Tips for Stock Trailer Maintenance

Stock trailers, a.k.a livestock trailers, are some of the most important pieces of equipment on farms in the Salt Lake City, Odgen, St. George, and Washington, Utah areas. That is why it is so important for you to ensure that they are well taken care of throughout the year. Our professionals at Double B Trailer Sales understand that you can't constantly be taking your stock trailer to professionals for every little repair. That is why the following includes a few DIY tips to keep your stock trailer looking great and functioning properly.

Park Your Trailer on a Slope During Washing

Some of the most common mistakes farmers in the Salt Lake City, Odgen, St. George, and Washington area make when washing a stock trailer is allowing the water to just stay there. Standing water creates the perfect storm for mold to build up, which may lead to the deterioration of the overall structure. So, what can be done about this? It is recommended to park your trailer on a slope. This will allow any water to drain out of your trailer. Just make sure that you are removing everything from within it, such as mats and other similar objects. If you do not have a slope within your property, jacks are a great alternative.

Washing Properly

Speaking of washing your trailer, the next tip on this list is to make sure that you're washing your trailer properly and not overlooking common issues such as rust. For example, untreated rust can weaken components over time. This type of issue is prevalent in the Centerville, and Hurricane, Utah, area as overnight ice can quickly turn into standing water. To remove rust, you can use sandpaper over the component to rub it away. In terms of washing your trailer, you will need to ensure that you are washing every part of it and not only the main body. In many cases, people will ignore the roof of the trailer. However, just because you can't see it does not mean it's not dirty.

Grease Your Trailer

Because farming equipment such as livestock trailers is often exposed to a lot of dirt, it's more likely to break down faster than other equipment. This is because the dirt gets into the components, making it difficult for the machinery to work properly. The good news is the solution is fairly easy. Simply grease any components that need to move. Doing this will help keep corrosion and friction at bay.

If your livestock trailer is too worn down, make sure to contact our experts at Double B Trailer Sales. You can find our physical locations in Centerville and Hurricane, Utah.