Maximize Your Trailer's Potential: 18 Essential Upgrades

If you own a utility trailer, you know how useful it can be for hauling cargo and equipment. But did you know you can unlock even more potential from your trailer with a few simple modifications and upgrades? This video will show 18 incredible utility trailer transformations that will take your hauling game to the next level.
We have curated a list of the top utility trailer upgrades, modifications, and add-ons you can easily do yourself. These upgrades will make your trailer more versatile and efficient, from a spring-assisted tailgate lift to portable winch fabrication and installation. We'll also show you how to add stake pockets to your trailer and their many uses.
So whether you're a DIY enthusiast or just looking to get more out of your utility trailer, this video is a must-watch. Join us as we explore the best 18 DIY must-have 5x10 Carry-on Utility Upgrades, Mods, and Add-ons that will transform your trailer and make your life easier.
Upgrades include Tailgate Lift Assist, Winch Install, Stake Pocket Uses, and 15 MORE upgrades! • Maximize Your Trailer'...
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00:00 Welcome to the Baldeagle242 KZbin Channel! 🦅🇺🇸
00:16 1. Easy upgrade for your basic trailer deck
00:26 2. The best way to preserve and extend the life of your trailer deck. 3. A simple solution for securing and transporting small engines
01:22 6. Easy to use semi-fixed heavy-duty tiedown solution
02:02 7. Multi-position spare tire mounting system - VERY Easy to move to multiple locations around your trailer.
02:22 8. Secure storage for straps, tools, wheel chocks, etc...9. Cheap sealed storage for trailer parts
02:58 10. Rear support for loading
03:40 11 & 12 Safe and quick tire change solution! Building a cheap and effective winch system that can be used in multiple locations around your trailer. This system can also be turned around to pull heavy items to the back of your truck bed.
05:07 13. BONUS! It is a cheap and easy solution to keep the front of your trailer from rolling
06:41 14. Upgraded lighting puts less demand on your electrical system and lasts much longer than standard lighting.
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[@victorsr6708]

I’ll be honest I rolled my eyes when I saw the title and the start of the video……… but as you got going I saw where you where going with things, owing a trailer for many years I could say every single thing you did is useful at one point or another! Good job

[@baldeagle242]

Thank you. I wasn’t really sure what to call this video. 😁👍

[@victorsr6708]

@@baldeagle242 you hit the nail on the head, for once it wasn’t clickbait

[@elluchador1251]

I agree 💯

[@bradgray5629]

Impressed

[@baldeagle242]

Thank you.

[@no_handle_required]

90% of the time you see a KZbin video with "xx ideas for whatever" it's one or two ideas and the rest total bs. Just about every idea on this video is solid. Good stuff.

[@baldeagle242]

Thank you. 😁👍

[@thatguy7085]

I agree… but they require welding, I don’t need another piece of equipment to store.

[@vincentj3093]

WoW! Amazing! I’m 67 and miss the days when my grandfather, my father or uncles wanted something they just made it . This video is old school engineering. I’m very impressed.

[@baldeagle242]

Thank you, Vincent. My father just turned 80 this year and we still work together on stuff like this. It's all I've ever known. Thanks for watching. 🦅🇺🇸

[@mikeelmore3114]

I laughed a lot at this video. These are all great ideas, it's so rapid fire, there were tips inside of tips. No BS, just right into it. Wish more people made videos like this.

[@baldeagle242]

Thank you!

[@Ssidistik]

Yeah, it is refreshing when someone is to the point instead of adding life story to every topic.

[@jameshodge9253]

You are 100% correct with everything you said sir!

[@jupitercyclops6521]

These were some outstanding tips!] I wasn't looking for this vid, but im glad I found it!

[@baldeagle242]

@@jupitercyclops6521 Thanks for watching! 🦅🇺🇸

[@im58woody]

Everyone needs to produce videos like this! No nonsense, pure straight forward information without any fluff. You are a smart guy! Some great tips for all us trailer owners.

[@baldeagle242]

Thank you! 🦅🇺🇸

[@waylonmccrae3546]

Before the paint , varnish , or sealer has dried , sift some sand out on the boards , give you some grip when standing , especially if it's wet & this will keep you from busting your butt !!

[@jameshardeman6590]

I did that to my wood front porch and it helped when ice formed on it.

