We service and repair all types of trailers and caravans up to 3.5 tonne at our service centre. For trailers that are used on a daily basis (e.g. commercial or plant) it is recommended that a service is carried out every 6 months. An annual service is usually sufficient for trailers used less frequently. Please call or email for more details.
Get you trailer serviced regularly to:
Help prolong the life of your trailer
Identify areas that are in need of repair
Reduce the likelihood of issues on the road
We service and repair all types of trailers up to 3.5 tonne
What happens with a service
Remove all road wheels and check condition and pressure of tyres and wheel rims including spare (adjust if necessary)
Remove hubs, strip out seals and bearings and check condition.
Check brake shoes and drums for damage and clean. Check auto reverse mechanism.
Check wheel studs, re-assemble bearings and hubs.
Check bowden cables / rod mechanisms.
Check axle cable anchor points.
Check all clevis pins etc. for wear and missing split pins and replace if necessary.
Re-adjust brakes and cables as required to correct tolerances and operation, compensator should run parallel to axle line.
Check handbrake action.
Check coupling and fixing bolts.
Check condition of coupling head to towball fitting.
Check draw bar bushes for wear (lift in draw tube shaft).
Check rubber bellows for splits etc.
Check overrun damper action
Check breakaway cable for compatibility & Damage
Check axle mounting brackets and fixing bolts.
Check jockey wheel for winding action, tyre and wheel condition.
Inspect jockey wheel shaft for indentation by the clamp handle.
Lubricate all moving jockey wheel parts and threads.
Replace jockey wheel assembly ensuring clamp pad is in place (if fitted)
Check operation of all lights.
Check condition and security of wiring and plug.
Check suspension units, rubber coil and leaf springs for damage etc.
Check that all bodywork fasteners are secure and firmly fitted.
Check security and condition of mud guards and mountings etc.
Check operation of corner jacks or props.
Call or Email for more info
Unbraked Single axle service £40
Unbraked Twin axle service £60
Braked Single axle service £100
Braked Twin axle service £200
Braked Tri axle service £300