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==Miscellaneous trailer tips== | ==Miscellaneous trailer tips== | ||
*A box on the tongue is useful for holding jacks, chocks, tie-down straps, hand tools, etc. | *A box on the tongue is useful for holding jacks, chocks, tie-down straps, hand tools, etc. | ||
− | *Some wood deck trailers are not pressure-treated wood, and won't last long at all. Replace cracked or rotted planks. Check trailer frame for cracks or separations. | + | *Some wood deck trailers are not pressure-treated wood, and won't last long at all. Replace cracked or rotted planks. Check trailer frame for cracks or separations, and repair immediately if any defects are found. |
*Balance load on trailer to keep tongue weight within manufacture's spec. | *Balance load on trailer to keep tongue weight within manufacture's spec. | ||