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Thursday, December 12, 2013

Some Simple Ways to Enjoy A Trailer Park-Themed Party

It was a bit odd when this party fad first came out, but apparently, more and more people are getting the hang of throwing a trailer-themed party. Don't worry too much, it's just all fun and games. Besides, throwing this kind of party is cost-effective and at the same time will leave people laughing their heads off. After all, a party is a party no matter the theme, and it's always a good time to to catch up with your family and friends.

Here are some great ideas to help you become the talk of the town:

Costumes
Have your guests dress up in redneck outfits and over-the-top make up. Men should wear wife beaters and blue jeans with bandanas, while girls should dress up in tiny tank tops and outlandish accessories. If you're quite unsure, feel free to gain reference from all those reality TV shows featuring rednecks today, such as Duck Dynasty or Swamp People.

Dishes
Serve food and drinks like twinkies, fried chicken and corn, cheese on crackers, chips and cheap beer and rum. For the cake, you might want to decorate it with trailers and trucks.

Venue
You can hold it outdoors, complete with a barbeque and all. But ideally, you should rent a trailer to complete the whole theme. Companies like Champion Trailers offer parts like trailer wheel hubs, trailer bolts, trailers jacks and many others.

So bring out the Jerry Springer tapes and let's get this party started!

Saturday, December 7, 2013

How Trailer Brakes Contribute to Towing Safety

The biggest risk in towing a trailer is having it crash onto the back of your car or truck. Your car only has control over its own brakes. When your car slows down or stops, it is highly probable that the trailer will keep its momentum, resulting in a rear-end collision. This is why you need to install trailer brakes.

The type of brakes you need depends on what kind of trailer you have. Boat trailers, for example, need surge brakes, which feature a self-contained hydraulic system. When you decelerate, the trailer coupler activates the system by pushing the hitch ball. Electronic brakes, on the other hand, work best for horse or travel trailers and car haulers because they use a control unit within your car. When the unit senses that you are slowing down, it applies the trailer brakes.

Before using your trailer, make sure your braking system is in proper working condition by checking all of its components. This will allow you to determine any damage in the brake parts before it causes any accidents. If you do find a damaged part, fix it immediately so you can be sure that your brakes will not damage your vehicle. Ensuring that everything is in order will give you peace of mind that you can use your trailer without incident at the soonest possible time.

Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Choosing Suitable Boat Trailers & Winches

Boat trailers are designed to launch, retrieve, and transport boats. Boat owners must choose the right boat trailers for their boats. Poorly adjusted or maintained boat trailers are an accident waiting to happen, as they can damage boats or cause accidents when boats are being towed on the road.

While most new trailer boats can be purchased together with a trailer, you should inquire about available options to ensure that the trailer you obtain is the best fit for your trailer boat. It is vital that the hull—which is designed to rest on water—is supported as evenly as possible by the boat trailer to prevent any damages when traveling on roads.

Ideally, the trailer should be large enough to support the entire length of the hull, but short enough to facilitate the unrestricted movement of any outboard motor leg that has been fitted onto the boat. Boat owners must also consider the width and length of the hull, as well as the weight of the boat, to minimize risks such as structural or bearing issues.

Boat owners must also select the right trailer winches for their boat trailers to ensure seamless transitioning from land to water. Boat trailer winches allow boat owners to pull their boats onto their trailers using inclined launching ramps. Winches are mounted on specially designed winch stands in the trailer tongues. Alternatively, winches can be mounted on the support for the bow stops, or on the trailers' hitch balls using adapter plates.

Monday, November 18, 2013

Boat Trailer Parts Online and Tech Assistance

From getting wonderful discounts to spotting hard-to-find replacement parts, there are many advantages to buying boat trailer parts online. As long as you deal with an established seller, you’re guaranteed to receive trailer axles, bolts, brake couplers, and bearings of the highest quality. However, there are times when you might have questions regarding the product you just bought – and this is a scenario that leading online retailers are prepared for.
Sellers know that a primary reason you’re buying parts is to conduct repairs, or probably to upgrade your trailer or RV. Hence, they see to it that their clients are fully satisfied by providing tech assistance as well. They have a well-trained technical support team available during working hours to answer questions and give troubleshooting advice. Indeed, reputable sellers don’t just hand you the product and leave you to it, they make sure that you get its ins and outs, and install it as efficiently as possible.
Some online retailers even go the extra mile, and provide their buyers with downloadable instruction manuals and guides. Should you have queries late at night, which could be your only free time to work on your trailer, you wouldn’t have to wait until the next day to solve your problem. Just proceed to the seller’s website, click on the “technical assistance” tab, and read through the various informative articles posted by seller.

Wednesday, November 6, 2013

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