Covered Trailers Could Help Prevent Okanagan Forest Fires

Summer activities in the Okanagan have the potential to contribute to forest fires, especially if covered trailers are not used for proper hauling. Learn more at http://www.bccargotrailers.com/

Armstrong, Canada – July 18, 2018 /PressCable/ —

The annual July heatwave is hitting the Okanagan hard, and that means locals are taking advantage of the sunny weather. Several popular outdoor activities people are enjoying this time of year are dirt biking and riding quads; however, because of the dry conditions it’s important to be careful as backfires can occur from poor riding or maintenance of these machines. Backfires are typically caused by sudden deceleration or poor fuel injection and cause a combustion within a vehicle’s exhaust. They also have the potential to cause dangerous forest fires because of the rapid flame and heat they put out. As any Armstrong resident knows, forest fires can be especially dangerous when combined with windy days and dry weather as wind can cause the fire to burn much hotter. Furthermore, wind can cause a fire to expand quickly and become much more difficult to control. Making sure all outdoor vehicles are properly maintained ensures that backfires (and therefore fires) can be avoided.

Getting outdoor vehicles out to the Armstrong trails can be a challenge to begin with, since most are not road legal. BC Cargo Trailers, a local advocate for proper hauling, can offer solutions to help with this issue via the wide variety of trailers and hauling solutions they offer. A spokesperson for the company noted that “covered trailers are a great way to get dirt bikes and ATVs out to any destination”, a sentiment which could not be more true in light of the fact that poor highway acceleration on a non-road-legal dirt bike could cause a backfire and start a forest fire in mere moments.

When exploring marked or unmarked trails, even with a properly transported summer off-road machine, it is important that everyone partaking in these activities understands the risks of forest fires. Small things like backfires might seem trivial, but they can have damaging consequences. Being aware of these risks, and properly hauling your gear with covered trailers and the like, ensures that everyone can have fun in the outdoors while still being safe.

To learn more about covered trailers and other types of trailers BC Cargo offers, visit http://www.bccargotrailers.com/ or stop by in person at 4125 Palisades Pl, Armstrong, BC, V0R 1B6.

Contact Info:
Name: Sheldon Campbell
Organization: BC Cargo Trailers
Address: 4125 Palisades Place, Armstrong, BC V0E 1B6, Canada

For more information, please visit http://www.bccargotrailers.com/

Source: PressCable

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