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WELCOME TO TOWING AND TRAILERS LTD UA-cam Channel: Trailers and Trailer parts specialists.
With over 2500 different trailer parts in stock, Towing and Trailers Ltd is one of the largest independent stockists of trailer parts in the UK.
With over 2500 different trailer parts in stock, Towing and Trailers Ltd is one of the largest independent stockists of trailer parts in the UK.
Adjusting a coupling on a over centre handbrake for Knott and al-ko brakes for trailers and Caravans
In this video we explain how to set the coupling on a trailer or caravan after the wheels have been adjusted.
This is the final part of setting up the brakes and should only be done once the hubs have been adjusted and all the brakes have been inspected for items that are not functioning correctly.
For more information on adjusting and inspecting the brakes on a trailer see our other videos.
Knott trailer brakes can be found at
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Al-ko trailer brakes can be found at
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For further information about couplings goto
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There is more information about running gear at
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We have many more videos on UA-cam to do with the repair and maintenance of trailers and identifying trailer parts.
For more videos go to: ua-cam.com/users/TowingAndTrailersLtdvideos
For any help and advice on parts please feel free to call us on 01909 473749
Or visit our website at: www.towingandtrailers.com/
Or visit our trade counter at: The workshop depot
Sandy lane
Worksop
Notts
S80 3EZ
With more information on repair and maintenance, visit: www.uk-trailer-parts.co.uk/
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This is the final part of setting up the brakes and should only be done once the hubs have been adjusted and all the brakes have been inspected for items that are not functioning correctly.
For more information on adjusting and inspecting the brakes on a trailer see our other videos.
Knott trailer brakes can be found at
ua-cam.com/play/PL01a4qPsS1zuSCDYJjZ3t78lISGiS9aWO.html
Al-ko trailer brakes can be found at
ua-cam.com/play/PL01a4qPsS1zsH9YtBy1aGx46LCUMtI-zs.html
For further information about couplings goto
ua-cam.com/play/PL01a4qPsS1zuCa_tYczUXenDtVI4v6G0V.html
There is more information about running gear at
ua-cam.com/play/PL01a4qPsS1ztfSalQODsmL7J8AaGP62C6.html
We have many more videos on UA-cam to do with the repair and maintenance of trailers and identifying trailer parts.
For more videos go to: ua-cam.com/users/TowingAndTrailersLtdvideos
For any help and advice on parts please feel free to call us on 01909 473749
Or visit our website at: www.towingandtrailers.com/
Or visit our trade counter at: The workshop depot
Sandy lane
Worksop
Notts
S80 3EZ
With more information on repair and maintenance, visit: www.uk-trailer-parts.co.uk/
For the latest discount codes, notifications of new UA-cam videos and what is happening at towing and trailers, please follow and like our facebook page at: towingandtrailers/
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How to fit an Erde ST1272 to a cycle carrier to trailer load bars or roof bars
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In this video we explain How to fit an Erde ST1272A Cycle carrier to a set of loadbars on an Erde or Daxara trailer. These cycle carriers can be used on any cross bars, load bars or roof bars with mounting centres less than 1000mm We have many more videos on UA-cam to do with the repair and maintenance of trailers and identifying trailer parts. For more videos go to: ua-cam.com/users/TowingAndT...
Checks to carry out on a trailer or caravan before use
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In this video we show some simple checks that can be done to your trailer before you hitch p to your tow vehicle and tow. These checks are just simple checks and will not replace scheduled maintenance such as services. These checks should find simple problems, maybe initiate more major maintenance or an early service. doing these checks should stop you from being pulled over and prosecuted and ...
Identifying a trailer or caravan coupling / hitch, for replacement or spares Alko, Knott and Bradley
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In this video we are going through popular Trailer and Caravan Couplings used in the UK giving an explanation of why they would be used. We also go through ways to identify Spare parts for couplings. If you require a coupling or spare parts for a coupling we can supply these at the following web pages. Braked trailer couplings www.towingandtrailers.com/products/trailer-parts/trailer-couplings/b...
Torqueing Up hubs with sealed bearings for Al-ko, BPW, Knott, Caravans and Ifor williams Trailers
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This video shows removing and refitting a hub with a sealed bearing. Its important that these hubs are torqued properly as the bearings need the correct torque for the bearing to operate correctly and give an optimum life. All the hub nuts should be replaced when removed due to the high torque used on these hub nuts. Most of these nuts have a way to secure them on the shaft most are oval making...
