Thin Drop plates on IRS and Drop Axles are continuing to cause problems. Drop plates with a thickness of 25mm are breaking during shock loading events. Couplemate and Alko use...
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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...
Caravan Shock Absorbers
Caravan Shock Absorbers Caravan damage from roads can be disastrous. The science of Caravan/Camper shock absorbers is all too simple. Remove energy created by rough roads by the...
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...
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...
Boat Trailer Wheel Nut Indicators
Boat Trailer wheel nut indicators help identify loose wheel nuts caused by rough dirt roads. Broken wheel studs on caravans and boats occur regularly on Australia's open...
Defining Vibration Fatigue | Caravans and Boat Trailers
Vibration Fatigue in Caravans and Boat Trailers Vibration fatigue in caravans and boat trailers is one of the leading causes of bearing failure, spring failure and failures...
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...
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...
Bluetooth Battery Monitor Check
Bluetooth Battery Monitor Check Bluetooth battery monitor checking is a relatively new technology. Five years ago, BMPRO offered the Australian RV market a world-first, patented,...