Trailer Accessories

Trailer accessories bring safety, control, and convenience to every tow, whether you pull a utility trailer, boat, camper, cargo box, or flatbed. This category covers the hardware and add-ons that make hitching easier, lighting brighter, loads more secure, and trips worry-free. Find upgrades for towing safety, trailer lighting, cargo management, and long-haul reliability.

Start with the connection. Match hitch balls to your coupler size (1-7/8, 2, or 2-5/16 inch), verify Gross Trailer Weight and tongue weight (target 10–15%), and choose the right hitch class. Add locking hitch pins and coupler locks to deter theft, cross safety chains under the tongue, and consider weight distribution hitches and sway control for steadier tracking. Breakaway kits with charged batteries keep electric brakes active if a separation occurs.

Make your trailer visible and compliant. LED tail lights, side markers, reflectors, and license plate brackets improve day and night visibility while drawing less power. Use the proper wiring harness (4-pin flat, 5-flat, 6-round, or 7-blade), corrosion-resistant connectors, and a proportional brake controller for smooth stopping. Look for DOT approval and weatherproof ratings like IP67, then test signals and brakes before every trip.

Load it right and keep it put. Ratchet straps, cam straps, E-track fittings, D-rings, and cargo nets secure gear. Wheel chocks, tongue jacks, stabilizers, leveling blocks, ramps, winches, and spare tire carriers simplify setup and recovery. Mud flaps, fenders, and covers protect against debris and weather.

For durability, pick galvanized or aluminum parts for marine use, stainless hardware, sealed bearings and hubs, heat-shrink terminals, and UV-resistant webbing. Maintain with bearing grease, seal checks, lug torque, tire pressure, and light inspections. The right trailer accessories deliver safer towing, smoother handling, faster setup, and longer trailer life. Check compatibility charts, read load ratings, and keep a spare fuse kit and bulbs in the tow vehicle.