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Mike_Up's avatar
Mike_Up
Explorer
Jan 18, 2017

Trailmanor not winter friendly

Stumbled across this while reading their owner's manual. Guess that's why we don't see too many around my parts.

CAUTION: Do not attempt to close the trailer with snow
accumulation on the roof. One inch of dry snow adds 40-60
pounds to the weight of the top. The added weight could cause the
top to fall suddenly while being closed, causing personal injury or
trailer damage.


Page 40 in owner's manual.
  • dodge_guy's avatar
    dodge_guy
    Explorer II
    Jan 18, 2017
    Besides the snow load, they aren't very well insulated! Very little R value, even less than in a traditional trailer!
  • mike-s's avatar
    mike-s
    Explorer
    Jan 18, 2017
    I wouldn't expect any TT to be winter friendly, unless specifically marketed as a 4 season one.
  • krobbe's avatar
    krobbe
    Explorer
    Jan 18, 2017
    Seems like a fair warning to me. Snow and ice is heavy. I'd clear it off just so it doesn't create a big mess inside when it melted. Many trailers (like hybrids and popups) are suitable for warmer climates.
    A better design than this Trailmanor was the HiLo and TowLow. Camped all over the US and Canada in the '70's in a TowLow as a kid. It didn't have an electric lift like the HiLo. It was my job to crank the big wheel(similar to a boat lift) to raise and lower it. Good times!
  • downtheroad's avatar
    downtheroad
    Explorer
    Jan 18, 2017
    Every manual for every trailer out there is jammed with warnings and disclaimers....Lots of CYA stuff...

    Warning:
    "Propane is highly flammable."

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