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Are Your Trailer Plans Certified?

April 6, 2022December 22, 2021 by Mechanic
DOT Approved or Certified Plans

This is a great question we get a lot, in many variations.  Are your plans DOT approved?  Are the plans Stamped?  We think it’s great to know the level of plans you get when you buy, so asking about certified plans is a great place to start.  However, this question

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The Trailer Breakaway Kit

March 17, 2023December 18, 2020 by Mechanic
Trailer Wiring For Breakaway Kit

What in the world is a Trailer Breakaway Kit?  If you pull a “larger-ish” trailer, you should definitely know, because it’s a legal requirement in many jurisdictions.

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9 Essential Tools For Your DIY Shop

October 28, 2021October 19, 2020 by Mechanic
What Are Your Essential Tools

We’ve been asked many times about “What are the most essential tools for your shop?” Well, that’s a hard question, because frustration and wailing are the result when the right tools are not available.

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Why BUY Plans, If You Can Get FREE Plans?

October 11, 2022May 1, 2019 by Mechanic
Engineered Trailer Plans Are Not Free Plans

It’s a big dilemma.  Why buy trailer plans (or crane plans or whatever) when you can get Free Plans?  Some websites have free plans, other places charge.  So what’s the big deal? 

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Trailer Lights and Wires

December 31, 2022July 5, 2018 by Mechanic
Trailer Lights and Wires Feature

On new trailer builds, as well as on existing rigs, the trailer lights and wires must all function.  Here are some tips on the subject.  If you find the electrical a little confusing or intimidating, read on.

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Categories Mechanics Tips, Plans Info Tags Build, Electric, Trailer, Wires 2 Comments
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