SHOCKED! Reviewing the Karavan 5x8' Utility Trailer from Tractor Supply / Home Depot

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  • @mikewadams1
    @mikewadams1 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    Come on JD, the thing will end up with brakes, ABS and TMS! It’s the Tim the Tool Man in you!😂 Oh yeah and a Warn Winch!

  • @fu4616
    @fu4616 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    The fact that you like this trailer is good enough for me to consider buying one. 👍

    • @mikewadams1
      @mikewadams1 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Me too!

  • @keithpowell2786
    @keithpowell2786 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    You definitely got a bargain. Will be going to tractor supply here in Illinois and see if they care this particular trailer. It would be great to use here around our property for the same reason you got it. Have a larger trailer for the highway. But I have one question, could you show in a future video the way you have the hitch on the back of your cub cadet, I have the same lawn tractor and all I have is a small hole down at the bottom and I would like to see how you configurated the hitch on your tractor

  • @nicholasliz0420
    @nicholasliz0420 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I got mine on sale from tractor supply for $899 over Christmas. It works amazing. It's definitely a good buy!

  • @teamdaretobefrank794
    @teamdaretobefrank794 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Bought ours last year to haul our ATV. Added wheel chock tie downs to secure it since my ratchet straps pulled on the side rails. So far, works great for our needs

  • @marklengal9990
    @marklengal9990 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I have the 8x12 and I love. Can’t beat it for the price. Loading pallets are a breeze

  • @deltabravo1257
    @deltabravo1257 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    6:12 I had NO IDEA the sides would fold down like that. That's a cool feature.

  • @densliveconcertvideos9018
    @densliveconcertvideos9018 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I bought some nice aluminum wheels for my triton waverunner trailer from your sponsor Etrailer. Love them.

  • @MichaelSmith-kr9qw
    @MichaelSmith-kr9qw 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I own that exact trailer picked it up for $999 at the TSC last year. I use it for my lawn care business It hauls my two Honda HRC mowers 3 Stihl String Trimmers, Edger and BackPack blower and fuel cans. I Spent more on the accessories than the trailer itself...Sure beats loading it up in the bed of my truck as I am getting older in mid 50's and that was getting to be a little bit of a chore.

  • @rem1762
    @rem1762 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Have you framed "an office" in that steel building yet?

  • @timbilyeu9964
    @timbilyeu9964 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I was looking to purchase a utility trailer last June researched and shopped around and ended up with Karavan 5-1/2’ x 9’ with dovetail rear from tractor supply it is a very well built solid trailer

  • @chadmiller8019
    @chadmiller8019 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I got my Karavan from HD a few years ago and it is a A frame front model that was a 6x14. Use it to haul quads and sometimes a SxS and I love it.

  • @jacmccauley7581
    @jacmccauley7581 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have a similar trailer. Built up the sides, put a toolbox on it, it’s my go to for everything. I’ve hauled wood, log splitter, lumber, and more with it. So versatile.

  • @RAM-on8xb
    @RAM-on8xb 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I own a bigger version of that trailer. Mine came with a tongue jack, premium wheels. My sides fold down on hinges like a tail gate. We use ours to haul our water buffalo for our remote garden. I added tie down attachments. I purchased mine from Home Depot for $950 2 years ago. I pull mine around with my Massey Ferguson GC1720TLB, my Suzuki King Quad 700, or my wife's SUV. I have pulled it with my Ram 3500, but it did look a little funny. Lol

  • @ipcamper9940
    @ipcamper9940 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Given your collection of RV's, that little trailer would make a great base for a Teardrop build. 😄

  • @billb6606
    @billb6606 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I bought a Karavan 6x10 from Sam's club about 6 years ago for about $1200 , still love it.

  • @billborden995
    @billborden995 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just the fact that you can load it from all sides is great. Like you I have several trailers but none that I can load from all sides. Another great video. Thanks.

  • @ChuckS.
    @ChuckS. 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Have this EXACT same trailer. Purchased at Tractor Supply for that great $999 price! I bought it to haul my Yamaha XT250 dual sport motorcycle around. Upgrades completed so far: Coupler handle to make it easier to move around, water sealed the wood deck, LED taillights, ST145R12 radial tires and spare (balanced), E-Track motorcycle chock mounts (up to 2 bikes can be hauled), D-rings bolted to the deck. Fantastic little trailer!

