It’s exciting to go through your snowmobile with a fine tooth comb in preparation for the upcoming season, but have you given any thought to your snowmobile tilt trailer? Commonly used, abused, and ignored, your hauler needs a little TLC too.
No Trailer – No Ride
As essential to the sport as the sled, overlooking snowmobile trailer maintenance is unwise. Luckily, the fall is a great time to tackle any pre-season maintenance issues that could leave your slick snowmobile high and dry.
Get Ready to Hit the Trails with Essential Snowmobile Trailer Maintenance
Truck dirty with road salt and grime? Your snowmobile trailer is likely worse, covered in chemicals that can corrode hubs, wheel studs, wiring, and more. Now is the time to maintain essential components to ensure snowmobile fun:
- Trailer Hubs
Check hubs for leaks, ensuring they are properly sealed and have adequate grease. Replace worn bearings and repack hubs now to avoid becoming stranded roadside in the snow. - Jack
Also look to auxiliary jack gears and bearings, which also need lubrication. - Lighting & Wiring
Ensure the main wiring connection is in good shape, checking for worn/rusted connectors. Also check turn signals, stoplights, and emergency flashers. Bulb changes are much easier in warmer weather. - Tires
Check tires for wear, pressure, and damage. Ensure any replacement tires ordered match necessary specifications, adding air pressure as required for heavy loads to ensure hauling ease and safety. - Coupler
Verify the coupler is not bent or in need of adjustment. Does it latch securely and properly? - Pin Lock
If you use a pin lock, determine if it needs lubrication. - Tilt Beds
Tilt beds need proper lubrication to keep movement free and easy. Plus, making sure clamps and bed retention devices are in proper working order can prevent your toys from sliding or rolling off onto the freeway. - Body
Check enclosed trailers for roadside abuse like dents, dings, chips in paint and even corner notching. Ensure rooftop vents are clear and in good working order, and latches and ramps are fully functional. - Accessories
Check chains and lubricate clips. Muck out center rails on models with sliding tie downs. Did you struggle with anything last season? Now is the time to add ease-of-use accessories like adjustable tie-down clamps, plastic guide strips, and auxiliary winches to make loading easier.
Letting trailer maintenance issues slide turning into an avalanche of problems? The professionals at Ainsworth Trailer Repair are here to help – even roadside. Prep for emergencies by plugging us into your phone, and schedule your seasonal trailer maintenance today.