How to fit an Erde RJ160 Jockey Wheel on Erde and Daxara Camping trailers
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This Video Shows how to Fit an Erde RJ160 Jockey wheel to a trailer with a 60mm Straight drawbar I also explain how to fit it to a 50mm drawtube. We have many more videos on UA-cam to do with the repair and maintenance of trailers and identifying trailer parts. For more videos go to: ua-cam.com/users/TowingAndTrailersLtdvideos For any help and advice on parts please feel free to call us on 0190...
Adjusting a coupling with a ratchet style handbrake for Al-ko or Knott trailer and caravan brakes
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In this video we mention the simple adjustment of a coupling with a ratchet style handbrake. This coupling has a gas strut under the handbrake that applies pressure Before the coupling is adjusted the brakes themselves would need to be adjusted correctly. for information on adjusting brakes see our other videos. Adjusting a Knott Trailer brake ua-cam.com/video/AEte6btQRQk/v-deo.html or Adjustin...
Different type of Torque Wrench
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This video shows 3 different types of Torquewrench and explains how they are read and how you Know that you have got to the correct torque. We have many more videos on UA-cam to do with the repair and maintenance of trailers and identifying trailer parts. For more videos go to: ua-cam.com/users/TowingAndTrailersLtdvideos For any help and advice on parts please feel free to call us on 01909 4737...
How to build a DAXARA 198 Trailer
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How to build an Daxara 198 trailer www.towingandtrailers.com/ This is a guide on how to build a Daxara 198 Trailer showing step by step guide. All torque settings for nuts and bolts are included. The order and procedure we use for assembly is shown, making this go together easily and correct. We have many more videos on UA-cam to do with the repair and maintenance of trailers and identifying tr...
Identifying parts for Ifor Williams Trailer brakes, wheels and couplings
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In this video we give a brief explanation of the parts used on Ifor williams trailers. Unlike many many manufacturers over many years Ifor williams has used the same parts on their trailers for many years this makes it easy to identify parts. Ifor wiliams have always manufactured their own axles but used brake backplates and couplings from other manufacturers. To buy more parts for Ifor william...
How To Load A Trailer distribution of load and towing capacities
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This video explains the weights that a trailer is designed to carry, how it can be found, the weights your car can tow and where to find this. Weight distribution is also a very important consideration as poor weight distribution can make the characteristics of your combination making it unsafe to tow. We have many more videos on UA-cam to do with the repair and maintenance of trailers and iden...
How to fit a hard top to an Erde 163, 193 and Daxara 168, 198 Camping / Leisure trailer
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This Video shows how to fit a hard top to an Daxara 198 Leisure trailer. it is the same process to fit a hard top to Erde 163, Erde 193 and Daxara 168 Camping trailers. We have many more videos on UA-cam to do with the repair and maintenance of trailers and identifying trailer parts. For more videos go to: ua-cam.com/users/TowingAndTrailersLtdvideos For any help and advice on parts please feel ...
How to securely ratchet strap a car on a car transport trailer
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This Video shows a few different methods of fastening a car to the back of a car transporter or trailer. The basics of using a ratchet strap, the difference between different types of ratchet straps are shown and how to secure a car without chockers / link straps is shown. To buy Ratchet straps please goto:- www.towingandtrailers.com/products/trailers/trailer-accessories/ratchet-straps-2/ We ha...
How to identify a Knott or Al-ko trailer / caravan brake
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In this Video we explain the main differences between Knott and Al-ko trailer / Caravan brakes. When you have identified the brake your trailer has it is easier to service or by parts for your trailer brake. To buy parts for your trailer brakes please goto. www.towingandtrailers.com/products/trailer-parts/trailer-brake-parts/ We have many more videos on UA-cam to do with the repair and maintena...
How To Fit A Hardtop To A Daxara 238, 239 or Erde 233, 234 Models of camping trailer.
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In this video we show how to fit a hard top to the largest of the Erde / Daxara leisure / camping trailer range. We fit this hard top onto a Daxara 239 with extension panels. this includes mounting the locks, mounting the gas struts and setting the hinges up. We have many more videos on UA-cam to do with the repair and maintenance of trailers and identifying trailer parts. For more videos go to...
How to understand the trailer tyre sizes
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How to understand the trailer tyre sizes
How a current Bradley braked over run trailer coupling works
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How a current Bradley braked over run trailer coupling works
How To Build A Daxara 239x4 Camping / leisure Trailer
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How To Build A Daxara 239x4 Camping / leisure Trailer
Why are light boards not legal for most trailers.
