Trailer Inspection Checklist

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DAILY INSPECTION CHECKLIST - CONDUCT ONCE PER DAY, OR PRIOR TO USE. Dealer Safety Manual Section 24

• If your trailer has brakes (electric or hydraulic), make sure they work, test unloaded.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Test all lights—left turn, right turn, brakes, reversing are working, and license plate is clear.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Wheel-bearing, suspension and brakes work properly.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Size stamped on the ball hitch on the towing vehicle is the same size that is stamped on the trailer’s coupler. And latching properly.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safety chains in place and cross under the tongue, and latch to the towing vehicle’s frame.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Tyres is properly inflated (proper PSI).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lug nuts are tight and no one missing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The load is properly secured.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

REGULAR INSPECTION CHECKLIST Should be conducted every 3 months

• Check couplings

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Tyres

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No damage to electric sockets for lighting, working correctly; including indicators, brakes and number plate light.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Towbar and towing coupling include; maximum rated capacity labelled clearly, manufactures name or mark.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Towing Coupling locking mechanism in good condition, no damage and working correctly.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Reflectors undamaged and clean.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Rims and Hub caps are undamaged e.g., no cracks or missing pieces

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All components including panels and chasses free from rust

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Compliance plate with VIN number

  Yes

  No

  N/A