[@dhamilton7839]

Clever!

[@renalshomlmes338]

I did that on mine. Now the floor is grippy for standing, but loaded boxes slide around now really easily.

[@alanreynolds2287]

The gate lift is INCREDIBLE!!!

[@baldeagle242]

Thank you, Alen.

[@genekind6099]

The jack stand idea is absolutely genuine!

[@baldeagle242]

Thank you. 😁👍

[@matthewpeterson3329]

Well done video. No chit chat, no wasted time over explaining, great editing. Your brevity is appreciated.

[@baldeagle242]

Thank you, Matthew! I hope to see you around on future videos. 🦅

[@richhoops2413]

I've watched a ton of trailer mod videos. This one is straight to the point, creative, and no annoying music. I enjoyed the information provided. The dual purpose jack usage really stood out for me. I "liked". Thanks.

[@baldeagle242]

Thank you. 😁👍

[@johnstone9396]

I was disappointed that his pets and/or kids were not “ his helpers” like most of these type of videos😬

[@robertluisb.9287]

I hate when people think they're doing good about adding stupid music

[@veronikanunley5246]

This was the best mod video I have watched in some time! Practical and definitely mods that would be helpful for us trailer users. Great Job and excellent ideas!

[@baldeagle242]

Thank you. 🦅🇺🇸

[@jaxturner7288]

@@baldeagle242 that list of mods would of been 15 separate 12 minute videos on any other channel. 👍

[@baldeagle242]

@@jaxturner7288 You sir are 100% correct. I try to keep my videos as short as possible and pack as much information as I can. 😁👍

[@victordalrymple6953]

Great content

[@baldeagle242]

Thanks for watching. 😁👍

[@LetsFigureThisOut]

Very Good Video!

[@baldeagle242]

Thanks for watching. 🦅🇺🇸

[@johnhagmann6975]

I love the gate helper idea

[@baldeagle242]

It comes in handy. Thanks for watching.

[@Camel_Jockey]

I'm looking at buying a utility trailer, I've never owned one before. Found many videos where folks did something then recorded themselves talking about what they did and pointing to stuff already done. Your video showed so much without the non-sense, and brought me along for the ride. Thank you for this video.

[@curtdunlap6818]

Nice ideas! Now I have half a dozen more projects to add to my list! Thanks for sharing!

[@baldeagle242]

You're welcome, Curt. Thanks for watching.

[@coffeebert6644]

Your lift gate attachment was ingenious 👍🏻

[@baldeagle242]

Thank you.

[@Formerlywarmer]

Great ideas and very well made video. Straight to the point

[@baldeagle242]

Thank you, Jimmy.

[@jayf6525]

Great job. Thanks for the tips.

[@baldeagle242]

Thanks for watching!

[@workingmanrondoyle3287]

Jam packed full of content. Very well done 👍👍 You just earned another subscriber!

[@baldeagle242]

+Working Man🛠️Ron Doyle Thank you! 😁👍

[@gregamerican848]

Definitely one of the best mod videos I've ever seen.

[@baldeagle242]

Thank you, Greg.

[@stevenlarsen1691]

I've always been told to never put a saddle on a dead horse. They are referring to the cable. You put the saddle on the live side of the cable and it won't kink the cable on the tension side. The other way it will weaken the cable. For what you are doing it will last forever but I thought I would mention it. Thank you very much for a great video. Very well done!

[@baldeagle242]

Thanks for bringing this to my attention. I had never heard this before making this video. I will be sure to keep this in mind for future adventures and I'll flip them around when I get a chance on this project. Thanks for watching! I hope to see you around on future videos! I'm going to pin your comment to the top so more people will see it. I can't be the only one that wasn't aware of this rule. 🦅

[@fergusonto-2032]

I just now discovered this video , great upgrades on your trailer , I plan on doing some of these on mine , I am a new subscriber , Thankyou for sharing

[@baldeagle242]

Thank you, I sincerely appreciate the support! 👍

[@danielpena5530]

Very nice work. Good job explaining things 👍

[@baldeagle242]

Thank you, Daniel.

[@andrewp.brorsen8372]

Going to have to watch this one several times. You went really fast on what you were going to do with gate. Good ideas!

