Trailer Inspection Checklist - whmentors.org

1 Type Trailer _____ Lic # _____ Owner: _____ LEAST RESISTANCE TRAINING CONCEPTS Trailer SAFETY Inspection Checklist BODY: (walk-around) LAMPS AND REFLECTORS: _____ No loose/broken screws, bolts, rivets _____ Proper number of reflectors _____ No ragged or sharp edges _____ Reflectors in good condition _____ No hazardous road damage _____ Proper number of marker lamps _____ All latches work & are oiled _____ Clearance & marker lamps in good cond. _____ No rust problems _____ Tail lamps in good condition Remarks: _____ _____ Turn signals working properly _____ _____ Brake lamps working properly _____ _____ License plate lamp working properly INTERIOR: _____ DOT reflective striping _____ No broken bolts/rivets on roof Remarks: _____ _____ No sharp interior edges _____ _____ Hay mangers in good condition _____ _____ Side pads intact and in good condition TOW VEHICLE: _____ Trailer mats intact and lying flat _____ Combination stands level _____ No rotten spots in floor _____ Tires appear to handle weight _____ Interior walls intact _____ Hitch free of obstructions (for turns) _____ Tack compartment intact _____ Proper mirrors for Trailer Remarks.

2 _____ _____ Trailer brakes work properly _____ Remarks: _____ _____ _____ HITCH & UNDERCARRIAGE: _____ _____ Pickup hitch solid and in good cond. SUPPLIES: _____ Receiver locking pin in good cond. _____ Fire extinguisher _____ Hitch ball clean and tight _____ First aid kit _____ Trailer nosepiece solidly bolted / welded _____ Emergency reflector stands _____ Cable, plug & receptacle in good cond. _____ Trailer jack _____ Safety chains in good condition _____ Lug wrench _____ Safety chains long enough to cross _____ Snow chains (winter operation) _____ Trailer nose jack works properly _____ Spare fuses and bulbs _____ Break-away cable in good cond. _____ Aerosol tire filler _____ Break-away cable proper length ITEMS NEEDING CORRECTION: _____ Break-away brakes properly engage Required: _____ _____ Undercarriage no cracks or excessive rust _____ _____ Exposed wiring in good condition _____ _____ Springs in good cond.

3 & properly aligned _____ _____ Wheels and tires in good condition Recommended: _____ _____ No loose or missing lug nuts _____ _____ Tires at proper pressure (_____ ) _____ _____ Wheel bearings free and proper tension _____ Remarks: _____ _____ _____ Inspected by: _____ _____ Date: _____Loc: _____