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Trailer Service
Boat Trailer Maintenance
Deal Directly With the Owner | Over 20 Years of Experience | Latest Computer Diagnostic Software
Deal Directly With the Owner
Over 20 Years of Experience
Latest Computer Diagnostic Software
We Offer Professional Trailer Services
Are you looking for professional trailer services? On Scene Marine Service in your answer. With us, you will directly interact with the owner. With over 20 years' experience, we value your time and money. Call us
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Trailer Knowledge
- Suspension: Identified as GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) and found on the trailer's VIN plate, usually near the trailer tongue, this tells you the max weight all the axles on the trailer can carry, The two types of suspension found on boat trailers are the leaf spring and the torsion axle. The leaf spring system has been around for many years and is designed to bend when it hits a bump so that the boat being carried remains stable, The other type of system is the torsion axle which operates as a single unit at each end of the trailer axle and provides a much smoother ride. They are more expensive.
- Bunks Or Rollers: Your trailer holds the boat in place with either a series of rollers or with a number of long boards (Bunks). Be sure to inspect the carpet as well as the long board for wear. The same will apply for the roller system on your trailer.
- Actuator: Located on the trailer tongue, many actuators have a master cylinder that will hold your brake fluid. As the trailer pushes into the slowing vehicle, the mechanical actuator activates the brakes on the trailer. You need an actuator that is designed for either disc or drum brakes. The other type of brake system is the electrical system which activates when the brakes are applied from the tow vehicle.
- Lights: Boat trailer lights are either incandescent bulbs. (which have been standard for years). The newest type of lights for trailers is the LED system which burn much cooler and last longer. Before every trip, always make sure to check your trailer lights before you go on the road.
- Tires: Boat trailer tires have a ST-Special Trailer or the words "Trailer Use Only" on the sidewall. Please make sure when replacing tires that they are for trailer use only. When checking trailer tires' air pressure please note that they have a higher pressure rating than your vehicle. The correct trailer tire pressure can be found on the side wall or on the identification plate on the front of the trailer.
- Brakes: Every state has different rules about trailer brakes. There are two types of brake systems - the drum and disc braking system. Drum systems have to be adjusted every 3,000-4,000 miles while disc braking systems don't have to be adjusted they are self-adjusting. Both systems should be flushed every time the trailer is put into the water.
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