[@CW1116]

Great modifications! You remind me of how "American know-how" became a phrase to be proud of. My fav is the mounts for the 2 jacks on the sides toward the rear. Several times I've had to get the truck out of the garage just so I could hook it to the trailer in order to load my mower. By doubling as a flat tire jack makes it well worth the effort of the installation. Neither of my trailers had anywhere to tie a rope that didn't have sharp edges so I mounted a 1" galvanized pipe 2" above and full length along both side walls and the front - all of which were 2 x 8's. Now I have unlimited tie-down places. Your gate lift assist save you quite a bit of money because the "Gorilla-Lift" is about $ 225 and the "Kuafu" kit is around $ 137 (plus tax on both). For those without the time, welder or H.D. drills the extra hundred bucks for the Kuafu might be the route to take.

[@baldeagle242]

Thank you for watching. I have a couple links below the video for the systems you've mentioned. 🦅🇺🇸

[@hipairbrush1053]

Great video

[@baldeagle242]

Thanks for watching. 👍

[@followlalooo]

what a great video brother great job!!

[@baldeagle242]

Thank you, FollowLalooo! I hope to see you around on future videos. 🦅

[@bimbim18ok]

Never owned a trailer. Seeing this makes me wanna buy one to do all this to it!!

[@blueboy387]

As with all tools you'll wonder how you ever made it with out it.

[@Gunnr1236]

E-Track is DA BOMB!!! That gives a person soooo many hook point options. I love that stuff on the floors of my trainers. Great video, thanks for some great ideas!

[@baldeagle242]

Thanks for watching. I purchased the E-track last fall and still haven’t gotten around to installing it on this trailer. I have it in my box trailer and agree 100%! It’s great for odd sized loads or loads that may not always be in the same place.

[@joshuashemwell4686]

Subscribed. Great video. Great tips.

[@baldeagle242]

Thank you!

[@erik34]

Don't know if this was mentioned in the comments (so many of them) but one thing I'd watch for is rust forming insides those tubular sides. After cutting those notches out for the tailgate rollers, I'd assume water would love to pool inside those tubes creating a breeding ground for rust. Loved this video so I subbed right away. Thanks KZbin for recommending this channel to me.

[@pcofranc]

Could drill some drain holes in the bottom.

[@brucedoxey5815]

Simple and cheap, can't argue with that!

[@baldeagle242]

Thanks for watching Bruce.

[@tenncutt]

This video is trailer genius bro! My 14 ft trailer is getting modded thanks to this video! Don't have tube rails but I'm thinking on putting a piece of pipe under the angle iron rail instead of on top as you suggested. Love it all especially the jacks on the rear sides.

[@baldeagle242]

Thanks for watching! Let me know how yours turns out.

[@clarkkent4991]

His video was great! Agreed.

[@mrobvious1100]

I would love to see some pictures of how you pull this off.. I have a 12' trailer with square stock hand rails.. The locks for the ramp attach right on the end of the rails.. I tried putting pipes on top of the rails and bolting them on on but when I lowered the gate the steel cable just raked across the steel because of the 45ﾟ angle and there's no way to get the cable up off of the steel.. I have been given suggestions like go to a welding shop and have them cut the locks off and lower them.. Another said just use 30-30 6" long all thread and put your eyeballs level with the top of the trailer so the cable never has to go in a downward angle.. I look forward to seeing pictures of how yours went.. Definitely don't want to cut the locks off if I can help it

[@frankperry1543]

Have you made your gate-asist yet? I've got the angle iron top rail as well, but I'm planning on boxing mine by putting angle iron underneath instead of pipe.

[@antonioreynolds2850]

Hands down!!! this was definitely one of the best explained and improvement video..Heck we need the Best of KZbin videos award shows...I nominate this video....and I will come on stage and slap anyone who disagrees😂😂

[@flierbill]

You are a genius!

[@baldeagle242]

My wife would disagree with you but thank you! 😁

[@two-wheels7397]

great content! thanks!

[@baldeagle242]

Thank you. Plenty more coming. 😁👍

[@heathweeks1985]

As the video progresses im saying to myself, "damn, look at that, yep, good idea, geez, I like that!" Good job man.

