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An offroad camper trailer<\/strong><\/a> is one of the best tickets you\u2019ll ever buy to the adventure playground that we call home. Hooking up your camper trailer and heading away with your family is an incredible experience! However just like any type of vehicle, a 4×4 camper trailer needs regular maintenance and love to ensure you keep it in the best condition. Don\u2019t stress though \u2013 camper trailer tips and tricks for maintenance aren\u2019t hard to handle, and in fact you\u2019ll be able to do all this camper trailer maintenance yourself at home with nothing more than basic hand tools.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n From junk to absolute gem \u2013 anyone can add value to their 4WD camper trailer<\/strong>,<\/a> and it starts right here \u2013 so grab your tools, wheel the old girl into the shed and turn your camper trailer back to the pride and joy it should be!<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n WHEEL BEARINGS<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n For us off-roaders, water would have to be the biggest wheel bearing killer we come across, and in fact it\u2019s the number one cause of breakdowns and camper trailer problems \u2013 particularly if you only use your camper trailer once every couple of months. If the camper trailer\u2019s<\/strong><\/a> hub assembly gets a mouthful of river water, the grease\u2019s lubricating properties are severely affected.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n The early warning signs are unmistakable, as water contaminated grease tends to turn white and cake up in clumps. If you don\u2019t check your camper trailer wheel bearings<\/strong><\/a> fairly regularly, chances are you won\u2019t know until it\u2019s too late.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n There are however, a few simple and easy preventative measures you can take to help your camper trailer<\/strong><\/a> wheel bearings last the test of time. Start by installing marine grade hub seals if your camper trailer doesn\u2019t already have them, which are actually designed to handle the pressure of complete submersion under water. We\u2019ll talk how to regrease and install camper trailer wheel bearings in another article as it\u2019s worth not skipping over.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n HOT TIP: INSTANT BEARING REPAIR KIT<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Always carry a spare set of greased bearings for your camper trailer<\/strong><\/a>. If you have a packed set sealed in a sandwich bag, they are always ready to install whenever you ever need them, and there is no need for you to grease them in the bush.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n WHEELS AND TYRES<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n There\u2019s the obvious signs of wear and tear on your camper trailer tyres<\/strong><\/a>, such as tread running close to wear indicators, but make sure you inspect both tyres inside and out for slices, cuts and potential weak spots. With older tyres, check for sidewall fatigue, which can happen if the camper trailer\u2019s been sitting in the front yard with low tyre pressures for too long.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Buying second hand tyres has to be done with caution. Quite often they\u2019re cheap because they\u2019ve been sitting round for a good while. The best to way check if they\u2019re not too old is to test if the tread blocks are still soft \u2013 or to check for the date code on the side of your camper trailer tyres<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Should you need to replace your tyres and wheels, why not put on a set to suit your 4WD setup? This essentially means you\u2019re always carrying two spares wherever you go \u2013 matching your camper trailer tyres<\/strong><\/a> to your 4WD.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n SUSPENSION<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Your suspension is arguably this most vital component of your trailer, and really needs to be given the correct attention. First up, check the wear on your springs by ensuring the camper trailer is not sagging or sitting unevenly.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n With your camper trailer shocks<\/strong><\/a>, inspect the shock mounts for cracks, then check if the shocks are leaking fluid or have any physical damage. Bent shocks are a common problem, and need to be replaced immediately.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Also have a good look at your offroad camper trailer\u2019s<\/strong><\/a> bushes \u2013 if you think they might be getting old, it\u2019s cheaper to replace them now before they fully give way, which can cause damage to more expensive components.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n If you get in the habit of conducting these checks on your camper trailer after you come back from a trip, and ideally a couple of weeks before an upcoming camper trailer adventure<\/strong><\/a>, you\u2019ll minimise the risk of camper trailer problems arising and ensure that your holiday will go as smoothly as possible.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n