Care and Maintenance

What to check, when, and which jobs belong with your dealer. Following it keeps your SHIFTR safe and your Limited Warranty valid. Part of your SHIFTR Owner's Manual.

WARNING. Wheel separation can occur if wheel nuts are not checked. Never work under the trailer while it is loaded. Only go under it when it is securely supported on jack stands, with the SmartControl master switch off and all four safety latches engaged.

Before every tow: walk-around check

• Inspect the perimeter. Walk around and check the wheels, axle area and tongue.
• Look underneath. Crouch down, without going under the trailer, and check for anything loose, missing, hanging down or out of place.
• Check hardware. Make sure the paint marks on the bolts and pins you can see have not moved.
• Take action. If something looks wrong, do not tow. Contact your dealer.

Maintenance schedule

Before every tow. Walk-around check. Torque the wheel nuts to 95 ft-lb. Check tire pressure and condition, lights, breakaway switch, safety latches, and battery above 12.4V. Look for hydraulic fluid leaks.

New trailer, or after a wheel is refitted. Re-torque the wheel nuts to 95 ft-lb after the first 10, 25 and 50 miles. At the same points, feel each hub for heat and check the wheel bearings for play.

Every 6 months, and after a long road trip. Check the paint marks on the bolts and pins for movement. Check the hydraulic hoses for chafing or wear.

Wheel bearings and brakes. Adjust bearings every 2,000 miles. Grease bearings and check the brake linings for wear every 12 months or 10,000 miles (16,000 km), whichever comes first. Dealer job.

Every 12 months. Grease the pivot pins and safety latches. Check the hydraulic fluid level.

Every 2 years. Hydraulic fluid change. Dealer job.