Getting My Trailer Ready (Sort Of) | Greasing Axles, Wiring Issues & Brake System Install

Trailer prep is underway — and as usual, it’s a little messy, a little greasy, and very much still a work in progress.

In this video, Santa Craig Cringle starts assembling the pieces for a safer and more capable trailer/tow setup. He installs a Haulmaster 10,000 lb weight distribution hitch, begins work on a Hopkins trailer breakaway system, greases the trailer axles, and starts troubleshooting wiring and light issues — all while learning as he goes.

If you’re a DIY trailer owner, a beginner to towing, or just like watching honest hands-on work, this one’s for you.

What’s covered:
• Assembling the weight reduction/leveling hitch
• Greasing trailer axles, Kioti tractor, loader, and backhoe with a Ryobi grease gun
• Starting the install of a trailer breakaway system
• Trailer plug test light and wiring diagnostics
• Real talk on tools, setbacks, and what’s next

🛠️ Tools & Products Featured:
• Hopkins Breakaway System
• Ryobi 18V Grease Gun & Driver
• Kioti CX2510 tractor with loader and backhoe
• Haulmaster 10,000 lb Weight Distribution Hitch
• Basic Test Light for trailer plugs

🏡 Follow along as we build our southern North Pole home here in Alabama.

💬 Share your tips in the comments — especially if you’ve tackled these trailer upgrades yourself!

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Disclaimer: I’m not a professional mechanic or trailer technician — just a homesteader learning as I go and sharing the process. Always follow your trailer’s manual, manufacturer recommendations, and consult a certified technician if you’re unsure about any step. Safety first, y’all!

Video Chapters:
00:00 - Intro, Greasing the Loader, Greasing the Backhoe
03:47 - Assembling the Haulmaster 10000K Weight Distribution Hitch
12:28 - Trailer License Plate Holder Repair
14:15 - Greasing the axles on the equipment trailer
16:46 - Installing the Hopkins Trailer Breakaway System
21:30 - Trailer Light Troubleshooting
26:04 - Looking at what's next
29:05 - Outro

Check out Andy's channel at @andyslittlehomestead6705 . His videos are hilarious, and useful.