Trailer lights never seem to work right: the bulbs die on a daily basis, the wires corrode away at a frantic pace, and the plugs regularly fail. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Use these five tips, and your trailer lights will keep shining month after month, and … Continue reading
Category Archives: trailering
Trailering with the Engine Up, and No Transom Saver
Transom savers don’t fit every rig, but you can’t trailer with the engine tilted up if you don’t have one – can you? Generally speaking the answer is “no,” but there’s a new option now on the market: the Skegg Pro. The Skegg Pro is designed to slide over the engine’s … Continue reading
Should You Power onto the Trailer, or Crank it Up?
The question of whether you should power onto the trailer or crank the boat up (assuming your trailer design accommodates either or) is likely to have a different answer depending on who you ask. Specifically, whether you ask a boat owner or a marina owner. Boat owners know that powering on requires … Continue reading
5 Trailering Mistakes: Don’t Do This!
What are the five worst trailering mistakes people make? A few weeks ago we talked about proper launching at the ramp, so today, let’s review a few big blunders which you’ll want to avoid at all cost. 1. Failing to insert the safety pin in the hitch. It seems like this isn’t … Continue reading
Boat Ramp Basics
Experienced boaters know how to back a trailer and pull their boat out of the water, but there are some boat ramp basics we all fail to adhere to now and again. Whether you’re an old hand or new to trailer boating, use these tactics to look like a pro … Continue reading
5 Tips for Trailer Hitching
Most of us could use some tips for trailer hitching. Let’s face it: few boaters can get the trailer and the truck linked up on the first try. Few, as in none. The most common trailer hitching method consists of: backing up, getting out and checking the distance, then backing … Continue reading
