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Trailers & Towing deals

Bearings, hubs, rollers, winches, LED lights and the parts that fail on the side of the Bruce Highway at 5am. Cheap insurance, often cheaper.

When it goes on sale

August and September, before the summer towing season

How to buy trailers & towing well

Trailer parts are the least glamorous category we track and the one with the most consistent savings. Boating & RV, Road Tech Marine and Bosun's Locker all run trailer promotions before the peak season, and the parts are largely interchangeable between brands as long as you match the pattern (Ford or Holden hubs, roller size, winch capacity).

Bearings and hubs are the classic pre-season purchase. A lazy hub kit for under $60 replaces the part most likely to strand you, and buying a spare set now beats buying one at 3pm on a Saturday from the only shop that's open.

LED trailer lights have collapsed in price. Submersible LED kits at $50 to $80 now outperform the incandescent lights that came with most trailers, and they stop the classic 'blown globe after every launch' problem.

The checklist

  • Match the hub pattern (Ford, Holden or Landcruiser) and bearing size to your existing trailer.
  • Check roller diameter and shaft size before ordering.
  • For winches, confirm the rated capacity covers your boat's loaded weight.
  • Buy bearings in pairs and carry a spare set with grease.
  • Submersible LED lights: check the cable length reaches your tow vehicle.
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