What You'll Learn
Aussie Conditions
Look, I've seen too many blokes stuck on the side of the Bruce Highway because they ignored their trailer. Between the salt spray and the 40-degree heat, February is brutal on galvanised steel and rubber. This list is my personal go-to for keeping things mobile and rust-free.
The Essentials Kit
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While you're here...
The 'Before You Start' Scan
What You'll Need
Maintenance Sequence
The Deep Flush
Blast every inch of the frame with fresh water. Stick the hose inside the box sections to wash out the trapped salt and red dust.
Grease the Hubs
Pump fresh marine grease into the nipples until the old, milky grease is pushed out. If it looks like coffee with milk, water has gotten in.
Treat the Leaf Springs
Scrape off loose salt and spray them heavily with Lanotec. It creates a sexy lanolin barrier that water just beads off. Your missus might hate the smell though.
Winch and Jockey Wheel
Unwind the winch fully, check the strap, and grease the gears. Do the jockey wheel handle too so it doesn't seize in the summer heat.
Electrical Contact Clean
Spray some contact cleaner into the 7-pin plug, let it dry, then chuck a bit of dielectric grease in there to keep the moisture out.
Final Inspection
What You'll Need
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