[@baldeagle242]

@Heath Weeks Thank you for taking the time to share your comment! I hope to see you around on future videos. 😊👍

[@davidcurnutt9584]

Your fabrication and attention to detail is astounding. Very impressed.

[@baldeagle242]

Thank you. 🦅

[@secone4938]

Great adds…nice job👍🏽

[@baldeagle242]

Thank you, Sec One! I hope to see you around on future videos! 🦅

[@carolinaghost5451]

nice job

[@baldeagle242]

Thanks for watching. 🦅🇺🇸

[@tester1ca]

Cool ideas. A utility trailer is a must for most handymen from dump runs to transporting kayaks.

[@Montana_Outdoor_Adventures]

I cannot seem to acquire enough trailers, right now I have 5. I will be trying some of these mods. Nice, no fluff video, keep up the good work!!!

[@baldeagle242]

Thank you! I tend to accumulate them as well.

[@nzfishinglife]

Great video! 👍🏼 nice work

[@baldeagle242]

Thank you, Shah! I hope to see you around on future videos. 🦅

[@David-ic8mm]

We're moving out of the city and buying a trailer to set up the new place. That all makes sense. Thanks mate.

[@baldeagle242]

Awesome, thanks for watching. 😁👍

[@Samandcocoa]

wow, loaded with good info for such a short video, I came away with a good half dozen ideas. thanks

[@baldeagle242]

Thank you, Sam! I hope to see you around on future videos! 🦅

[@miltonturner2977]

I have a 16' long x 6' wide boat trailer that I've turned into a generic hauling trailer. I used 2" x 8" boards to build the floor, then put galvanized sheet metal on top of the boards (screwed down) so things slide. I have chain/strap tie down points that attach to the trailer frame. On the sides I put the 2x4 metal brackets then built a 43" (width of sheet metal) wall around the trailer perimeter. Rear of trailer also has a loading ramp similar to the one on this video only heavier duty, and I used springs like he did. On the front pointed section I put an aluminum box, the kind you see in truck beds. I also attached a crank up wheel on the front trailer bar and added a bracket to hold the spare tire. I got the trailer free from a friend so this whole project cost me around $100 for wood, sheet metal and screws to hold it all together. The trailer was designed to hold a 2500 Lb Boat so it's pretty tough for big loads. I intend to use it to haul brush, move all kinds of items, and pick up landscape materials, mulch, rocks etc. My next task is to add the jacks on the rear so I can load without being hooked up to the truck.

[@Omastormy]

I always depended on my older brothers for suggestions and advice like this. Now that they are gone, I've missed having access to their ideas. You sir, are a treasure. You have a new subscriber. Thank you!

[@baldeagle242]

Thank you, Carol. It sounds like they were great people. I'm glad to have you here.

[@ChrisMcDonald321]

Wow! Great video! Such great ideas!

[@baldeagle242]

Thanks, Scott I appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment.

[@levibaer18]

Dude! I never knew my trailer needed these things, but will be working smarter soon thanks to you.

[@FrankFH]

A trailer ball mounted on a piece of angle like your hand winch is on makes a great way to secure a log splitter. Just latch it down a then one good strap across the rear of the splitter and you are good to go in no time.

[@baldeagle242]

That's a fantastic idea! I'd never thought of that one. Thank you! 😁👍

[@margodawson4671]

That spring lift on the gate is really nice I had one of these but never thought of that. Thanks Darrell

[@baldeagle242]

It comes in very handy. Thanks for watching. 😁👍

[@gadgetorian-rctechgadgetsm4566]

This video was recommended to me by YT. I didn't expect this to be nearly as informational as it was. These are all excellent tips! I'm definitely going to implement these upgrades on my trailer. Thanks for the info!

[@baldeagle242]

You're welcome. Thanks for watching. 😁👍

[@drscottdavis1]

I sure appreciate this video. Thanks for great tips and ideas on how to make trailers better. My Harley-Davidson Trike needs some things for securing that you showed me.

[@baldeagle242]

I'm glad you found it helpful. Thanks for watching. 😁👍

[@superspecialty5169]

You can eliminate the welding scenes as those of us who have a welder really don’t need watch it, you learn by doing/practicing. Thanks 4 sharing your thoughts & ideas… good brainstorming!

[@baldeagle242]

Thanks for the feedback. You are 100% correct. Thanks for watching.

