On the Road: Trailer Safely, continued...


brake unit, do not step down on the truck brakes. Instead use your fi nger to gently slide the bar higher to straighten the trailer behind you.


Safety Check for Hydraulic Brakes


Some trailers have non-electric brakes


Tip: Remove manure and urine after every use, and keep the interior of the trailer clean.


called hydraulic brakes. T e tongue of the trailer has a master cylinder like a car. T e inertia of the trailer actuates the master cylinder when you step on your truck brakes. Please note, on some of these systems,


you must deactivate the braking system in order to back up. Here are some safety checks for hy- draulic brake systems:


Tip: Hay nets/bags should be secure and high enough not to allow hors- es/ponies to become entangled.


Tip: Keep spare halters and lead shanks in your trailer.


• Check to see if there are any signs of brake fl uid leaks around the master cylinder. • Check to see if there are any signs of leakage in the brake lines that go to the trailer wheels. • Check to see if there are any signs of brake fl uid leak- age on the inside of the wheels and/or tires. • T e actual brakes on the trailer axle should be checked regularly by a me- chanic, especially if you hear any grind- ing or squeaking noise.


Trailer Condition


• In order to check the fl oor of your trailer, you may need to pull up the matting. Use a knife or screwdriver to poke into the fl oor (both top and bottom). If the fl oor is made of wood boards, check for any signs of rotting. If aluminum, check for corrosion. • T e ramp usually has plywood beneath the matting. Over time the plywood can bend and rot. T e outside of the ramp is usually made of metal or aluminum. If the wood under the mat is rotting, you will see dents in the outside panel. • For an all metal trailer, check for rust on cross members of the undercarriage. Check the frame where the axles attach to the frame to make sure the attachments are secure. • For a trailer with an aluminum shell over a metal frame, check for any corrosion at the mounting points beneath the trailer. At the fac- tory, the alu- minum and metal are insulated from one another to prevent electrolysis. Over time, this treat- ment dete- riorates and the alumi- num can come off the metal frame.


Tip: When the trailer is not in use, keep all doors and windows closed. T is keeps out rain and snow, and in- creases the life of the trailer.


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