Enclosed Trailer Doors Freeze Shut

[mtncat800]

I have an enclosed trailer, and every time we get rain or the snow melts my doors freeze shut. It does have drip edges over the doors. Does anyone have a solution that will not trash the integrity of the seals?

Thanks

 

[noob]

I find that after a ride, the snow melts off and drips out the doors. this causes mine to freeze. dont' really know of a solution, other then to park the trailer in a heated shop.

 

[catfreak]

Try wd-40 on the seals. Just a thought since its suposed to displace water.

 

[mtncat800]

That was my thought, some sort of petroleum product. I just don't want to attract dust and create a different problem.

 

[Kong]

Try Glycol (antifreeze) in a spray bottle. You can use Sierra if you want to be enviro friendly.

 

[donbrown]

Oil or glycol. Take used oil dilute it with gas or just get a rag and wipe it or grease.

 

[Wayniac]

Spray silicone like I use on the rubber seals on my watersports dry suit. Enviro friendly and good for the seals. Or, a very thin coat of vaseline.

 

[sled_guy]

I used vaseline on mine and it seemed to fix the problem... at least I haven't had a problem in the last month with it.

sled_guy

 

[Tturbo]

Hello
Ever heard of windshield washer fluid good to -40 and only costs about 3 bucks for 2 gallons.

 

[switchback]

I used vaseline on mine and it seemed to fix the problem... at least I haven't had a problem in the last month with it.

sled_guy

That's great! But, how did it work on the doors?~~LOL!!

Sorry, couldn't resist

 

[76FOMOCO]

Hello
Ever heard of windshield washer fluid good to -40 and only costs about 3 bucks for 2 gallons.

The only prob with washer fluid is it has alcohol in it and this will dry out the rubber and make it crack.

 

[mattymac]

my trailer has a dovetail at the back of it with a very small raised lip and drain holes to keep the water off the door seal.