10/06/2026
Well folks I really hate to say it 😞……
❄️Winter is coming. ❄️
With that the snow the salt and our most favorite of all….rust.
Now is an important time to take a few minutes and check over your trailers!
Take a peak underneath, in the wheel wells, around suspension parts, lift those big heavy mats for the first time in 5 years and look around maybe hose some of the crud off of there 😆
these small things (although may not seem small when your hoofing mats around inspecting the floor boards or crawling around on the ground looking under the trailer) are vital steps in ensuring the safe transport of your most expensive grass fed children, or any other cargo, not to mention the safety of those around you and yourself.
What looks like mild bubbling of some paint around the leaf spring hangers or a little patch missing out of a door can really be hiding extensive rot that hasn’t quite jostled loose yet.
If you see one of these small spots its important to poke around it with something strong like a screwdriver or hammer, a few taps and wow your whole door was only held on by a few inches of otherwise bluetooth metal!
Often times customers are greeted with much more extensive corrosion damage then perviously thought, almost 90%, which in turn leads to higher repair costs and longer down times. Not to mention unknowing risk their most expensive and loving animals were subjected to.
What’s a small easy fix now is an expensive and extensive repair come spring time. I cannot express the importance of prompt repairs and regular inspections!
I know they suck and we all put them off longer than we should but take the time and hose off those floor boards at least once this year!
Before its too cold! And if by chance you do find something you know who to call for professional quality repairs, knowing our 4 legged family is safe for the ride!
****PSA: ****
aluminum trailers are not exempt! though less common because of age, aluminum corrodes just like steel rusts. salt, urine, chloride from dirt roads, all that fun stuff will cause corrosion and the lovely science of disappearing aluminum! Its very important to regularly check your high stress locations on your aluminum trailers around joints, bolts, and welds for cracks and corrosion. Aluminum loves to crack after lots of road miles and flexing (thanks michigan roads)
As always, stay safe and keep these ponies secure!
We are always available for questions and free quotes! Don’t forget we’re just a call away!
810-444-2571
