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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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Truck Trailer Pintle Coupling Scales

Truck Trailer Pintle Coupling Scales Truck trailer pintle coupling weight scales would be ideal for this rig in the image. How does the driver know his rig will tow well other...

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Bearing Buddy: Fallen Off or Stolen?

Bearing Buddy: Fallen Off or Stolen?

Has your Bearing Buddy fallen off or was it stolen? This simple question has never satisfactorily been answered. Theft from the boat ramp is the popular culprit but is it true?...

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How to Prevent Caravan Sway

How to Prevent 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...

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How to avoid a Towing Disaster

How to avoid a Towing Disaster with your $80,000 rig. Towing your caravan is not as simple as you would think. Here are a few things the experts check when servicing your caravan...

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