  • @Alex.AL_26
    @Alex.AL_26 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I bought a 6x8 Utility trailer at tractor Supply 13 years ago and still have it to this day and impressed how well it has held up. It had a front A frame and 2 inch pipe top tube rails. For the first 4-5 years of its life it hauled my zero turn mower on a daily basis. I have since upgraded to a bigger trailer as my company has grown but still love this trailer and don't plan on ever selling it. The original price was $999 but I was able to get it for $700 because some of the lights did not work. I upgraded all the lights to LED and fixed the wiring issue for less than $100.

  • @timraber6575
    @timraber6575 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I picked up a used SureTrac 5 by 8 flat bed trailer over 20 years ago. I built removable sides with one by treated lumber. About 4 years ago, I stripped it down because the frame was starting to rust, had it sand blaster and powder coated purple. I rebuilt sides. It works great for moving small light loads. I also have another 5 by 10 SureTrac trailer to carry my zero turn. It’s a solid trailer. I paid $ 14:48 1800 about 5 years ago.

  • @TheBlurch
    @TheBlurch 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I purchased a 4x8 Haul-Master at Harbor Freight about 4 years ago, for about $400.00 when it was on sale. It has a 1720 weight capacity on it and I used the heck out out of it. The thing I loved about it is folds in half for easy storage. I made stake sides for it so I can but more stuff on it, and added D-rings, and added a spare tire mount on it. The Only Down side was the instructions I had IKEA furniture instructions that were user to read and understand than what came with the trailer. Lost assembly required came in 3 boxes.

  • @deltabravo1257
    @deltabravo1257 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I have a trailer problem too. I think I have 5 at the moment. My favorite, which gets used weekly, is the orange Home Depot surplussed rental trailer. The video on that trailer has the highest views on my channel.

  • @jaderhuff81
    @jaderhuff81 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    You better get a 3/4 ton to tow that beast

  • @daletaylorjr.4786
    @daletaylorjr.4786 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The jack is a great idea. Sure you can move it when empty but if you want to drop it with a mower or lumber on it, the jack will be key!

  • @dandennis8465
    @dandennis8465 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I need new tires, fenders, and to rewire the lights on my 5x10 motorcycle trailer. Thanks for the video and looking forward to doing my upgrades this spring.

  • @repairrestorerebuild9864
    @repairrestorerebuild9864 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I have the larger version. The only drawback I have found is the plastic caps where the latches meet the corners. They wear out and loosen the connection, fast. I contacted Karavan and they sent me several replacement caps for free. The material used in the cap needs to be much thicker.

  • @servicetrucker5564
    @servicetrucker5564 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I was just talking about getting a small trailer like this. I might have to check it out

  • @deltabravo1257
    @deltabravo1257 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Get the folks over at E-Trailer to send you a new Demco coupler and new wheels!
    That trailer was really well priced. I didn't know Tractor Sppply sold them - I've only seen them at Home Depot, and I always felt they were priced too high at HD.

  • @Mattman2500
    @Mattman2500 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I bought a 6x12' 8 years ago. I had to do new wheel bearings and stain the deck. She's still serving me well. I paid 1,100 bucks 8 years ago.

  • @garrett9186
    @garrett9186 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I have a larger version of that trailer and it's great. The only thing is the ramp is already getting damaged because it's not that strong. And I have only loaded a side-by-side on it

  • @jimjohnson3244
    @jimjohnson3244 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The fact that you can pull the ramp off is great. My brothers trailer you can’t do that with and there has been several times it would have come in very handy to have when loading and unloading. Also I’m not so sure that I could get my mower on there with the ramp so short.

  • @jackdawadventures182
    @jackdawadventures182 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I've been looking at these to build a slide in tear drop camper.

  • @gorillaman08zx
    @gorillaman08zx 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    going to have to check these out in the market for something maybe 10 x 6 for my aluminum scrap for my Gutter business. Wouldn’t have even thought to look at tractor supply. Wow look them up and a 6 x 10 in the same trailer is $3000.

