Well, now that the warmer weather is starting to make it’s move into the central and northern parts of the country many folks are thinking of getting their towable boats & RV’s ready to roll for the season. There are many things on the “to do list” in order to get a trailer ready for […]
Trailer Parts Superstore is now offering a selection of METRIC sized trailer axles, wheel bearings, grease seals, dust caps and complete hub kits. The 25mm trailer bearing is just a little smaller then a 1″ bearing, and is becoming more common on light-duty trailer applications in the United States. Initial uses were seen on little red Utility trailers […]
Here, at the Trailer Parts Superstore, we often get calls from frustrated customers who have found out that their trailer has been outfitted with a suspension salvaged from a mobile home transport. A little history: when mobile homes were first being introduced, some of the builders asked the Dexter Axle Co. to develop a low […]
There are several different parameters that are very important to finding a new axle for a trailer. The most obvious is the Gross Axle Weight Rating that defines the load properties of the axle (and trailer). Typical values of GAWR are 2200 lb, 3500 lb 5200 lb etc. Other values that are important in defining […]
One of the major components of a trailer’s running gear is the leaf spring. These provide an inexpensive and effective method of cushioning the ride of a trailer, thus protecting the cargo on a trailer from the shock of rough road surfaces. The springs also protect the rest of the running gear e.g. axles from […]