The trails have been long and your
rides have been great, now it’s time to prepare for winter!
Winter is going to be here before we know
it! It’s time to winterize your horse trailer.
All types of horse trailers will benefit
from a good scrubbing, inside and out.
If you make sure that all waste and
dirt are removed, it will help keep your trailer looking good for longer. Here
are a few things you’ll want to do:
- Remove your floor mats, scrub them
thoroughly. Clean away all hay and
manure, scrub your floor boards and rinse them clean, so that the waste doesn’t
soak in. Allow the mats to dry
completely before you put them back in the trailer.
- Go over your trailer, lubricate hinges,
locks, latches, etc., to prevent them from corroding or locking up while they
aren’t being used.
- Check your breakaway brake battery,
if so equipped. Remove and recharge if
needed. Store the battery in a warm, dry
place.
- Inspect your trailer, confirm that
your flooring is in good condition.
Replace wood floor boards and repair any corroded aluminum flooring as
needed.
If your trailer has living quarters, it does require a few
extra steps.
- Remove any and all food from your
refrigerator, cabinets and drawers. Leave the door open to prevent mold and
mildew.
- Rodents can cause expensive damage
very quickly. Remove bedding, paper products, clothing, magazines or anything
that can be used as nesting materials.
- Service the hot water heater. Drain water by opening the relief valve and
remove the drain plug. Remember to put the drain plug back in so rodents and
other small animals can’t nest in there. It’s also good to flush the water tank
with clean water to remove any silt build up in the tank. Also, drain water
from your fresh water holding tank and all the water lines in your
trailer. This includes the sink, toilet
and shower.
- Drain your gray water and black
water tanks.
- Use the appropriate, RV rated,
anti-freeze and pump it through the water pipes. Pour anti-freeze into the
sink, shower drains, toilet bowl and tank.
- Remove the batteries from all
appliances, including the smoke detector.
- Make sure that propane tanks and the
main power switch are turned off.
- Remove and recharge the living
quarters battery. Store the battery in a warm, dry place.
- Clean or replace filters.
Now your trailer is ready for winter!
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