How often should I service my car transporter trailer?

[Partyvan]

Hi all I have a twin axle trailer, not very old.

I do maybe 5,000 miles a year with it, towing various cars.

How important is servicing and how often should I do it?

[Partyvan]

Thanks gents

I'm told the area of wear and tear is the reversing mechanism that disengages the brakes

[Partyvan]

dhutch said:

Obviously wear occurs to the hitch

Could you explain that please?

I understand it activates the brakes, via a pushrod?

How do they wear?

[Partyvan]

Thanks guys I'll get it done shortly.

[Partyvan]

I'm booked in for a service in a weeks time, thankyou gents

paintman said:

If the hitch on the trailer is one of the type with small friction pads that act on the towball the towball must not be greased.

Very interesting. Thankyou

[Partyvan]

Mr MXT said:

I’m struggling to find someone to service mine - anyone have a recommendation Chesterfield / Worksop area?

I'm using a guy who's based in Hockerton near Newark. Probably only 20-30 minutes from you.

He's mobile too. He modified my ramps last year with good results.

Tom - 07736386745 (I can't remember the business name sorry! But he's legit!)