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When cleaning is complete thoroughly rinse
the trailer to remove any chemical residue.
7.1 SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
7.1.1 FIRST AID
In addition to the first aid kit for your car it
is a good idea to carry one for the horses,
plan for the worst situation and pack enough
supplies for the maximum number of horses
that can be carried.
7.1.2 BREAKDOWNS
WITH HORSES
ON-BOARD
In the event of an accident or breakdown,
always contact the emergency services and
your breakdown recovery company. Never
unload the horses on the road. It is illegal to
do so on motorways in the UK and can lead
to fatal accidents.
8 GENERAL
MAINTENANCE
8.1 EXTERIOR BODYWORK
To maintain a showroom finish, one needs
to hand wash regularly with a car or caravan
shampoo, rinse with cold water and chamois
leather off. A protective coating applied
after cleaning like Fenwick’s Bobby Dazzler
will help to keep the trailer cleaner for longer
and makes cleaning next time easier. It also
contains an algae inhibitor.
• Do not use a high-pressure power washer
on the vents, doors and windows.
• Under no circumstances use any abrasive
agents, T-cut, methylated spirit, white
spirit, other solvents or washing up liquid to
the exterior of your trailer.
8.2 GALVANIZED FINISH
As part of the normal ageing process,
galvanized surfaces form a dull patina. This
protects the reactive zinc and underlying
steel from further corrosion. The appearance
of the surface ranges from bright silver
to dull grey. Exposure to road salt can
change the appearance of newly galvanized
surfaces to grey or black with white or grey
deposits. This does not affect the protective
properties of the finish.
To slow the dulling from road salt exposure,
wash the trailer after each journey.
8.3 HIGH PRESSURE
POWER WASHING
When using a high-pressure power wash on
the body, only use it to rinse the surface
prior to and after a hand wash. The jet nozzle
should be placed no closer than 50cm from
the body surface and at least 15 degrees
from perpendicular to the surface. The nozzle
should not be directed at the compartment
and entrance door gaps as this would force
water past the door seals and the nozzle
should never be directed at the windows as it
can scratch them. Do not direct onto wheel
bearings or brakes.
8.4 ACRYLIC WINDOWS
8.4.1 CLEANING THE WINDOWS
With a little care your windows will remain
clear and scratch-free.
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