Here's Johnny

Ok.......Finally decided on my trailer purchase and will be taking delivery in a few weeks after she is built.......let's hear from the experts, a list of what tools I should have in my Trailers Tool Box...... I want to leave nothing out........thanks in advance guys........and any maintenance tips you have are welcome too..........

fireboatpilot

Besides the usual hand tools in my box I carry some spare parts for the trailer. Understanding that your trailer is new and shouldn't have any problems. I carry 2 sets of axel bearings( the old sets that I took out when I changed them all). grease gun and spare tube of grease. Wheel chocks, bottle jack, light bulbs, small box of misc. screws and small bolts, some spare bilge plugs. and bungy cords. I also saved 2 of the axel springs and bolted them to the inside of the trailer frame. What I noticed is that when I see a trailer broken down on the side of the road it is usually due to a bad bearing, or broken spring, hard to find the right ones while on the road. Also if a cop pulls you over for a bad light, always good to carry some spare bulbs. Hope that helps?

Here's Johnny

good list......Thanks.....getting started on it now........

offshoredrillin

I just redid lots of stuff on my trailer, im going to add boxes as well. I have an old hub that I took off and it is still in usable shape, I am going to put new races and bearings in it and keep it in there in a plastic bag as insurance, for about 25 buks I have a hub ready to bolt right on.

OldSchool

I have a cell phone and a BoatUS trailering club card.

That part is true , but I also carry a big bottle jack, spare hub and tire, flares, tire chalks, tiedown straps, etc.
As long as you are prepared, nothing usually happens!

Sydwayz

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Some trailers, like a Myco torsion axle trailer; are difficult if not impossible to use a bottle jack on the back of the spindle.

For this reason, try jacking up your new trailer when you get it. You may have to carry a bunch of 2x6s to build as ramps.

I also carry a 12"x12" steel plate that is 1/4" thick. It is great for placing a jack on soft ground, and/or under the tongue jack when on soft ground.

verbi69

This thread makes for an educational read!
Thanks!

good spot for a spare battery...

Tom A.

In addition to the list above:
A few wood 2x6 and 4x4 for blocking, chocking,etc.
A good 1/2" or 3/4" breaker bar and cheater bar and I like to have impact or high quality sockets matched to the wheel lugs of both the truck and trailer on top of a standard socket set and basic tools.
WD40 or a penetrating oil.
For basic tools, I bought three of these sets. I keep one in each truck (dually and company work truck) and the boat.
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...3524_200223524

One other neat gadget to have is a small inverter that plugs into your cigarette lighter. It is not enough to run an electric impact gun but it works great to plug a spotlight into or to recharge cordless tool bateries.

36Tango

I carry a complete hub assembly also. One thing that alot of folks forget abouit is to make certain that you have some wind in the spare tire.

cabin fever

I also carry some chain, and bolts just in case I need to chain up an axle to get off the road.