Turn your tailgate into a mini party patio with an umbrella and trailer hitch! This is the perfect trick for tailgating and outdoor events!

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Photo courtesy of Straight Time Stirrups.

Believe it or not, this is a pretty simple DIY. Rather than hitching a trailer to your truck, you add an umbrella mount, like this one, and use a patio umbrella.

Voilà! Your trailer bed is now an outdoor party pad. We’re pretty sure tailgates and barbecues will never be the same.

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Photo courtesy of Straight Time Stirrups.

Going to be tailgating all day? Don’t forget to load up Yeti’s Slick Horns Roping Dummy!