Tips for Maintaining Proper Ventilation in Your Trailer

Proper ventilation is essential for keeping your horse comfortable while they travel in a trailer. Poor ventilation can lead to uncomfortable temperatures, humidity, and air quality levels and cause your horse to fall sick. Fortunately, there are ways to ensure proper ventilation in your horse trailer to enable your animals to travel safely and efficiently.

Open Your Windows When Possible

The simplest and the most effective way to ventilate your trailer is by opening windows and doors during transit. This will allow fresh air to circulate throughout the vehicle and maintain a comfortable temperature. If your rig has partitions or an additional room, ensure those have a window for proper ventilation.

Install Vents or Fans

When traveling in high wind conditions, you’ll probably want to keep your windows locked to keep dust and flying debris away. However, proper ventilation is necessary for the safety and well-being of your animals.

It helps to install vents and fans on either side of the trailer near the ceiling. These will allow fresh air to enter and circulate inside the rig and keep your animals happy. Vents are easy to install and maintain—so get a few today.

Check Your Seals

Cracked seals will fail to keep dust and debris out or make the temperature inside your trailer bearable. That's why you should inspect your seals regularly and replace worn seals as soon as possible. This will help ensure proper ventilation in your trailer.

We hope these tips help keep your animals safe and relaxed during transit. If you have more questions or want to upgrade your trailer to the latest model before your next outing, visit Double B Trailer Sales. We have dealerships throughout Utah, including Centerville, Hurricane, Salt Lake City, and St. George—so stop by the one that’s nearest to you.