Safety is important and Montrose Trailers makes a constant effort to ensure that we only use the safest practices when we are building our custom trailers, but safety and maintenance should never be a one-time thing, so here are a few things everyone should check periodically to ensure that both their car and trailer remain in good working condition.

1. Lubrication - always important, it’s a good practice to always check the condition of any metal on metal parts you might have on your vehicle or trailer. Having the correct amount of oil where needed is important to make sure everything continues to run nice and smoothly.

2. Tires - while it's important to check your car's overall condition, please remember to check your tires. Your tires take a beating day in and day out on the road. Properly inflated tires are less likely to fail when driving at high speeds and increases the overall longevity of your tires.

3. Check your batteries - the last thing you need is for your car to give out when you least expect it. It's recommended that you check your batteries at least every 6 months to ensure that they are in good working order. 

4. Lights - regardless of what you're hauling, having lights that work properly are important for your safety and for the safety of those around you. Make it a habit to check periodically to see if your lights are working. Properly working tail lights make it easier for the drivers around you to gauge distance and reduce the overall chance of an accident that could harm you, themselves or your precious cargo.

These are just a few good tips to keep you and everyone else safe on the road. Safety is and always should be everyone's top priority, we all have a part in ensuring the safety of ourselves and others.