Trailer TIRES & WHEELS KNOWLEDGE & TIPS Replacing the wheels & tires on your trailer shouldn’t be a difficult task, but then you hear terms like load range, bias, radial, pilot diameter & offset being thrown around & maybe it isn’t as easy as you thought it was. Well, we’re...
Category: How To’s
Want to know what we know about troubleshooting, repairing, & maintaining your trailer? Well, you’re in the right place! This is a collection of articles, advice, & instructions that we have compiled over the years to provide you with the help, tips, & support you need to maintain your trailer.
Towing Safety Checklist
Towing Safety checklist A comprehensive list of pre-trip safety “must do’s”. It is important that both the tow vehicle & trailer are up to date on any recommended maintenance. Towing puts additional stress on the tow vehicle, making it very important that it is current on maintenance. Check & adjust...
“My Boat Trailer Is ‘Jerking’ ” – Diagnosis & How to Fix It
"my boat trailer is 'jerking' " - Diagnosis & how to fix it Alright, so you've probably come here because your boat trailer seems to be jerking (clunking) when you start and stop. You're probably also wondering what causes it and how you're going to fix it. This is a...
How to Select Replacement Leaf Springs for a Trailer
how to select replacement leaf springs for a trailer Buying replacement parts for your trailer isn’t always the easiest thing to do. More often than not, you don’t know what to call a particular part & you certainly don’t know which type or size you need. Our goal is to...
Surge Brake Troubleshooting
surge brake troubleshooting THINK SAFETY!! Don’t attempt working on your brakes if you aren’t experienced with brake systems. These troubleshooting tips assume that a person is familiar & equipped with jacking & supporting safety stands, brake tools, seal & bearing inspection techniques, shoe, drum, rotor inspections, & knows how to...
How To Replace A Damaged Enclosed Trailer Panel
how to replace a damaged enclosed trailer panel We get it, you had a little accident. Now you’re probably thinking “What am I gonna’ do with this damaged trailer? How/where can I get this fixed?” Rest assured, we’ve got the answers that are going to help you get this job...
Centreville Trailer Parts LLC’s “How To’s” & Knowledge-base
centreville trailer parts llc's"how To's" & Knowledge-baseWant to know what we know about troubleshooting, repairing & maintaining your trailer? Well you’re in the right place! This is a collection of articles, advice, and instructions that we have compiled over the years to provide you with the help, tips, and support...
Trailer Axle Alignment/Tire Wear Made Easy
TRAILER AXLE ALIGNMENT MADE EASY FIX MYSTERIOUS TRAILER TIRE WEAR PROBLEMS Does your trailer eat tires? Are you frustrated because no one knows why? If you’ve checked all the obvious things, it’s possible the axles are out of alignment on the trailer. If you are needing to replace those tires...
How To Diagnose & Fix Trailer Lights
HOW TO DIAGNOSE & FIX YOUR TRAILER LIGHTS We have written this to make it easy for anyone to understand & test trailer lights. Feel free to print this page & wiring diagrams to take them out in the shop or driveway to help you find & fix the problem....
How to Convert Incandescent Lights to LED Lights
HOW TO convert incandescent lights to led lights Many people are replacing the incandescent lighting on their trailers with LED lighting these days. As the prices of LED lights come down, you are seeing them more & more. So why is everyone switching over to LED? Advantages of LED Lighting -...