Resources
Guides & how-tos
Straight answers on choosing, towing and maintaining your trailer.
Buying Guide
Choosing the Right Trailer Type
Split tilt, deck over, gooseneck, dump or EZ Load: which one fits your work?How Much Can My Truck Tow? Matching a Trailer to Your Vehicle
Understand GVWR, payload and tow ratings so you buy a trailer your truck can safely pull.
How-To
Gravity Tilt Split Deck: Loading Safely
Load equipment on a gravity tilt deck with control. Balance and tongue weight are everything.Using the EZ Load Hydraulic Lowering Deck
The EZ Load deck lowers flat to the ground for a near-zero load angle. Here's how to use it right.
Maintenance
Lug Nut Torque and Re-Torque Schedule
Why new and freshly mounted wheels must be re-torqued, and when.Wheel Bearing Maintenance for Aluminum Trailers
How often to inspect and repack bearings, and the warning signs you shouldn't ignore.
Policy
Delivery, Pickup and Your First Trip
What to expect when you pick up your trailer, plus our local delivery option.Financing Your Trailer
Flexible financing through our lending partner, with quick online pre-qualification.Warranty Coverage
What's covered on new Timpte trailers and how we handle warranty claims for you.
Safety
Testing Your Breakaway System
The breakaway system applies the trailer brakes if it ever separates from your truck. Test it before every trip.Tie-Down Best Practices
How many tie-downs you need, and what to use for vehicles, equipment and materials.
Troubleshooting
Dump Trailer Hydraulics: Care and Troubleshooting
If your dump box won't raise, it's usually the battery, the fluid or the remote.Trailer Lights Not Working: Quick Troubleshooting
Most lighting problems are the plug or the ground. Check these in order.
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