Karavan Trailers report card

Utility

Specs as published by the maker

CategoriesUtility
Parent companySouthlake Equity Group (majority owner since Sept 2020)
Founded1986
HeadquartersFox Lake, WI source
PlantsNot yet verified
How it sellsSold through dealers
Frame materialSteel on 37, aluminum on 2 of 39 models read
Models tracked here49
AxlesNot yet verified
WarrantyLimited lifetime frame; 1 year from purchase on other parts source
WebsiteOfficial site

Taken from each maker's own published pages and checked October 26, 2026. Makers can change them at any time. Report an error

Warranty by part

  • Overall (all parts) 1 year.
  • Bearings and seals 180 days.
  • Tires: not covered.
  • Rust: not covered.

Original purchaser only. The 2019 policy says 1 year from purchase or 2 years from manufacture.

As the maker publishes it. The Warranty grade uses the structure or frame term for the maker's main model line only. source

Build facts (not graded)

Frame type and materialPublished for 39 of 49 model lines read
Axle brandPublished for 0 of 49 model lines read
Axle or suspension warranty stated by the makerPublished for 0 of 49 model lines read
Brake type and axles brakedPublished for 0 of 49 model lines read
Wiring and lightsPublished for 0 of 49 model lines read
Deck or floor material and thicknessPublished for 5 of 49 model lines read
Show the 49 model lines we read
Model lineFrame type and materialAxle brandAxle or suspension warranty stated by the makerBrake type and axles brakedWiring and lightsDeck or floor material and thickness
Single Axle 1250 Bunk Trailernot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we read
Single Axle 1250 Wide Bunk Trailertubular steelnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we read
Single Axle 1500 Drift Boat Trailernot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readdisc, axles braked not listed, shown as an option or upgrade (partly listed)not listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we read
Single Axle 1500 Long Bunk Trailertubular steelnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we read
Single Axle 1500 Wide Roller Trailertubular steelnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we read
Single Axle 1800 Bunk Trailertubular steelnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readdisc, axles braked not listed, shown as an option or upgrade (partly listed)not listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we read
Single Axle 1800 Custom Bunk Trailertubular steelnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readdisc, axles braked not listed, shown as an option or upgrade (partly listed)not listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we read
Single Axle 2400 Bunk Trailertubular steelnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readdisc, axles braked not listed, shown as an option or upgrade (partly listed)not listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we read
Single Axle 2400 Custom Bunk Trailertubular steelnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readdisc, axles braked not listed, shown as an option or upgrade (partly listed)not listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we read
Double Watercraft Aluminum Trailer W Step Fendertubular aluminumnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we read
Double Watercraft Steel Trailernot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we read
Double Watercraft Steel Trailer W Step Fendertubular steelnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we read
Heavy Duty Double Watercraft Steel Trailer W Step Fendertubular steelnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we read
Single Watercraft Aluminum Trailertubular aluminumnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we read
Single Watercraft Low Profile Steel Trailernot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we read
Single Watercraft Steel Trailernot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we read
Single Watercraft Steel Trailer W Step Fendertubular steelnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we read
Scissor Lift Pontoon Trailernot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we read
Single Axle Aluminum Pontoon Trailernot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readdisc, axles braked not listed, shown as an option or upgrade (partly listed)not listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we read
Single Axle Large Pontoon Trailertubular steelnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readdisc, axles braked not listed, shown as an option or upgrade (partly listed)not listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we read
Single Axle Midsize Pontoon Trailertubular steelnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readdisc, axles braked not listed, shown as an option or upgrade (partly listed)not listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we read
Single Axle Mini Pontoon Trailertubular steelnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we read
Single Axle Small Pontoon Trailertubular steelnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readdisc, axles braked not listed, shown as an option or upgrade (partly listed)not listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we read
Tandem Axle Large Pontoon Trailertubular steelnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readdisc, axles braked not listed, shown as an option or upgrade (partly listed)not listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we read
Tandem Axle Midsize Pontoon Trailertubular steelnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readdisc, axles braked not listed, shown as an option or upgrade (partly listed)not listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we read
8 5 X 20ft Steel Haulertubular steelnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readdeck or floor mentioned, thickness not listed
6 8 X 15 Ft Car Haulertubular steelnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readdeck or floor mentioned, thickness not listed
6 8 X 16 Ft Steel Haulertubular steelnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readdeck or floor mentioned, thickness not listed
6 8 X 17 Ft Steel Haulertubular steelnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readdeck or floor mentioned, thickness not listed
6 8 X 18ft Steel Haulertubular steelnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readdeck or floor mentioned, thickness not listed
6 8 X 19ft Steel Haulertubular steelnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readdeck or floor mentioned, thickness not listed
6 8 X 20ft Steel Haulertubular steelnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readdeck or floor mentioned, thickness not listed
6 8 X 21 Ft Steel Haulertubular steelnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readdeck or floor mentioned, thickness not listed
5 5 X 10 Ft Aluminum Utility Trailertubular steelnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we read
5 5x9ft Steel Utility Trailertubular steelnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we read6" deck
5 X 10 Ft Steel Utility Trailertubular steelnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we read6" deck
5 X 8 Ft Solid Wall Steel Utility Trailertubular steelnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we read
5 X 8 Ft Steel Utility Trailer With 13 Inch Wheelstubular steelnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we read
5x10ft Steel Utility Trailertubular steelnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we read6" deck
5x8ft Mesh Utility Trailertubular steelnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we read
5x8ft Steel Utility Trailertubular steelnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we read6" deck
5x8ft Utility Trailer W Slide Railtubular steelnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we read6" deck
Single Axle 3100 Custom Bunk Trailertubular steelnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readdisc, axles braked not listed, shown as an option or upgrade (partly listed)not listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we read
Single Axle 3100 Roller Trailertubular steelnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readdisc, axles braked not listed, shown as an option or upgrade (partly listed)not listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we read
Single Axle Aluminum 1700 Bunk Trailernot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readdisc, axles braked not listed, shown as an option or upgrade (partly listed)not listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we read
Single Axle Aluminum 2450 Bunk Trailernot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readdisc, axles braked not listed, shown as an option or upgrade (partly listed)not listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we read
Single Axle Aluminum 4100 Bunk Trailernot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readdisc, axles braked not listed, shown as an option or upgrade (partly listed)not listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we read
Tandem Axle 4800 Bunk Trailertubular steelnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readdisc, axles braked not listed, shown as an option or upgrade (partly listed)not listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we read
Tandem Axle 4800 Custom Bunk Trailertubular steelnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readdisc, axles braked not listed, shown as an option or upgrade (partly listed)not listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we read

