I'm in the Canuck version of the PNW, lots of wind and rain in winter and we battle mould and mildew all year.
I built a simple structure, 6 posts, metal roof. no foundation, no walls. sort of like the shade structures ranchers place in fields for cattle, etc. But nicer as its in my back yard.
At end of season I back the trailer under this pavilion, plug in the dry air thing and bingo no mould, no exterior damage.
BTW, this pavilion also keeps the kayaks, my two metal smokers and the utility trailer under cover. Plus I love the sound of rain and a metal roof.
I'm a fan of 1) lowering the air pressure in the tires a bit, say 20% and 2) putting the trailer up on proper jacks to take weight off the tires/wheels and suspension.
If you are on concrete at least place a barrier between the tire and the concrete, lengths of 2x6 work but so does a foam pad.
We also remove, clean and reset before we walk away for the winter because you never know when the ski hill might call. I leave a RV air dryer in and on all winter so zero issues with moisture, mould, mildew.
We leave paper products, bedding, towels, etc in and this thing keeps it all fine with nothing to empty or refill or whatever. https://www.amazon.ca/Stor-Dry-9406CAABX-Warm-Air-Circulator/dp/B0009L675W/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=Stor-Dry+Warm+Air+Circulator&qid=1634254667&sr=8-2
I'm entering my 10th years with our 5x8. It is only insulated in the roof and hatch, the rest is single layer of plywood, sides and floor. Skinned with 040 aluminum. We have never been cold in it, even when I'm out solo above 3-4,000 feet in early spring with sub zero overnights.
We've been up to the ski hill, out east with high heat/humidity and it lives on northern Vancouver Island, temperate rain forest space. Mildew capitol of Canada too.
We use a Stor Dry Warm Air Circulator when it is in storage and can leave all clothing, bedding, towels, etc in it year round with zero mold or mildew.
Ours is 5x8, I do wish it was 5x10...that extra galley space would be nice.
Think of the "look" you want, bed liner gives a very specific vibe, eh?
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