Biggest Mistakes When Buying a Trailer Australia
Avoiding the biggest mistakes when buying a trailer Australia wide often comes down to looking past the price tag and checking the compliance plate. Many first time buyers underestimate their weight requirements, purchasing a standard 6×4 only to realise it’s legally over capacity the moment they drop a load of gravel or wet soil into […]
Why Cheap Trailers End Up Costing More
It is a common trap to fall for, but why cheap trailers end up costing more usually becomes apparent after the first winter. Low-cost trailers often use “import grade” steel that is significantly thinner than Australian standard blue scope steel, leading to structural fatigue and cracking under load. Beyond the frame, cheap trailers cut corners […]
What to Check Before Buying a Used Trailer Tasmania
Knowing what to check before buying a used trailer Tasmania can save you from inheriting someone else’s rust bucket. Because of our damp climate and coastal salt, the first place to look is inside the drawbar and under the chassis. Surface rust is common, but “flaking” or “bubbling” rust indicates structural rot that will fail […]
Common Trailer Problems and How to Avoid Them
The most common trailer problems and how to avoid them usually revolve around neglect rather than use. Topping the list is seized bearings. This happens when a trailer sits idle for months; moisture gets into the hub and pits the metal. Avoid this by using “bearing protectors” (like Bearing Buddies) and taking the trailer for […]
Why Your Trailer Sways While Driving (Fix This)
If you want to know why your trailer sways while driving (fix this), the answer is almost always weight distribution. Sway, or “snaking,” occurs when there is too much weight at the very back of the trailer. This acts like a pendulum, pulling the rear of your car from side to side and potentially causing […]
How Much Weight Can a Box Trailer Carry Australia?
Understanding how much weight can a box trailer carry Australia requires a simple math equation using the numbers on your compliance plate. Every trailer has an ATM (Aggregate Trailer Mass), which is the maximum it can weigh when fully loaded. For a standard unbraked 6×4 trailer, the ATM is usually 750kg. To find your “payload” […]
Why Galvanised Trailers Last Longer in Tasmania
The reason why galvanised trailers last longer in Tasmania is due to our unique “Roaring Forties” weather patterns that dump salt spray across the entire island. Unlike paint, which sits on top of the metal, hot dipped galvanizing is a chemical bond where the steel is submerged in molten zinc at 450 degrees celsius. This […]
Best Trailer for Camping in Tasmania
Finding the best trailer for camping in Tasmania means looking for something that can handle the gravel tracks of the Great Western Tiers and the soft sands of the East Coast. A 7×4 or 7×5 deep-sided box trailer with a heavy duty cage is the ultimate versatile setup for Tassie campers. The deep sides allow […]
Best Trailer Setup for Tradies Tasmania
The best trailer setup for tradies Tasmania wide prioritises security and weatherproofing. Because we often work in the rain, a fully enclosed service trailer or a box trailer with a custom built aluminium canopy is the gold standard. It keeps expensive power tools out of the elements and, more importantly, out of sight from thieves. […]
How to Load a Trailer Safely Step by Step
Learning how to load a trailer safely step by step will protect your car, your cargo, and your life. Heavy items first: Place your heaviest items (like engines, bricks, or appliances) directly over the axle or slightly forward toward the drawbar. Center the load: Ensure the weight is balanced evenly between the left and right […]