Plain facts from the maker's model pages we read. They never change a grade. Not listed on the model pages we read does not mean the trailer lacks the feature, because many makers show specs in images, brochures, or dealer sheets.

Typical prices by type

TypeTypical newTypical used
Utility$1,700 to $3,250
median $2,300
45 listings, updated October 2026
$1,550 to $2,650
median $1,750
8 listings, updated October 2026
Under 10,000 GVWR$1,450 to $2,600
median $2,100
26 listings, updated October 2026
Not enough listings yet

Typical prices come from thousands of public dealer and classified listings across the US, refreshed monthly. Each range is the middle 80 percent of advertised prices for that exact brand, trailer type, and condition, split by GVWR class and, for equipment and car haulers, tilt deck or ramps. Types and weight classes are never blended. Ranges show only when at least 5 listings from at least two different sellers match.

Recall history

4 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA naming Karavan trailers, received 1996 to 2021. 0 were received in the last five years.

Most recent recalls

June 9, 2021, NHTSA campaign 21V437000

Maker named by NHTSA

Karavan Trailers, Inc.

Summary as filed with NHTSA by the maker

Karavan Trailers, Inc. (Karavan) is recalling certain 2021 Move I 1500 Long trailers. The wheel spindles were improperly welded to the axle.

Remedy as filed

Owners are advised not to drive their trailer until the remedy is completed. Dealers will reimburse trailer transportation costs and replace the axle, free of charge. The effected trailer manufacturers have been notified. Owners may contact Karavan customer service at 1-920-928-6200 ext. 333.

NHTSA lists about 220 potentially affected units for this campaign.
April 13, 2016, NHTSA campaign 16V213000

Maker named by NHTSA

Karavan Trailers Inc

Summary as filed with NHTSA by the maker

Karavan Trailers Inc (Karavan) is recalling certain model year 2016 KPSD trailers manufactured September 29, 2015, to March 29, 2016. The axle spindle flange on the affected trailers may bend and result in abnormal tire camber, causing excessive wear on the tires.

Remedy as filed

Karavan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the axle assembly, free of charge. The recall began on June 3, 2016. Owners may contact Karavan customer service at 1-920-928-6200.

NHTSA lists about 192 potentially affected units for this campaign.
October 3, 2008, NHTSA campaign 08V512000

Maker named by NHTSA

KARAVAN TRAILERS INC

Summary as filed with NHTSA by the maker

KARAVAN TRAILERS IS RECALLING 651 MY 2007-2008 TANDEM AXLE TRAILERS SOLD TO BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS. THE 45" TANDEM JUMPER BRAKE LINES MAY EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE RUBBING. THIS JUMPER LINE INTERFERES WITH THE WHEEL ASSEMBLY AND THE EXCESS RUBBING MAY LEAD TO A LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID.

Remedy as filed

ADDITIONAL ZIP TIES WILL BE ADDED TO THE JUMPER LINE. KARAVAN IS WORKING WITH BOMBARDIER TO REPAIR THESE TRAILERS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 23, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KARAVAN AT 1-920-928-6200.

NHTSA lists about 651 potentially affected units for this campaign.
September 25, 1996, NHTSA campaign 96V188000

Maker named by NHTSA

KARAVAN TRAILERS

Summary as filed with NHTSA by the maker

THE ALIGNMENT BOLT WAS NOT TORQUED TO SPECIFICATION.

Remedy as filed

DEALERS ARE REPLACING THE SPRING SETS ON THESE TRAILERS.

NHTSA lists about 282 potentially affected units for this campaign.

Source: NHTSA recall data. Quoted text is the maker's own filing, shown as NHTSA publishes it. A recall is a safety campaign filed by a maker and is not a finding that anyone did something wrong. Campaigns that name more than one brand count for each brand named.

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