Trail Trailer
Trail Trailer: Modular Off-Road Utility Trailers & Flatbed Gear Trailers
Trail Trailer builds the MOD, a modular off-road utility trailer that starts as a bare steel flatbed and becomes whatever your trip needs, and we carry the range at Off Road Tents for people who want one trailer that changes jobs instead of three that do not. Our Trail Trailer collection covers the MOD platform in three tow-vehicle sizes, with bolt-on gear tubs, towers for mounting a rooftop tent, and a universal rail system that turns the whole deck into mounting real estate. Give us a call at 844-200-3979 and we'll spec the right MOD build for your rig.
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Who Is Trail Trailer?
Trail Trailer took a different route to the off-road trailer. Instead of building a finished camper and asking you to live with its choices, they built a platform. The MOD starts life as a welded steel flatbed chassis with three full-length channels of Universal Rail running its length, and from there it becomes whatever you need it to be. Bolt on a gear tub for enclosed, lockable storage. Bolt on towers to carry a rooftop tent. Add a kitchen slide-out. Or leave it bare and use it as a flatbed for dirt bikes, kayaks, firewood, tools and lumber. One trailer, several completely different jobs, and you can change your mind later.
That modularity is the whole pitch, and it holds up because the chassis underneath is properly built. Every MOD gets a zinc primer coat under a UV-protected powder coat, Timbren suspension, BFGoodrich KO2 all-terrain tires, stand-on fenders that double as a camp countertop or a step, LED rock lights under the trailer, a tongue tray for jugs and firewood, stabilizer jacks and a 2 inch rear receiver so you can still tow or carry behind the trailer. The towers carry 300 lbs dynamic and 600 lbs static, which is enough for a rooftop tent plus gear.
Where the MOD really separates itself is that Trail Trailer builds it in three different sizes matched to what you actually tow with. There is a full-size version for trucks and large SUVs, a lighter version tuned for crossovers, minivans and smaller SUVs, and a genuinely off-highway version built to be towed behind a UTV into terrain that would stop a highway trailer. Trail Trailer also produces a utility line and configurations beyond what we stock, so if you want a build that is not in our listed variants, we can get you a custom quote. What we carry at Off Road Tents is the core MOD platform across those three tow-vehicle classes.
Featured Trail Trailer Models
All three MOD trailers are made to order and can be reserved with a downpayment rather than paid in full up front. The prices below are full trailer prices for the base configuration. Call us for the current downpayment figure and to spec your modules.
Trail Trailer MOD PV (Full-Size Vehicles)
Price: From $9,000 (reserve with downpayment)
Type: Modular off-road utility trailer, flatbed gear trailer | Tows behind: Full-size trucks and large SUVs
The biggest and most capable MOD, and the only one that comes with electric brakes. It rides on 26 inch all-terrain tires with 18.5 inches of centerline clearance, and offers 17.25 square feet of flatbed or 23.64 cubic feet of enclosed storage with the gear tub fitted. Full-length universal rail means limitless tie-down and mounting points, and it is the only MOD that accepts the 49 inch tall tower. Best pick for truck and full-size SUV owners who want maximum capability and cargo volume.
Standout features: Electric brakes included, unique to the PV • 18.5 inch centerline clearance on 26 inch AT tires • 23.64 cu ft with gear tub, 17.25 sq ft flatbed • Accepts the 49 inch tall tower for rooftop tents • 680 lb base flatbed weight, 72 to 91 lb tongue weight
Trail Trailer MOD SPV (Small Vehicles)
Price: From $7,000 (reserve with downpayment)
Type: Lightweight modular off-road trailer, overland utility trailer | Tows behind: Crossovers, minivans, smaller SUVs
The MOD built for the vehicles most people actually drive. At a 432 lb base flatbed weight it tows comfortably behind a crossover, minivan or compact SUV that could never pull a heavy camper, while still giving you 19 inches of ground clearance, highway-rated BFG KO2 tires on Method Racing rims, and the identical modular system of tubs and towers. Overlanding without needing a full-size truck first. Best pick for crossover and small SUV owners who want real off-road capability.
Standout features: Just 432 lbs in base flatbed form • 19 inches of ground clearance • Highway-rated BFG KO2 tires on Method Racing rims • Same tubs, towers and universal rail as the PV • Tows behind crossovers, minivans and small SUVs
Trail Trailer MOD UTV (For UTVs)
Price: From $6,900 (reserve with downpayment)
Type: UTV trailer, off-highway modular trailer | Tows behind: UTVs and side-by-sides
The lowest-priced trailer in our Trail Trailer collection and the one built for genuinely rough country. Unlike the PV and SPV, the MOD UTV runs off-highway tires matched to its tow vehicle rather than highway-rated rubber, so it follows a side-by-side through deep mud, rock and water crossings. At 425 lbs base it is the lightest MOD, with 18 inches of clearance and the same modular tub and tower system. Best pick for UTV owners hauling camp and gear deep off the pavement.
