7 Accessories You Need for Your Trailer (Yes, Need)

A trailer is a really useful bit of kit to have because, whether you’re heading off on a weekend adventure, moving house or lugging equipment around for your job, it gives you more space for the things you need to make life happen your way.

 

The thing is, although having a trailer alone is great, having a few key trailer accessories is even better, and will make your trailer an even more useful part of your life. That being the case, let’s take a look at the 7 accessories you really do need for your trailer.

 

1. A Solid Set of Trailer Jacks

 

Let’s be real, trying to hitch or unhitch a trailer without proper trailer jacks is a workout nobody signed up for. A good jack keeps your trailer steady, saves your back, and stops the whole thing from doing that terrifying “I’m going to tip forward now” wobble, so it is one of those trailer accessories that is worth every single cent you spend on it and then some.

 

2. Heavy-Duty Tie-Down Straps

 

You might think that bungee cords are fine, and sure, you might get away with using them for a while, but eventually, you are going to find that they are just not up to the job. Probably when you hit a pothole at high speed, and your cargo goes flying all over the highway. Tie-down straps keep everything secure, tight, and exactly where you left it, so they are a trailer accessory you definitely want to have on hand.

 

3. A Locking Hitch Pin

 

If you want to keep your trailer your trailer, a locking hitch pin is essential. It prevents your hitch from being stolen or unhitched by mistake. Consider it your trailer’s version of a security system. It’s small and inexpensive, but it’s definitely worth it. 

 

4. LED Light Kit

 

Good lighting isn’t just for influencers and YouTubers. Trailers need it, too. An LED light kit makes you visible at night, keeps you compliant with road laws, and stops overly dramatic drivers from flashing their high beams because “your trailer lights are confusing.” LEDs last longer, shine brighter, and look way more legit.

 

5. A High-Quality Wheel Chock

 

Think of wheel chocks as the ultimate “not today” accessory. They stop your trailer from rolling away when you park, unhook, load, and occasionally when you sneeze too hard at the top of a hill, right? It’s an underrated accessory until the first time you forget to use one, but you’ll pretty soon wonder what you ever did without it.

 

6. A Weatherproof Storage Box

 

All those little trailer essentials – gloves, spare straps, hitch tools, grease- need their own home because your backseat is not the right place for them to be living, and that means that a weatherproof storage box that you can leave in the trailer is ideal. It will keep your car or truck tidy, and you’ll still have quick access to all the things you need to keep you safe on the road.

 

7. A Spare Tire (and Mount)

 

You’ll only ignore this advice once. Then you’ll be on the side of the highway, Googling “nearest tire shop” and wishing you had listened. A mounted spare tire and the tools to change it are non-negotiable. You’ll thank yourself later, promise.

 

Time to make your trailer even more useful!