Knowledge from the parts counter and the service bay. Practical guides for identifying problems, understanding your equipment, and finding the right parts for the repair.
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Enter your trailer weight, GVWR, axle ratings and tire ratings to estimate payload and see which part of the load-carrying system may become the limiting...
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The turn signal comes on, and the opposite tail light flashes. You step on the brakes, and the running lights go dim. Hit a bump,...
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One bad plug may need one repair. Corrosion, mystery splices, repeated lighting failures or damaged wiring throughout the trailer may justify starting over. Use this...
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Choose the right 7-way trailer cord length by measuring the actual routing path, allowing for turning and strain relief, and deciding whether you need a...
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Cold stiffens wiring, exposes weak connections, punishes seals and batteries, and turns small moisture problems into winter failures. Use this R&P checklist to prep the...
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Understand how your trailer's breakaway switch and battery work together to activate emergency braking. Learn how to test the system, identify failures, and determine whether...
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A bad hub, noisy bearing, worn brake, or damaged spindle can make it feel like the entire trailer axle is finished. Sometimes it is. But...
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Use our vehicle lookup to find the correct Tekonsha brake controller connector, then shop the matching R&P part when available.
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Match your trailer brake by axle rating, brake diameter and width, flange pattern, left/right orientation, adjustment style, and drum compatibility before ordering.
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Follow the hub-removal and installation process step by step, then verify bearing numbers, seal size, bolt pattern and spindle fit before choosing the replacement...
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Follow the brake signal from the controller to the magnets, then use R&P brake assemblies and fitment checks to diagnose weak, uneven, intermittent, or non-working...
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Trailer-side plug, truck-side socket, 4-flat conversion, full rewire, or bad ground? Start with the problem and find the right 7-way solution.
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