Standout features: Off-highway tires matched to UTV use • Lightest MOD at 425 lbs base • 18 inches of ground clearance • Same gear tub and tower modularity • Lowest priced Trail Trailer we carry
Full Trail Trailer Comparison Table
All three MOD trailers side by side. Prices shown are full trailer prices for the base configuration, and every model can be reserved with a downpayment.
| Model | Tows Behind | Base Weight & Clearance | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOD PV Trailer | Full-size trucks and SUVs | 680 lbs, 18.5 in clearance | From $9,000 |
| MOD SPV Trailer | Crossovers, minivans, small SUVs | 432 lbs, 19 in clearance | From $7,000 |
| MOD UTV Trailer | UTVs and side-by-sides | 425 lbs, 18 in clearance | From $6,900 |
Which MOD Trailer Is Right for You?
Two decisions, in order. First pick the size that matches your tow vehicle, because that is fixed. Then pick the modules, because those you can add later.
Step one: match the trailer to what you tow with
This is the decision you cannot change afterwards, so get it right. If you drive a full-size truck or a large SUV, the MOD PV is the match, and it is the only one with electric brakes and the only one that takes the tall tower. If your tow vehicle is a crossover, a minivan or a smaller SUV, the MOD SPV is built for exactly that, light enough at 432 lbs to tow comfortably behind a vehicle that could not manage a heavy camper. And if you are towing behind a UTV or side-by-side into serious backcountry, the MOD UTV is the one, because it runs off-highway tires rather than highway rubber. If you are unsure whether your vehicle can handle a given model, call us before you order.
Step two: start bare or add a gear tub
Every MOD begins as a flatbed with three channels of universal rail, and plenty of people stop there. A bare flatbed is the right answer if you are hauling dirt bikes, bicycles, kayaks, lumber, firewood or work gear, anything awkward that will not fit inside a box. Add the gear tub instead and you get enclosed, weather-protected storage with a locking tailgate and a diamond plate skid-resistant lid, plus a track system on the tub walls for mounting tables, sinks and stoves at camp. Flatbed for bulky loads, tub for valuables and camp kitchen duty.
Step three: add towers if you want a rooftop tent
Towers are what turn the MOD into a sleeping platform. Both the short and tall versions carry 300 lbs dynamic and 600 lbs static, which handles a rooftop tent plus gear. The short tower has 15.5 inches of clearance and bolts to the flatbed or on top of the tub. The tall tower has 49 inches of clearance and bolts to the flatbed only, so you can store bikes, cargo boxes or boards underneath the tent. One important limitation worth knowing before you order: the tall tower is not compatible with the gear tub. If you want both enclosed storage and a tent, the combination you need is tub plus short tower.
The simple decision rule: Full-size truck or SUV, take the MOD PV. Crossover, minivan or small SUV, take the MOD SPV. Towing behind a UTV, take the MOD UTV. Then: bare flatbed for bulky gear, gear tub for enclosed storage, short tower for a tent above the tub, tall tower for a tent with cargo space beneath. Remember the tall tower and the tub cannot be combined.
Trail Trailer vs Other Trailers
The MOD sits in a different lane from most off-road trailers, so the useful comparison is against the other ways you could solve the same problem. Here is the honest version from carrying all of them.
Trail Trailer vs enclosed camper trailers: Brands like Runaway Campers build enclosed squaredrop campers you sleep inside, with a hard cabin, doors and a finished interior. The MOD does not do that; it is an open platform you configure. In exchange you get versatility a camper cannot match, since the same trailer hauls dirt bikes one weekend and carries a tent and camp kitchen the next. For a hard-sided cabin to sleep in, go camper. For one trailer that changes jobs, go MOD.
Trail Trailer vs dedicated rooftop tent trailers: Trailers like the Rustic Mountain Overland Patrol are purpose-built around a rooftop tent, with a tilting lid and a fixed layout that is genuinely well resolved for that one job. The MOD reaches a similar setup by adding towers, and gives up some of that purpose-built polish, but keeps the ability to strip back to a bare flatbed whenever you need to haul something bulky. For the most refined tent-trailer layout, the purpose-built option. For flexibility, the MOD.
Trail Trailer vs a basic utility trailer: A plain steel utility trailer from a farm store costs a fraction of a MOD and will haul gear down a paved road perfectly well. What it will not do is follow you off pavement, because it lacks the ground clearance, the all-terrain tires, the Timbren suspension and the corrosion-resistant finish. It also has no mounting system, so every accessory becomes a fabrication project. For occasional road-going hauling on a budget, a basic utility trailer. For going off pavement and mounting real gear, the MOD.
Trail Trailer vs military-style off-road trailers: Military-style trailers such as the OVS offering come in at a lower price with heavy construction and strong articulation, and they are a solid value if a tough cargo tub is all you need. The MOD counters with its universal rail system and the tower and tub modules, which give you far more mounting flexibility and a cleaner path to a rooftop tent setup. For the lowest price on a rugged cargo hauler, military style. For a configurable platform you keep adapting, the MOD.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does modular actually mean on the Trail Trailer MOD?
