This is the time of year people start bringing their boats in for the annual Spring maintenance and repairs before the season gets underway.  Now is a good time to check your trailer suspension.  You could be in for a surprise!

 

 

Nicely Done @Glenn 

Really glad you didn't have to learn the hard way. 

And now perhaps we won't either.

A-Jay

Great post! I am detail oriented when it comes to trailer maintenance and I could see how this may slip by some folks.
 

One other thing mentioned in the video relating to tires. If you intend to tow faster than 65, you need to check your trailer tires. The vast majority of ST tires are only rated to 65. There are a few (the Goodyear Endurance is one, Goodyear Marathon is not) that are rated faster. This is important if you want to tow faster than 65.

 

Also, it isn’t the best idea to use car tires on trailers. Stick with a good ST rated tire and replace it every 4 years and your tire troubles should be minimal. When a tire lets go it can be dangerous and cause lots of damage to your trailer and possibly to your boat as well. Frequent inflation, wear, and age checks as well as obeying the speed rating will help minimize tire problems. 

Also check your trailer frame. Last year, we discovered that our frame was only held together by gravity and good intentions. Had to scramble to get another one but much better to discover in the garage than when the trailer collapses going down the road.

My first boat trailer had a bit of rust.  It broke at the ramp when I was pulling out, lol.

We jammed a big chunk of driftwood  in there somehow and nursed it back home for repair.  I think the rust was holding it together. (30 years ago).