AAA Trailers

05/27/2026

🚧 Blowout on the side of I-96 = your whole weekend gone. Here's how to avoid it.

Trailer tires are NOT car tires. Stiffer sidewalls, higher load ratings, built for towing stress. Put car tires on a trailer and they flex, overheat, and let go — usually at the worst possible moment.
3 things people get wrong:

❌ Running car/truck tires on a trailer

❌ Going by tread depth — trailer tires age out at ~5 years no matter how they look (the rubber degrades)

❌ Running underinflated — the #1 cause of blowouts. Always check pressure COLD before you tow.

✅ We stock ST-rated (Special Trailer) tires + mounted-and-balanced tire/wheel combos, ready to bolt on. In stock right now in Howell:
• 13" — ST175/80R13 Load C combo … $99
• 14" — ST205/75R14 Taskmaster Rambler Load C … $129
• 15" — ST205/75R15 Load C combo … from $158
• 15" — ST225/75R15 Load E (10-ply) combo … $185
• 16" — ST235/80R16 Taskmaster Provider 8-lug … $205

⭐ most popular, deepest stock
🔩 Want to upgrade the look? Taskmaster Trinity Fork aluminum wheels in stock from $125.

All combos arrive mounted, balanced, and ready to install — no running around town to a tire shop.

🛒 Shop tire & wheel combos: https://aaatrailer.com/collections/tire-wheel-combos

🚙 All tires & wheels: https://aaatrailer.com/collections/trailer-tires-wheels

📞 Questions on fitment or bolt pattern? Call us: (517) 225-1991

📍 4675 E Grand River Ave, Howell, MI — walk-ins welcome

Family-owned AAA Trailer in Howell, MI. Shop Silver Ox, Cargo Mate & enclosed trailers plus 1,000s of parts. Same-day shipping. Financing available.

05/22/2026

🇺🇸 Memorial Day Weekend — Is Your Trailer Road-Ready?
Big weekend coming up. Whether you're hauling boats, campers, ATVs, or heading to the job early Tuesday morning — now's the time to give your trailer a once-over.
Here's your quick 5-minute pre-trip inspection 👇
✅ All lights working? Plug in and walk around. If something's dead, our step-by-step diagnostic gets you to the cause fast:
https://aaatrailer.com/pages/trailer-lights-not-working-diagnostic
✅ Tires inflated AND not aged out? Check the sidewall for max PSI — and remember trailer tires time out around 8 years even with good tread:
https://aaatrailer.com/pages/trailer-tire-age-6-year-rule
✅ Coupler latch fully engaged and locked? If it won't seat right, the "lift it 1/4 inch" trick fixes most of them:
https://aaatrailer.com/pages/trailer-coupler-wont-latch
✅ Safety chains crossed under the coupler? (They cradle the tongue if it ever drops.)
✅ Breakaway switch cable attached to the truck — to the truck itself, not the safety chains.
🔧 Want to dig deeper? We've got a full DIY library — brakes, bearings, wiring, KTI hydraulics and more — written by the guys who actually turn wrenches on these every day:
https://aaatrailer.com/pages/resources
Need a part before the weekend? Order online or call us — we'll get you back on the road.
📍 4675 E Grand River Ave, Howell, MI
📞 (517) 225-1991
🌐 aaatrailer.com

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05/19/2026

🤠 WOODY'S ROUNDUP IS ON! 🤠
The Woodys are in the corral at AAA Trailer — and this herd don't stick around long.
A "Woody" is Silver Ox's all-aluminum woodside utility trailer: classic 18" treated wood sides, tough as a longhorn, light as a tumbleweed. 🐂
WHY WRANGLE A WOODY?
🔹 All-aluminum frame — never rusts, laughs at Michigan road salt
🔹 Lightweight — tows easy, sips fuel, easy on your truck
🔹 18" treated wood sides — keep mulch, mowers & gear corralled
🔹 2x6 treated wood deck + welded tie-downs
🔹 Ramp gate — load the mower and git 🚜
🔹 Triple-tube tongue + Terran EZ-Lube axles
🔹 3-Year Structural Warranty — built & backed in Michigan
🐄 THE HERD — IN STOCK NOW:
🤠 6x10 Woody w/ Bi-Fold Ramp — $3,685
🤠 6x12 Woody w/ Bi-Fold Ramp — $3,825
🤠 7x16 Tandem Woodside HD — $6,250
Saddle up and round yours up before they're gone. Instant titles & plates — no SOS trip! 🤠
📍 AAA Trailer · 🌐 aaatrailer.com · 📞 CALL/MESSAGE US

