Trailer Repair & Maintenance Tips

If you're wiring a 7-way trailer plug, knowing what each wire color controls is important for proper trailer lighting, brakes, charging, and accessories. While some manufacturers occasionally vary, the following is...

The Dexter 7,000 lb axle is one of the most common heavy-duty trailer axles found on equipment trailers, dump trailers, enclosed cargo trailers, flatbeds, and goosenecks. Knowing the common replacement parts...

When it’s time to replace trailer parts, one of the biggest questions trailer owners face is: Should I buy genuine Dexter parts or go with lower-cost import replacements? While both options...

Regular preventive maintenance (PM) service is one of the best ways to avoid breakdowns, expensive repairs, and unsafe towing conditions. Whether you haul every day or only occasionally, trailers experience wear...

The Dexter 12,000 lb trailer axle is commonly found on heavy-duty goosenecks, flatbeds, equipment trailers, dump trailers, and commercial hauling applications. These axles are designed for demanding loads and are...

The Dexter 8,000 lb axle is commonly found on heavy-duty equipment trailers, goosenecks, dump trailers, flatbeds, and commercial hauling applications. Because 8K axles handle heavier loads, they often use larger bearings,...

Steel stake pipes are one of the simplest upgrades you can add to a trailer, but they can make a big difference in cargo security, versatility, and hauling safety. Whether...

Trailer leaf springs take a beating over time. Heavy loads, rough roads, corrosion, and everyday wear can eventually cause springs to sag, crack, or break. Replacing worn leaf springs helps...