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News & Articles about Trailers, Campers & Caravans
If you are towing a boat trailer, caravan, camper trailer, box trailer or heavy vehicle trailer you can find articles here that will help you install, operate and maintain the quality trailer and caravan parts that Couplemate manufactures.
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The Trailer and Caravan Checklist 2023
Whether you’re on holiday around Australia or just taking your boat to the beach, inspecting your trailer is an essential first step in your journey. If you have a holiday coming...
Component Type Approval for Trailer and Caravan Parts
The Australian Government has introduced a new certification process applicable to manufacturers within the trailer and caravan industry, mirroring the framework used by the NHVR...
Axle Triangulation: Fixing Tyre Scrub & Poor Towing
Why is Axle Triangulation Important? Axle triangulation determines whether your trailer or caravan wheels are correctly aligned. Whether you're towing a caravan, boat trailer,...
Caravan and Chassis Inspections Identify Pending Disasters
Caravan and Chassis Inspections Identify Pending Disasters. A thorough caravan and chassis inspection should be undertaken by your service mechanic at least yearly and certainly...
Caravan Electric Braking Solution
Caravan Electric Braking Caravan electric braking efficiency deteriorating over time is not unusual. Sounds radical; however, if we look at the science, the electric brake...
Australian Made Campaign Solves Import Shipping Problems
Importing and Shipping Problems Working with imported products for resale in the Australian market has been popular since the 1950s. At this time, Australian companies used...
50mm Cast Tow Bar Receiver – Australian Made
50mm Cast Tow Bar Receiver Couplemate's 50mm cast tow bar receiver is Made in Australia for Australian conditions. Covid-19 has provided the opportunity to increase Australian...
Dee Shackles and Safety Chains
Shackles and Safety Chains There can be a lot of misleading information when towing a caravan or trailer safely. One of the key components of safe towing is to ensure safety...
Refurbishing Brake Caliper Pistons on your Boat Trailer
Refurbishing and Recondition Brake Calipers Refurbishing Brake Calipers on your caravan or boat trailer can be an expensive exercise when caliper pistons seize. This problem is...