[@squarebob62]

Wow!!! I have hit the jackpot when I found this treasure-trove of useful information that I have been needing for several decades. Thank You... Salute

[@baldeagle242]

Thank you for watching, Bob!

[@scottbrown7415]

I really like these videos! Very good production quality and no gimmicks or goofing around.

[@baldeagle242]

Thank you Scott. 😁👍

[@roberthoffman7130]

I really like your ideas I'm definitely gonna do so upgrades to my 16' my old ass is getting tired of lifting my double gate.... ya gotta new sub here my friend

[@baldeagle242]

Thank you! I hope to see you around on future videos! 🦅

[@ChookHendo]

Some nice ideas there well done. Cable clamps are always installed with the teeth onto the main cable so it spreads the contact point and doesnt damage it. Cheers.

[@Eric-gi9kg]

Like the relocating of the spare tire with the use of the pockets. Spring setup is pretty cool as well.

[@baldeagle242]

+Eric Nay Thank you!

[@guyh.4121]

So you could put a riding mower on your trailer with no problem? I’m looking to get a trailer and wasn’t sure of the size I needed. Great ideas you have here👍👍

[@baldeagle242]

If you're looking for a trailer for a single riding mower up to about a 48" deck a 5'x8' trailer is a good size. You will have to fold the plastic chute up on the side but it will fit with room to spare. A 5.5' or 6' x10' would be overkill for a single mower unless you plan to have other stuff on the trailer with it.

[@guyh.4121]

@@baldeagle242 ...I like overkill 😂🤣. Never can tell when you may need it😄

[@baldeagle242]

I'm the same way. I used a 5x8’ for many years but always ran into issues with things that wouldn't fit. The 5.5x10’ foot trailer is a good size and pulls well with my Jeep.

[@lloydmarche3058]

Those are really great upgrades. Very well done . 👍.

[@baldeagle242]

Thank you, Lloyd.

[@veiledzorba]

Hit the holes with some "red lead" primer before inserting bolts. Really nice job!

[@baldeagle242]

Thank you. I hope to see you around on future videos.

[@brucebanner5860]

Not even halfway through and it's already full of great ideas.

[@baldeagle242]

Thanks for watching. 🦅🇺🇸

[@brucebanner5860]

@@baldeagle242 I'm always thinking of a way to make something better whether it's to help me improve or someone else.

[@baldeagle242]

@@brucebanner5860 You and me both. I'm always looking for ways to improve anything. 😁

[@matthewbuirley9434]

Great ideas, nice work

[@baldeagle242]

Thanks for watching.

[@RepairGang]

this video should be great can't wait for it to start

[@baldeagle242]

Thank you, sir. There are some very good practical tips in this video. I've also tried a much quicker video format so hopefully, it is received well.

[@mclary9808]

Thanks for the video. I have a 5x8 trailer just for hauling my lawn tractors and brush that I cut. Works great but I am definitely using some of your ideas to make her more efficient

[@baldeagle242]

Awesome! Let me know how to turns out. 😁👍

[@icanfix1]

I’m so glad this video showed up on my feed. No nonsense. Everything is useful and simple.

[@colinlawrence2186]

Awesome job it's great to see somebody taking pride in there equipment I'm really impressed Take care stay safe and God bless you 🙋‍♂️🇬🇧

[@baldeagle242]

Thank you for the kind words, and thanks for watching. 👨‍🦲🇺🇸

[@tralfazy]

This is an hours worth of material in less than 15 minutes. Great job! Great camera angles and efficient editing.

[@baldeagle242]

Thank you! 🦅🇺🇸

[@mrobvious1100]

took a shot today..running into this problem.. my gate lock moves up-and-down vertically.. When I lift the lock up and lower the gate to the ground the flange with the 3/8 hole in it is parallel to the ground and extends 2" beyond the square stock.. I can't figure out how to overcome the sharp angle from the end of the Spring and pipe down to the eye which I have at the very top of the gate as high as I can bolt it.. The steel cable is still scraping the flange where the gate lock goes into the gate.. when it is parallel to the ground, then the cable is level.. Not sure how to send pictures to you but they say a picture is more than a 1000 words lol

[@acedadon2107]

The jack and strap things you welded on are pretty smart I’m going to do this on my trailer I’m fixing up👌🏻

[@richardsutherlin5162]

Of the ten best mechanical tips / inventions I have learned on KZbin, at least 5 were from this single video!