    • @johnmellyn2700
      @johnmellyn2700 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I used to have a gutter business back in the 80s , I never got the machine that pumps out the aluminum gutter but had a guy locally that would pump them out on site , I would charge $5.00 a foot back then ( which included taking down the old wooden one ,and $2.00 a foot on the drainpipes ( $20 for a ten foot drainpipe including the elbows and straps ).. I’m curious if you wouldnt mind telling me what ya get per foot these days ??

    • @gorillaman08zx
      @gorillaman08zx 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@johnmellyn2700 i’m in Ohio. I start at 6.50 a foot 5 inch and $10.50 a foot on 6 inch

  • @mattmaguire8953
    @mattmaguire8953 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Picked this one up last June to help with a move and its done very well. I almost didn't buy it because I was worried the sides would get play or become flimsy but so far still very solid. I am still expecting to accidently break one of the plastic fenders at some point but hasn't happened yet.

  • @deltabravo1257
    @deltabravo1257 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I shared this video over on a motorcycle forum in a trailer discussion thread.

  • @KMT15
    @KMT15 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have the 11’ version with the dovetail. I use it to haul my side by side for times I’m not taking my toy hauler. It’s a pretty damn good trailer

  • @stevejuststuff2779
    @stevejuststuff2779 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great review. One suggestion, put Cetol by Sikkens on the deck lid. It's oil based and beautiful when applied. Really durable stuff. You will love it.

  • @TristanDickey
    @TristanDickey 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    i been considering this to haul my scag around on. as well as hauling brush and branches. where would be some good ties downs for my zero turn

  • @sslcfc
    @sslcfc 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    GREAT review! I think it is gonna be my new trailer for an Inflatable boat with a 9.9 HP engine with a simple mod. Only 6 miles to launch.

  • @flexd1453
    @flexd1453 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    We buy and resell trailer for over 15 years and the solid build quality and durability of this karavan 5x8 trailers its way better than other. The main frame and rear gate its build with square tube and the top its build with square&tubular tube, not angle iron like other box store trailer plus the light cables on karaban trailers its wheather seal and all cables run inside the frame. Our personal small trailer was the 5x8 Carry on version for a long time and its do the job, but when we try the karavan model we see the diferent all the way and now its our main personal use everyday trailer to delivery golf cart atv appliance ect. We add a electric winch and reinforce the gate and now its the perfect toy hauler. Everybody go have his personal opinions abouth trailers but for us the best small light duty trailer on the market right now its this litter karavan trailer. ( Also the “A” frame tongue version of this trailer its also more stable)

  • @dbsmithy
    @dbsmithy 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    It’s a great trailer. One issue, the ramp seems to short to drive any vehicle without scrapping the bottom of the vehicle.

  • @garrettkennedy6410
    @garrettkennedy6410 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    i was about to buy this at Home Depot so i was looking up reviews and you came up checked tractor supply 400$ cheaper Thank you !!!!

  • @Jacob_Brown
    @Jacob_Brown 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey jd I work at TSC in Tomball and our trailers are pretty good in all honesty and we have a pretty wide selection of hitches and toolboxes as you probably know would love to see you review some of our stuff or maybe just come by and visit

  • @rogerreed9768
    @rogerreed9768 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Bought same trailer as a replacement of the same size and manufacture Karavan. I have a small engine business, moving all kinds of equipment, tractors, mover and snow equipment. LED LIGHTING changes with work light in front to load equipment, on a switch off running lights since you would normally have this on at night anyway. LED WORK lights low profile that match the front rail in diameter as to not look stupid. I have found that the paint looks good but doesn't hold up well, paint popping at all weld locations , clearly didn't treat those areas before painting. Just a heads up, but yes nice trailer, light weight.

  • @stevetrei4801
    @stevetrei4801 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The back ramp does not look too big. Have you driven the cub cadet on to the trailer? Does it clear okay going over the edge?

  • @fangerwoodworking
    @fangerwoodworking 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This use case might be obscure 😆 - but with utility trailers I’ve always hated how you need to hook it up or grab some crates to shove under the back to use the ramp/walk on the back. Sometimes you want to load or unload when it’s not hooked up. I’ve thought about using RV stabilizers/jacks. You either need somewhere to put the crank tool for manual ones or have onboard power for electric ones.

