Putting Horse On Roof Of Trailer

A mil finish aluminum roof top is dangerous for horses because it easily transfers heat into the interior of your trailer.

Putting horse on roof of trailer.

I used thin strips of wood running the length of the trailer and screwed them to the bows. Really help with the termperature inside the horse mule area. It may feel like a comfortable and breezy day on the farm but the interior of your trailer can have extreme temperatures that are stressing your horse. You will then need to use some type of strips to hold the insulation in place.

This can be especially dangerous on longer trips. It is much safer to use a material on your horse trailer roof that has some insulating properties. Ask the experts a question product page this question was asked from. This sealant works great on all types of trailer materials including metal wood and plastic.

Insulation also may be added to the ceiling and floor of your trailer. Drive screws into the holes to tightly secure the paneling into place. Fiberglass is a common material used for insulation. It is gray in color but it can be painted.

I used a white gloss paint to match to sheen of the trailer s roof. Tip if your trailer s roof has leaked for any length of time over the horse compartment remove all mats and check the floor for any signs of rot. Install the paneling starting with the back right side of the trailer. Cut out insulation sections with a utility knife to fit along the sides of the trailer between the beams.

Apply construction adhesive to the insulating panels and drill 1 8 inch holes through the paneling and into the metal wall supports from the top of the trailer to the floor. Run water over your trailer s roof to make sure all leaks have been addressed. There s a lot of misconceptions about trailer insulation and people end up wasting money and time on unnecessary steps and products. Needless to say this is uncomfortable and unhealthy for your horses.

Insulating a horse trailer from western mule magazine may 2019 issue insulating a horse trailer is one of the first steps in any diy build and it s also one of the most misunderstood.