What if any damage happens to Travel trailers not stored inside for the winter? I normally store my in a barn, but this year thinking of leaving it outside in the Ocean City Md area?
I felt safer with our vehicles in our driveway after winterizing than at a storage yard, so we always stored our old boat (shrink wrapped), hybrid and now our TT in our driveway for winter and never had an issue.
I drop the stabilizers and block (not lift) the frame (just in front of and behind the axles) so that if there is a lot on snow on the roof, the extra weight did not sit completely on the TT's suspension/tires.
No problems with ours in over 10 years stored outside.
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jchmth wrote: What if any damage happens to Travel trailers not stored inside for the winter? I normally store my in a barn, but this year thinking of leaving it outside in the Ocean City Md area?
I don't understand the question. What if damage happens? I suppose, then, you'd have a damaged trailer.
I store mine outside 24/7/365. They're made to withstand the elements. Periodic cleaning and waxing will keep it looking good.
I think the biggest storage risk is critters (mice). Personally, I'd think that you'd be less likely to get those outside than in a nice cozy barn. These guys are made to be outside.
You'll probably see a little more UV wear on the tires and roof, but with proper care, it's not a big deal. Mine sits outside all year as well, and even with lots of snow and wind, it's good to go each season.
Properly winterized, you'll be fine.
KD
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they are made to be outside in the weather..I keep mine outside and never had a problem. Just wax it before the end of the season and winterize it. No problems.
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