Winter 2026-27 is just around the next corner on the calendar. Already, the autumn nights are getting chilly in ALCOM's home state, Maine, and throughout parts of North America. Our all-welded, all-aluminum trailers are built to withstand winter's toughest weather with rust-resistant construction, sealed LED lights, and water-resistant decking options. Once you choose an aluminum trailer from ALCOM, you're ready for four-season hauling. With seasonal maintenance, you can keep your trailer in top shape year-round!
Snowmobile trailers may be your first thought when we talk about trailers that stay busy during winter, and we build snowmobile trailers for just about every tow vehicle and sled on the market. We even build sled decks that mount directly in a pickup truck bed so you don't need to tow a trailer at all to move up to two snowmobiles.
ALCOM's other trailers don't need to be put into storage just because it's winter, though. That's the beauty of aluminum construction: water and salt aren't going to turn it into a rust bucket. You can hose it down and clean it off, then keep driving without worrying about corrosion. Because it's built with aluminum, it's lighter than a steel competitor model of a similar size, so more tow vehicles can safely move our trailers.
Plus, with ALCOM, you have options. We build open trailers for utility and landscaping applications; snowmobiles, UTVs and ATVs; even PWCs and kayaks. We also build enclosed aluminum trailers, with cargo and car hauler options, contractor packages, and of course, trailers for motorcycles, ATVs and UTVs, and snowmobiles. If you choose to order an enclosed trailer with optional upgrades, floor coverings, insulation, lighting packages and generator cabinets are just a few of the features we can build in for you.
So, you have your ALCOM all-aluminum trailer and you're ready to get ready for another winter. What does that look like? Maybe you already have a process. For some folks, hauling and maintaining trailers is a long-time skill at this point. But maybe you're new to the aluminum trailer team, and you're trying to establish best practices for maintaining your new investment. Here's a checklist to get you started.
Get your trailer out. If your trailer is in storage, take it out! Trailers that have been in storage since last winter may need some TLC before getting back on the road. If you’re using one trailer for all seasons and doing a seasonal accessory rotation, now is the time to get your ski tie-down bars and track mats out of storage for installation. Wash your trailer, sweep out the interior, and clean up any leftover debris from last year. With your trailer out of storage and washed down, you can start on the rest of your checklist.
Inspect the trailer floor & frame. ALCOM all-welded aluminum trailers are built to last, but wear and tear are inevitable, and before hitching on for another season, give your trailer a once-over. Check the joist welds beneath the floor and the trailer decking; repair any cracked welds or damaged flooring.
Inspect the tires & grease the wheel bearings. Check the trailer tires including the tread and sidewalls; check the air pressure and inflate them if needed. Don’t forget to keep a tire gauge handy to check tire pressure during the cold winter months, when low air temps lead to slouchy tires. If you have a compressor, add it to your winter preparedness kit. To grease the trailer’s wheel bearings, you’ll need hand tools and a jack.
Inspect the trailer brakes. If your trailer has a braked axle(s), inspect the trailer brakes before winter. Check for wear and debris; lubricate the moving parts if needed. Brake parts not made from aluminum may develop rust spots; use fine grit sandpaper to remove any rust you can see during your inspection.
Check the ramp(s) & doors. Open and close your trailer’s spring-assisted rear ramp door, if applicable; test all ramps and doors on your aluminum trailer, examining all your locks, latches, and hinges too. Repair or replace any damaged or missing parts; grease any squeaky, creaky hinges. Make sure all doors and windows open, close, and latch correctly; test your ramps to verify they’re working well.
Connect the trailer. Next, inspect your trailer’s safety chains and hitch. Make any needed repairs or updates, then connect the trailer to your tow vehicle to complete the rest of your pre-season inspection.
Check trailer lights & accessories. Keeping your trailer hooked up so you can see what’s working and what needs attention, check all trailer lights, including turn signals, market lights, and brake lights. Replace any bulbs that have burned out so your trailer is always road legal and visible for safety. Check your interior lights and powered accessories at this point, too.
Prepare a winter emergency kit. Winter weather can be intense, and road conditions can change at a moment’s notice. Be prepared for anything with a winter emergency kit in your aluminum trailer (or your tow vehicle, if you’re hauling an open aluminum trailer). Keep key supplies with you, including a spare tire that’s fully inflated and in good condition; a tire pressure gauge (and compressor if you have one); tools for changing a tire; extra gloves, a tarp and broom or shovel; wheel chocks; a portable, battery-operated light.
Add seasonal trailer accessories. If you’re converting an enclosed trailer from summer duty to winter hauling, you may have already checked the lights, hitch, brakes and more within the last few months. Now is the time to add seasonal accessories, if applicable, like ski guides and track mats. These can take your UTV hauler into snowmobile trailer territory with an afternoon of DIY effort!
If you still need an aluminum trailer for winter specifically, or for year-round versatile hauling, you can find one with your local ALCOM dealer. Browse our buying guides and trailer feature deep-dives below, then check out our brands by clicking on their logos and exploring our trailer offerings. Then, use the Dealer Locator tool on each brand site to find your nearest ALCOM aluminum trailers dealer.
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