Every MOD starts as a welded steel flatbed chassis with three full-length channels of Universal Rail running its length. Those rails are the key: they give you effectively unlimited tie-down and mounting positions, and every module bolts to them. You can add a gear tub for enclosed lockable storage, short or tall towers for carrying a rooftop tent and gear, and a kitchen slide-out for camp cooking. Because everything bolts on rather than being welded in, you can start with a bare flatbed and add modules later as your needs change, or reconfigure the trailer between trips depending on whether you are hauling gear or setting up camp.
Which MOD trailer fits my vehicle?
Trail Trailer builds the MOD in three sizes matched to tow vehicle class. The MOD PV is for full-size trucks and large SUVs, weighs 680 lbs as a base flatbed and is the only model that includes electric brakes. The MOD SPV is for crossovers, minivans and smaller SUVs, at a much lighter 432 lbs base with highway-rated tires, making it towable by vehicles that could not handle a heavy camper. The MOD UTV is designed to be towed behind a UTV or side-by-side and runs off-highway tires rather than highway-rated ones, which suits deep off-road use but not extended highway travel. Tell us your tow vehicle and we will confirm the right model before you order.
Can you mount a rooftop tent on a Trail Trailer MOD?
Yes, by adding towers. Both the short tower, with 15.5 inches of clearance, and the tall tower, with 49 inches, are rated to 300 lbs dynamic and 600 lbs static, which comfortably supports a rooftop tent plus gear. The short tower bolts to the flatbed or on top of the gear tub. The tall tower bolts to the flatbed only and creates enough space underneath to store cargo boxes, bikes or boards below the tent. One limitation matters here: the tall tower is not compatible with the gear tub, so if you want both enclosed storage and a tent, the correct combination is the tub with a short tower. You can also mount an awning once towers are fitted.
How does the downpayment reservation work?
All three MOD trailers are made to order, so rather than paying the full amount up front you can reserve your build with a downpayment and pay the balance when the trailer is ready to ship. This keeps you from tying up the whole cost during the build lead time, while locking in your configuration and your place in the queue. The downpayment amount differs by model, so call us at 844-200-3979 and we will confirm the current figure, the balance schedule and the lead time for the exact MOD and module combination you want. If you want a configuration that is not shown in the listed variants, we can also arrange a custom quote.
What comes standard on every MOD trailer?
Every MOD is built on a powder-coated welded steel frame over a zinc primer coat with UV protection, riding on Timbren suspension with BFGoodrich KO2 all-terrain tires. Standard equipment includes the three-channel universal rail floor, stand-on fenders that double as an extra countertop or a step at camp, four LED rock lights to illuminate the ground under the trailer, LED turn, brake and running lights, a tongue tray for water jugs, buckets or firewood, stabilizer jacks, a drop-down locking tailgate, an extended tongue for better vehicle compatibility, and a 2 inch rear receiver. Electric brakes come standard on the MOD PV specifically. Hitch options include a 2 inch standard ball or an off-road articulating hitch.
Why Buy Trail Trailer from Off Road Tents
We are an authorized Trail Trailer dealer, and on a made-to-order trailer that matters more than usual. Every MOD we sell is a genuine build with the manufacturer's support behind it, and we are the people you call when something needs sorting before or after delivery. On a freight-shipped, built-to-spec trailer, having a real dealer in your corner is worth considerably more than a marginally cheaper listing from a seller who vanishes after checkout.
Because the MOD is a configurable platform rather than a finished product, ordering one raises real questions, and those are exactly what we are here for. Which size matches your tow vehicle, and can your vehicle handle it? Flatbed or gear tub for how you actually load? Short tower or tall tower, and do you understand that the tall tower will not work with the tub? Which rooftop tent pairs well with the tower ratings? Do you want a configuration that is not in the listed variants, in which case we can arrange a custom quote? Call us at 844-200-3979 before you order and we will get the build right the first time.
We also carry Trail Trailer alongside every other off-road trailer brand we stock, from military-style cargo haulers to enclosed campers to premium expedition rigs. That means we can give you a straight answer instead of a pitch. If you are weighing a MOD against an enclosed camper, a dedicated rooftop tent trailer or a basic utility trailer, we will tell you honestly which one suits how you actually use it. Sometimes the modular approach is exactly right, and sometimes a purpose-built trailer serves you better.
Related Collections
All Off Road Trailers
Every trailer brand we carry in one place. The best way to see where the modular MOD sits against enclosed campers and cargo haulers.
All Roof Top Tents
Add towers to a MOD and you can mount any of these. Check tent weight against the 300 lb dynamic tower rating before you pair them.
Car Awnings
Once towers are fitted to your MOD, an awning mounts easily and adds shade and a dry outdoor space at camp.
Trailer Tents
Tents suited to trailer mounting rather than vehicle roofs, worth browsing when you are planning a MOD sleeping setup.
Ready to Configure Your MOD?
Tell us what you tow with, what you haul, and whether you plan to sleep on top. We'll match you to the right MOD size, spec the tub and tower combination that fits how you camp, and set up the downpayment so you can reserve your build.
