Trailer Towing Tips and Safety

 When it comes to trailers, it's important to understand that their tires and suspension are not as robust or advanced as those of your vehicle. Trailer tires are often smaller and have a more basic suspension, making them more vulnerable to damage on rough roads. To minimize the risk, avoid driving over potholes, curbs, or off-road edges, and reduce your speed when encountering rough terrain.

Moreover, trailer tires are often operating near their maximum weight capacity. Extended periods of driving, especially at higher speeds, can generate excessive heat, leading to tire fatigue and potential failure. If you find yourself about to hit a curb, take immediate action. Stop the vehicle, activate your hazard lights, check your mirrors for any obstacles behind you, and then back up and steer wider to avoid contact. Even a slow impact with a curb can cause tire cords to break, resulting in guaranteed tire failure. If you notice any vibrations from the trailer, inspect the tires for bulges in the tread area. If you find any, replace the affected tire with a spare immediately.

By following these guidelines, you can ensure better durability and safety for your trailer on the road.

 To ensure the safety of your trailer and avoid any potential incidents, we strongly advise driving at moderate speeds, staying below 65 mph. Going beyond this limit can lead to various problems such as bent tire rims, bulging tires, suspension damage, or even tire failures caused by excessive speeds. Please be aware that in such cases, you will be held responsible for all expenses associated with the incident.

It is your responsibility to securely fasten all items to the trailer. This will prevent any loose objects from becoming hazards on the road.

Additionally, we recommend being prepared with the necessary tools to change a tire. Most of our trailers require a 13/16" socket or lug wrench for removing and installing the lug nuts. For trailers with aluminum wheels, a 3/4" socket or lug wrench is necessary. The spare tire bracket nuts usually require a 3/4" socket. In most cases, your vehicle's jack will suffice for lifting the trailer, but we suggest using a small rolling floor jack for convenience.

By following these guidelines, you can ensure a safer and smoother experience while using our trailers.

 When it comes to boat trailers, it's crucial to understand their unique characteristics and take necessary precautions. Boat trailers are often operating near their weight capacity when carrying only the boat itself. Additionally, the boat is supported by narrow strips of wood, which further emphasizes the importance of proper usage. It is essential to refrain from using the boat trailer to transport additional items such as coolers or camping gear.

One of the risks associated with boat trailers is wheel bearing failure due to their exposure to water when launching the boat. To mitigate this risk, we recommend checking the trailer hubs for heat when you make stops for fuel or rest. Some warmth is normal, but if you need to retract your hand quickly due to excessive heat, it is advised to visit a service shop as soon as possible.

Here's a helpful tip for reversing a trailer: When reversing, place your hand at the bottom of the steering wheel. Moving your hand to the right will cause the trailer to go right while moving it to the left will make the trailer go left.

Security Deposits and Cancellation Fees ;
 Security Deposits are a part of the rental business. Security Deposits and Rental Rates are subject to quotes at the time of rental. Renter is responsible for all repair or replacement costs exceeding the security deposit unless Renter has purchased a Damage Waiver (See FAQs for info on Damage Waiver). No security deposits are released at the moment of return of the rental item(s). All security deposits are released when your rental is processed within the next 3 business days. Depending on whom you bank with, it may take 4 - 5 business days after we process your rental for your deposit to be released.   

   A credit/debit card in the same name as the name on the contract is needed for reservations on all rentals. Because of the high demand short season of our rentals, there are cancellation fees on all reserved rentals. Cancellation fees; all reservations require a 50% deposit. This will be the amount of your cancellation fee. Because we have a short season for rentals, there is no "grace" period. There are no exceptions made for inclement weather or rescheduling. When you make a reservation with us, we agree to turn away all other requests for that item and you agree to a cancellation fee. A small seasonal business such as ours is significantly affected by cancellations. 
  There are no refunds for early returns without 48 hrs notice. Even with a 48 hr notice, a refund is still subject to the level of demand we had for those dates.
  Late Return Fees; In the rental business, Time is of the essence. All rental fees are based on TIME OUT, not time used. We can not rent an item to someone else if you still have it, regardless if you are using it or not. Therefore we charge late return fees and loss of income if we lose the next rental, due to a late return.

  All rents, sales tax, and security deposits are prepaid at time of pickup. 

