When people think of rust proofing, cars, trucks, vans, and SUVs often come to mind. Trailers are often overlooked when it’s time to rust proof your vehicle. Depending on what you use your trailer for, you may not even think that it needs rust proofing and you would rather save money by leaving it be. Here are some things to consider when it comes to rust-proofing your trailer.
Rust and Your Trailer Trailers are just like vehicles: they have metal parts that are just are susceptible to corrosion and trailers can rust just as quickly as a car if it is left unprotected. Even if your trailers doesn’t get used often, it is still exposed to moisture and other elements that can cause and accelerate corrosion and you may find your trailer full of rust when you really need to use it. Trailers can often be overlooked for maintenance, so the dangers of rust spreading can be higher than on your vehicle. You may not even notice a rust problem at first glance, which is why thoroughly inspecting your trailer is important, no matter how much or little it is used. Prevention vs Repairs Perhaps your budget is limited and you don’t want to spend extra money rust proofing a trailer that you use once in a while. However, Driving.ca points out that preventing the rust problem in the first place will be cheaper than repairing the damage after rust has settled in. Even a minor rust problem can cost you hundreds of dollars and if it spreads, the repair costs could be so high it may be cheaper just to replace the trailer. Every spot of your trailer is vulnerable, including the frame and suspension system, so protecting these areas is important if you want to have a usable trailer for when you need it. It is especially true if you use your trailer often for work purposes. How You Can Protect Your Trailer While there are many rust proofing methods you can use to help protect your trailer from rust damage, drip oil rust proofing has been proven to be extremely effective at preventing corrosion. Krown uses the drip oil method, and the oil-based product is a non-toxic mix that is environmentally friendly and offers maximum protection to your trailer. So when you are ready to rust proof your vehicle, don’t forget to bring your trailer along for the ride as well. The dangers of rust damage apply to your trailer just as much as your vehicle, so contact Krown for more information today!
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11/8/2018 12:40:35 pm
I like that you mentioned how a rusting trailer can have higher risk than just your car or truck. We get a lot of snow in the winter and the slush combined with the salt on the roads can make a deadly combo when it comes to rusting. It might be worth getting some coatings on it before then.
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11/8/2018 06:51:55 pm
My favorite part of your article was preventing rust is better than repairing it once it gets in one's trailer. Speaking of trailers, my dad owns a truck that he uses to haul his wooden pieces back and forth throughout town to sell. I will tell him to find a professional who can take care of his trailer so that not only will he be able to sell a lot of his craft but be able to share it with more people longer.
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5/24/2019 12:00:20 pm
You make a great point that trailers are often overlooked when it comes to maintenance. My husband and I have a trailer that we used when we last moved, but now that we are moving again we have noticed that there are a lot of things wrong with it as a result of not using it. I will be sure to look around for a trailer repair service to go to.
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7/10/2019 06:11:28 pm
Thank you for pointing out that even if a trailer is barely used, it is still being exposed to moisture and other elements. My dad has been thinking about getting his trailer serviced. It's good to know that not rust proofing your trailer can cause the corrosion to accelerate.
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7/16/2019 07:12:36 am
I wasn't aware that mobile trailers are susceptible to rust. If I were to choose, I think I'll choose a repair service since the rust has settled in. Thanks for saying that protecting the crucial areas of my trailer is important, I'll have them rust-proof those areas.
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9/8/2020 08:17:00 pm
King Country Trailer and Repair is a company run by truckers for truckers and therefore we will provide unparalleled levels of customer service and experience.
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9/28/2020 10:20:54 pm
King Country Trailer and Repair is a company run by truckers for truckers and therefore we will provide unparalleled levels of customer service and experience.
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