look for signs of damage or excessive wear and tear. Your tires need to be replaced regularly, but don’t wait if you’re concerned one or all of them might be compromised.
Deck
Proper deck maintenance is particularly important if you have an open Aluma trailer. Exactly how you go about this can change depending on the materials used. For example, a wood deck might need to be stained periodically and you’ll need to watch for oxidation on metal decks. At the very least, clean them regularly and inspect them to spot signs of degradation before they get out of control.
Before Each Trip
As you may have started to notice, many of these checks should happen fairly often, even going so far as to say they should be checked before every trip. There can be a lot to remember, so we’ve compiled a quick-reference list of all the things you should check before hitting the road:
- Tire pressure and quality inspection
- Brake and lights test
- Breakaway switch, battery, and lugnuts inspection
- Cargo weight even distribution check (also get a weight distribution trailer hitch to help with this)
- Overall inspection
As you get more skilled at this, continue to add to this list so you can remember every checkpoint before you head out. Better to address a small matter before it becomes a big one on the highway.
Take It In to a Professional
Even if you have a lot of trailer-ownership experience, a trailer is technically a vehicle and therefore requires regular visits to a technician who has the know-how and the tools to address bigger issues. Both for routine checkups and emergency repairs, you’ll want a trusted name you can call on for all your trailer maintenance concerns.
And that’s where TSI Trailers comes in. Our service department is dedicated to providing you with the best professionals and getting you back on the road in no time. Bring your Aluma trailer to our mechanics for all your maintenance concerns, or check out our Van Alstyne, Texas, location to see which models we have available right now. We welcome all those from Dallas and Fort Worth to a helpful and safe experience.