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Are you a manufacturer, parts dealer or operator of a specialised trailer technology workshop? Then you know the daily challenges of e-commerce: building your own online shop, continuously generating traffic and managing all the technical processes in the background costs an enormous amount of time, money and energy.   What if you could place...

You know the situation: the trailer is fully loaded, you have just uncoupled it from the car and only need to push it “just another two metres” across the yard into the parking spot. You push against the drawbar with all your strength, the small jockey wheel catches in an uneven patch of ground – and with an unpleasant grinding noise, the wheel...

When the name “Westfalia” comes up, most people immediately think of two things: the iconic VW camper van with pop-up roof or the classic towbar under a car. What is often forgotten, however, is that the history of Westfalia is deeply and inseparably connected with the construction of car trailers.   In fact, hardly any other company has...

The overrun brake is one of the central safety components of a braked passenger car trailer. It ensures that the trailer’s weight does not push unbraked against the towing vehicle during braking. In everyday use, however, this assembly is exposed to enormous mechanical stress, which inevitably leads to wear and tear over the years. At the latest...

Your trailer brakes are worn out and either the MOT inspection or your own sense of safety tells you it’s time for new brake shoes. When searching for suitable replacement parts, you quickly face the classic question: does it absolutely have to be the expensive original equipment (OE) part from the manufacturer, or will a more affordable aftermarket...

Spring is the season of fresh starts and the classic spring clean – and here at TRAILER.ONE , we’ve been rolling up our sleeves over the past few weeks as well! Last weekend, the time had finally come: we successfully launched our major Spring Release . Our goal with this update: to make our marketplace even more intuitive, faster and simply...

We’ve added a new product to our range – and it’s no lightweight: the THORWINCH T-X9500. A 12-volt winch in the mid-weight segment with a robust design. We took a closer look at this impressive piece of equipment. Unboxed: What’s included? As soon as you open the box, you notice the quality workmanship. The scope of delivery includes:...

From now on, the service process at TRAILER.ONE is even easier. With the new WhatsApp service, you can send your service enquiries directly to us via chat – quickly, easily and without any additional systems. Simply send a message to +49 151 10822707 – and you’re ready to go! How it works   Your advantage: less effort, more...

In this article, we explain how to connect your trailer’s breakaway cable to your towing vehicle, what differences apply in Germany, the Netherlands, Switzerland and Austria – and how to avoid expensive fines. What does the breakaway cable actually do? The breakaway cable is an important safety feature on braked trailers with a...

Many of you will know the problem: the wheel brake on your trailer needs servicing or repair, but the crucial question is: Which type of wheel brake is installed and which spare parts do I need? Given the large number of axle brakes, types, manufacturers, load classes and production years, finding the correct spare parts can quickly become...