Utility Trailer Accessories
Many people are turning to utility trailers for solving their freight problems. They are cheaper to get than other options, specially gas engine vehicles, like trucks, and they can be used by pretty much any car. In addition, they can be stored away when not in use, and thus even if a pick up truck can do the same job, it’ll waste more gas on a day to day basis.
Moreover, utility trailers are fairly easy to sell once you are done with your needs. Of course, you won’t be getting what you paid for it on the first place, but you will lose much less than if you were selling a truck that you don’t need anymore. This is specially true if your main use for your utility trailer is to tow a specialized or recreational vehicle, like a motorcycle, an ATV, a boat, or a tractor. In fact, most of the times buyers of such vehicles will be interested in getting the utility trailer as well.
Because utility trailers have become so popular, a lot of manufacturers are coming up with utility trailer accessories to make the towing experience easier, safer, or just simply more enjoyable.
Here are some common utility trailer accessories that you might want to consider. Of course, purchasing any of these depends on how much you value your utility trailer and how often you use it.
Antisway bars. These utility trailer accessories can really make a trip more stable and thus safe. What they do is that they connect the utility trailer to the towing car in more than one place. A single hitch can result in a freedom of movement of the cargo, but when you have two or more, it limits the movement of the cargo much more. Just remember, this doesn’t mean that you can go faster.
Supplermentary breaks. These utility trailer accessories are meant to help the towing car, not the utility trailer. Because of the added weight, the brakes of the towing car will suffer more stress and wear down much faster. If you use your utility trailer often, this can be a problem. With supplementary breaks, both the car and the trailer will break at the same time, giving much less stress to your car breaks.
Antitheft accessories. While not as expensive as vehicles with engines, you want to protect your investment. These utility trailer accessories can lock the wheels, like a police “boot” making it untowable. In addition, you can also get an alarm. They usually scare off thieves when activated.
Back up alarms. These utility trailer accessories function exactly like the ones in buses. They will beep when you go in reverse, letting others know of your presence. These utility trailer accessories are very recommended if you live in an area where children play in the street.
So, there you are, some not so common utility trailer accessories that will make your trips safer and protect your trailer.
