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.
Official Safety Notice: Water ingress into the breakaway switch can cause a short circuit in wet weather, resulting in the electric brakes locking on, hot brakes in heavy rain.
Standard, unsealed breakaway switches are susceptible to moisture intrusion. To permanently solve wet-weather tracking on a 4-tonne trailer, implement these hardware changes:
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: Engineered with premium Kevlar semi-metallic, asbestos-free compounds. These materials withstand high thermal loads, dissipate heat, and maintain stable friction to prevent dangerous brake fade on steep downhill descents.
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...
Tip: Are you experiencing wet weather? Your breakaway switch may be shorted by water. Solution: Pull the pin and spray the terminals with WD40 or contact spray, then reinsert the pin.