Thanks Rick! Yes... really excited to be this close to finished, and hard not to pull it out of the garage and stare at it for a while! Really liking this one!
Looks beautiful and professionally done. But my concern would be on the placement of the axle. It looks kinda far to the rear. That is great for trailing and you won't get any fishtailing but it increases the tonque weight. At overland trailers they recommend a 60% setback from the front. What's your or anybody's thought on this.
Good observation... I used the two thirds rule for the frame and axle placement. The trailer weighed in at 1000 pounds, so a good tongue weight would be 10 to 15 percent (100 to 150 pounds). My tongue weight was right around 170 pounds (with battery in front). Once you load the galley and refigerator, put gear in the cabin (to the rear), propane tank behind the wheels, you have no excessive tongue weight. I think it was the optimal placement and tows straight. Had no bounce towing behind my Jeep with a 2000 pound tow limit. Appreciate the comment and thank you for checking out the video!
I used to... but most people use their phones anymore and I don't think they see all the stuff in the description below the videos like you can on the desktop.
I'm guessing 968 lbs but that is with the cooler full of liquid enjoyment. LOL I'm hoping to move my camper build to the new house project next weekend and maybe do some work on it in a few weeks.
You might be real close. Those scales are in increments of 50 lbs, so with just the right amount of juice in the cooler... might hit your mark! LOL! Be good to see you get back on that trailer, you need to finish!
Hey Kevin... always a bitter sweet when the builds are finished. I do have plans for more! Not exactly sure what just yet... I will miss everyone on Saturday's myself! Just keep an eye out, Batman always returns! LOL!
Looks great Al. Anyone out there building alone care to share some pics for inspiration?Currently waiting for our trailer. This is going to be a great project
OregonBatman You can always convert the tow rig to 7-pin. Just have to get a 12v positive on (with engine running). Not hard to do. Do a little research. It’s pretty easy. Most trucks have the right wire in the tow harness, just not connected to anything, and usually just a fuse missing. But depends on the vehicle. My f150 had the wire at the back harness, just had to change connectors. And add the fuse.
@@wesleypipelayer7627 My tow rig just has the 4-pin, but I like the idea of being able to charge the battery while driving, I'll have to do a little research on that! Thanks for the tip!
Hey Al, what was included inside when you checked your weight? did you have the mattress, cooler, LP tank full, etc...? Looks great, tracking well, we can't wait to start our build, perhaps this winter. LOVE it! hope you have another project lined up, we look froward to watching your videos every weekend.
Hi Dennis! Mattress was included, LP tank full, Stove and cooler included, no other gear... so just dry weight. The scales are in increments of 50 lbs, so weight is between 950 and 1000 lbs dry! Handled really well... be a great winter project, you'll have lots of fun! I plan on doing something in the future, not sure what just yet, but Batman always returns! :) Cheers!
Hi Adrian! Sorry about that link not working... seems it glitches out once in a while. Here is the link, if you can copy and paste that might work as well: www.paypal.me/OregonBatman97741/15
Al, as always a beautiful job, I asked Ohio state police about taking a home built trailer to be weighed without a license plate and was told to get a plate and sticker before you get it weighed. Are you allowed to take yours on the road for weighing without the license. My wife ask how much did it weigh, I hit it on the nose ,I said 800 to 1000.
It lives! So cool to see your trailer finally get on the road. You should be very proud with what you have made.
Thanks Rick! Yes... really excited to be this close to finished, and hard not to pull it out of the garage and stare at it for a while! Really liking this one!
The heavy frame is great for keeping the center of gravity low and sure looks like it won't break any time soon. Good job.
Thank you! I makes for an easy tow too!
Nice...you can even pull it behind a goldwing.
Wow, more than I thought it was going to weigh. Man you are way out in the middle of nowhere huh? Glad to see it heading down the road.
LOL! Yeah... this is the desert! Wide open spaces!
I was thinking it was 1200 lbs. Very cool.
It turn out great . Nice work . Can’t wait for the next project .
Thanks Nick!
Watching this while at Costco...lol
Looks beautiful and professionally done. But my concern would be on the placement of the axle. It looks kinda far to the rear. That is great for trailing and you won't get any fishtailing but it increases the tonque weight. At overland trailers they recommend a 60% setback from the front. What's your or anybody's thought on this.
Good observation... I used the two thirds rule for the frame and axle placement. The trailer weighed in at 1000 pounds, so a good tongue weight would be 10 to 15 percent (100 to 150 pounds). My tongue weight was right around 170 pounds (with battery in front). Once you load the galley and refigerator, put gear in the cabin (to the rear), propane tank behind the wheels, you have no excessive tongue weight. I think it was the optimal placement and tows straight. Had no bounce towing behind my Jeep with a 2000 pound tow limit. Appreciate the comment and thank you for checking out the video!
