Storing sled in enclosed trailer, good or bad idea?

[sd5500]

Last year I had it in my shed on my jack, so entire sled was off the ground. Last fall I bought a new enclosed trailer (ugh..rode 2x), and I plan on storing it outside at a storage unit site until next winter. I was thinking maybe I would leave the sled right in the trailer after prepping it for summer storage. My question is, is it ok to do this? Leaving it sitting full weight on track and skiis? I'm sure I could lift the track up while on the trailer.

Appreciate any thoughts.

 

[moab11]

that's how I normally store my sled, just lift the rear end up a bit and then throw the cover on after summerizing the sled. Had the Nytro apart all last summer, but never had any issues doing this with my dad's polaris and my old viper.

 

[krysFly]

I think that's what most people do with enclosed trailers. I lift the front and the back just like you would in a garage.

 

[mcamzr]

I would put some dryer sheets in the trailer and on the sled to keep the mice out. I would also plug the exhaust, the muffler is like a condo complex for them. (saw them run out when I fired up my wife's sled a few years back.)

 

[Roadrider]

Keep it out of direct sunlight if you can, just for condensation. Spring time is always the worst for
temp swings and moisture.

 

[Herd Mentality]

Buy some of this and you'll be fine. If I had a 2" track or more I'd maybe consider taking some pressure off the track, but that's it.

http://www.amazon.com/Fresh-Cab-Rodent-Repellent-Pouch/dp/B0021LWPPY

 

[Mazz]

Roadrider makes a good point about condensation, also make sure to crack your vents, if you have them, this will also help regulate temperature and help prevent condensation in the trailer

 

[sd5500]

Thanks Guys, appreciate the info!

 

[APEX 06]

If you have vents open them. The bad part of a enclosed is no moving air.

 

[WNY PAT]

Agreed. It can be like an incubator in there. I may be totally off base here, but I would think the moisture, humidity and lack of circulation would be a bad recipe. I'd imagine you could end up with more moisture in your fuel for one thing and I'd wonder about that hot, moist stagnant air and the electronics. Anyway, if I had the choice, I'd try to leave it in a barn or garage personally.

 

[vector06]

I store ours in the trailer..never a problem. When we bought the trailer we went with a silver one because of the heat issue. While it gets a little warm in the trailer, I have opened it up on hot days and the difference was nill. I was suprised. The dealership where I bought the trailer said to not go with black due to the heat issue. Makes sense I guess. Never had a mice problem in there. It closes up tight.

 

[moab11]

most trailers I have seen have a vent facing forward on one side and a vent facing rearwards on the other side. Our trailer never seems to get much above ambient temp and never gets a musty smell in there. Perfect sled storage place IMO.