No matter how often you get trailer maintenance or how seasoned of a trailer operator you are, being prepared for emergency situations is something that you should always work on. You never know what can happen when you’re on the road and before you know it you could be stranded. Our experts at Ainsworth Trailer Repair have compiled some tips below to help you ensure that you have enough trailer emergency preparedness to get you out of a sticky situation.
Preventative maintenance
At Ainsworth Trailer Repair, we provide comprehensive trailer preventative maintenance services to ensure that any potential problems with your trailer can be detected and fixed before they develop into something more serious. Regular preventative maintenance is a great way of increasing trailer safety and minimizing the chances of minor problems developing into serious ones that can lead to emergency situations.
Be fully aware of procedures and the equipment on your trailer that can keep you safe
Make sure you inspect your vehicle from top to bottom before taking your trailer on the road; this includes hazards lights, emergency brakes and your equipment. Avoid using trailers and vehicles that you are unfamiliar with, as they will be more difficult to maneuver during emergency situations that call for fast action. It is also a good idea to keep relevant phone numbers on hand at all times. Familiarity with these safety procedures will increase your trailer emergency preparedness greatly.
Carry a trailer emergency kit
Although safety procedures and preventative maintenance can help you avoid trailer emergencies, sometimes there’s just no avoiding them no matter how cautious you are. For situations like these, it’s essential to keep an emergency kit with you at all times to ensure that you have the tools necessary to get through any emergency situations as effectively as possible. At Ainsworth Trailer Repair, we recommended the following items:
- Spare tow strap, tires, and fuses
- Repair tools
- Fire extinguisher
- WD-40 and grease
- Electrical/duct tape
- First aid kit
- Road flares
- Reflective safety vest
- Flashlight and batteries
- Safety triangle reflectors
- Utility knife
- Food and water
Familiarize yourself with repair procedures
Knowledge of procedures such as belt, hose and fuse replacement can make your life much easier in emergency repair situations. In some instances, replacement of these items may need to be conducted before your repair service arrives if you want to avoid damage to your trailer.
Keeping up on your trailer emergency preparedness is something that not only increases your safety on the road, it also benefits the work of your emergency roadside trailer service. By following the tips above, you should have everything you need to deal with or altogether avoid emergency trailer situations. Give our mobile service a call 24/7 at 303-227-9363 if you’re ever stranded and in need of trailer assistance.