I really like your videos but I wish you would put links to where you find all the cool things you find.
I used to... but most people use their phones anymore and I don't think they see all the stuff in the description below the videos like you can on the desktop.
I love it
Thank ya William!
I'm guessing 968 lbs but that is with the cooler full of liquid enjoyment. LOL I'm hoping to move my camper build to the new house project next weekend and maybe do some work on it in a few weeks.
You might be real close. Those scales are in increments of 50 lbs, so with just the right amount of juice in the cooler... might hit your mark! LOL! Be good to see you get back on that trailer, you need to finish!
Looks so good albert. Very nice job
Thanks Michael!!
I hope you have another build in the works, I am so going to miss your videos.
Hey Kevin... always a bitter sweet when the builds are finished. I do have plans for more! Not exactly sure what just yet... I will miss everyone on Saturday's myself! Just keep an eye out, Batman always returns! LOL!
Looks great Al. Anyone out there building alone care to share some pics for inspiration?Currently waiting for our trailer. This is going to be a great project
awesome video!!🙂
Thanks man! Appreciate you coming back every week! :)
And if you do a 7-pin connector, you could charge your battery as you drive
The setup on my actual tow rig doesn't have the 7-pin, would have been a great option though... especially with the 12 volt cooler in the back
OregonBatman
You can always convert the tow rig to 7-pin. Just have to get a 12v positive on (with engine running). Not hard to do. Do a little research. It’s pretty easy. Most trucks have the right wire in the tow harness, just not connected to anything, and usually just a fuse missing. But depends on the vehicle. My f150 had the wire at the back harness, just had to change connectors. And add the fuse.
@@wesleypipelayer7627 My tow rig just has the 4-pin, but I like the idea of being able to charge the battery while driving, I'll have to do a little research on that! Thanks for the tip!
Al, the trailer looks great. Thanks for your time and effort put toward these videos! Where to you plan to mount the license plate?
Thanks Ron! If I do install the plate, will be on the hatch most likely. I do have something in mind. :)
Hey Al, what was included inside when you checked your weight? did you have the mattress, cooler, LP tank full, etc...? Looks great, tracking well, we can't wait to start our build, perhaps this winter. LOVE it! hope you have another project lined up, we look froward to watching your videos every weekend.
Hi Dennis! Mattress was included, LP tank full, Stove and cooler included, no other gear... so just dry weight. The scales are in increments of 50 lbs, so weight is between 950 and 1000 lbs dry! Handled really well... be a great winter project, you'll have lots of fun! I plan on doing something in the future, not sure what just yet, but Batman always returns! :) Cheers!
Oh so close
How do I get your plans? I clicked on the link in your other videos but it leads me to a dead end. Thanks!
Hi Adrian! Sorry about that link not working... seems it glitches out once in a while. Here is the link, if you can copy and paste that might work as well: www.paypal.me/OregonBatman97741/15
Where did you find those nifty flat 4 connectors ?
Hey Thomas! Found those at Lowe's. If no luck there, then O'Reilly Auto Parts has them as well
Looks great akll lit up... Where is the licanse plate?
Thanks Bob... I'll be working on that. In Oregon, trailers under 1500 lbs no need to register, but I will be looking to install one anyway.
Well, a thousand pounds is quite good, when related to the strength of the construction!
Well said! Less worry about the winds blowing it all over the road when driving on the highway!
That eye loop isn’t strong enough, unless you weld the end of the loop
Good tip. Be something I'll have my son do for me as I don't weld.
OregonBatman
Or you can buy them already welded. Sold loop is what you need
@@wesleypipelayer7627 Now you mention that, I have seen those. When I'm out and about I'll be looking for that, it'll be easy enough to swap out
Al, as always a beautiful job, I asked Ohio state police about taking a home built trailer to be weighed without a license plate and was told to get a plate and sticker before you get it weighed. Are you allowed to take yours on the road for weighing without the license. My wife ask how much did it weigh, I hit it on the nose ,I said 800 to 1000.
Oregon, if the trailer weighs less than 1500 lbs, no license required. Although, I will probably get it registered at some point.
@@OregonBatman Ohio want everything licensed.
@@albion2742 Bummer! Stay legal! :)
1350 lbs
1279.6784 lbs
Good guess... you are probably close once I load it up!
I guess 1135 lbs
Real close!! After finishing the build, took it to the weigh station and it came in right about 1000 pounds!
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Real close Jim Bo... My first guess was around the 1100 lb mark, but came in under that which is good!