Specialists in Trampolines, Trampoline Accessories and Trampoline Spares
Trampoline Maintenance
"Spring is sprung, the grass is ris. I wonder where our trampoline is?'' With sincere apologies to Damon Runyon.
If you're in a sheltered spot or your trampoline was well tied down it will still be where it was back in the Autumn. But is it ready to deliver another season of joy and great exercise to your children and their friends? Spring is the ideal time to give your trampoline a once over so that come the Easter holidays everything goes smoothly.
Trampoline Frame
Start with the trampoline frame. Check for cracks around the welds that join the trampoline legs to the top frame. Also check the underside of the leg bases where they rest on the ground. These points can wear right through leaving a large hole and a very weakened leg base.
While you're checking the lower part of the trampoline frame its easy to look up underneath the trampoline frame pads to see if any springs are hanging loose having come away from the bed. If a spring hangs vertically from the frame it usually indicates that the attachment to the bed has come unstitched. If this is the case remove the bed and either have it completely restitched all the way round or replace it with a new bed. If your trampoline is more than 2 years old it's a good idea to check every spring. To do this you will need to remove the trampoline frame pads and then unhook all the trampoline springs. Check each spring by holding it up to the light. The spring should close up tightly so if there is any light shining through the coils it's a good indication that the spring is worn and needs replacing.
Check the trampoline bed (sometimes known as a trampoline mat) for holes and tears. Autumn and spring bonfires can take their toll as can falling embers from Guy Fawkes Fireworks. Not to mention flying roof tiles and other items blown acroos your garden in winter gales. If your trampoline bed has a hole in it big enough to put a small finger through then it should be replaced.
Check the frame pads are they still holding together and are they still properly attached to the trampoline frame. They'll not give the necessary protection if not held securely in place and replacement elasticated toggle loops are not expensive.
First check the frame work of the trampoline safety enclosure and ensure that the clamps are tight enough to hold the poles firmly in place. Are the pole foams all OK? Check the netting for rips and tears and ensure that the entrance can be opened and securely closed. Lastly check that the bungies that support the net are all in place and working. If you have a net that fits around the outside of the poles please give serious thought to replacing your enclosure with a safer one.