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Why are light boards not legal for most trailers.
How to fit a maypole spare wheel carrier
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How to fit a maypole spare wheel carrier
Connecting a braked trailer to the back of a towing vehicle
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Connecting a braked trailer to the back of a towing vehicle
How much can you tow with an average car.
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How much can you tow with an average car.
Different types of hubs used on trailer suspension and why
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Different types of hubs used on trailer suspension and why
How to fit an Erde SP050 spare wheel carrier
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How to fit an Erde SP050 spare wheel carrier
How to fit Knott 250 x 40 trailer brake shoes on older backplates
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How to fit Knott 250 x 40 trailer brake shoes on older backplates
How to fit a trailer brake drum with taper roller bearings
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How to fit a trailer brake drum with taper roller bearings
Fitting A Set Of Extension Panels To An ERDE or Daxara Trailer
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Fitting A Set Of Extension Panels To An ERDE or Daxara Trailer
How To Fit An ERDE SP150 Spare Wheel Carrier To Erde Commercial Trailers
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How To Fit An ERDE SP150 Spare Wheel Carrier To Erde Commercial Trailers
How to change a damper in a Bradley trailer coupling
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How to change a damper in a Bradley trailer coupling
Choosing the correct trailer / caravan jockey wheel
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Choosing the correct trailer / caravan jockey wheel
Man nowadays would look out for themselves lot if trailers are stolen in Ireland
Secondhand can be another man trouble homemade trailer very dangerous
Great explanations! One question though, is the lenght of the trailer calculated from the front of the trailer bed or from the towbar connection?
Hi Thankyou for watching The length is the overall length from towball to back of the trailer.
You forgot about the break handle.
Informative many thanks 😊
Glad it was helpful!
How often should you grease the coupling?
Hi Thankyou for watching This can vary and needs doing based on distance and time if a trailer is used a handful of times a year and short distances it needs doing once or twice a year. if its used regular for short trips every month this would be the same for occasional long trips. for people that are intensively using such as car transporter companies that do 500 miles every day its recommended every week. We do have a recommended maintenance schedule on a website we had for information this was written in 2012 and staff from Knott and Bradley looked over this and agreed this can be viewed at. www.uk-trailer-parts.co.uk/trailer-servicing-maintenance-schedule/
Just replaced all cables and fitted new shoes to my trailer. I referred to your excellent video as a guide, mainly to see which way round to fit the expanders but subsequently noticed the comment below about the expanders being the wrong way round. Does this matter or should I start again.
Very useful video, thank you
How did it come off?
Excellent video, thanks for doing this. I have towed many a large load but usually dead loads like aggregates, building materials etc. In the next couple of weeks am going to tow a large 4x4 on a transporter trailer for about 150miles. Will have your guidance here in mind. Only thing i’m nervous on is weight distribution. Am planning on sending it slightly nose heavy but it is hard to tell as cars are unevenly distributed. I guess i will find out how much sway i get in the first couple of miles. Thanks again 👍🏼 Edit: just saw your other video pop up on even loading, again very useful, thanks. Think i’m just going to put it slightly forward, maybe just an inch of the central point on the trailer and take it from there. Am also going to be putting as much from the payload vehicle into the tow vehicle like seats etc as am close to the trailer’s gross capacity. All the best.
Great tutorial, very helpful 👍🏻 does the adjuster need lubricating?
Terrific video - very helpful indeed!
Thank you for your most informative video 👍🏻🏴
Thanks for the video, just fitted mine to the erde 153 and this video made the whole process seamless, fitted in 30 mins.
Can I please also ask - do both sides need to be adjusted exactly the same, or is some leeway acceptable? I'm not sure if I'm going to need new brakes or not now, my fuel economy dropped 5 litres oer 100km after the adjustment so seems it was definitely somewhat engaged all that time
Thank you. I was driving today 400km in the outback and smelled a burning smell at the caravan wheel. Felt it was burning hot 🥵🔥 that's where I realised I'd adjusted not long ago but only a few clicks tighter and the wheel was spinning fine with slight brake noise. I ended up adjusting it back off about 20 clicks and it's cool now but still makes that slight dragging brake noise. Don't know why this might be because on all accounts it should be silent at this rate?
Great info
Hi Great Videos, can you advise if the expander in your video is the wrong way round. Looking at other videos and another of yours, where you stated it was the wrong way round, the expander here is the same way, which would suggest its the wrong way round. Thanks
Hi I am need a set of wheels and tyres for a Jetski trailer hallmark premier ,are you guys likely to stock any of the parts of these
Oh I've been searching for this info for ages, thank you indeed🙂
Glad it was helpful!
