Easy Trailer Upgrades You Can Make
Your average cargo trailer is extremely versatile and capable of performing well for a variety of tasks. Whether you use it every day for work or for the occasional weekend haul, you’ve got a great tool at your disposal. But did you ever think about ways in which you could make that tool even more useful? Aftermarket additions to your trailer can allow you to haul your cargo more efficiently and with less stress.
Fortunately, trailer customization is not as hard as it may seem. Countryside Trailer Sales in Spring, Texas, has been your family-owned and -operated local trailer dealer since our founding in 1996, so we know a thing or two about how to outfit a trailer to make it more useful. Here are some simple upgrades you can make to improve your trailer’s functionality.
Lights
Many cargo trailers come equipped with brake lights, but you should consider adding more lights to your trailer to make it easier to see in dim or dark driving conditions. One good upgrade is to change out incandescent bulbs for LEDs, which are brighter and last longer.
Spare Tire
You never want to pop a trailer tire and end up stranded on the side of the road until help arrives. Carry a spare tire for your trailer just as you do for your passenger vehicle so you can always make sure to get wherever you’re going.
Tie-Downs & D-Rings
Want your cargo to really stay in place? Tying it down with rope or twine is the best solution, and if your trailer doesn’t have any tie-downs or D-rings on it, you should make a note to install some. These will let you secure your cargo into place so it doesn’t shift around while in transit. Ratchet straps are another good accessory to have on-hand for this.
Document Tubes
Every hauler has some type of documentation they need to carry, whether it’s business contracts, maintenance records, registration papers or charts. Keep your papers neat and organized in a document tube so you always know where to find them.
Shelves
Your spacious cargo trailer allows you to toss items into it however you like, but if you want to stay organized and prevent damage to whatever you’re carrying, installing shelves can be helpful. Shelving lets you sort out your tools, boxes, books or whatever it is you’re hauling so that you can free up floor space for larger items like furniture or heavy machinery. While installing shelving can be a bit more time-consuming than some of the other additions on this list, it’s very much worth your while.
Fuel Fill Doors
Want to easily fill up your powersports vehicles’ fuel tanks while you’re transporting them to the off-roading area? Install a fuel fill door on your trailer so that you can easily access your vehicles’ fuel tanks without removing them from the trailer. This is a great upgrade for any outdoor enthusiast who owns a quad or other powersports vehicle.
Ladder Racks
A ladder is a commonplace tool on many worksites, so it’s likely that you have one with you for accessing those high-up places. Keep your ladder stored and out of the way by installing a ladder rack on the outside of your trailer. This will keep the interior cleaned up and ready to hold other cargo.
In search of a cargo trailer? Visit our dealership in Spring, Texas, to take a look at our full stock of new and used trailers for sale. Talk to our staff to get price quotes and trade-in values, or discuss our financing options. We can also help you locate cargo trailer parts and trailer tires, should you require them. Countryside Trailer Sales proudly serves the greater Houston metropolitan region, as well as The Woodlands here in Texas.