New Caravan and its Weighbridge Certificate Buying a new caravan should be a breeze, but there can be hidden pitfalls that you need to check first. I hear complaints from caravan...
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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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Can Overlay Axles Be Inverted?
Can You Invert Overlay Axles? | Caravans, Trailers & Campers There are quite a few reasons why you may wish to flip your overlay axle, though almost all of them pertain to...
Wrong Spring Hanger Location Causes Problems
Spring Problems caused by Hanger Location Spring problems are more likely caused by an incorrect rear hanger location than wrong size spring. 90% of Shackle Springs have hangers...
Quality over Quantity: Premium Trailer Parts
Caravan 4WD and trailer parts are easy to find because Couplemate manufacturers a large inventory of parts, including tow Balls. Especially new designs and innovative parts. Here...
Calculating D-Value
D -Value for Pintle Hooks D -Value for pintle hooks has long been a mystery for many when selecting the right size for a truck. "So I think I need a 10t pintle hook because I am...
Safety Chain Tips: Selecting the Correct Shackles
Dee Shackle Tips to Select the Correct Size Firstly, Dee Shackle rating above one tonne is too high for caravans and camper trailers. So, how do you calculate the correct shackle...
How to Raise Caravan/Trailer Suspension
How to raise a trailer suspension It is not unusual for caravan owners to increase the load in their rigs over the years with new appliances and whiz-bang new parts. Low...
How to Clean your Caravan Air Conditioner
How to Clean your Caravan Air Conditioner and save on electricity costs How to clean your Caravan split system air conditioner and how it will knock $$$millions off electricity...
Mag Wheel Nuts and Lug Nuts
Mag Wheel Nuts and Lug Nuts Mag Wheel Nuts and Lug Nuts are fancy accessories I do not need. Well, the word RUST may change your mind. Your nuts will lock onto your stud when...
Why Caravan Bearings and Boat Bearing Fail
Caravan Bearings and Boat Trailer Bearings Caravan and boat trailer bearings are contentious issues, especially when they fail. I saw a wheel off a caravan on my way home, which...