05/19/2026

🚨 If your trailer PUSHES your truck when you brake — it's almost always one part.
A worn brake magnet. You can test one in 5 minutes with a multimeter.
We wrote the full diagnosis procedure — resistance specs, amp draw test, how to spot a burned-out coil, and exactly when to replace vs. when it's something else:
👉 https://aaatrailer.com/pages/trailer-brake-magnet-diagnosis-replacement

If yours fails the test, replace the complete brake assembly — magnet, shoes, springs, and backing plate all pre-built. It's cheaper than chasing individual parts, and you fix it once instead of three times.
We stock complete Dexter assemblies. Same-day shipping from Michigan. 20+ years of trailer parts.
Don't wait until you can't stop. 🛑

05/13/2026

🔩 Secure Your Load Right — Aluminum Weld-On Tie Down Mounts
Your trailer is only as good as the tie-down points on it. Building a flatbed, utility trailer, or custom hauler? These aluminum tie down mounts are a must.
• 1/2" round bar, 7.5" long
• Weld-on installation
• Built for heavy equipment strapping
• Low profile — won't catch on cargo
• Aluminum = no rust, ever
Lighter and rust-proof vs. traditional steel D-rings. Landscapers and equipment haulers love these because they sit flush when not in use. Sold individually — buy exactly what you need.
👉 https://aaatrailer.com/products/aluminum-weld-on-tie-down-mount-7-5-inch

Aluminum Weld-On Tie Down Mount – 1/2" Round Bar, 7.5" Long – Heavy Duty Trailer D-Ring Alter. In stock at AAA Trailer — same-day shipping from Howell, MI.

05/10/2026

📌 Your trailer bearings need to be repacked once a year. Here's the procedure — and the castle nut torque sequence that most people get wrong.
Bearing failure is the #1 cause of roadside trailer breakdowns. The fix takes about an hour and costs under $50 in parts.
What our step-by-step guide covers:
✅ Bearing part numbers by axle size (L68149/L44649 for 3,500 lb axles)
✅ The 3-stage castle nut procedure — torque to 50 ft-lbs, back off completely, finger tight, cotter pin
✅ Why you should NEVER reuse the old seal or cotter pin
✅ EZ-Lube vs. standard hubs — and the critical seal rule before greasing
✅ How to tell if your bearings have failed vs. just need repacking
If your hubs are hot after towing, that's a warning — not normal.
👉 Full guide: aaatrailer.com/pages/how-to-repack-trailer-wheel-bearings
3,500 lb bearing kits in stock from $25. Same-day shipping from Howell, MI.
📞 (517) 225-1991

05/07/2026

🎮 Upgrade Alert: KTI KWR-008 Bluetooth Controller for 3-Button Remotes

If you run a double-acting dump trailer with a 3-button remote, the KWR-008 is the wireless upgrade you've been waiting for.

This Bluetooth controller replaces your wired 3-button (4-pin) remote connection with a wireless fob.

• Full UP / DOWN / STOP control from the wireless remote
• Plug-and-play — connects to your existing 4-pin connector
• 50+ foot wireless range
• No app needed — dedicated physical remote fob included

Perfect for contractors who need to operate the bed while standing at the back of the trailer directing material flow.

Also available: KWR-006 for 4-button systems ($364)

💰 $359.00
🔗 https://aaatrailer.com/products/products-kti-kwr-008-bluetooth-wireless-hydraulic-controller

Shop the KTI KWR-008 Bluetooth wireless remote and hydraulic controller. 3-button dump trailer control. Same-day shipping from Howell, MI.

05/05/2026

Still running incandescent trailer lights? Here's why that's costing you.

Old bulbs burn out from road vibration. They take a split second longer to illuminate — at 60 mph, that's over 15 extra feet before the driver behind you sees your brake lights. And they fail DOT inspections.

