Whether you are hauling livestock, steel, or flour you should be able to maintain your trailer no matter how light or heavy your load. It’s a frequent occurrence that trailers often get abused by forklift drivers, load transfer agents, and many times, even the cargo itself. For this reason, Ainsworth Trailer Repair, a Denver trailer repair company devoted to offering quick and effective trailer repairs, is offering four helpful tips to guide you as to how you can make your trailer last.
1. Don’t let small holes get larger
It may seem obvious, but a lot of times neglecting a problem can often make it worse. If you find any holes in your trailer, we highly recommended that you take the trailer in for repairs as with time the damage will only get worse. However, Ainsworth cautions against “quick fix” repairs done at most truck stops. While the patch may appear to solve the immediate problem, quick fixes are rarely good fixes and give you the false sense of accomplishment that your trailer is repaired. Unless your load is being compromised, wait until you get to a trailer repair facility and get the job done right the first time.
2. Make sure the repairs made match the material of your trailer
Some trailer repair companies may try to use cheaper and easier to source material, like plywood, for patching floors when a more expensive material, like hardwood, is needed. In addition, patches over the top always look bad and behave even worse. Holes that are patched with materials over the top of the existing material can catch and will eventually get scraped off or broken through.
3. Ensure the repair matches the value of your trailer
If you have a relatively new trailer you should be making sure to make more expensive choices for repairs. Consequently, a trailer that is 20 years or older does not need the same level of repairs a newer trailer would warrant. However, even older trailers can be made to last if they are repaired with the right care and materials.
4. Don’t let a split seam or broken interior wall go unintended
Letting a split seam or a broken wall interior go unintended can be detrimental because, just as with small holes, road wear and the weather will only make those areas bigger. Moreover, neglecting to fix a split seam or a broken wall interior may allow moisture inside and result in the rot and deterioration of the surrounding area and sometimes even the substructure.
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Routine maintenance and simple repairs when something goes wrong will not only save you money, but also ensure that your trailer lasts for many years to come. Many trailer repair truck stops may try to sell you on using inferior material to offer a temporary solution while still leaving you with an ongoing problem – often times at the same cost as a quality, permanent fix. Ainsworth Trailer Repair guarantees to offer quick and effective services, as well as complete customer satisfaction. For more information on the services available from Ainsworth Trailer Repair, give them a call today at 303-227-9363.
