U-Bolts and Kits: A Practical Guide for Trailer Owners When people think about trailer safety, they usually focus on the big parts first. Brakes, tires, couplings, suspension, lights, and safety chains often get the most attention. However, some of the smaller...
Boat owners and fishing enthusiasts love galvanised trailer gear—for good reason. Compared to bare or black axle steel, hot dip galvanised steel is known to take longer to rust in highly corrosive environments (like saltwater). However, some Australians are concerned...
How Do You Install Weld Rings on an Axle? This is a critical step. Weld rings that are mounted incorrectly will result in consistent braking issues. Refer the job to a qualified boilermaker if required.
Loose axle U-bolts causes highway havoc for unsuspecting caravaners. The reality of not checking your rig before heading on your family holiday can easily become a nightmare.
Today’s article has been generated from yet another unsuspecting driver who forgot to re-tighten u-bolts after the first 300 kilometres from new.
Caravanning problems caused by stretching u-bolts can usually be easily fixed, however, unforeseen issues can have disastrous consequences. An example is the humble u bolt that clamps the spring to the axle. The bond between the spring and the axle prevents catastrophic events at high speed.
If Vibration Fatigue can bring down a Boeing 747, you can be sure it will bring down your Caravan too. Boeing has taken precautions against vibration fatigue and so should you. Consider the following article, there may be a few precautions you can take or at least check.
U-bolts are the only thing holding your entire caravan onto the road. They bind your axle to your springs. Faulty U-Bolt installation can cause major problems with caravans when u-bolts are not checked for tighness..
This unit, the caravan and trailer hardware guide, discusses various fittings and fasteners needed to complete your chassis. This includes bigger parts, like jockey wheels and stabiliser legs, to small spares, like brass hardware and U-bolts.
The Couplemate™ Technical Hub is a free digital resource for the Australian towing and trailer industry. Units in the Technical Hub include: