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Quick Tips
Here are some quick tips for maintaining your trailer in tip-top condition:
• Chips in the paint, especially on the axles and frame result when
these surfaces are subjected to repeated or severe hits by external
objects. Usually, this is gravel or asphalt chips thrown up by the
rear tires of the tow vehicles. Over time, rust may develop where
paint has been chipped away and this is not covered by the trailer’s
warranty. To avoid this, consider attaching mud flaps behind the
tow vehicle’s rear tires. Exceptional care should be taken to travel as
slowly as practical when traveling on gravel or other loose surfaces.
• To ensure proper operation of the trailer jack, wipe it down and
lubricate it on a regular basis.
• If the trailer is backed into salt water, you must completely and
thoroughly wash the trailer to retard rusting. Salt water is very corro-
sive, even on galvanized
trailers and can cor-
rode the brake system
as well. Exposure to
salt water can also
cause brake pads to
stick and malfunction.
• Check the braking sys-
tem in spring and fall,
along with the wheel
bearings. If you find
anything that appears
to be worn, take the
trailer to your Master-
Craft dealer for a check
and possible repair.
• Always approach the trailer slowly as you prepare to load your boat.
This will allow you to retain greater control. Hard impact with the
trailer or improper alignment on the trailer can result in damage to the
boat, the trailer or both, and this is not covered under warranty. Also, if
your trailer is equipped with the Boat Buddy System, a hard hit against
it could cause damage, which is also not covered by warranty.
• Disc brakes on the trailer require an additional wire hook-up for the
trailer lights. This wire is blue and hooks to the back-up light wire
circuit on the tow vehicle. It’s very important to attach this properly
so that the brakes will disengage when you are backing up.