Caravan Tips
Caravan Tips
How a Bearing Buddy can Destroy Caravan Brakes
Latest News: Bearing Buddys destroy Drum brakes of any type, mechanical, hydraulic or electric. Drum brakes fail when using bearing protectors incorrectly. An overfilled bearing cavity spills grease onto brake shoes and other equipment inside the backing plate.
How to setup Caravan Stabiliser Legs
I travelled from Melbourne to Perth in January 2020 visiting camping ground and talking to caravanners. I was amazed to discover the most popular deployment methods of stabiliser drop legs and corner steadies .
Video: How can I stop Caravan Sway
How can I stop Caravan Sway is a great question. Learn why we recommend tow ball weights should be 5% to 7% on a tandem trailer and 7% to 10% on a single axle trailer. The key to significantly reducing caravan sway is knowing the weight on your tow ball. Once you have...
Premium Caravan 4WD and Trailer Parts prove a great investment.
Caravan and Trailer parts can be hard to find, not at Couplemate.. Caravan and trailer parts like 635mm short shackle springs can be difficult to find because most stockists do not carry a large inventory of parts.
How to Clean your Caravan Air Conditioner
How to EASILY reinvigorate your Caravan Air Conditioner to near NEW. Big Savings off Electricity Bills, Secrets on how to Clean your Caravan Air Conditioner effectively. Easy remedy shocks caravanners with simplicity. Listen carefully and share.
Online Lower Freight and Postage Costs
Online Lower Freight and Postage Costs Recently Couplemate brought online lower freight and postage costs to its customers. We know that every dollar we save you is a dollar that can be spent elsewhere. These online lower freight and postage costs have now been passed...
Express Australia Post / Qantas Caravan Parts
The professionals at Couplemate Trailer Parts manufacture axles, electric brakes, electric braked drop axles, independent suspension, pintle towing equipment and more…
Call Bruce, Mike or Chris 07 33483822. we will do our very best to get your caravan or trailer parts to you on the fastest carrier possible,
Caravan and Camper Upgrade Tips
Most caravan and campers are upgraded because existing 39mm Round Axles and 40mm Square Axles are underperforming. Talk to our experts on how to tune your suspension for maximum loadings.
Video’s
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The Coupleamte Caravan Hubodometer measures the kilometres travelled towing your gear. Distance between service events like bearing adjustments, tyre wear, shackle bolt and plate replacement can be measured.
Dee Shackles and Bow Shackles will be mandatory when rule changes come into effect in 2019.
Early Alko offroad couplings used a locking ring to enable the coupling to be connected. Learn how to connect this coupling correctly and not brake the locking ring.
Understanding Safety Chains can be difficult and confusing. The experts at Couplemate have tried to make it simpler with this animated video.
Technical Docs
A collection of information relating to the current regulations for towing trailers or caravans.
Tips & Tricks
Caravan & trailer towing equipment tips.