7 Must Have Utility Trailer Modifications - DIY Trailer Sides and MORE!

Here are my must have top 7 simple modifications for my 6x10 Karavan utility trailer (DIY trailer sides and more!). In this video show you how to DIY trailer sides and some bonus tips on how I keep it from being stolen. Details & links below 👇🏽.

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Video Chapters

0:00 - Introduction
1:17 - How to build sides for my Utility Trailer
5:37 - DIY Easy to carry Wheel Chocks
6:19 - How to install a Trailer Tongue Box
7:01 - How to install Stabilizer Jacks
8:35 - Adding Reflective Strips for Trailer Safety
9:06 - Ideas for covers for utility trailer waterproofing
9:35 - Keeping my trailer from being stolen
10:39 - How I dock my trailer when not attached to car
10:55 - Future Plans, upgrades, modifications



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[JesseCase]

You are very much like myself. We completely over engineer and over plan everything down to every last little detail. Then we go all out and build everything to a point of complete overkill to make it far more durable than it needs to be, far more detailed than it needs to be, far more secure than it needs to be, try to make everything as convenient as possible to use, and in the end exactly like we want it. It also unfortunately quite offten ends up being far more expensive than it needs to be, but nobody said happiness and satisfaction was cheap. 😉

[billloveless]

The best part was how you were showing your kids how to work with their hands. OUTSTANDING!!!

[victorriceroni]

The only thing more admirable than your skills is you teaching your kids practical skills. I salute you.

[firetaz]

I LOVE that your kids help you with your projects

[SaxualProblems]

I love the kids helping. Any imperfections are imperfectly perfect! That's overkill for my needs on my smaller trailer, but as someone that used to work in a sheet metal shop and some wood working, I watched the entire video. Some really nice ideas and a job well done.

[ralvar]

As a dad myself, i can confirm that this is one of the most dad things i have seen in a while. When you know you know.

[albertovicente]

you’re good at making videos, good at editing, good at welding, good at woodworking, good at involving the kiddos. good at CAD, Good all around!

[craigwingnut]

Dude, your fabrication skills are awesome. All of your improvements are spot on! Glad to see your helpers taking interest, it's always a positive influence on kids to introduce them and teach them. I treasure the time I spent with my dad and the things he taught me, I'm sure you are making some quality memories!!!!

[lorq]

Old farm boy here. I currently own three different size trailers with some mods. Your parts list is gold. Thanks.

[busterhyman]

I've had a 7 x 10 trailer for 20 years one of the best things I've ever purchased. Allows me to have SUV's instead of a pick up truck. I've never modified it because I never wanted to make it heavy. With the big gate it's counter balanced and I can push it any where when empty. It's the best $900 I've ever spent and is probably due for some new tires and some new boards.

[tkilg]

You are an inspiration to many energetic people. Unfortunately I'm lazy. Maybe I can muster up some strength and make my trailer a little bit like yours. Thanks for the vid. Keep up the good work.

[kevinr]

Good job Dad on the trailer and the kids! Those kids will be just fine growing up with the attention and skills you are handing down to them. You should be proud. Great job!

[wescat]

As a 15 year SolidWorks user I can appreciate you drawing up the trailer and all the hardware. I do the same thing with my larger home projects 👍👍👍

[pooroldroy]

You are very talented and are an excellent example of what a good father is all about.

[JH-zydj]

I love the steading jacks, that's a game changer. I've seen crazy stuff happen with heavy loads moving off the trailer or the trailer tips, or rolls. Awesome Idea, great execution once again!

[ethanwagensveld]

My parents have had our current trailer since '94, it's so useful, my cousins use it too, going to be replacing the floor boards for the first time in it's life time this week.

[robertw.gonzales]

Impressive and well thought out. I built my trailer years ago and use it extensively for general yard work, hauling miscellaneous items. More importantly it’s used for primitive hunting and camping trips. Your build gives me some great options in my future modifications. Thanks for sharing! Outstanding!

[onrecess]

I was a pipefitter and my sons are welder/fabricators. That was journeyman quality work. A job done right is a thing of beauty.

[edcollier]

Love the modifications, the attention to detail and your incorporation of your kids in the process! Great job!

[Hiawatha]

Love the way you involve your children in the work , bonding, education and fun all at once .