LEDs fix all of it:
INSTANT-ON — Full brightness the moment you touch the brakes
🔩 NO FILAMENTS — Vibration can't kill what isn't there
SEALED & WATERPROOF — No more fogged lenses or corrosion

📅 10+ YEAR LIFESPAN — Install once, move on
━━━ SHOP BY WHAT YOU NEED ━━━
Tail & Stop Lights
→ T66 6" Oval LED Stop/Turn/Tail (single) — $16.50

https://aaatrailer.com/products/led-6-oval-s-t-tl-grommet-mount-red-lens-3-pole-plug-t66-light-only

→ T66 6" Oval 2-Pack — $39.95
https://aaatrailer.com/products/2-pack-t66-trailer-truck-led-sealed-red-6-oval-stop-turn-tail-light

Marker & Clearance Lights
→ 2" Round LED Amber Clearance/Marker — $4.95
https://aaatrailer.com/products/2-round-led-clearance-marker-light-pc-rated-amber

→ TecNiq S19 Amber Marker Light (Bargman 38 replacement) — $9.75
https://aaatrailer.com/products/tecniq-s19-led-marker-light-bargman-38-replacement
Complete Kits (utility, dump, enclosed)

→ LED Utility Trailer Light Kit with 29ft Harness — $56.00
https://aaatrailer.com/products/led-kit-trailer-light-kit-with-amber-led-marker-lights-29ft-trailer-wiring-harness-led-trailer-lights-for-utility-trailer

Boat & Submersible Kits
→ Complete Marine Submersible LED Light Kit — $55.00
https://aaatrailer.com/products/complete-led-trailer-light-kit

Mounting Hardware
→ Heavy-Duty Light Mounting Box (6.5" Oval + Marker Combo) — $40.00
https://aaatrailer.com/products/light-mounting-box-6-5-oval
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Ships same day from Howell, MI. 1,000s of trailer parts in stock.
📞 517-225-1991
🌐 aaatrailer.com
📍 4675 E Grand River Ave, Howell, MI

Enhance your vehicle with this durable LED light featuring a long lifespan, UV protection, and easy mounting options. Ideal for all standard applications.

05/01/2026

Need Power Down on Your Dump Trailer? Meet the KTI DC36RA.

Most standard dump trailers use gravity to lower the bed. But if you haul on uneven ground, in tight spaces, or need precise bed control — you need a double-acting pump.

The KTI DC36RA gives you POWERED UP and POWERED DOWN:
• 12V DC motor with 6-quart poly reservoir
• Power up / power down operation
• Includes 2-button remote (UP/DOWN/IN/OUT) w 15ft cord

Why double acting matters:
✔️ Control bed speed going down
✔️ Lower the bed on slopes without it slamming
✔️ Required for spreader gate operation

💰 $429.00
🔗 https://aaatrailer.com/products/products-kti-dc36ra-12v-double-acting-hydraulic-power-unit-6qt

Genuine KTI 395-55 2-button wired pendant remote for double-acting dump trailer hydraulic pumps. Requires KTI 74-03 pigtail. Same-day shipping from Howell, MI.

04/25/2026

Most dump trailer solenoid problems come down to one mistake — ordering the wrong type.
Here's how to tell them apart in 10 seconds:
🔴 SINGLE ACTING — KTI 391-2-C ($39)
Power goes UP. Gravity brings it down.
2-wire connection. Most common on standard dump trailers.
Your remote has 2 buttons? This is your solenoid.
🔵 DOUBLE ACTING — KTI 391-40 ($99)
Power goes UP and DOWN.
Twist-lock connectors. Required for power-down systems.
Your remote has 3+ buttons? You need this one.
Still not sure? Count your remote buttons. That's it.
Both in stock. Both ship same day from Howell, MI. 📦
🔗 Single Acting (391-2-C): https://aaatrailer.com/products/products-12v-100a-heavy-duty-dump-trailer-solenoid
🔗 Double Acting (391-40): https://aaatrailer.com/products/products-kti-391-40-molded-double-acting-solenoid-12v

Heavy-duty 12V 100A continuous-duty solenoid for dump trailer hydraulic systems. Fits PJ, Load Trail, Diamond C & Lamar trailers.