[@baldeagle242]

That's fantastic! Thanks for watching! 🦅🇺🇸

[@thardyryll]

Well done vid! A few more suggestions: 1. Trailers of this size typically are welded from lengths of angle iron, and those exposed 90-degree ends are dying to take a bite out your shins. I used a mini-grinder and cutting disk to clip those killer corners - more than a dozen on one of my trailers. 2. Adding D-rings has been mentioned. Not often done, but most useful, is to have D-rings at the center of the front and back ends of the trailer for a lengthwise strap. You can never have too many tie-down spots. 3. I never trust light load straps to stay hooked, so I always use carabiners to attach the straps to the D-rings. This also prevents the annoyance of hooking a strap, throwing the loose end over the load - and having the first end come unhooked when you try to secure the second hook. 4. No, I am not going to be the tenth person to explain how to use a loop-and-saddle on wire…

[@baldeagle242]

You’re awesome! 😁👍 Thank you for taking the time to type all of this out. Very well thought out and explained. You’ll also be happy to know I did flip the saddle straps around after the 10th comment. I had honestly never heard that before the comments on this video. Lesson learned. 😁👍

[@pcofranc]

Gr8 points - I've been rounding angle iron corners for years and jut leveled-up by adding a wheel at the corner and yesterday I hit it with my thigh as I walked by the trailer and it hurt a little but much less than a hard 90 deg corner.

[@ppgwhereeverett4412]

COOL video !! The only thing I would change is : Instead of electrical tape on the cables, I would use Heat Shrink in two (or more) layers. I love the Lift Assist !!

[@lindseysturkie2205]

Love the spring asst ramp lift. Very ingenious.

[@baldeagle242]

Thank you, and thanks for watching. 😁👍

[@shaunworthington4663]

Subscribed, finally some useful information. Great job on the video, I look forward to more.

[@baldeagle242]

Thank you! 👍

[@panhandletrains]

Excellent video - thanks for the tip!

[@baldeagle242]

Thanks for watching. 🦅🇺🇸

[@chrishewlet5471]

Nothing short of genius! Love all of your upgrades.

[@baldeagle242]

Thank you, Chris. 😁👍

[@willyoung4512]

Your cable system is really cool! I gotta do that! One thing though.... The attachment on the gate doesn't need to be any higher that the top of the rail where the spring in in a straight pull configuration. Above that point the cables are only pulling the gate towards the hinge and no longer in toward the rail. If this doesn't make sense, let me know and I'll try to explain it better. Also, the pin through the wheel... GENIUS!

[@baldeagle242]

Thank you, Will. I appreciate the feedback. 😁👍

[@powerwagon3731]

Nice job on tailgate lift. Gonna have to try it on two trailers I have👍

[@baldeagle242]

Thanks for watching. Let me know how it works out. 😁👍

[@Thatvbubguy62]

Great video! Definitely sum great ideas....

[@baldeagle242]

Thanks for watching.

[@peterslanger6062]

Great video. The first mod i did to my new trailer was add reverse lights to it. Its hard to see back there at night when reversing...especially the older i get.

[@baldeagle242]

Thanks for watching. I have a few other mods I plan to add to this trailer later this year. Back-up lights are a great recommendation and I may add this to my list of additional upgrades. Thanks again! I hope to see you around on future videos. 🦅

[@cadeltarat]

I agree with N English the one thing that I would do differently is to us shrink tube over the ends of the cut end and cable. Because of where I live in the desert the tap gets all sticky but you can always do what the old fisherman did and just take some PVC glue and coat the tape and it will melt it together and make water proof. Keep up the good work.

[@mikespillane1838]

Nice job….glad I found your channel !

[@baldeagle242]

Thanks for watching. 🦅🇺🇸

[@2108071018]

Very clever ideas, good job, helpful video,keep up like that!

[@baldeagle242]

Thank you, and thanks for watching. 😁👍

[@stanpelis3036]

I use single E-trak along the top of the rails. This way I can use E-trak attachments and straps. No need for all those pockets. I haul all kinds of UTV's, ATV's, motorcycles, lawn mowers, etc. and never have run short of hitch points.

