I have enjoyed making modifications to my 5.5 x 9 Karavan trailer. I put a wheel on the lift jack. Had to raise it by 1-1/4” for the wheel to clear small incline ledge. Easy. New bolts and spacers Bolts screw right into the triangular fork frame. Added hold downs. Drilled 1’ into floor boards and installed them flush mount. Didn’t need to (or want to) drill all the way through the boards. Also installed them spanning two floor boards instead of in just one. Stronger, I think. Installed a Karavan spare tire holder that holds the spare under the front triangular fork. Out of the way. Installed a handle in the center of the top of the tailgate so I don’t have to dig it out of the dirt to put it back up after loading something. Installed a small tool box on top of the fork (I didn’t think I needed a big trailer box.) I keep some ratchet straps, rope and a lug wrench in it. And last, I hid an Apple AirTag on it. If it goes missing, I will get it back! I love this trailer!
Thanks! Just bought one a couple days ago. 6/22/2024. Only hauled it home and haven't tagged it yet. Probably will get that done tomorrow. It was 1999.00. I'm good with it so far and don't expect that to change. Good to see it will haul 12 ft. lumber. Thanks again and have a good day!
I have a Karavan 5x10 and I absolutely love it as well. Looking to upgrade to this 5.5 wide version with the dovetail specifically to haul my 61" zero turn. Nice video!
I have enjoyed making modifications to my 5.5 x 9 Karavan trailer. I put a wheel on the lift jack. Had to raise it by 1-1/4” for the wheel to clear small incline ledge. Easy. New bolts and spacers Bolts screw right into the triangular fork frame. Added hold downs. Drilled 1’ into floor boards and installed them flush mount. Didn’t need to (or want to) drill all the way through the boards. Also installed them spanning two floor boards instead of in just one. Stronger, I think. Installed a Karavan spare tire holder that holds the spare under the front triangular fork. Out of the way. Installed a handle in the center of the top of the tailgate so I don’t have to dig it out of the dirt to put it back up after loading something. Installed a small tool box on top of the fork (I didn’t think I needed a big trailer box.) I keep some ratchet straps, rope and a lug wrench in it. And last, I hid an Apple AirTag on it. If it goes missing, I will get it back! I love this trailer!
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Thanks! Just bought one a couple days ago. 6/22/2024. Only hauled it home and haven't tagged it yet. Probably will get that done tomorrow. It was 1999.00. I'm good with it so far and don't expect that to change. Good to see it will haul 12 ft. lumber. Thanks again and have a good day!
Hope you enjoy it!
Love the Karavan trailer . Caught mine on sale for 1000.00 even .
I'm looking to get one of these. You've convinced me of the versatility of this baby. Very nice and utilitarian :) Thank you for the review.
Glad it was helpful!
I have a Karavan 5x10 and I absolutely love it as well. Looking to upgrade to this 5.5 wide version with the dovetail specifically to haul my 61" zero turn. Nice video!
Sounds great!
Are these aluminum
That is a very nice trailer. Any mods to it?
what is the maximum speed you can tow it ?
Rated for 80 mph
if you bring those boards much farther forward you wont be able to turn your truck without hitting your bumper
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