Sled Trailer Maintenance

[Cvauto]

Snowmobiling season is just about here.

Don't forget about your sled trailer! Let's face it, we make sure our sleds are in good running order but we often forget about the trailer.

Is your trailer ready to go?
How are the tires?
When is the last time you had the bearings done?

We can help you with all your enclosed trailer needs.

Don't let a poorly maintained trailer wreck your sled trip.

North of Stony Plain
Call 780-298-4765

 

[adamg]

I just went through a crash course on this. My 10 year old trailer, which I thought was fine, was not fine.

Turns out that upon close inspection, one tire was bulged and the other three had big splits down the rubber. And of the four electric brakes, three were highly corroded and not moving or barely moving, and three had broken chunks of brake disc loose inside.

My trailer is getting four new tires and four new brake assemblies right now.

 

[Bernoff]

I have had good service from Alberta Spring and Trailer in Edmonton on 76 Ave.

 

[Tchetek]

I have had good service from Alberta Spring and Trailer in Edmonton on 76 Ave.

I had Good service From CVauto. .

Like the same guy that started this thread

 

[lilduke]

Ive had good luck fixing them myself.

 

[snoflake]

If you look at your tires and think, hmm they are getting a little worn. Just change them, because the next time you look one will be blown apart on the highway. It will definitely be the drivers side, it will be dark, and the wind will be blowing. Oh, now think about the dip sh!t in the semi with his sandals on driving past you. So now your good with changing tires, be sure to repack the bearings and check the brakes. if there is any questions with the brakes, just replace everything including the backing plates.. Now this seems like a lot of cost, but its about half of what it will cost to get the trailer towed into revy/sica/vale and having someone there repair an piled up bearing. JMO

 

[meierjn]

I have a small 2 place trailer with a tilt-deck. The deck is due to be replaced. That will be a summer project!

 

[1200]

Truck tires and oil filled bearings . Almost 20 years on my trailer. Only way to fly.

 

[Bernoff]

I have been told not to over grease the bearings. It will usually push out inner bearing seal, letting in road salt and dirt. It also will contaminate your brake pads resulting in a poor down hill highway experience.

 

[bjd68]

I have been told not to over grease the bearings. It will usually push out inner bearing seal, letting in road salt and dirt. It also will contaminate your brake pads resulting in a poor down hill highway experience.

I always thought this but your supposed to grease until all old grease comes out.

 

[Bernoff]

The grease will take the path of least resistance and if seals are worn it will be on your brakes shoes in no time. It always pays to get your trailer checked out by a reputable trailer shop . They will check bearings, brakes and your suspension for possible wear points. When done you can travel with peace of mind that you will usually get to where your going instead of the inevitable ch!t show on the side of the highway with no help for miles. There is probably someone on this site that can tell us what it COST. Most of us will have some pretty expensive cargo in these trailers. I personally wouldn't want to leave the trailer on side of road to travel 2 hours to maybe find parts.

 

[06 Dragon]

I do mine like that at the beginning of every sled season. Then a few shots before each trip. No problems. Jacking it up and spinning the wheels also gives you some information if there are any problems.