Trailers Open Trailer 12k Removable Winch Install November 5, 2026 / November 5, 2026 by John Heard Here’s the idea I came up with for mounting the Harbor Freight 12k Apex Winch on the Open Trailer. After looking at a number of removable setups, most of them use a horizontal receiver, but that usually eats up some of the deck space. In my case, I had plenty of area between the tool […] Read more »
Trailers 50 Watt Trailer Solar Battery Charger Install October 25, 2026 / November 4, 2026 by John Heard For many years I’ve ran an extension cord out to my enclosed trailer to power the trickle charger and keep the battery healthy. It’s a pain in the butt, so when I bought my open trailer, I decided to try a Solar Charger. There’s a lot of these on the market, and after doing some […] Read more »
Trailers Open Trailer Upgrades – New Wiring, Deck Lights, Reverse Lights October 22, 2026 / November 4, 2026 by John Heard On a bit of a whim, I bought a used open trailer a month ago. I wanted to add some features to it, like moving the toolbox, adding a winch, replacing the factory “scotchlok/butt connector” wiring and a few repairs that were needed. The trailer’s a 22′ long w/dovetail, with 3500lb axles. Made in 2020 […] Read more »
