The Different Types of Trailer Hitches

When shopping for a trailer hitch, there are several things to consider before making your purchase. The first, and most important, things to consider are the total towing capacity of your vehicle and the total weight of the trailer you intend to haul. When looking at different hitches, it is a good idea to choose one that can accommodate more than your current tow load. This allows some room for growth in case you decide to upgrade your boat or purchase another motorcycle. There a few main hitch styles to choose from depending on your needs. The following are just a few of the most popular, all of which are carried by Shadow Trailers at www.trailerandtruckparts.com.
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Must Have Accessories for Your Boat

When it comes time to relax on the water for a beautiful afternoon, your boat can be the main source of all the enjoyment. Having the right accessories can make the experience even better! Boat accessories are much needed, but often forgotten. When you finally take the opportunity to shop for your watercraft, you may notice that there are a ton of options for you to choose from.
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Trailer Cargo Capacities and Load Distributions

Trailers have a calculated optimum weight capacity, which is usually indicated on the trailer, as well as its manuals as GVWR, which is an acronym for

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Tips to Keep in Mind When Shopping for Used Trailer Parts

Everyone likes saving a bit of money, and trailer owners are no different. Trailers can be expensive pieces of equipment to own, but you certainly do not want to cut corners on safety or function. Buying used trailer parts is a good way to get the items you need and still save money. Keep these tips in mind when shopping for a used trailer or used trailer parts.
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Haul your Outdoor Gear

Enthusiasts of outdoor sports enjoy the freedom of taking on nature on the backs of personal watercraft, boat, bicycle or motorcycle. The experience is equal parts thrilling and calming. Reaching some of these “off the grid” outdoor spaces may present the challenge of hauling your gear with you. With the right trailer or attachment setup, you and your gear can get anywhere that you want to go.
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Are Scratch and Dent Trailer Parts a Good Deal?

Even the smallest trailer requires a few key parts in order to function correctly. New trailer owners are sometimes under the impression that they should stay away from scratch and dent parts and use only new parts on trailers. What exactly is meant by the term scratch and dent? Does the special price quoted on a scratch and dent item really make up for the apparent surface damage?
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Shadow Trailers; over 20 years providing customers with the top quality trailer parts at highly competitive prices.

Shadow Trailers has over twenty years of experience in providing customers with the top quality trailer parts at highly competitive prices. Following are some tips that can make your trailer part shopping easier, faster and better.

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Trailer Rim Torque Procedure DIY with Images

Trailer Wheel Torque Procedure

1. After mounting a trailer wheel over the studs, thread and snug the lug nuts on the studs by hand. This will reduce the possibility of cross threading.

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