Notice; Please make certain the wiring on your tow vehicle is in working order before arriving for your rental. We don't mind using a tester on your wiring, replacing a fuse for you, or supplying a ground jumper wire if needed, however, we reserve the right to charge an additional fee if we spend more than ten minutes attempting to repair your vehicle wiring.

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On items requiring a trailer brake controller, we have a portable one for rent if you do not have one in your vehicle. To power our portable controller, you will need a 7RV receptacle with the AUX 12V terminal having 12 volts when the ignition key is "on" as referenced in the picture below.

The Rental Process      (How to Reserve and What to Expect. How to Avoid Extra Charges.)

     Reservations can be done by phone or on our website with your debit/credit card information. Note; the name on the debit/credit card needs to match the name on the contract. Phone calls may be recorded to ensure accuracy.  By making a reservation you agree to be bound by our cancellation policy. 
    All reservations made for any of our rentals will have a non-refundable reservation deposit of 50% charged to your card at the time of reservation. This is a non-refundable deposit that will be applied to your rental. (See Cancellations Fees for more info)
    Short notice reservations; Because there is preparation time involved with each rental, we may be unable to accommodate short notice reservations. It is best to schedule at least 24 hours in advance. All our rentals require preparation time.
    When you arrive to get your rental item, we will request to photocopy your driver's license, boating license (if a boat rental), and your vehicle registration and insurance cards.Please be sure you have a current (not expired) vehicle insurance card with you. YOU MUST BE ABLE TO PROVE THE VEHICLE YOU ARE USING HAS CURRENT LIABILITY INSURANCE. At the time of pickup, you have the option of paying the rental amount with cash(preferred) or a debit/credit card, however, the Security Deposit must be held on a debit/credit card. If you choose to pay the rental amount with cash (which we appreciate), we will process the sales tax through your card so that the hold put on your card is released. If we do not charge any amount to your card after the rental, the amount we put on hold may not be released back to you for 30 days or more.
    Within 3 business days after the return of your rental item, your order will be processed and the rental amount, and if needed any cleaning or repair charges will be charged to your card, and the balance of your security deposit will be released.

We do not have regular business hours at our location, so at the time of reservation, we schedule a pickup time with you. Please be prompt on your pickup time. If you are going to be more than 1/2 an hour late, please call us to see if that fits into our schedule. If you are early for your appointment, you may have to wait for previous appointments, our schedule, or preparations of your rental item. When the last scheduled rental leaves for the day, we often leave as well. We are closed on Sundays, if you would like a Sunday rental, you will need to do a 2 day rental including Saturday. All items can be brought back on Sunday.

Please be patient and allow 1/2 hr pickup time in your schedule for campers and motorized rentals. Some items have checklists and operating instructions plus paperwork to be filled out. Our experience has been, that impatient customers often end up with some kind of damage charges, because they didn't listen to our instructions.

     All rentals are charged for time out, not for time used. We can not rent the item to someone else if it is not here. The rental period is from morning to night on the same day. There are no 24hr rental periods. If you pick an item up partway through the day and return it the next day, it will be a 2 day rental. (Exception; campers, and hog roasters are charged per night.)

    Boats; The #1 damage charge customers receive on powerboats and jetskis is for damage to the fiberglass or aluminum from contact with the dock, rocks, other boats, and beaching. For this reason, we do not supply dock lines without request. You may lose your entire Security Deposit and be charged additional fees for repairs, replacement, and loss of income due to downtime. We do not permit overnight docking or beaching for this reason. When the boat is not in use it should be on the trailer. You may come into the dock to load/unload passengers as long as 2 people on the dock or the boat or jetski prevent the boat or jetski from touching the dock. Most docks are not designed properly, therefore the boat or jet ski may not be left at the dock unattended. In plain language; the boat or jet ski cannot touch anything, except the trailer bunks, or it may cause you an added expense. The 2nd most common charge is propeller damage and tow/ski ropes damage.

    Campers; The extra charges customers incur on campers include cleaning, cabinet and upholstery repairs, and canvas/vinyl repairs. The rule of thumb for the campers is "If it doesn't move easily don't force it". In other words, take a minute and figure out why it doesn't move easily.

All campers are strictly "No Pets, No Smoking".

No pets permitted on any of our boats.
   


 

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