Mobile Trailer Repair Tips for Spring Maintenance
With winter almost over and spring on the way. The time has come to give your hard-working vehicle some spring maintenance overhauls. A spring check-up will often uncover winter damage, however, there are often some components which are more problematic to check without requiring a skilled
technician.
Batteries, Wires, and Plugs
After a winter packed full of cold-morning starts, you need to first check your battery, wires, and plugs. All of these provide the spark that your needs, and they are put to work hard when it’s cold. Winter wear and tear will often compromise their performance by almost 60%. So make sure you test and replace any weak or old batteries, wires, and plugs, especially ones which are over 3 years old. It will be cheaper than a tow and replacement should you break down while on the road.
Tire Pressure
Cold weather will often reduce your trailers tire pressure, so check to make sure that all your tires, including your spares, are inflated and balanced properly. Incorrect tire pressure will result in premature wear and tear, which also means higher fuel mileage.
Belts and hoses
Check and replace any worn or cracked belts, in addition to hoses which are brittle, blistered, or too soft. Belts and hoses which are more than 5 years old, even when they appear intact, may also need replacing, after all, it is better to be safe than sorry, especially when you are on the road.
Brakes
After a full season that was packed full of snow and ice, we at A+ Mobile Truck and Trailer Repair advise you have
your
brake system inspected, this should include all lines, hoses, parking brake and fluids for the right levels. These are probably one of the most used and often abused components on a trailer. If you are looking for
mobile trailer repair
in or around the Salem, OR area, please call us now at (503) 389-5384.