Very helpful 👌
Glad you think so!
Another fan of the welding technique to get the old one out
This works on any stubborn bearing and will help if you don't have a press available.
Watching this AFTER buying a trailer and not looking forward to doing these checks on it 😢
It's unfortunate you didn't watch first but hopefully our videos will help you maintain your trailer.
Hie pal where does one buy that nut. I have one side excel that keeps busting tyres. Any idea what could cause this
Helpful info, thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks 😸👌
No problem
What was that tool that you used to tighten the bolts?
This is a battery powered ratchet the one in the video was a snap-on but we now use Milwaukee
Thank you. Very helpful
Glad it was helpful!
I have a trailer thats 2000. Does this require reverse lights. This is breaked.
Hi Your trailer does not require reverse lights this only came in when trailers required approval in 2010
Thank you for this, it’s much appreciated. 👍
No problem 👍
well explained!
Thankyou
What about the safety chain you also have coupled to your vehicle, wouldn't this cause an accident if you slam on the van brakes?
Hi on European trailers / caravans with brakes since the mid to late 80's you are not supposed to have a safety chain. with experience forgetting to take an handbrake off on a caravan and testing brakes on trailers with a car I think it would slow quickly not come to an immediate stop. I do agree if people are not paying attention it could cause an accident but it will no out brake a car. This will only happen on a well serviced trailer. it does worry us how many trailers we see that would not stop at all if they came off.
Thankyou! Very clear. We went to the caravan service centre and still had a problem with the hub being very hot. Your video helped us figure out the brakes were too tight on that wheel. We just fixed it ourselves.
Glad it helped
New to this Trailer system, THANK YOU! By showing you can change the brake cables without having to take the drum apart you have saved a man Hours! Love the video!
Glad I could help!
Hei! When I drive reverse my brian james trailer want to stop immediately, so maybe some rust of some reverse mechanism? or brake pads are to close? Before I was thinking that problem is in damper, but after replacement still problem.
Hi Check the adjustment is all correct, when adjusting always turn the drum in the direction it would go as you travel forward. if you turn in the other direction this will activate the Auto reverse mechanism. check the reverse mechanism us operating correctly, and make sure all moving parts are operating freely including the brake cables. Hope this helps Towing and trailers ltd
@@TowingAndTrailersLtd yes I did that and now all good 🖐
Thanks Peter!! You produce a range of very helpful and informative videos. Very much appreciated!!
Glad you like them!
Very helpful, thanks. I can't get the drum back on though, even though the adjuster seems fully compressed. I checked that the brake is fully off and expander is therefore contracted. Any ideas?
This can be a bearing stuck on the shaft it may need a puller. I am not sure what you are saying about the expander but if this is open remove the brake cable and push the expander forward if its open through the brake cable hole.
i wonder if you can help me ? i have a caravan from early 1970, the trailer is made by Peak Trailers and there are no bolts holding that i can see on the front coupling and im wanting to change the gaiter ? there is one vertical bolt which is tack welded on you'd probably need to se a photo of it to know
Short and to the point exactly what I needed to know.
Thank you and hope it helped
With the early trailer hubs. What size tapered bearings did they use? I believe mine are 42mm internal diameter but really struggling to find a source to replace them.
Thank you for all your videos. I have just renovated my 2008 Ifor 3.5T tipper by watching them all. A question though, my brake expander bolt had blue loctite applied. On the www new bolts are available and they all have red loctite pre-applied. If they have loctite on.... how is it possible to adjust as you say? Surely the adjustment should be done via the domed cable adjustment nut? Many thanks again, great channel.
Hi The Loctite is blue on all Genuine Knott Adjusters the ones you have seen on line are probably copy / None genuine products. We only stock Genuine Equipment when it comes to brakes as over the years we have seen many problems with copy equipment. I have seen copy equipment brake drums and bend backplates so the slight saving you have can cost an axle. The loctite is to create some resistance not to lock the adjuster so the adjustment is just a little stiff. You should never adjust the brakes on the cables as this opens the expander. if the expander is open you have less travel for your brakes and the force as the force the cables apply is also at its maximum as the cable is pulling straight backwards rather than at an angle. Hope this helps Towing and trailers ltd www.towingandtrailers.com
Please explain why expander is turned around after fitting is that correct fitment great video
Hi Well spotted Unfortunately I re assembled with the brakes with the expander the wrong way round the expander should push the shoe that is on the reverse mechanism. The correct way is as it was at the start of the video. Sorry for the confusion.
