Ways To Carry Extra Long Lumber On a Short Utility Trailer
Updated 02/17/2026 | Published 06/17/2024
Question:
have a 5x8 Karavan utility trailer need to haul some replacement deck boards . what can i attach to my trailer to haul 16 ft deck boards?
asked by: Craig M
Helpful Expert Reply:
First you will want to check with your local laws to determine how far past the rear of your Karavan utility trailer you are allowed to have items like boards stick past. You maybe able to lower your tailgate to sit flat on the trailer decking and use additional boards across the utility rails allowing the boards to sit slightly over the front rail and hang past the rear of the trailer. Our only other option would be to use something like the Malone TopTier Load Bar Kit for Utility Trailers # MPG493 but understand this only has a 250lb capacity so you may have to make multiple trips.
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Heather A.
2/17/2026
Hey, how did things go hauling those 16-foot deck boards with your Karavan trailer? Did the TopTier load bar kit give you enough support for the boards? Your update could make it easier for others planning a similar haul.