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How to Prepare Your Woolly Bear Trailer for Camping Season

By TAXA Team \

How to Prepare Your Woolly Bear Trailer for Camping Season
Camping season is here and explorers everywhere are dusting off their gear for epic adventures in the great outdoors. In this blog post, we'll walk you through the essential steps to ensure your Woolly Bear is ready to hit the road for another unforgettable camping season.

Your Get-Ready Checklist
  1. Tighten all bolts and attachments (see below for recommended torque specs)
  2. Thoroughly inspect the trailer exterior and interior - open all compartments and check for animal or insect intrusion, water damage, or other deterioration.
  3. Check charge level battery and recharge as needed
  4. Check tire tread and pressures — make sure re-inflate to specified cold pressure
  5. Lube chassis
  6. Check all exterior lights, and replace as needed
  7. Check all 12-volt DC circuit fuses
  8. Operate all 12-volt DC lights and equipment
  9. Check your 7-pin connector, converter, all outlets and any exposed wiring. If defects are found, refer service to your dealer.
  10. Inspect and clean the interior


Step One: Tighten All Bolts and Attachments
It’s important to make sure all bolts and attachments are tight, as they may have become loose after last season’s adventures. Here are a few points to check - we recommend using a torque wrench to achieve the recommended tension.

Underside Tongue Bolts
Tighten to 107-127 ft/lbs with a torque wrench

Woolly Bear Underside Tongue Bolts


Lug Nuts
Tighten to 95 ft/lbs with a torque wrench

Woolly Bear Lug Nuts


Risers
Tighten to 63 ft/lbs with a torque wrench on all risers

Woolly Bear Risers


Lock-n-Roll - Front Single Bolt
Tighten to 107-127 ft/lbs with a torque wrench

Woolly Bear Lock-n-Roll - Front Single Bolt


Lock-n-Roll - 2 Side Bolts
Tighten to 107-127 ft/lbs with a torque wrench

Woolly Bear Lock-n-Roll - 2 Side Bolts 107-127 ft/lbs



Plus: Overland Edition Checklist
Have an Overland Edition Woolly Bear? Check out the Timbren manual for additional specs and recommendations.

If your habitat was properly stored and winterized, taking it out of storage and prepping it for another travel season should be relatively simple. By following these essential steps, you can ensure your camper is in top condition and ready to hit the road for another season of exploration and relaxation.

Any questions? Reach out to the TAXA team for information regarding repair or service options.