[@baldeagle242]

Thanks for the tip. I have E-track in my box trailer and love the ease of use they offer. I went with the stake pockets on this trailer with a ratchet winch simply because it offered added spots for my spare tire and winch as well as actually stakes for side rails or even landscaping racks depending on the needed application. I do plan more future upgrades on this trailer and may add e-track attachments points as well. I hope to see you around on future videos. Thanks, for watching. 🦅

[@michael-si9xs]

Damn do want to sell it ? just kidding LOL, another GREAT video thanks for all the great ideas.

[@baldeagle242]

+michael, Everything I own is always for sale for the right price. 😉 Thanks for watching. 🦅🇺🇸

[@owentimo]

WOW, awesome ideas and well executed. Thanks!

[@baldeagle242]

Thanks for watching, Sparta. 🦅🇺🇸

[@JeffRL1956]

Great ideas. Not one was just filler to pad out the video. I love it when people make improvements based on their real-world experience. Thanks!

[@baldeagle242]

Thank you. I appreciate you taking the time to leave a comment. 😁👍

[@kenthayer6255]

Great ideas and ingenuity. Good video and straight to the point

[@baldeagle242]

Thank you, and thanks for watching. 🦅🇺🇸

[@stephenvarney3183]

Those mods are at another level. You could do the gate mod if trailer had angle iron sides, put angle to make a tube, & use short angle pieces to support the rollers.

[@baldeagle242]

Thank you for watching.

[@chadp5916]

Going to agree with the pinned response! Everything you showed here is fairly simple to do and will make life so much easier when using a utility trailer! Well done on the video and great tips, thanks!

[@baldeagle242]

Thank you! 😁👍

[@mrc8155]

That’s impressive. I’m at the beginning of restoring my grandfather’s small utility/dump trailer which I inherited then kept sitting for almost ten years in the bushes. You really make me want to buy a welder and modify it along the way, sick fabrication skills.

[@michaelbrown5559]

for a winch use a worm gear and weld 2 nuts on where crank handle then use a battery impack driver to power it with scoket

[@baldeagle242]

Great idea! Thanks for the tip and thanks for watching. 😁👍

[@Whalerguy]

Excellent video with great ideas. The multipurpose stake pockets are fantastic!

[@baldeagle242]

Thank you. 😁👍

[@patriotcanuck6485]

The jacks on the back is a great idea. Great video, thanks.👍

[@baldeagle242]

Thank you

[@kennethmccubbin1447]

Well done. When and where can I drop my trailer off? Great ideas, great video.

[@baldeagle242]

Thank you for watching. I wish I had time to do this for others. I've had a lot of requests since this video was uploaded. 🦅🇺🇸😁👍

[@karlkascha1261]

Great video. I'm definitely going to add stake loops to my trailer.

[@baldeagle242]

Awesome. They come in handy. Thanks for watching. 😁👍

[@AC-qn4qv]

Great mods, one thing I like to do is put a cage over the tail lights, nothing fancy just a couple pieces of rebar or whatever. Those lights break so easy and gets expensive replacing them all the time!

[@baldeagle242]

+A C I have to agree with that. I was afraid this video was getting to long and may make a second one showing additional mods. Thanks for watching! 🦅🇺🇸

[@hipairbrush1053]

I just bought a new trailer today. I drove it from the dealer to my home. Backing it in the driveway I backed into a rock and bent the snot out of my tail light. I'd like to know more about the "cage" you made....

[@baldeagle242]

@@hipairbrush1053 There are a few options to protect the taillights. If you have the tools and a welder you can bend up rebar as A C mentioned above or cut steel plates to surround the lights. On some trailers, you can also relocate the lights to the back of the fenders so they are less likely to hit something. If you want to do it the easy way you can buy a housing from Amazon like the one below and weld or bolt it on to protect the lights. amzn.to/351mADx Let us know how it works out and thanks for watching.

[@TSRGarage]

A couple coils of a car front spring is what protects my lights.

[@paulsimpson4764]

The springs for the gate is awesome idea. Nice job !!!!

[@curtisalan4402]

Some very good ideas here. Got anything for broken "gate lock pins"?

[@baldeagle242]

You can buy replacements (Bolt or weld-on) on Amazon or eBay.