trailer brakes

Lights, signals, and trailer brakes. What wiring and brake controllers do, and where to get them installed near Seattle. A hitch gives the vehicle a receiver. Wiring gives the trailer its lights. A brake controller gives the trailer its brakes. Together, they complete the towing system. Without wiring, the trailer is dark. Without a brake controller (when required), the trailer's...

You have a trailer for hauling wood or items to the dump, or a 5th wheel – but how much do you know when it comes to the trailer braking systems? What kind of brakes do you have? Trailer brakes are an essential part of your towing equipment needed to make a trip safe. Learn more about the braking system...

We know that sometimes it can be hard to remember to bring in your trailers for a trailer bearing repack but we cannot stress enough how important it is. At Torklift Central we suggest bringing in your trailers at least once a year for a trailer safety inspection and bearing repack. Trailer manufacturers recommend this as well. Bearing failure is...

Brakes are incredibly important, Photo Credit: thehulltruth.com For those who have been towing for a while, you know that when it comes to towing a trailer with your car, SUV, or truck your stopping distance can become much longer. If your brakes aren’t up to the task, your brakes can overheat and you can start swerving from side to side...

Do you need trailer repair? Your trailer is a relatively simple tool compared to your tow vehicle, but it does share a number of crucial maintenance needs that are necessary for safe travel.  If you haven’t taken a good look at your trailer brakes, trailer tires or trailer axle alignment this travel season, read on.  Now is the time to...

Most trailers are not marvels of modern engineering, but they do require more attention to maintenance procedures than you might think to keep them safe and functional.  The simple fact that many trailers sit for extended periods of time between uses make them particularly vulnerable to breakdowns.  You should always perform a trailer safety inspection before taking it on the...

Discover what your trailer needs before you hit the road and potentially break down Torklift Central’s free 10-point trailer safety inspection can uncover any issues that your trailer may currently have or is likely to in the near future.  Below is our safety inspection checklist and some of the most common trailer services we recommend before you Get Out And...