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Recent reports indicate that caravan, motorhome and trailer theft is a significant and growing problem in Australia. It is estimated that around 500 caravans and trailers are reported stolen each year in Australia. So now that you have secured your dream Fineline trailer or Play and Stay, the last thing you would want is for anything to be stolen such as your mount, coupling or trailer itself. Head on over to over our online store which is our subsidiary site Total Trailer Parts to peruse the wide array of security/anti theft options we have available to aide in theft prevention....

Fineline will remain open until 12pm on Friday 22nd December 2023 and re-open at 7am on Monday 15th January 2024. Any online Total Trailer Parts store or eBay orders placed during this closed period will be dispatched as soon as possible once we return on 15th January.   Happy Holidays!

Brakes are undoubtedly the most critical component of any vehicle. When the brakes are applied, it is essential that the whole vehicle comes to an immediate halt. While vehicle brakes generally suffice, heavier trailers require an additional layer of protection. Did you know that trailers below 750kg do not have to have brakes. When trailers are over 2 tonne (such as our Play & Stay Toy Hauler) a braking system must be in place, if 2.5 tonne or more you must have brake away system where the safety device locks on. If over 2.5 tonne then braking needs to be on...

So, you have made your big purchase and secured your dream caravan, camper or trailer. But now you need to know how to safely navigate the roadways of Australia with it. Stopping safely is a big part of driving your vehicle around regardless of what you are towing. A big part of towing a caravan or trailer safely is ensuring that the braking systems are adequate. The Australian Design Rules (ADRs) are our national standards for road vehicle safety, anti-theft and emissions. All new road vehicles manufactured in Australia and imported new or second-hand vehicles, must comply with the relevant...

Do you ever ask yourself why Australian made is better? Here’s a few reasons why buying Australian made helps the Australian manufacturing industry. 1. Support Australian Business - But why does it matter if it is Aussie? There are some big reasons why you should buy Australian made goods whenever you can – mainly for quality and safety, but also because it’s good for the economy. Australia has high safety and quality standards which are set in law meaning certain safety and quality regulations have to be followed, so products that have been manufactured must meet these standards. Supporting Australian...