Hydrastar Electric Brake Actuators are widely favoured for boat trailers with hydraulic brakes. If you are experiencing issues with your Hydrastar unit, there are a variety of...
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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...
Troubleshooting Delayed Caravan Brakes
Do your car brakes effectively stop caravan push? Do my car brakes effectively stop caravan push is quite a normal question. Many people I talk to have asked themselves, without...
Difference between Off-Road and Standard Magnets
What is the Difference between off-road and standard brake magnets? When replacing your electric trailer brakes, you may be asked if you have standard or off-road brakes. This...
Caravan and Camper Upgrade Tips
Caravan, Camper and Trailer upgrades start with the Wheel Offset When upgrading your current caravan wheels, first measure your wheel offset. Place the wheel on the ground, face...
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...
Guide to Cruisemaster or Vehicle Component Drums
Couplemate™ is a leading stockist of Cruisemaster drums. These types of drums are typically found on Cruisemaster™ axles and a variety of Cruisemaster independent suspension...
Find Your Bearing Information
Understanding Trailer Wheel Bearings We often get asked: What bearing does my trailer run? Inside each trailer or caravan hub, you'll find two bearings: the outer bearing and the...
Caravan Electric Drum Brakes made Simple
Why should I buy Electric Drum Brakes? "But I do not think I need caravan drum brakes on my camper as it is a lightweight trailer." This is a comment that I hear regularly. Case...