If you are towing a boat trailer, caravan, camper trailer, box trailer or heavy vehicle trailer you can find articles here that will help you install, operate and maintain the quality trailer and caravan parts that Couplemate manufactures. Got more questions? Give our expert team a call on 07 3348 3822.
Weld rings are an important part of axle brakes. In this guide, you'll learn what they are, why they're important, and how to install them. Outline of Topics: What is a weld ring? Where do you install weld rings? How do you install them on an axle? This is part of...
Broken ring couplings and pintle hooks are often the result of a jackknifed trailer incident. Jackknifing often occurs while reversing and causes severe damage to your trailer drawbar, its coupling, and your tow vehicle. This article is part of the Couplemate™...
While small and often overlooked, wheel bearings are vital to trailer and caravan mobility. This guide will help you understand their function within your wheel hub assembly, as well as how to correctly identify what bearings you need for your setup. Outline of...
Whether you tow a caravan, horsefloat, or any kind of trailer, it's important you understand what towing safety standards exist and how they apply to you. This overview of ADR 62/02 will help frame its importance in safe towing by outlining its key role and function.
Understanding your Stud Pattern (PCD) is crucial when searching for spare wheel parts like rims or hubs for your trailer or caravan.. This guide will help you learn how to identify your stud pattern.
Five things you should know before you flip your trailer axle and springs. If you have ever wondered why people put their springs above the axle, this is your answer.
We at Couplemate™ often get asked whether tow bar rattle is normal. Unfortunately, it is a common issue that a lot of Australians experience while towing. So, why do trailer hitches rattle? Hitch rattle happens when you have excess space between your tow bar and...
Hydrastar Electric Brake Actuators are widely used for boat trailers with hydraulic brakes. If you are experiencing issues with your Hydrastar unit, you can troubleshoot it using the following steps. Troubleshoot: Hydrastar Not Working Use the diagram provided to...
As a trailer owner or manufacturer, you must adhere to Australia's required safety standards and regulations. The Australian Design Rules (ADR) are a set of rulings that reference the applicable Australian Standard to which equipment integral to or auxiliary to the...
What is the difference between off-road and standard brake magnets? You may be asked if you have standard or off-road brakes when replacing your electric trailer brakes. This almost always refers to your magnets. Brake magnets are attached to an actuating arm on...
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