Maintaining your trailer is about far more than just keeping it clean or looking good - it's about safety, towing performance, and long-term reliability. Routine maintenance ensures your trailer performs at its best and helps you avoid costly emergency repairs or dangerous roadside breakdowns.
At TrailerTek, we offer a carefully curated selection of trailer service kits that give you all the essentials to handle regular checks, tune-ups, and minor repairs, whether you're a weekend adventurer or a commercial hauler.
Here’s how to choose the right service kit for your trailer and what to expect from each option.
Understand your maintenance needs
Most trailers need the following routine checks: bearings, brakes, hubs, wiring, lights and structural fasteners.
- Bearings & grease: TrailerTek’s kits include tapered roller bearings, grease seals and marine‑grade grease for monthly or quarterly inspection.
- Brakes: Regular brake pad replacement and adjustment is vital – especially on trailers with drum-style brakes.
- Wiring and lighting: Pins corrode, lamps flicker and cables stretch. A service kit with spare brake bulbs, cable crimps, rubber sleeves and fuses means you can fix wiring faults before they cause hazards.
Types of TrailerTek service kits
TrailerTek categorises kits based on trailer type and component set:
Basic Maintenance Kit
Ideal for small trailers and lighter loads. Includes:
- 2 roller bearings (standard size)
- 2 grease seals
- 200 g marine grease
- 4 replacement brake bulbs
- Cable crimps and fuse set
Professional Overhaul Kit
For larger trailers or frequent towing. Adds:
- Heavy-duty roller bearings
- Additional breakaway cable
- Rubber spring‑sleeve splash guards
- Breakaway battery connectors
Brake‑Focused Service Kit
Everything required to service and adjust drum brakes efficiently:
- Two full brake shoe sets
- 4 return springs
- 2 adjuster screws
- 4 replacement bulbs
- Cable crimps and grease
Choosing the right kit
Know your trailer’s Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM)
Your trailer's GVM determines the appropriate bearings, brakes, and components. Overloading or using under-spec parts leads to faster wear and increased safety risk. TrailerTek lists clear product specifications to help you match kits with your trailer's requirements.
Match service interval expectations
|
Trailer Use |
Suggested Service Interval |
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Light/occasional use |
Every 3 months |
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Work trailers or heavy loads |
Every 5,000 km or monthly |
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Frequent highway towing |
Every 2,000 - 3,000 km |
Opt for kits with extras like bulbs, crimps, or grease. TrailerTek’s surge kits save you running back to the store when something inevitably fails mid-trip.
TrailerTek’s service kits are designed to give you everything you need in one box, ensuring safer travels and fewer surprises. Whether you're hauling cargo, towing a caravan, or hitting the open road for adventure, preventative maintenance pays off.
How to inspect and service
Though this is not a step-by-step guide, here are general tips when using TrailerTek kits:
- Clean the hub thoroughly before opening the dust cap.
- Remove bearings carefully and inspect for pitting or wear. Replace bearings and seals – pack the hub with marine-grade grease.
- Brake shoes and springs: Remove old shoes and springs, fit new shoes, then adjust the clearance to just drag lightly on the drum.
- Wiring check: Replace brittle cable sleeves, re-crimp loose cable ends using tools, fit new bulbs and fuses.
- Log all servicing: note date, odometer reading (if relevant), and parts replaced. TrailerTek’s kits include a service checklist for convenience.
Routine servicing isn’t glamorous, but it prevents accidents, towing failures and roadside breakdowns. TrailerTek’s carefully assembled service kits ensure you have the correct parts, in the correct quantities, whenever you need them. Pair a kit with regular inspection, and your trailer stays road‑worthy and you stay at ease.
