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I should mention that the trailer has approximately 10,000 miles on it in it's life. That in itself is not alot but pair it with rt 495 and you can multiply that by 10. I do all my own maintanence and keep up on it real good. Have converted the entire trailer to urethane and added 8 extra rollers, added a MUCH larger winch post after mine folded over on the ramp one 5 am morning while launching the boat. OH CRAP was said that day. Brand new trailer not 2 months old too.
Fishsmith the absolute minimum I would and do carry to be self sufficient on a trailer:
Spare brake hub complete with bearings and seals, put a spare cotter pin inside a bag and stick it in the spindle area the grease will hold it in. Omit for single axle trailers.
Complete spare standard hub with bearings and seals same as above.
One complete set of bearings inner and outer with races.
One full tub of marine trailer grease.
Full grease gun and plenty of spare grease tubes.
Screwdrivers big and small.
Bearing punch tool.
Cold chisel.
2 lb hammer.
Plumbers emery cloth in finer grade.
Wire brush
Several pieces of dimensional lumber 2x4/2x6.
Bottle jack
Short length of pipe
12 volt spotlight with long enough cord to be useful.
Spare wire.
Crimpers/marine grade elect terminals.
Scotch 33 tape.
Bungee cords.
Duct tape
Spare tire/s 1 if single axle, 2 if tandem or tri axle
Spare bulbs if you use conv bulbs. I've seen cops down a guy on the spot to fix lights out.
Optional and highly recommended:
Propane Torch
Dremel tool with whizzer wheels/vehicle inverter
Spare trailer u bolts/nuts to fit frame box size
I have a good sized trailer box that is bolted down and keep most of this in there and the rest is in the truck. You should be ready for anything at a moments notice. I trailer overnight so I have to be ready to fix a bearing etc at 2-4 am on the side of the highway. Probably more stuff you could have too and prob forgot something but this is really what I would recommend for someone who trailers on a regular basis or in off hours.
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