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Location: canada | I'm ready to store my trailer for the winter - an aluminum 3H BP.Would it be a good idea to use those vinyl tire covers to protect the tires, or do they just help to keep moisture in the wheel and axle area thereby contributing to rust and/or corrosion?The area where I have to park it is grassy. I try to clean the leaves out as best I can and this year I'm wondering if it would be a good idea to put a plastic tarp down under the trailer to help keep moisture from collecting under it? The area is on a slight slant, so I don't think much if any water would pool under it.How about keeping some windows open for ventilation and to prevent condensation? I want to keep air flowing but not necessarily allow extra water to get in.Thanks for your help! |
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Location: NY | I would like to know also good question |
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Location: USA | Bumping this up in the hope that some of our senior members see it. I have some of the same questions and would like advice from people that have been there and done that.
Edited by graftonbabs 2012-10-30 8:57 PM
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Location: Vermont | If you can't put it in a building or under one of those fabric storage buildings http://www.farmtek.com/farm/supplies/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10052... ...then just leave it in the weather and clean the snow off it once in a while...:) |
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Location: USA | I noticed that in my 2 horse slant which doesn't have a lined celing that there were marks where it had "rained" from condensation. So, as the OP asked, should a window or vent be left partially open so this does not happen? |
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Location: Vermont | Originally written by graftonbabs on 2012-10-31 1:04 PM
I noticed that in my 2 horse slant which doesn't have a lined celing that there were marks where it had "rained" from condensation. So, as the OP asked, should a window or vent be left partially open so this does not happen? Open windows on bright sunny days and ventilate trailer for 2 or 3 hours. Even on very cold days, ventilation will help to draw moisture out of the trailer. |
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Location: high desert, CA. | You could also take a note from the boating folks.Put a light bulb inside the trailer, and leave it on all the time. The heat will help keep the air dryer, and help keep down mildew and condensation. We did this on our old Cris Craft "Bullnose". |
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| I used one of these on our camper for several years, it worked out great, I tied nylon rope around it to keep the wind from whipping it, if I had to leave my horse trailer out for the winter I would try one on it.http://www.rvpartscountry.com/AdcoClassAFullSizeRVCovers.html |
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Location: Ohio | To answer your question on the tire covers, yes they do a good job. The idea is to keep UV rays from degrading the tires. I keep them on my tires always when stored.
We use a vesicant for the moisture. You can get the disposable kind for about $5 a piece. They have a plastic tub and an insert with the vesicant in them. It pulls the moisture out of the air. This will keep most of the moisture out of the trailer. |
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Location: western PA | Some tire covers will trap moisture, and can contribute to the rust issues on the wheels, bearings and brake components. A simple way to prevent UV damage is to cut pieces of plywood and cover just the outside tire surfaces. The inside areas will then have free air circulation. We have to store our trailers outdoors, with sometimes the snow covering their bodies. I've found that leaving a window or vent open in the stalls, greatly reduces the inside condensation. It stabilises the inside and outside temperatures, and reduces the buildup of water vapour. What little water or snow that enters the stall areas, has no effect on the aluminum flooring. The LQ's with their insulation, are left closed to the elements, and show no adverse affects in the Spring. If you have a chance to look at a shrink wrapped boat, it has a vent installed to prevent moisture build ups during its storage.
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Location: ohio | We don't have condensation problems with our trailers. But just a suggestion here. When I used to camp in my stock trailer, I also slept in there. To keep condensation from coming in on my bed and camping stuff, we just put a tarp over the roof. It worked really well. Why couldn't you tie a tarp over your roof for winter storage. I have looked into buying trailer tire covers but can't figure out which ones are the best investment. When not in use, we keep our tirescovered with a tarp on one trailer and small plastic kids swimming pools on the LQ. Not the best idea, but it works. We keep our trailer parked on rubber mats at all times. |
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| this would work great it is breathable, http://www.valleyvet.com/ct_detail.html?pgguid=1e276d02-7be5-42dd-a8a1-8a2d425ba046&itemGUID=d89954ff-6b1b-486e-ac11-c9e18dcfd1f7&ccd=ISH002&utm_source=shopping.com&utm_medium=cpc&utm_content=35399 |
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