Did you know that by servicing your trailer, you actually increase its life span and resale value? That means more adventures for you and the family, increased durability you can rely on, and getting your money’s worth at the end of the day. Whether you’re buying for long-term use or renting a trailer for short-term needs, you can keep it running smoothly with our ultimate cheat sheet!
Buying a trailer is a rewarding decision that brings your family on memorable journeys, but of course, you’re considering the long term and short-term costs involved. While there’s no hiding the fact that maintaining the trailer parts and servicing over the years can be costly, keeping your trailer serviced is one of the most essential parts to keeping your camping, cargo or RV trailer in pristine shape.
Read Your Warra
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ntyImmediately after a part breaks or fails, chances are you’ll go looking for your owner’s manual to review your warranty. Be proactive; read and understand the details of your trailer warranty before things go wrong. You might be surprised to find that while the trailer itself has its own warranty, sometimes, individual parts have their own individual warranties too. Some warranties may be confusing or have certain restrictions, so it’s wise to ask questions early on. Knowing the ins, outs and limitations of your warranty can save you a long, painful headache later.
Trust That It’s Safe
Being aware of all the moving parts to a trailer is essential to the lifespan of your trailer and safety on the road. Regardless of the type of trailer you drive or the condition it’s currently in, it has to be up to certain safety standards to drive on the road.
It’s critical that your trailer is serviced to comply with safety standards to keep you and the drivers around you from the increased risk of an accident. While trailers themselves do not have certain parts that cause lots of problems like engines 
do for cars, it’s important to remember that it’s still going to be on the road just like your car and there are still parts that can cause trouble. Servicing your trailer is one of the best ways to avoid common breakdowns and accidents that result from undetected faults.
Increase Your Trailer’s Lifespan
The upkeep of a trailer is not a luxury – it’s essential – to the longevity and integrity of your trailers and recreational vehicle. Generally speaking, trailers and RV’s of all kinds should be serviced annually, no matter how infrequently it is used or how little it travels. Giving your trailer that yearly checkup can help you avoid many problems that can often go unnoticed. It’s inevitable that parts will deteriorate overtime, but with frequent, proper, detailed inspection, you won’t encounter as many deep-rooted (or in this case, deep-rusted!) problems. It’s important your aging trailer parts get the attention and care they need.
We have a passionate, capable crew at Travel-Mor that is eager to service trailers of all types. Contact us today for more information.
