Car Trailer Parts & Accessories

You may also like

Keep Your Car Trailer Safe and Moving With Spare Parts and Security Accessories

On eBay, you will find car trailer parts for every element of trailer travel. From hitch couplings and hardware through to ratchet straps and reflectors, a choice of new and secondhand hand trailer parts are available. Everything you need for safe towing and secure parking can be found conveniently here.

What hardware is available as trailers parts?

Many trailer bits and bobs will be specific to the type you have. Whether this is flatbed, enclosed, gooseneck, etc., fittings will be dependent on how the trailer is constructed and on its weight. However, fittings can suit many trailers, such as hinges, safety chains, and catch brackets.

What different types of coupling are there?

The type of coupling will depend on the specification of the trailer. For example, braked trailers will have an ‘A’ frame coupling, whereas an unbraked trailer will generally have a straight or gooseneck coupling and weigh less than 750 kg.

How do you know what type of replacement wheels and tyres to buy?

Wheel replacements for all number of axles can be purchased. You will need the Pitch Circle Diameter, which is the distance between the wheel studs. Diagrams can be found on specialist websites that show the exact points to measure.

Trailer tyres are designed specifically to be pulled and to withstand flying debris, so have much thicker sidewalls than a car tyre. Specific trailer tyres should be fitted.

What are the recommended ways to aid the safety and security of your trailer?

The following will help your trailer to remain safe on the roads:

  • Reflectors and reflective tape: Rear, side, and front reflectors can be attached. Strips of tape can be added wherever desired, depending on the design of your trailer.
  • Detachment prevention: Wheel nut indicators can be affixed, which guard against wheel detachment. Safety chains can also be connected between the trailer and the towing vehicle, for added safety.
  • Lighting and electrical: Compulsory for road safety, fitted individual tail lights or complete temporary light boards are available. All connecting electrical components can also be found, many of which can be identified by comparing your own items to ones on the eBay trailer parts lists.
  • Security chains, hitch locks, and posts: Heavy-duty chains, padlocks, and security posts can be used as appropriate for the location. Specially designed hitch locks are also available, which prevent the hitch coupler being used.
  • Wheel clamps: Several different designs of wheel clamp can be purchased, depending on your budget and size/weight of the trailer. These may attach to single or multiple points on the wheel.

Categories