That's a nice trailer
Hello, Great video, gave me the confidence to service the hubs on my Indespension trailer. As you mentioned in the video, the inside bearing has a seal attached to it. So as not to damage the seal, what would you recommend I use to clean the bearing with, e.g. no nonsense degreaser or brake cleaner? Any help gratefully received.
Glad it helped We use a paraffin based solvent but in the early days we would use diesel but it was smelly many company's are using a water based cleaner. any thing will do than thins the grease to clean it out. Most auto spares shops will have some sort of degreaser like your no nonsense degreaser you mentioned. I would avoid brake cleaner as you will need a lot and it could get expensive but it would work. Towing and trailers www.towingandtrailers.com 01909 473749
Never realized the over center handbrake was a feature. Now that I think about it definitely a nice feature to have. I now wonder why it's not standard on everything..
Hi The over centre handbrake that is operated by a large spring (energy store) has been around since the 80's Bradley moved over to this fully in the 90's Knott moved over to it soon after but there were still couplings around with ratchet handbrakes (not usually used on new production trailers) until about 15 years ago. This video was filmed in 2019 and the al-ko coupling that is shown on the left seems to be disappearing now as when we order it we are getting couplings in some weights that have an over centre handbrake that is slightly different as the energy store ( spring) is mounted under the main body and does not stick out of the back. I think in the next year or 2 you will not see any couplings (new stock) available with a ratchet handbrake. there may be the odd new coupling left that has been sat on some ones shelf. Hope this helps Towing and trailers Ltd www.towingandtrailers.com
@@TowingAndTrailersLtd I have two trailers. One a small goods trailer (from Trailer Europe in Hungary) with a Knott coupling and the other a caravan with a late 1990s/early 2000s Al-Ko coupling. The former with an over-centre handbrake and the latter a ratchet style handbrake. Personally, I much prefer the over-centre style handbrake for ease of use and I tend to feel that the handbrake works better. Without changing the entire coupling, is it possible to switch to a Al-Ko over-centre handbrake?
Why dont they have disc brakes?
Hi I don't Know why disk brakes are not widely used but I do understand that there are some developed. I understand but can't be sure that it is to do with the fact that brakes in Europe and the UK work on an overrun system then need to reverse automatically I have heard of a couple of ways that disk brakes have been manufactured but it has been too expensive to be adopted for mass use. due to this it has never taken off as larger numbers are required for production. Please note this is just rumours I have heard and may not be entirely true but I have not seen any information about disk brakes for over 10 years. Hope this helps
@@TowingAndTrailersLtd I’ve just realised that if disc brakes are not used outside over winter they will rust badly.. as do cars disc brakes if unused..
Great video! Perfectly clear and thorough! Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Super informative video, thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Nice comparison video. I still prefer click style simple and no batteries to worry about. The digital adapter style seem to work well and would be great compact unit for a service vehicle.
I like the click type but other people use them and I know that the digital ones will not be left with torque wound on them damaging mechanisms. I can also hand it to any one they don't need to be able to read a micrometre style gauge to set it a digital wrench. If I am doing something I often have people come to me asking Questions this can distract me and the counter that the digital wrenches have is handy to see where I have got to. The wrench I don't like is the one that flexes I specifically brought the one in the video to do the filming and once it was filmed I gave it away as I don't trust it for use in our workshop. Thankyou for watching Towing and trailers ltd www.towingandtrailers.com
Going to be honest you lost me the minute you started torquing a wheel that is not on the ground.
Hi I know that it is not a done practice to torque a wheel in the air. When I have serviced a trailer I always check the brakes and leave them locked in the auto reverse position. I then torque the wheels this gives me an Idea that the brakes are working well. The wheels then settle and are torqued when the trailer is collected by a customer as a final check. Thanks for watching Towing and trailers ltd www.towingandtrailers.com
@@TowingAndTrailersLtd It is also not a safe practice for you as that is a good way for something to fall from a lift or jack
I understand what you are saying if it is not securely supported We do make sure that trailers are secure while we work on them. The trailer in the video was on more than suitable axle stands. When a trailer is serviced with sealed bearings or a stub axle is fitted you are applying 280 - 850Nm to the same area on a trailer. If it is safe enough to tighten one of these it can manage a wheel stud / nut at 60 - 195 Nm Hope this helps Towing and trailer ltd www.towingandtrailers.com