Bought a new car hauler. How to store correctly?

[MTBSully]

Been looking for a while and finally scored a brand new car trailer. 2018 Sure-Trac 7x20 10k GVWR steel deck! I wanted 10k to be able to haul 1 ton trucks (f350, f350 etc) if I find good deals on them, and I like the steel deck because I hate how wood deck looks like crap shortly after purchase. All LED lighting, sealed wiring harness, electric brakes on both axles etc.

Problem is, where I am storing it is in my backyard in the corner on the grass. I would like the trailer to stay nice, but I am concerned that parking on the grass may cause the underside components to corrode faster than usual. The entire underside is powdercoated, but still. Should I buy a tarp and cover it, or would that trap even more moisture? Id like to avoid it but maybe I need to put down some pavers and some sort of moisture blocking sheet below it? Really just looking for any tips here!

 

[GOTSVT?]

Nice score.
If you can get some crushed stone down that would be better than a tarp.
The tarp will "pool" water and create issues for that frame.

 

[rotor_powerd]

I've had my open steel deck trailer for 2 years now, I park it on asphalt next to my garage and don't keep it covered. It still looks close to new, other than wear from use.

 

[coposrv]

I would see if you can get a small pad made of either compacted gravel or T base. I also use fluid film on the underside of my powerstroke and on my plow frame and sander. It'll stay almost wet but it keeps the stuff from rusting.


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[nxhappy]

these hold up pretty good

https://www.harborfreight.com/autom...anopies/10-ft-x-10-ft-popup-canopy-62897.html

 

[08mojo]

I'd put down some weed block material and cover it with gravel. This is how our trailers are stored at our warehouse--we have a couple of gooseneck, flat bed trailers that have been out there for close to 10 year. No corrosion issues at all--and all we do is occasionally spray weed killer and the lot looks great too.

I would strongly suggest some sort of covers for the tires. Our biggest problem is UV exposure to the tires and dry rot.

 

[MTBSully]

Might just throw a tarp over in for now to cover the deck and tires. Not sure I want to tear up my grass just yet.

 

[_Snake_]

Personally I’d go with no tarp. All that’s going to do is trap water underneath it. Think about car covers and what folks are using. Definitely not tarps. Ever.

 

[LXZ06]

If you are leaving it on the grass for an extended period of time then the grass will die anyway from lack of sun. I agree with putting gravel down if its going to be there permanently.