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Boat Trailers: Preventing things that will go wrong

Tom Hubbell shares practical lessons learned from 51 years of trailer mishaps and maintenance. He provides 11 key lessons covering bearing maintenance, securing tie-downs, hitch safety, tire preparation, trailer weight distribution, lights, bearing replacement, and preventive inspection routines. Each lesson is illustrated with real-world failure scenarios and practical solutions to avoid costly roadside disasters.

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  • boat trailers
  • maintenance
  • travel tips
  • technical advice