The other sewing project I worked on today isn't really a TrailTop-specific project, but I'll post it here anyway...
My trailers usually live in the garage, but sometimes I need the garage space for a large project, so then a trailer or two will have to go outside for a while. That's fine, they're weatherproof, but still I'd like to protect them from the elements a bit. I could get a large tarp and try to secure it so it stays on, but tying a tarp down is a hassle, and finding a tarp that's a good size to fit nicely without too much extra or leaving parts uncovered can be difficult.
So today I modified a Harbor Freight tarp to be form-fitting on the trailer. It's got a reinforced pocket up front that slides over the coupler, and the back end is fitted over the back of the trailer. I've got a few more details to finish up, I want to add a few reinforcements in the corners, and I'll add some straps at the rear bottom to secure the back down, but it's mostly finished.
![Image](http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc163/jscherb/Camper/HFTarp1_zps01241e2b.jpg)
![Image](http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc163/jscherb/Camper/HFTarp2_zps7dd653cc.jpg)
It's much faster to put on than a generic tarp. The coupler pocket secures the front and once I get the snap straps sewn on to the rear hem tomorrow the back will be really quick to secure. And it cost less than $20.
I plan to make one to fit my military trailer too.