Troubleshoot and maintain a boat trailer and trailer lights.

Troubleshooting and maintaining should include inspecting

  • hitches
  • safety chains
  • electrical connections
  • bunks
  • rollers
  • tires
  • brakes
  • wheel bearings.

Process/Skill Questions:

  • When is the best time to inspect boat trailer lights and brakes? Why?
  • What is the procedure to troubleshoot short circuits, broken wires, bad connections, and bad bulbs?
  • What are the colors of the wires on a four-wire trailer system? What is the function of each?
  • What is the most common cause of corrosion in trailer brakes?