With the summer weather almost in full force, our mechanics at Ainsworth Trailer Repair see plenty of boats. Our boat trailer repair services hit a high this time of the year and one of the most common issues that we see is damaged wheel bearings. Often times, wheel bearings aren’t packed with enough grease, water ends up seeping into them throughout the winter and causing significant damage. Keeping your boat trailer bearings in good working condition is key before taking your boat out to the lake.
Winter Damages
Two of the biggest factors that can increase boat trailer bearing damage throughout the winter months are water exposure and low lubrication. Over time, neglecting to address these problems will lead to your boat trailer bearings to form a rusty sludge, which will eventually cause failure if you take your 
boat back and forth out of the lake this summer. Luckily, both of these potentially damaging problems can be avoided by purchasing boat trailer bearing protectors. Some benefits of these products include:
- More space for lubricants
- Better water protection
- Decreased maintenance demands
Water Damage
Although rain and snow exposure is bad for your boat trailer bearings, submersing them in lake water is particular bad. Prolonged exposure to salt water can cause dangerous rust and deterioration of your bearings and lead to many dangers on the road. Our experts at Ainsworth Trailer Repair have enough boat trailer repair experience to ensure that your bearingsand the rest of your trailer are in top shape and pose minimal dangers on the road. Under-greased wheel bearings can be very dangerous; don’t take the risk and have our experts have a look at them first.
Regular Maintenance
Try and take apart and service your boat trailer’s wheel bearings at least once a year, especially before the summer after long periods of inactivity. If you don’t have the know-how to do this on your own, our mechanics can help you do so and recommend the best bearing protectors for your trailer. Don’t jump into the repair process if you’re unsure of your skills as this can cause more damages, or injuries.
The temptations of the open water can be hard to resist, but don’t jump the gun and skimp on your boat trailer maintenance just to hit the water as soon as possible. With the risks and dangers mentioned above, do your boat – and your trailer – and your trailer a favorand get your bearings checked to ensure that you and others on the road are as safe as possible.
Our boat trailer repair mechanics at Ainsworth Trailer Repair can give you a comprehensive check-up – usually while you wait – and ensure that you can safely transport your boat anywhere you want. For more information, give us a call at 303-227-9363 and we’ll be happy to help you out.
