Check-list For Car Trailer Maintenance In Winter

by Luis Jimenez Auto Transport And Manufacturing Business

It is critical to maintain your vehicle during the winter season to keep it safe and roadworthy. Regular trailer maintenance is the best way to protect your fleet and can benefit both vehicles and drivers on the road, especially in the winter. To help prevent your fleet from feeling the true impact of winter and potentially suffering serious damage.

Winter Car Trailer Maintenance Checklist

we've compiled a list of 4 car trailer maintenance checks that fleet managers should make sure are completed.

The Lights:

In winter, there is a reduction in the amount of daylight we get in the northern hemisphere. Longer and darker nights are more commonly seen. Along with the darkness, there is the presence of heavy fog. All these factors make it difficult for drivers to view the road and render them more susceptible to accidents. Thus, to prevent such accidents, it is important to check all the front, rear and side lights of the 4, 5, or 6 car trailer.

Tire Condition:

In the wintertime, due to the extreme cold, the traction between the road and the tire reduces by 30%. This can cause potential accidents. To prevent any calamity, it is essential to keep your 4, 5, or 6 car trailer tire in check. You should check the tire for any wear and tear, and the pressure of the tire, and you can also go for specialized winter tires for your car trailer.

Brake System:

The brake connections and airlines of car trailers can freeze or split due to condensed water in the brake system, posing a significant challenge. This is why, before green signaling any car trailer for their journey, it is important to check the condition of the brake of the said 4, 5, or 6 car trailer.

Deck Of The Car Trailer:

The open car 4, 5, or 6 car trailers irrespective of bed type - flatbed or goose neck - should be checked carefully. Thin sheets of ice can form on the bed of the trailer in the months of winter. These thin sheets of ice can cause the car to slip from its position even when they are secured. This can cause accidents when the car trailer is running.

These are some of the maintenance factors that as a car trailer business owner you must be careful of. When you are not careful, it does not only hurt the quality of the car trailer but can potentially lead to fatal accidents.