Storage of your Off-road trailer
If you are placing your
Tuff Stuff®
XTREME
Trailer
in Storage for extended
periods of time, please follow these basic rules.
•
Fully Inflate your tires and cover them with tire covers to protect them from UV rays
•
Place something between the tires and the ground to prevent flat spots
•
If possible remove tires and store separately to prevent flat spots on the tire
•
Place a
chock
(plastic or wood) in front and behind the wheels
•
Pull the hand brake and leave on while in storage
•
Angle the trailer so that if there is buildup of Snow or water it will run off
•
Do not store underneath trees or where weeds can grow onto/around the trailer
•
If you are placing a cover on the trailer make sure the material is breathable so that there
is no buildup of mold and mildew.
•
Do a
n
inspection of the trailer before you leave it for a long period of time
o
Inspect all seams
o
Door
s
eals for cracks and gaps
Use rubber seal protectant / conditioner on all seals and rubber
o
Service all of the locks with graphite lubricant and test with
lock
key and lube all
hinges
o
Inspect inside of trailer and make sure everything is dry and there is nothing left
inside the trailer
o
Lube all of the
Z
er
t
fittings with grease
o
Apply WD40 to any metal part that is exposed to the elements to prevent or stop
rusting
Cleaning your Off-road trailer
Keeping your
o
ff-road trailer in great condition and maintained will extend the life of the product.
T
o clean the trailer do the following steps
:
•
Wash the trailer with warm water and normal car was
h
soap after each use
•
Do not use any waxes
on the trailer. P
roduct like Lucas Slick Mist will provide a great
UV
protection coating
•
Do not use high pressure washers to clean the trailer
o
can damage seals
o
can damage suspension bushings
o
hand wash only
•
Do not use any petroleum based products
•
Touch-up
any
damaged areas that require paint
•
Undercoat can be touched up by using any commercially available undercoating spray
