Getting More Out of Your Cross Bars for Utility Trailer

Installing a set of cross bars for utility trailer setups is probably the single best weekend project you can take on if you're tired of running out of floor space. It's one of those modifications that feels like a minor tweak until the first time you actually use it. Suddenly, that basic open-box trailer isn't just for hauling dirt or a riding mower anymore; it's a multi-level hauling machine. By adding bars across the top of the side rails, you're essentially doubling your square footage without actually making the trailer any longer or harder to park. ...

May 11, 2026 · 7 min · Tolin Cassidy