Servicing for all makes & models of trailers
Dowleys offer trailer servicing for all types of trailers, from commercial and plant trailers to agricultural trailers and horseboxes.
Our garage in Carterton is fully equipped to service all makes and models of trailers, carry out repairs and supply replacement parts for popular trailer manufacturers.
Why choose Dowleys for trailer servicing?
- Full servicing on all makes / models and sizes of trailers.
- Schedule to include:
- Chassis / bed / run ups condition.
- Tow hitches / balls
- Braking and auto reverse systems
- Bearings, full lubrication and adjustments
- Checking of shackles / u bolts / fixings.
- Full electrical testing, lighting system/winch operation checks
- Tyres wheel studs/nuts and all moving parts.
- Road testing on completion.
- All types of repairs, replacement parts and welding carried out.
- Most popular parts in stock including Ifor Williams and PRG
Servicing for all makes of trailers
We service, maintain and carry out safety checks on all makes and types of trailers, from your small single axle camping trailer through to 3.5 ton tri-axle recovery and horsebox trailers.
Our highly trained and experienced technicians use the latest equipment to check all components of your trailer. If there are any faults or issues, we can provide high quality replacement parts to ensure your trailer continues to operate as smoothly as possible.
| Trailer Service Checklist | Single Axle Trailers | Double & Tri-Axle Trailers / Horsebox Trailers |
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| Check operation of lights | ||
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| Check lights working correctly | ||
| Check junction boxes & connectors | ||
| Check 7pin / 13pin plugs and sockets | ||
| Check reflectors | ||
| Check operation of winch, if fitted |
| Check ball hitch coupling | ||
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| Check ball hitch locking device | ||
| Check draw bar | ||
| Check lynch pins & safety clips | ||
| Check loading ramps | ||
| Lubricate locks & levers | ||
| Check number plate | ||
| Check for body damage | ||
| Check operation of doors, locks & hinges (box trailers) | ||
| Check vehicle frame and structure for corrosion |
| Check hydraulic lifting pump | ||
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| Check hydraulic lifting ram | ||
| Check hydraulic fluid levels, top up if required |
| Check axle bushes (1, 2 & 3 axles) | ||
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| Check road springs, if fitted | ||
| Check road spring shackles, if fitted | ||
| Check axle mounting plates & securing bolts |
| Visual check brake shoes | ||
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| Visual check brake drums | ||
| Visual check brake cylinders & adjusters, adjust if required | ||
| Check & adjust wheel bearings | ||
| Check hub nuts, replace if required *additional part cost | ||
| Check brake cables & rods, adjust if required | ||
| Check brake swivels | ||
| Check breakaway safety cable |
| Check tyres for depth & condition | ||
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| Check spare tyre for depth & condition | ||
| Adjust tyre pressures if required | ||
| Check condition of wheel nuts & torque to spec | ||
| Check conditon of road wheels |
| Road Test |
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Vehicle servicing
Regularly servicing your vehicle is a proven way to extend its lifespan.
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We prioritise the supply and fitting of tyres due to their critical role in ensuring vehicle safety.
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We offer a wide range of repair and maintenance services using the latest equipment.
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