New Enclosed Trailer

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I went up to Universal Trailer today to check on the progress of my new trailer.

For those of you that have trailers, What do you wish you had added or done to the trailer to make life easier in the desert?

Thanks in advance for the ideas!!

 
And YES, The stripper pole was added!!🤣

 
Line X the floor.. and the more tie downs the better floor and wall

 
Ladder to get to the roof. Flag mount. Air lines plumbed to all four corners or at least front and back camp side. 

 
Stabilizer jacks, at least two in rear so you can load/unload while unhitched.

 
Solar to keep batteries charged while in storage. Exterior 120v plugs front and rear, 12v and USB charger port interior front, and exterior near side door.

 
My buddy added trap doors on both sides of where his rear tires sit.  Easy to air up a paddle if it were to go flat.  That it was silly until I had it happen to me.  Almost impossible to get it out without lots of work.

 
Ac/ with heat pump on the roof, makes a nice getaway for kids to cool off, sweet for those day trips also. Honda 3k Genny mount on the tongue with a cage for security, would be nice not to load and unload every trip. easy to cover up from the weather when not in use with a cheap Weber BBQ cover from home Depot or Lowe's. If I were to order a new trailer, I would get one with insulated foam roof and possibly walls also.

 
Car stereo set up. Or at least have them run speaker wire to where you think you might want speakers, inside and out.

 
After you get done with all of the mods, you'll discover it would have been easier and cheaper to just buy a toyhauler. :lol:

 
I have owned so many  enclosed trailers  and most I had built, many from Universal and on each one I found something new  I wanted.

Congrats on the new Trailer  

A lot was covered above but here is my list  sorry its long

Under floor storage. Lights, lights and lights - 110 and 12v all LED

Solar and 2 batteries

Generator auto switch pull in so I can power from the MoHo Generator and 110v outlets

Folding down/up workbench - and if you can get a Vise that detaches 

Tool box upfront and a storage tote upfront   and upper front cabinets

Compressor underneath  4 Low Profile tanks

Motion lamp by the side door - so I can use the key at night and drunk friends won't stratch the door with key trying to find the lock at night

stabilizer jacks on the back - I work in the trailer sometimes and we set up a big table and do dinners sometimes

at least two roof vents 

LOTS of d rings - 4 up front, 4 in back  2 on the sides

Fuel station with an Inside switch and fuel gauge  - NO bump out on the side for the filler - its annoying

Spare tire holder inside by the back door - and have them weld it on - not bolt it (I have own 4 new universals)

Trailer winch - the enclosed trailer type  - not a universal winch

Back door upper LED lights - really helps unloading

Inside floor coverings are a hard one -  LineX is great to wash down, it also hold sand and if do a burn out on it - it sucks to fix and E85 will eat it  Vinyl sucks but its easy and cheap  to replace every couple years... But llast two trailers I painted the floor with epoxy and jusy touched it up with a roller 2x a year  -I think its smarter but not baller

Axles and wheels -  I Hate 3 wheel trailers for backing and turning - I like 2 wheel and 5200 lbs axles and 6 lug 16" tires. 

If you can do a small water tank and pump with and outside faucet in the wall its great for washing up

electric jack up front is nice too

Walkable roof and a ladder - thats last on the list because it adds weight and you hardly every use it, but they seem not flex as much and they take less maintenance

ALSO painted(coated) factory panels fade fast  - the electro dip coating is thin  -  get it ceramic coated or doo it yourself, and even if you have a front "rock guard" stainless - got that clear bra'd

I did one of the trailers in 2016 and I Painted it with epoxy paint as soon as I got it to my shop  - it was a lot of work and expensive, I still see it around and it looks new  - factory coating just fades - Not sure what shop would charge to paint a trailer - most people end up wrapping them when they fade and paint is probably cheaper

If you have a Tall Moho

18" extra height - it comes in handy

Stackers are nice if you can town it and have a Tall Moho and have lots of $$$

If you want to break the law (I NEVER would..)

Go 105"

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Things I hated:

side cabinets -  I have a nice scar on my head from that

Fold down couch - it was great to bench race on windy days but took too much room

AC - never used it

Windows - Eff''in thief callers

Diamond plate rear door and runners - looked awesome - Ice skating when wet - I actually removed mine had it Power coated with clear and sand  - expensive fix ...

 
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Water and fuel tank.
Hand sink in work bench

Elevate the front bench to allow clearance for quad under it

Once an done with rubber coin flooring.  On 15 years with no issues.

16” wheels

 
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