I’m interested in adding on to my trailer later this year by adding some form of advertising. My trailer is an open 12x8 with a gate and an IBC tote for my dump tank. I’ve seen pictures of people having vinyl signs zip tied to the back of their trailer on the gate, but I feel like that would catch a ton of wind and likely not last very long. Any pictures and ideas on what you guys do/have seen would be greatly appreciated.
The sign on the rear gate will last longer than your trailer. I had that and signs hung on both sides of tote.
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Is there a special way of securing the vinyl sign to the gate to make it last longer other that just zip ties in the 4 metal holes in the corners of the sign?
Are you going to be in business 1 year? If not get an aluminum sign made to your specs and attach it with nuts and bolts. I would advise using stainless as chems eat everything else up.
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My sign guy makes mine out of fibercore or something like that. It’s a thicker, stouter version of regular sign material and then he just applies vinyl to it… Fairly rigid and last forever. Mine still look pretty good after 6 years. I just screw mine on to tailgate with sheet metal screws. about 4 across top and bottom and then a row about 1/2 way in between.
The ones on tote, just attach with 2 zip ties at each corner.
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I ordered a 24x36 aluminum sign online 3 years ago for around $100 & it still looks new. It’s the thicker option (.063). I got an 8 foot 2x3 and cut it to 24" sections & spray painted them black to match. Wood screws with washers hold it to the tailgate. Drilled holes and secured it to the wood with screws. I can drop the tailgate and it won’t touch the ground. It will definitely outlast the trailer. For the tote, a local vinyl lettering company would be hard to beat.
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Thank y’all for all the suggestions. I’m definitely going to look into all the options you guys have said.
Have you noticed any oxidation on your vinyl sign? I think mine is starting to oxidize, was just curious if yours is too. Mine sits outside 24/7 so mine will probably oxidize quicker than others. Just wish I could find someone to remove the oxidation 
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Anyway I could see a picture of that sir?
I don’t recommend the method I used but I’ll bet somebody down the street from you loves to weld. That’d be the guy to talk to.
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