Trailer melt water managment question

[HUS457]

Hey group. I upgraded from my clamshell to a 7X14 enclosed. I insulated it &’put a Chinese diesel heater in it. Which works great. Which leads to the issue at hand;

How does everyone manage the snow & ice melt run off?

It’s a bit of a hassle. The snow & ice melts & runs to the tailgate where a bit slowly makes its way out . Then quickly freezes and the melt water backs up on the tailgate & floor. Then every time I need to close the tailgate I need to chip ice away for it to close.

What are your fixes for this? Tx.

 

[twyztid]

I don't have the issue you are talking about but this would likely solve your issue.

 

[HUS457]

I think a hole would freeze over

 

[maim]

this is me just thinking evil but slope the trailer so that the drain hole is sistered into the exhaust hole for the heater. while heater is running it will never freeze. can always plug it up when heater not in use.

 

[HUS457]

I like it. I think you’re onto something.