How to Store an ATV Trailer

An ATV (All Terrain Vehicle) trailer is commonly a 4-by-6-foot metal trailer with one axle and two tires but can be bigger. Place tires on objects to keep the tires off of the ground. Cover the brake connection and the wires and seal the cover. No matter where you are storing the ATV trailer this is a simple job to complete.

Things You'll Need

  • Jack
  • 2-by-2 wooden blocks
  • 4 chock blocks
  • Rubber band
  • Plastic bag
  • Duct tape
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Instructions

    • 1

      Clean the area where you will be storing the ATV trailer. Remove anything that might touch the rubber tires.

    • 2

      Raise the ATV trailer one side at a time using the jack and place a 2-by-2 wooden block under each trailer tire. Place chock blocks in front and behind each tire to keep the tires from rolling off of the wooden blocks. Remove the jack from under the trailer.

    • 3

      Wind the brake wire around your hand, making an "O" shape. Place the brake wire on the top of the trailer arm. Secure the brake wire to the top of the trailer arm using the rubber band.

    • 4

      Place the plastic bag over the trailer arm making sure that the bag completely covers the wiring and connector. Seal the opening of the plastic bag using the duct tape.

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