Hoping someone knows maintenance for Hawk trailers...

I have a 2001-2002 Hawk 2-horse, bumper-pull.  It is not heavily used; however, it has never broken down or had any type of maintenance.  I have never noticed any kind of performance issue or "red flag" that something is wrong.

This trailer is outside all winter but never used...it just sits until the weather is nice enough to leave for a short ride or over the weekend.

It has torsion axles. Do these ever need to be replaced?  It seems like the clearance between the tires and bumpers is noticably less. 

I'm pretty sure this trailer does not have leaf-springs.

What is the best way to take care of beginning surface rust on the wheels?

Does this trailer have wheelbearings?  If so, when should they be repacked?

I know that the brakes are electric, but what is their maintenance schedule?  How do I know when the brakes should be checked?

Are there any other concerns or considerations that I should be aware of that I did not mention here?

Thank you for knowledge and response.

If it's never had any type of maintenance... The wheel bearings need to be washed, repacked or replaced, wheel seals replaced, brakes lubed, inspected and/or replaced. Check the floor boards of cracks, breaks and rotten spots. Inspect the torsion axles for crumbling rubber inserts. Another thing, if it still has the original tires, they'll need to be replaced. About 5-6 years is all you'll get out of them before they start rotting, cracking, blowing out and ripping your fenders off.. This would be a good time to repaint the rims while the tires are off and they're inspecting the bearings and brakes. A good coat of wax on the trailer's exterior painted surfaces wouldn't be out of place either!!

I don't know anything about these folks, but.... I think I would give these folks a call and set up an appointment...

Arena Trailer Sales
PO Box 186
Cannon Falls, MN 55009
507-263-4488

Thank you for replying.  I was sure that there must be maintenance needs, but just didn't know exactly what they were.

Now when I call or visit a trailer business I'll have the information I need.  It really helps so that the people don't try to take advantage of a "naive" woman walking in for service.   :)

Hello:

We are not required to have inspections here.  Seems a good idea though.

I have had the floor mats out many times over the years and have taken the trailer to a car wash.  Once I get the trailer home, I leave the doors open and the mats out so that everything can dry out.  I have not noticed any rotten spots, but I have wondered about the area of the boards that are underneath the metal where the horses rear-ends are.  I don't see a way to remove the boards myself to clean them.

I printed the other reply I received and will be taking it with me to get the trailer serviced.

Thank you for taking the time to reply.