BCB, like One Fish Wonder, I am experiencing rust on my 07 trailer as well which surprises me. I wash my rig and trailer every time she comes out of the water religiously. I even do an annual wax on the trailer etc and I store her inside. I have never taken her out when salt has still been on the roads up here however; I know the dealer brought her to the OI one year and used her a few times (an even may have stored her outside) so she may have been exposed to some nasty weather salt etc. The trailer also has the Gator Hyde. Any suggestions? I will try to take pics of her this weekend as I am hosting the IL Mini Rally (BBC) so she will be in use. -Steve