  • @deltabravo1257
    @deltabravo1257 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    They are a decent trailer. The only thing that kept me from buying the same trailer was the bolt on, latching style, round top rails. I needed angle iron style rails for how I use a trailer. I drag it around my yard behind my Polaris Ranger and use it for yard cleanup.
    Speaking of which, a Ranger would be an awesome tool around your property!

  • @tome8373
    @tome8373 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    On account of your four pin problem your best bet is splicing in a four pin and mounting it under the bumper with a cover. That’s what we have done and we have not needed a conversion plug since.

  • @cesarpalmos8235
    @cesarpalmos8235 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I bought a Carry-on 5x8 GW series trailer that is similar to this on sale for $899 at Lowes. It is the wood deck version so the trailer is rigid. Personally, I don't like the fact that the sides are movable, especially with no tie down points from the factory and (currently) priced at $1200 at both Home Depot and Tractor Supply. Otherwise I really like the quality of the Karavans. The Carry-on trailer I have is good enough for me and my personal uses. By the way, I work in the commercial transportation industry. This is the first time I've seen lights on the tongue of the trailer. I know for a fact those lights will corrode inside that metal tube, the same happens on the 53ft reefer trailers I work on.

  • @user-wu8os5fn2j
    @user-wu8os5fn2j 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I know one upgrade you can do replace those zip tie straps, holding on your license plate with little stainless steel bolts

  • @gloriasabin3624
    @gloriasabin3624 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Lowering the side is a nice concept and to be honest that's what sold me on it in the spring of 2023. However, I would never by another one because in less than 12 months time, the rust has been moving in like a rapid moving cancer.

  • @063317Art
    @063317Art 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I would add lights on the sides because if you tow it at night you will not be able to see the trailer behind you

  • @digitalhen
    @digitalhen 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Do these come prebuilt?

  • @rossryder944
    @rossryder944 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Do the current leaf springs sit over the axle, and can they be made to run under, to bring the deck a bit lower? I have a zero turn that I need to haul 3 or 4 times a year, borrowing a similar trailer from my neighbor. But it gets hung up on the break-over from the ramp to the deck.

  • @paulaweaver6508
    @paulaweaver6508 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Silly question. Will the color you put on boards (which sounds pretty) will it affect the water repellent aspect of the pretreatment? Thank you
    Plus with the tall back ramp you can bungee strap a two wheel dolly on it so you can easily move bags on it like feed and weed. If you make a removable bracket or box in a front corner, you could put a charged portable solar generator on it so you could keep electric batteries charged while using one on another device like a hedge trimmer.
    Sorry if this doesn't make sense. I have a brain injury and sometimes I don't articulate so other people understand. Thank you.
    The trailer looks great and I can't wait to see it when you use it and upgrade it.

    • @deltabravo1257
      @deltabravo1257 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I don't believe pressure treated lumber has any "water repelling" properties, it just prevents the wood from rotting.

    • @paulaweaver6508
      @paulaweaver6508 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@deltabravo1257 ok. Again a silly question. Would you want the stain to have a water repellent used on the treated boards

    • @paulaweaver6508
      @paulaweaver6508 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@deltabravo1257 or would a water repellent stain void the warranty(sp sorry having trouble expressing myself today). Would a water repellent stain help keep the boards from wrapping in the long term? Thank you

    • @deltabravo1257
      @deltabravo1257 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@paulaweaver6508 I’ve never seen lumber that has a warranty. Woood getting soaked from being wet and then drying out followed by Prolonged Sun exposure is what generally causes wood to warp.

    • @paulaweaver6508
      @paulaweaver6508 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@deltabravo1257 thank you. You have a good day

  • @NatureRecycleFlorida
    @NatureRecycleFlorida 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    😂I had to buy the carry on 5x8 at Tractor supply for $940 . Out the door .
    Great trailer moved neighbors home stuff.
    My garden tractor ride nice in it.

