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Broken Couplings and Pintle Hooks are a result of a Jackknifed Trailer. Trailer jackknifing usually occurs when reversing, and unfortunately, the driver is blissfully unaware that the trailer is approaching jack-knife angles. Suddenly, the driver feels resistance to...
Our testing has found electric drums are not magnetised when an energised magnet engages a drum for several days. However, by turning the drum and applying a magnet to the surface of the drum, a different result is achieved.
In our opinion, bearing buddies can cause grease contamination of brake shoes when overfilled. Couplemate has concluded that bearing buddies are unsafe to be used in conjunction with drums brakes and should be immediately replaced with conventional or grommeted grease caps.
Incorrect wheel fitment can lead to handling issues, tyre wear problems, and potential safety hazards. In our experience, incorrect backspace is the most common issue when fitting new wheels on an existing trailer or caravan. This is the first chapter in the Couplemate™ Technical Hub introduction unit. Importance of Wheel Backspace & Offset Wheels and […]
Loose axle U-bolts causes highway havoc for unsuspecting caravaners. The reality of not checking your rig before heading on your family holiday can easily become a nightmare.
Today’s article has been generated from yet another unsuspecting driver who forgot to re-tighten u-bolts after the first 300 kilometres from new.
Caravanning problems caused by stretching u-bolts can usually be easily fixed, however, unforeseen issues can have disastrous consequences. An example is the humble u bolt that clamps the spring to the axle. The bond between the spring and the axle prevents catastrophic events at high speed.
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