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A familiar issue in everyday trailer use and a recurring topic on repair forums: You apply the brakes in the towing vehicle, and just a few milliseconds later your trailer responds with a noticeable jolt or a loud metallic bang from the rear. Ignoring this symptom not only risks consequential damage to the coupling and overrun device, but can...

Anyone looking for spare parts for car trailers will generally be familiar with the ETI (spare part identification number) used for AL-KO components. It provides direct access to the relevant exploded diagrams and parts lists. However, when it comes to components from BPW Fahrzeugtechnik GmbH, the question arises as to whether there is an equivalent....

When it comes to chassis technology for car trailers, caravans or motorhomes, there is one name that is almost impossible to overlook: AL-KO Vehicle Technology . The traditional Swabian family business from Kötz near Augsburg has undergone an unprecedented transformation over the past ten to fifteen years. From a traditional medium-sized company,...

Anyone who has serviced the brakes on their car trailer, replaced wheel bearings or ordered spare parts for an AL-KO axle will come across this term sooner or later: the ETI number . But what exactly does the abbreviation mean, how is the number structured, and why can it save you a great deal of time and hassle when looking for spare parts? Here,...

As the days grow shorter and temperatures begin to fall, the most important time of year starts for many firewood owners and wood-burning stove enthusiasts: firewood season. Whether collecting logs directly from the forest or transporting split firewood from a supplier, a car trailer is one of the most practical ways to move it. Transporting...

A common misconception among trailer owners remains surprisingly persistent: "Just throw a net over it and it'll be fine." Anyone travelling like this not only risks fines and penalty points, but also puts themselves and other road users in danger. Load securing nets are primarily designed to prevent lightweight items or loose materials (such as...

Anyone who owns a three-way tipper or rear tipper trailer for a car often faces the same question: Manual hand pump or expensive electro-hydraulics with a dedicated battery? For several years, manufacturers such as Humbaur and Saris have increasingly opted for a hybrid system as a middle ground: the Flex-e-Pump from Chapel . This...

Anyone travelling on German roads encounters them every day: compact car trailers for private or commercial transport. What may appear in today’s traffic as a modern, standard utility item in some cases has a deeply rooted East German industrial history. A prime example is the development of today’s STEMA Metalleichtbau GmbH , whose origins lie in GDR...

When it comes to the chassis technology of car trailers, the first names that usually come to mind are the two major market leaders AL-KO and Knott. However, there is another German manufacturer that has held a firm place in the industry for many years and is highly regarded by experts: Schlegl . Whether you are purchasing a new trailer, building...

The brakes on your car trailer are worn out, and it's time to replace the brake shoes. But if you want to order the right replacement parts, you often face a problem: The vehicle documents state the manufacturer of the trailer (e.g., Humbaur, Böckmann, or Eduard), but not the exact wheel brake installed. Since trailer manufacturers usually buy...