Cargo Trailer modifications

[david walter]

I have a 14x7 box trailer I use to haul around ATVs, and use to solo camp in when it's cold and I'm dragging a trailer anyways.

My problem is it sits very close to the truck, and I'd like to extend the distance between the truck and the trailer.

It's this trailer, with even a shorter nose.

Anyway to get more room? It's awful close when turning tight.

Would one of these work, or is there a better solution?

 

[Bradu]

Just have someone weld a plate farther back and remount the jack

 

[tylerradke]

Those work fine. I used one when I would haul my golf cart in the bed of my truck with the tailgate down and my enclosed trailer behind the truck. I wouldn't pull a lot of weight with it, but keep it reasonable and you will have no problems.

 

[david walter]

I'll be pulling two ATVs at least.

 

[jbuck88]

They make heavy duty versions of those for the guys with slide in campers. They tow pretty large boats around (26'+). So I'd guess a light trailer is NBD.

 

[Rthur]

There are Ubolt versions that you could mount way back.
Not as pretty as a welded version but will do what you're looking for.

R