It is estimated that about 10,000 trailers are stolen each year in Melbourne. This should be big
enough to ensure that anyone with a trailer in Adelaide is on their guard.
However, you can take certain steps that will prevent you from aggravating the crime.
statistics.

DO NOT LEAVE YOUR TRAILER AT THE OPENING

One of the simplest and easiest ways to prevent theft of your trailer is,
where possible, to ensure that it is in a secure and locked place when not in use,
poured or behind a rolling door. At the very least, it should be out of sight, that is, not in the front yard, at
your place of work, on a parking lot, etc. Trailers are very often stolen by opportunists,
your hidden trailer keeps temptation away.
Commercial storage facilities may also be an option, but although they are generally very secure,
they can be expensive (especially as a permanent solution), and the location may not be very
practical, especially if you often abuse your trailer.

COUPLING AND LOCK LOCKS ARE EFFECTIVE

As an additional layer of security, or where the above options are not possible, there are several
different devices around that will help deter thieves and keep your car trailer or 6×4 trailer safe.
Coupling locks are very simple and quick to attach, and can be used in almost all types of
size or type of trailer. And as they can also be used when your trailer is attached to your vehicle (if
you need to be parked at night, for example), the coupling locks offer versatile security
This solution is suitable for both homes and on the road. A hitch pin lock, which also works
on the same principle, is a popular alternative.
These two safety devices also have the advantage of being relatively compact and are therefore easy to use.
carry with you in your vehicle at all times.

WHEEL CLAMPS ARE A POWERFUL DETERRENT

Another popular option that can be used to protect a car trailer or van trailer in Adelaide is the wheel.
tighten. There is a wide variety of these on the market, in a range of sizes, and therefore a wheel clamp
is a relatively cost-effective way to provide extra security, whether for a trader’s trailer,
freight trailer or your dump trailer. If you want to double, there are combined packs available
which include both a wheel clamp and a trailer hitch lock.
The advantage of a wheel clamp is that they are not only sturdy enough and hard to remove, but
they also act as a powerful visual deterrent. The opportunistic thief is unlikely to be tempted
and steal your 7×5 trailer when there is a sturdy wheel clamp in the lane unless they do not
get to have serious tools with them!
Otherwise, a simple chain, associated with a padlock and a fence or a solid tree can also suffice.
work, although in this scenario your trailer will still be vulnerable to the actions of a determined thief with a pair of bolt cutters.

WHY DO NOT TRY TRACKER TRAILER?

Some of our customers have GPS trackers installed on their trailers. There are models on the market
designed today for trailers (as well as caravans and horse-drawn carriages), which are
able to run for several years on a single battery. If your trailer is stolen, you can
track its location on your phone, tablet or PC through an app, which can dramatically speed up recovery
time.

Before connecting your trailer to the vehicle. It is important to know the towing capacity of your vehicle before towing a trailer. This is usually called tow mass and is usually found in the owner’s manual. You must also check the towing capacity of your vehicle, which is the maximum weight it can pull. You should know that in Victoria (and the rest of the country), you are breaking the law if you exceed the towing weight of your vehicle.

Having sufficient braking power for towing a car

The car trailers manufactured in Melbourne are equipped with mechanical disc brakes and calipers, which are suitable for towing a gross trailer mass (GTM) of up to 2 tonnes. We can also add an electric brake upgrade to tow GTM loads from 2.8 to 3.5 tons.
Towing a trailer also requires additional equipment that would probably not be needed if you were towing a box trailer or a cage trailer. In particular, a heavy-duty winch is required, as well as straps to secure the car or SUV on the trailer.

to begin the towing vehicle must be in place with the hand parking brake tight with the towed car trailer. the ramps of the car trailer must then be fixed and the car that is to be mounted on the trailer must be aligned with the ramps facing the front.

If a winch is used, the cable must be rolled up and attached to the chassis. It is important that the winch cable is attached to a part of the car strong enough to withstand the force exerted when towing on the trailer (the front bumper, for example, will not be strong enough). The car can then slowly be hoisted onto the ramps and up.

If the car is driven on the trailer, it is important that it is done in a controlled manner so that the vehicle ascends the ramps straight and does not exceed the front of the trailer.

Keep your car on the trailer
Once your car or SUV is on the trailer, it is important that it remains secure and secured in place. Thus, once in place, it must be engaged with the parking brake. Keep the winch attached (if any).

The ideal position is to balance the vehicle on the axles so as to avoid any slippage of the trailer (which can occur if the car is too far from the rear of the trailer) to arrive if it is too far forward ).

Belts must then be used to secure the car. Attach them around the car racks on the trailer rails (starting from the front), to secure the car so that it can not move while being transported. There are nets and straps designed specifically for the transport of vehicles, which are superimposed on the wheels and connect to the rails of the trailer as additional support.

All straps must be tightened so that the vehicle can not bounce or move in transit, and the winch (if any) must remain attached.

Unloading a vehicle from a car trailer
Taking a vehicle out of a trailer requires as much care and patience as mounting! Ideally, you need two people for the job – one to control the winch, the other inside the car to steer and apply the brakes.

Before removing the straps or wheel nets, place shims under all wheels and check that the winch remains attached and taut. The ramps must then be positioned.

Once you are ready to unload, remove the holds, put the car in neutral, and release the parking brake. The winch must then slowly unwind, maintaining a steady pace so that the car slides slowly back on the ramps.

If the car is coming out of the trailer, it is essential to keep the steering wheel in position to maintain a straight line along the ramps.

Why choose A1 Trailers Ravenhall ?

• Australian Made Trailers.
• Providing affordable and quality.
• 24 Months structural warranty.
• 15 Standard warranty.
• Excellent performance.
• Optional extras.

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Our commitment to building sustainable and cost-effective trailers means that during manufacturer we use vertical MIG welding on all critical areas with high loads and stresses. vertical MIG welding provides stronger welds making our trailers strong and capable of handling heavy loads. this durability also means longer life and fewer repairs needed in the long run.

What is mig vertical welding?

It’s a difficult welding technique because you are essentially fighting gravity. it also requires more time than other welding methods but slow progress ensures better penetration and ultimately more strong and durable welding. essentially in vertical MIG welding, the welder creates a welded base at the bottom of a section then progresses upward placing each new weld over the one below called the shelf this means that a succession of small sections of the weld is created each weld then becoming the shelf for another one to be placed above it.

this technique although slower and more laborious nevertheless results in welds with greater structural integrity and strength which is why we consider it worthwhile. the difficulty inherent in vertical MIG welding is why we are one of the few trailer manufacturers in Melbourne to use it but we are fortunate to have skilled welders in our team capable of doing this difficult job. at the end of the day, it’s about producing Melbourne’s best trailers for durability and longevity so we think it’s time well spent.

Find out how we build trailers in Melbourne as one of the leading trailer manufacturers in Melbourne our reputation is based on the production of heavy-duty versatile trailers that can handle heavy loads and can be used in all types of trailers.