FAQ

WHAT ADVANTAGE IS TOWREX POWDER COATING OVER GALVANIZED FEATURE?

Towrex Trailers offer the powder coating over galvanised as the upgrade option for all models. This will make your unique trailer looks impressive and extend the service life of your trailer.

HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT TRAILER FOR MY BOAT?

You need to select the right trailer for you hull. Rollers or Skids? Generally most aluminium boats up to 5.3m are best suited on skid or centre keel roller trailers. Fibreglass boats are best suited to a multi roller trailer for ease of launching and retrieving. It is essential that you choose the Towrex Trailers with the right support for your boat.

You need to check the weight of your boat. When you calculate the weight of your boat, you need to include all the additional elements that may be on the boat such as an outboard motor, fuel, water and your personal belongings. Please ensure you don’t exceed what the maximum towing weight is for that trailer. Overloading your trailer you will experience blowouts or suspension problems just to name a few.

You also need to consider the length of your trailer. The trailer’s length should support the entire hull of the boat. This is crucial since the hull may suffer damage during transport when the length of the trailer is too short.

HOW MUCH WEIGHT SHOULD BE ON MY TOWBALL/DRAWBAR?

Typically it should always be between 5 and 10 percent of the total Boat/Motor/Trailer package. If it is heavier than that, the trailer could sway back and forth as it’s rolling down the road, which can be dangerous.

DO I NEED BRAKES OR NOT FOR MY BOAT TRAILER?

Laws in Australia require boat/motor and trailer packages that weigh over 750kg including all three weights require brakes. If the boat/motor and trailer weighs over 2000kg you will need a breakaway system. In New Zealand the law is if the boat weighs over 1000kg it requires brakes and over 2500kg requires breakaway.

CAN I CONVERT MY TRAILER FROM BUNKS OR SKIDS TO ROLLERS?

Yes. Towrex Trailers have rollers in a double roller set, quad roller set and multi-roller set that clamp to most models.

WHAT WHEEL BEARINGS DO I NEED TO USE WITH MY TOWREX TRAILER?

Towrex Trailers uses standard Ford Bearings for all trailer models.

HOW OFTEN SHOULD I SERVICE MY TRAILER?

Boat trailers are quite often exposed to salt water & other harsh environments. Regular servicing and maintenance of your boat trailer can keep you safe on the road and increase the life of the trailer.

Hubs And Bearings

When it comes time to repair or replace your wheel bearings you can either, do it yourself or have it done by a mechanic.

Bearings should be checked every 6 months.

To check your bearings – raise your wheel and tyre clear of the ground and place a jack stand underneath the trailer frame. Then spin the wheel and listen for a grinding sound or roughness from the bearing, if either occurs this can indicate that you may have a bearing problem. The bearing should spin smoothly and there should be no noise.

Check for side play by pushing on one side of the wheel while pulling on the other in a back and forth motion. There should be no noticeable side play.

Once every 12 months the bearings should be removed and inspected and then either replaced or repacked with new grease and reassembled. A high speed waterproof marine wheel bearing grease should always be used. Before every trip the bearing caps or bearing buddies should be checked to make sure that they are seated correctly.

We also recommend carrying an extra set of wheel bearings and grease when towing.

Trailer Brakes

All trailer brakes should be serviced once every 12 months while also be checked for correct adjustment and brake pad wear.

Rollers

All rollers should be checked to make sure they turn freely and are not worn to the stage where they could cause damage to the boat. Lubricated where necessary.

Fasteners

All fasteners should be checked after 100km when buying new and also anytime the trailer has been adjusted. It is the owner’s responsibility to ensure that all fasteners are correctly tensioned at all times.

Wheel Nuts

Wheel nuts should be checked after the first 100km with a new trailer and also after each time the wheel has been removed.

Wheel nuts should be tensioned to approximately the following torque specs
13 INCH WHEEL 50‐75 ft‐lbs
14 INCH WHEEL 90‐120 ft‐lbs
15 INCH WHEEL 90‐120 ft‐lbs

Tyres

Ensure that your tyres are in good condition before each trip. The sidewalls and treads should be free from splits, nails and the like. The tread depth should be checked to determine if the tread depth is within legal specs across the entire tread.

A tyre cannot have less than 1.6mm tread depth across the entire face of the tread.

Check your tyre inflation when the tyres are cold for accurate pressure readings. Check the tyre side wall for tyre inflation specs. Improper tyre inflation can cause excessive tread wear and blowouts.

Check your tyre inflation and condition each time before towing. If tyres become excessively worn or damaged they should be replaced before towing.

Trailer Lights

It is recommended even with modern submersible LED light systems, to check all lights every time before towing.

Winch/Jockey Wheel

The winch and strap should be checked periodically to make sure they are in good working order. The strap should be checked to make sure there are no cuts or marks that could damage the webbing strap. The winch should be regularly lubricated.

The jockey wheel should be checked regularly to make sure that the wheel turns freely and that the pivot is lubricated and turns with no interference.

Trailer Wash Down

Your boat trailer should be washed down with freshwater after every use. The trailer should be washed inside and out and left to dry outside before storing inside – if applicable .

WHAT STUD PATTERN IS MY TRAILER?

Our most trailers are Ford stud pattern but this should be confirmed as customisation still occurs to this day. We also have a heavy duty Land Cruiser 6 stud pattern in the range.

HOW ABOUT THE SAFETY CHAINS?

Make sure your safety chains are securely attached to the towing vehicle. If you find your chains are too long, you can prevent the chains from dragging on the ground by twisting the chain to shorten the length, but make sure to leave sufficient length for turning.

HOW ABOUT THE PAYMENT METHODS?

We accept the following payment methods:

• Credit Card: Visa & MasterCard on site ONLY.
  Note: There is a 2.0% Surchage on Credit Cards.
• Direct Deposit: Account Name: TOWREX  CORPORATION PTY LTD
  BSB : 062421
  Account Number : 10561126