Your New Trailer Isn't Ready To Go. Here's Why!

If you bought a new trailer or recently had your used trailer repaired or serviced, you need to know that it’s not ready to go and haul a heavy load just yet. The first few hundred miles are critical as components settle, fasteners loosen, bearings seat and brakes wear in. In this video, The TrailerSmith explains why every trailer needs this break-in period and shows you the checks you need make in the first few hundred miles. A little time spent inspecting your trailer after its first trips can make the difference between years of reliable service and an unexpected roadside repair. In this video: • Why new trailers require a break-in period • Why newly serviced used trailers require a break-in period • What to inspect after your first trip • Critical fasteners that should be re-torqued • Brake and bearing break-in considerations • Tire and wheel checks every owner should perform • How to catch problems before they become failures Whether you own a utility trailer, equipment trailer, dump trailer, enclosed trailer, boat trailer, horse trailer, RV, or fifth wheel, these simple inspections should become part of your routine after any major repair or when taking delivery of a new trailer. If this video helps you, be sure to like, subscribe, and share it with another trailer owner. 👉 Links For Tools & Other Helpful Trailer Items ½” Drive 50-250 Ft. LbTorque Wrench https://amzn.to/4wOQG52 1” Drive 100-200 Ft. Lb Torque Wrench https://amzn.to/4vBOXi9 Lug Nut Socket Set https://amzn.to/4w5GF3c Milton Straight Foot Air Guage https://amzn.to/3RAKLBu Milton Dual Head Air Guage https://amzn.to/4gAd0dH Milton Tire Inflator w/Guage https://amzn.to/4pogX7G Milton Digital Tire Inflator w/Guage https://amzn.to/4hcRLPh Dust Caps https://amzn.to/4bKxEV3 Lisle Bearing Packer https://amzn.to/4pqmuuq Lisle Test Light https://amzn.to/4vYVlRI Pollak 7 Way Plug https://amzn.to/4aV1Rk4 Stake Pocket D-Rings https://amzn.to/4fkxpRM Shop Towels In A Box https://amzn.to/3SgG7FL Tub O’ Towels Heavy Duty Cleaning Wipes https://amzn.to/4k2Rqxy Scott Shop Paper Towels https://amzn.to/4k0NTzN Black Lightning Nitrile Gloves https://amzn.to/49rx1Po DISCLAIMER: Some of the links in this description may be affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through them. This comes at no additional cost to you and helps support future videos. As always, I only recommend products and companies I trust. Check out Texas Custom Trailers for your next new trailer! They also have a full service shop and parts sales! Tell them The TrailerSmith sent you! www.txcustomtrailers.com Watch Next:    • CHECK YOUR LUG NUTS! And These Other Bolts...      • How To Burnish Your Trailer Brakes      • DIY Trailer Brake Adjustment      • Electric Trailer Brakes 101: How To Use & ...      • How Easy is EZ Lube?   Subscribe to the channel:    / thetrailersmith   Follow Me: Facebook -   / thetrailersmith   Instagram-   / thetrailersmith   YouTube-    / thetrailersmith   #TrailerMaintenance #DIYTrailerRepair #utilitytrailer #texascustomtrailers #towing #trailerrepair #mechanic #diytrailer #trailers #TheTrailerSmith #towingtips #equipmenttrailer #utilitytrailer #RVLife #DIYRV #TrailerLife #TowingSetup #TrailerTips #TrailerTroubleshooting #checkyourlugnuts #newtrailer