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. Got more questions? Give our expert team a call on 07 3348 3822.
While traditional electric drum brakes are standard across a majority of standard highway builds due to their lower cost, upgrading to a disc setup offers substantial mechanical benefits.
D-Value guarantees your truck and trailer tow equipment is fit for purpose because it has been tested to Australian Road Standards. Without a D-Value, you can’t calculate the correct rig setup.
Genuine AL-KO vs Non-Genuine Trailer Disc Brake Pads: Is Saving a Few Bucks Worth the Risk? When towing a multi-ton caravan, boat trailer, or heavy-duty float across harsh Australian landscapes, your braking system is your primary safety net. While routine maintenance...
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...
Couplemate Caravan Axle Jack The ultimate roadside companion for caravan owners. The Couplemate Caravan Axle Jack (Easy Jack) provides a safe, stable, and effortless way to lift your caravan or trailer. Specifically tested for both round and square axles, it takes the...
This video shows you how to grease and install a trailer bearing seal correctly. Steve explains the step by step procedure to install new bearing seals and beat water ingress. Marine Bearing kits offer a marine seal as opposed to a standard seal.
How to Measure Wheel Backspace on a Caravan Wheel backspace is a critical measurement for caravan safety and performance. In fact, it is so important that custom axle manufacturers like Couplemate will not build a new axle without this exact figure. An incorrect...
How to Determine the Best Solution to Fix Hot Caravan Brakes Hot caravan brakes can fail suddenly or develop gradually over time. Even experienced mechanics often require expert assistance to isolate these issues. Since electric braking systems (10-inch and 12-inch)...
Disk Rotor and Caliper Installed On Standard Ford Hub Marine Trailer Tips Stainless top hat rotors and calipers can be installed easily onto marine axles and are ideal for all Australian and American galvanised hubs. Suits a 10-inch or 12-inch disc rotor setup. You...
Caravan Trailer Suspension. Independent Coil Suspension requires no camber adjustment and no bushing replacements. Couplemate have largely addressed the camber issues and produced a suspension that is rigid and reliable. Our kits have many features developed by our...