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Even if wear is normal as indicated by your straightedge, the magnets should be replaced if any part of the magnet coil has
become visible through the friction material facing of the magnet. It is also recommended that the drum armature surface be
refaced when replacing magnets.
Magnets should also be replaced in pairs - both sides of the axle. Always use genuine MDC OEM parts.
Shoes and Linings
A simple visual inspection of your brake linings will tell if they are useable.
Replacement is necessary if the lining is worn (to within
1
/
16
″ or less), contaminated with grease or oil or abnormally scored or
gouged. It is important to replace both shoes on each brake and both brakes of the same axle. This is necessary to retain the
“balance” of your brakes. Be sure to replace your shoes only with genuine MDC parts available from our outlets.
Corrosion Prevention
It is important to take steps to prevent corrosion of parts on your trailer to extend the service life. Many fittings are high tensile
and therefor zinc plated. Fittings such as this can benefit from additional protection. Some helpful products to prevent corrosion
are “Lanotec,” “WD40”, “Inox” and comparable products. These can be spray applied and do an exceptionally respectable job of
protecting metal surfaces, particularly in corrosive and aggressive environments near the ocean and inland waterways.
Often, we take our trailers to saltwater environments. Driving through saltwater is never recommended as the residual chloride
ions accelerate corrosion. If you are camping near or driving through these kinds of environments, we highly recommend that
your trailer be thoroughly cleaned after use. Flushing the chassis and washing and rinsing your trailer is important.
Wheels and Tires
Highway
Your trailer is fitted with 16″ wheels and 265/75 R16 Goodride Tires. The tires are a “Light Truck” tyre with a mud terrain tread
and a maximum load rating on single axle of 1550kg at 80psi.
• Recommended highway pressure at dry weight of the trailer is 62psi.
• Recommended highway pressure at GVWR of 6500lbs is 77psi.
Offroad
Offroad driving requires lower tire pressures and lower speeds. When driving on rough and corrugated road, a reduction of
speed and controlled deflation of tires is required to protect the trailer and its suspension from damage. In extreme
circumstances tire pressures may be reduced significantly. When lowering from highway pressure, a rule of thumb is to reduce
your speed by the same percentage as the lowering of tire pressure.
Because offroad conditions can vary, you must lower your pressures and reduce speed until vibration and shock through the
suspension is at a moderate level to suit the conditions you are experiencing, and the loaded weight of your trailer.
When returning to the highway or when increasing speed, you must reinflate the
tires to correct highway pressures. Failure to reinflate can cause severe handling
problems resulting in injury or death.
Suspension
Your trailer is fitted with quality independent trailing arm suspension with dual shock absorbers. This design is ideal for the full
range of use on and offroad however, there are limitations in prolonged use of corrugated and rough road.
Shock Absorbers & Bushes
The function of shock absorbers is to turn kinetic energy into heat and dampen the rebound in the suspension to keep the tire in
contact with the road. During prolonged periods on corrugated and rough roads it is possible to overheat shock absorbers to the
point of failure (shock fade). Best practice is to take regular breaks and allow both the shock absorbers and suspension bushes
to cool. Overheating the bushes through prolonged driving on corrugations can soften the thermoplastic and cause premature
wear and/or deformation of the bush. On severely rough roads stop regularly up to every hour to allow components to cool.
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