5 Tips and Tricks That Will Make Trailer Life Even Better
Living the trailer life, whether it’s for weekend adventures, cross-country hauls, or your new “I’m basically a nomad now” lifestyle, for sure, has its perks. But if we are totally honest, it is also one of those things that can come with a sharp learning curve and lots of little annoyances along the way, too.
Luckily, the simple trailer hacks below can stop you from regretting your trailer life decisions and ensure that you have a great time whatever you happen to be doing, and wherever you happen to be going, with your trailer in tow.
- A Good Trailer Jack is Your Best Friend
You don’t truly appreciate the power of trailer jacks until you’ve tried to hitch or unhitch without one. Suddenly you’re sweating, your back hurts, and you’re questioning your life choices.
A quality jack? Total game changer. It keeps your trailer stable, prevents tipping, and, best of all, it also saves you tons of time too because nobody wants to spend more time hitching their trailer than they do out on the road enjoying the trip, right?
No more wrestling with the tongue or lifting like you’re auditioning for a powerlifting competition. With a smooth crank and solid support, you’re hitched up and ready to roll in minutes, not… however long it took last time.
- Keep a “Grab-and-Go” Kit
Think of this as your trailer survival pouch. Fill a small tote or toolbox with your basics: gloves, tie-down straps, electrical tape, a flashlight, zip ties, a multitool, and a spare hitch pin. This little kit will save you from digging through the entire trailer every time you need something small and crucial, which somehow always falls into the darkest, least reachable corner.
- Label Everything
It might sound a bit silly, but labels really do make life easier, especially when it comes to trailer life.
- Label bins for tools, cleaning supplies, kitchen gear, pet items, etc.
- Label drawers.
- Label water hookups and switches.
When everything has a place, and everything is clearly marked then it is so much easier for you to find what you need quickly when you need it. It’s that simple.
- Use Velcro for… Basically Everything
Remote controls? Velcro. Flashlights? Velcro. Spice jars? Velcro. In small spaces, like your trailer. Things have a habit of wandering off or launching themselves across the trailer during travel, but if you’ve been smart and used velcro strips to keep them in place, that won’t be a problem you have to deal with.
- Buy a Leveling System and Actually Use It
A slightly tilted trailer doesn’t sound like a big deal until you’re trying to sleep, cook, or keep stuff from sliding off the counter. So, be sure to invest in leveling blocks or a built-in leveling system. Your bed, your fridge, and your sanity will all benefit.
With the right tricks in place, your trailer life will get even better, and you won’t constantly be wasting time, losing things, or losing your mind, right?
