Snow is already pretty difficult to drive through. However, add the heavy weight of a trailer packed with freight to your vehicle, and winter driving gets even more precarious. To avoid an accident, and ensure the safety of both you and your equipment, be sure to check out our helpful list of winter trailer accessories listed below.

Purchase Snow Tires

To ensure your tires stay firmly on the pavement as you drive, we recommend purchasing a handy set of snow tires for your vehicle. If you live in a state like Utah where snowfall is extremely heavy, it may be wise to purchase a set of snow tires for your trailer as well. However, tires can be expensive and if you’re looking for a more affordable way to improve traction on an icy road, we suggest investing in some helpful snow chains for your trailer. 

Install Trailer Brakes 

While a majority of large or heavy-duty trailers come with brakes included, smaller models are often sold without this key equipment. While this isn’t really a big deal in the summer when roads are free of ice or snow, wintertime is a very different story. To keep your trailer from pushing into the back of your vehicle—causing you to lose traction and slide forward out into the street—be sure to install a helpful set of trailer brakes onto your model before heavy snowfall hits. 

Having trouble getting your trailer prepped for the winter season? Then visit us here at Mountain West Trailers and take advantage of our amazing on-site trailer service department! Whether you need a quality repair, general maintenance, or a handy customization installed on your model, our technicians are equipped to handle any job you throw at them. To make an appointment with our service center feel free to stop by our location here in Heber City, UT or, if you’re located further away in Salt Lake City or Provo, UT, give us a call at (435) 709-8862.