A. Upon your purchase of a new Homesteader trailer, it is imperative that you check your lug nuts for tightness. Rims on trailers must become seated to the hub of your trailer. Lug nuts may work loose on your new trailer. To be safe check your lug nuts upon initial purchase and then every 50 miles until the rim has seated to the hub.
B. Trailer axle hubs require lubrication. Most Homesteader trailers are equipped with EZ-lube or Accu Lube Hubs. These hubs are equipped with a grease zerk located behind a rubber plug on the front of the axle hub. To lubricate your hub simply remove the rubber plug and apply Lithium Complex #2 grease through the zerk. When you visibly see motion in the grease, discontinue application. Reinsert rubber plug. Check hub lubrication every 6 months or 10,000 miles, whichever comes first. For trailers that do not have EZ-lube hubs, the hub must be pulled and packed with grease. The maintenance schedule would be the same as above.
C. Lights should be checked before each use. Your new
Homesteader trailer has been checked at the factory to insure that all of the lights are working properly; however, bulbs may blow or wires may become frayed or broken as trailers are used.
D. If your trailer is equipped with brakes, check to make certain that they are operable before each use.
E. Check tires before each use. Tire life expectancy is dependent upon proper tire inflation. Recommended tire pressure is
found on the sidewall of the tire. Check tires for cuts, flat spots, or dry rot periodically.
F. Your trailer coupler is a very important component on your Homesteader trailer. Couplers should be checked before each use to insure safe towing. Check coupler for excessive wear, broken or bent components, and proper fit. To extend the life of your coupler add grease to the socket of the coupler to reduce wear. Always make sure that the proper ball size is used on your tow vehicle. Check to make certain that your coupler, is properly latched before each tow.
G. Axle bolts should be checked periodically to insure that no parts have been broken or have worked loose.
H. Sealants should be checked every 6 months or as needed for cracks or breaks. For cracks or breaks in seals, simply
reapply a silicone sealant to the affected area.
I. Periodically check the screws on your trailer to insure that road vibration has not worked any of them loose.
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