Boat trailer conversion to utility

Old boat trailer redone to 4 x 8 utility trailer

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Learn how to back up a trailer safely and correctly.

By following a few simple steps and with relatively few supplies, you can turn your old boat trailer into a new kayaking trailer to transport your vessel to and from your favorite destinations. Converting your old boat trailer is a cheap and efficient way to transport your kayak and get you ready for new adventures on ...

Repurposed boat trailer

Upgrade taillights, tow balls and connections, tie-downs and more.

Upgrade taillights, tow balls and connections, tie-downs and more.

Some builders of home built camping trailers want to put larger tires on their Harbor Freight frames. I’ve written a thread; “Fitting Larger Tires on a HF Frame” that discusses pu…

5 or 6 months ago I started a series of 'What If'' posts. The premise was, if I lost my van for some reason, how would I go about replacing it on the limited budget an insurance payout would afford? In the process of doing that series I wandered into a cargo trailer that we already own and got to thinking that it was actually pretty comfortable in there. It felt cozy and seemed to be just about the right size for turning into a compact little camper. This post is the result of the subsequent…

To watercraft enthusiasts, owning a boat trailer is non-negotiable. If you want to protect your invaluable crafts from harsh weather, you need to carry and store them in weather-protected facilities. And the great news is that those handy with metalworking tools don’t find it difficult to DIY a boat trailer all by themselves. So, if...