Horse Trailer Repair
A horse trailer down with animals aboard is urgent. Most roadside calls are bearings, tires, brakes, lights, and door/ramp hardware — and most are fixable on-site to get you and your horses moving safely.
If an eligible approved provider is on duty and available, it may respond with a price and ETA. Response and arrival are not guaranteed.
Common horse trailer problems
Horse trailers often sit between trips, so bearings, seals, and aging tires are the #1 roadside failure — a hot hub or blowout can be dangerous with horses aboard.
Electric or electric-over-hydraulic brakes, controllers, magnets, and breakaway systems commonly fail from disuse and corrosion.
Rotted or weakened floors (wood/aluminum) — a serious safety issue worth inspecting; surface fixes roadside, replacement at a shop.
Ramp springs, hinges, latches, and dividers that stick or won't secure.
Corroded 7-way plugs and grounds cause most light faults.
What a mobile tech fixes roadside
Bearings, tires, brake controllers/magnets, lights/wiring, and door/ramp hardware are commonly handled roadside. With horses aboard, request immediately and note the live load.
What usually needs a shop
Floor replacement and structural/frame repair need a shop and shouldn't be deferred — they're a safety risk.
Horse Trailer repair — FAQ
Usually yes — repacking or replacing a bearing and seal is a common roadside job. Don't keep towing on a hot hub with horses aboard; it can seize. Request a vetted tech with the live load noted.
Soft spots, rust-through on aluminum, or rotted wood are red flags. A tech can assess on-site; surface issues may be patched, but a compromised floor needs shop replacement before hauling.
Other trailer types
Find a trailer tech near you
Browse the RoadService.app directory to find vetted mobile trailer mechanics by service and location.
General guidance for heavy-duty and towable trailers. Coverage and what can be fixed on-site depend on your location and the specific fault — note details when you request service.