Hiker Trailer - DIY - Stand-on Fender Upgrade

Jimmy walks us through the entire quick and easy process of upgrading your existing fenders with our new hardware kit. Use the new hardware kit to upgrade your fenders to be load-bearing and use them as a step, a table, store gear, and more!
Contact Hiker Trailer Indiana to order today!
$40 for the upgrade kit and we will include shipping.
812-975-5300 | [e-mail] | www.hikertrailers.com

[@HikerTrailers]

For owners who have yet to pick up their trailer, this upgrade has been already applied to all builds constructed in 2022 or later from the Indiana facility. Free of charge!

[@maxdenhart1898]

Does this include builds that started in 2021 but won’t be completed until 2022?

[@Vazcorra]

Dang, not applicable to the standard fenders are they?

[@HikerTrailers]

If you your trailer is picked up in 2022 it will have these pre-installed.

[@HikerTrailers]

The only fenders this will not work on are the round aluminum fenders on the Highway Deluxe models

[@Vazcorra]

@@HikerTrailers if our trailer is ready for pick up could we price out swapping then rounded fenders for square ones?

[@crossthreadaeroindustries8554]

Great share. I would drill two holes in each of those funky new big bolt heads to use a spanner to keep from spinning, I'm thinking.

[@mps9608]

Great upgrade, thank you.

[@frtforet3418]

Nice wheels. What is size of tires and size of wheels it self? Diameter, bolt pattern and back spacing? Also the brand?

[@jonellesandel1066]

We got ours from Denver in September 2021 and the fenders have five through bolts with washers on inside. They always advise not to stand on them but now I wonder.

[@HikerTrailers]

This upgrade kit has bolts that function slightly differently that those. Please follow the recommendation provided by Colorado.

[@cdub-vp8dj]

Where can i find this kit on tge website?

[@HikerTrailers]

We’ve retired the online store item, but can still sell via our email. Send us a shipping address and your info to [e-mail] to order

[@1markymark1]

My new Hiker has them and im 185 lbs and have no problem standing on them 😀

[@pulmice]

Are there any problems with replacing the other 2 top bolts? How long are these bolts? Doing some winter maintenance right now!

[@HikerTrailers]

We recommend the corners for the weight support. You could replace them with additional bolts, but I wouldn't switch from the pattern outlined in the video to be on the safe side.

[@21cdb]

What about water? Do you need to caulk or anything?

[@HikerTrailers]

It should not be necessary as long as you don't remove the fender due to the installation process at the factory here, but if you would like to be extra safe, you can add some 100% silicone around the new nuts if you would like.

[@maxdenhart1898]

Awesome! How “load bearing” are we talking about now? Can a 200lb man sit on the fenders to put his shoes on? Haha

[@HikerTrailers]

Yes! For a static load, we estimate 250 - 300lbs. They also now make a great step to access storage on your roof or help set up/tear down roof top tents.

[@DragonSlayer-rd4mn]

Bout time.

[@L6ila12]

My build is at Colorado. Are they including this new addition as well?

[@HikerTrailers]

The upgrade kit is currently only available through Indiana, but we will ship anywhere. For info on currently in process builds, please reach out to them directly: 303-906-0224 | [e-mail]

[@kevinhaskins6619]

Are the Highway Deluxe jeep fenders the same as these?

[@HikerTrailers]

They are slightly different, but the jeep style fenders on the Highway Deluxe will work with this upgrade kit.

[@kennethayers8526]

Awesome ! Great video , thanks . Are these kits going to start being installed on all Hiker trailers built from this day forward ?

[@HikerTrailers]

Yes! All Hikers made in Indiana in 2022 have already received this upgrade at no charge!

[@kennethayers8526]

@@HikerTrailers Excellent news., thank you Hiker Team. Amazing as always. Can’t wait for mine to be built , hopefully next month .

[@bluemoose1972]

What tourque lb on the wheels?

[@HikerTrailers]

90lbs is recommended