A well-cared for trailer ensures a smooth and hassle-free towing journey on your excursions, particularly when outfitted with the ProPride 3P Sway Eliminating Weight Distribution Anti-Sway Trailer Hitch. Just like your vehicle, a trailer needs care and maintenance to maintain its condition, performance and longevity. However, with a thorough maintenance plan, you can extend the longevity of your trailer and guarantee that your tow experience will be secure and pleasurable for all parties concerned.

In this article, we will be discussing tips on what parts of your new trailer you need to check before using it, as well as checking in on periodic services to keep your ProPride 3P Hitch in top shape. Hauling the load over the hot pavement and over bumpy roads can take a toll on your travel trailer. We’ll discuss trailer frame and suspension maintenance, brake system upkeeping, wheel bearing care, and electrical system preservation. You will also learn about a few routine hitch maintenance practices you can do to keep your ProPride 3P Hitch delivering quality performance on your towing adventures.

Our purpose is to inform you and help you feel sufficient to maintain your trailer and ProPride 3P Hitch which contribute to keeping your tow safe and enjoyable. That being said, maintaining your trailer is crucial to a successful journey, as well as to the safety of you, your passengers and the people around you on the road. So, we’re going to go down the line on trailer maintenance and extend the longevity and the functionality of your ProPride 3P Hitch!

Trailer Frame and Suspension Maintenance

Inspect and Clean the Frame

Check your trailer’s frame regularly for rust, corrosion, or damage. Pay extra attention, as paint chips, scratches, and dents will allow rust formation. Wash the frame with soap and water, and treat any areas that rusted with a rust inhibitor or paint as necessary to protect the frame from further damage.

Check Suspension Components

Check the suspension parts —leaf springs, shackles and bushings for wear, cracking or distortion. Damaged ones have to be replaced so that the towing is smooth and stable. They are also greasable to reduce friction and extend the lifespan of the components.

Brake System Upkeep

Periodic Brake Inspections

If your trailer has brakes, be sure to check these frequently and inspect pads, rotors, drums, shoes, etc. Although you may have to change some parts, keep an eye out for any brake fluid leakage or low brake fluid level, and replace them.

Bleeding Brakes and Adjustment

Check and adjust the brake shoes or pads from time to time for better braking efficiency. Bleeding the brake system can make the brake system work properly if you have a spongy brake pedal or you can see air bubbles in your brake fluid reservoir.

Wheel Bearing Care

Lubricate Bearings

Trailer wheel bearings and greaser nipples need regular lubrication for your trailer to run properly. Take the wheel hub off, clean and inspect the bearings, pack fresh grease into the bearings, and put them back together.

Replace Worn Bearings

When you do your wheel bearing checks, look for signs of wear or damage like pitting, corrosion, and too much heat. If any wheel bearings show signs of wear or damage, replace them to prevent future wheel bearing failure when towing.

Protecting the Electrical System

Check Wiring and Connections

Check your trailer wiring and connections for fraying, corrosion or damage. Any loose wiring should be secured and protected with a wire loom or electrical tape to prevent shorts or other issues. Check that all lights (brake lights, turn signals, and running lights) are operational.

Test Breakaway System

Trailers with brakes usually come with a breakaway system, allowing the trailer brakes to engage in the event of disconnection. Test this system routinely to confirm that it works properly and check the battery for any leaks, rust or low power.

ProPride 3P Hitch Maintenance

Thoroughly Clean and Inspect Components

Inspect all components of your ProPride 3P Hitch regularly, and keep the hitch head, adjustable stinger, weight distribution bars and anti-sway mechanism clean. Inspect and repair — Look for signs of damage, corrosion, or excessive wear, and address any problems.

Lubricate Moving Parts

Keep your ProPride 3P Hitch in optimal working order by applying high-quality, water-resistant grease to the hitch ball and other moving parts. Not only does this keep the machine running smooth but also protects the parts from rust and corrosion.

Approved Pre-Trip Inspection Checklists

One way to manage all this work is to make a checklist for pre-trip inspections. Doing so will help remind you of key important maintenance tasks and will allow you to find any faults early on. 

Here are some things you will want to put on your list:

• 1. Inspect hitch and coupler connections
• 2. Check all brake components and brake fluid levels
• 3. Verify lights, wirings, and breakaway system function correctly
• 4. Examine the frame, suspension, and tires for signs of wear or damage
• 5. Check wheel bearings and lubrication
• 6. Inspect and maintain your ProPride 3P Hitch components

Ensure a Safe and Enjoyable Towing Experience

We developed this article to enhance your understanding of controlling a towing trailer for a safe journey.

Regular trailer maintenance may require time and effort, but it will pay off by protecting your investment and providing a safe towing experience. The ProPride Hitch is strong enough to withstand the rigors of travel, so go ahead and explore and get out there.Now hit the road, make new memories, and live like nobody else, knowing you have the best trailer hitch money can buy as well as well-maintained trailer content. Safe travels!