  • @texillini1
    @texillini1 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Questions 🙋‍♂️…….
    1) I know you need the content to create videos for your channel; but in the long run, wouldn’t it had been cheaper to have bought a trailer with everything that you wanted? I know that you didn’t want to order….
    2) If you were to take off the ball coupler, would that trailer have the normal pin hole 🕳️ hitch on the end?
    3) What brand of hitch do you have on your Cub Cadet? Is it something that you made or bought? Does E*Trailer sell it? I have a John Deere GX345, I wonder if if would fit on it?
    4) I have a TSC near me. Thanks for the price comparisons, that’ll save some shopping time.
    5) Excellent video 👍👍👍👍👍

    • @BTBRVReviews
      @BTBRVReviews  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hello. It wouldn't haven been cheaper because you can't get the trailer with the accessories we will be adding. They aren't options. The only ones would have been LED lights and Aluminum rims. The coupler we are adding isn't one that they offer. The ball we put on the cub cadet is a standard 2" ball. The hitch assembly was purchased on Amazon for $30ish.

  • @dandennis8465
    @dandennis8465 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I’d use at least a properly equipped 3/4 ton truck.

    • @sail72
      @sail72 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      LOL!!😆

  • @Patricksmancave
    @Patricksmancave 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Are you in the dog house yet 😂😂

  • @christinanippert3216
    @christinanippert3216 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just got a new one. Should I treat the wood floor with a water proofer?i hope they are already treated but to my eye they don't look like it

    • @BTBRVReviews
      @BTBRVReviews  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I did. I believe they use pressure treated wood though

  • @t.l.robinson2162
    @t.l.robinson2162 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This is a very nice trailer. I would rather use it to haul a riding mower versus loading it into the bed of the truck.

  • @deltabravo1257
    @deltabravo1257 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My gut instinct says that the frame of the trailer doesn't have wide enough steel beams / channel or whatever it's built out of to support welding on a different style suspension and what not.

  • @brandoncostner7437
    @brandoncostner7437 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Does it have suspension?

  • @wanderingrn2022
    @wanderingrn2022 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Can i use this to tow a motorcycle?

    • @BTBRVReviews
      @BTBRVReviews  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I don't see why not :)

  • @Michael-B41
    @Michael-B41 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    better than a harbor frieght trailer ive owned both currently have a 5x8 but they are 1399 on sale at home depot this one was 1799

    • @Michael-B41
      @Michael-B41 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      there is two different ones thats the 999 trailer mine is the 1399 marked down recently but i paid 1799 plus tax

    • @BTBRVReviews
      @BTBRVReviews  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The $1799 is the more premium version.

  • @RockyTopSplash
    @RockyTopSplash 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Looks like gate is too short and anything you drive up on it will bottom out and drag???

  • @michaelherring1697
    @michaelherring1697 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    So you have a $1000 yard cart. Leave it as is.

  • @johnsheill9417
    @johnsheill9417 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Anyone know the weight capacity of that ramp?

  • @austinlowell8829
    @austinlowell8829 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Damn and I thought I got a good deal on mine for $1400… bought at home depot but I am in Alaska so that’s probably the reason for price difference, anyway great video, cheers🍻

  • @kenbyron54
    @kenbyron54 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    the Karavan trailers at Home Depot have a A-frame front end not the single tow bar like yours

    • @BTBRVReviews
      @BTBRVReviews  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      www.homedepot.com/p/Karavan-5-ft-x-8-ft-Wood-Floor-Utility-Trailer-w-Sliding-Rail-System-KHD-2000-60-8-LU/321454251

    • @kenbyron54
      @kenbyron54 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I was just at HD today after church, the one you showed, the rails slide sideways and straight tongue listed for $998. The A-frame trailer, the rails fold down and lists for $1198

  • @Rick-x8h
    @Rick-x8h 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Lust so led lights on the back and call it a day. You bought a good affordable trailer basically for your property and a trip to the store. Keep it affordable without all the rest. Yes it’s nice cosmetically and what not but money is money. Put what you’re estimating for that trailer for upgrades into something else.

  • @stankrieger3598
    @stankrieger3598 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Tie downs

  • @Scott924m
    @Scott924m 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Save $65 and put your used motor oil on the deck Recycle it again And its free well at least already paid for No need to put something expensive on a cargo trailer meant to be heavily used

    • @servicetrucker5564
      @servicetrucker5564 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      And if you don’t like black use auto trans fluid

  • @pawnch83
    @pawnch83 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Half ton towable !!!!

  • @rogerreed9768
    @rogerreed9768 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    "Mowers"

  • @judithberry9317
    @judithberry9317 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm sure it will come in handy for many things, but if you buy one more trailer, we might need to sign you up for TA: Trailers Anonymous. 😁