I gotta tell you, I'm going theough exactly the same thing with a very similar trailer and this video is just what the doctor ordered...! Thank you...!
I think I would have taken the opportunity to paint that frame once the boards had been removed and then let the paint cure for a week before replacing boards.
Were you able to line up the new bolts with the old screw holes? I'm doing this same thing but worried about the holes not lining up and ending up with a ton of holes in the frame... It seems there's no way to really line it up perfectly?
Nope, I redrilled everything and used carriage bolts since the trailer business only used self tapping screws. I will reuse the larger holes again in the future amd drill from underneath up to the boards next go around.
@@JRMSweeps thanks for the reply. My issue with drilling from beneath was that when the wooden board is resting on the frame, it’s pitch black and there’s no sight of the exit hole to ensure you drill straight. My metal frame piece is like 4” though, so that’s what makes it a bit tough. Any advice? I’m a newbie lol
@@JakesArchive grab a white paint pen and draw a circle around where the holes are under the trailer with the boards off. Then, use a flashlight to hone in on the holes and drill from underneath. If you have a really bright LED light source, you can probably forego the paint pen. That is what I would do.
Im confused. If you are able to find the hole under the trailer, with the boards on the trailer, are you not able to drill from underneath through the boards completely to make the new board holes?
goodness, I really can't remember...maybe nothing more than a 1/4" or less. I didn't want them to be too short after they popped in to place and not fit on the front and rear lip of the trailer. You could always cut them to the full length you need, try the fulcrum like I did in the vid, and if they don't go in, cut a tad off.
I didn’t realize trailer decks were bolted into the frame with self tapping screws, did they think we’ll just buy a new trailer when we need to replace the deck? Lol
Every company is different. I bought my trailer new at a great price with a title, so that didn't bother me at the time. It did create additional work removing the worn-out screws, but now that I have the new hardware installed, I can use the newly drilled holes for new hardware next time.
I gotta tell you, I'm going theough exactly the same thing with a very similar trailer and this video is just what the doctor ordered...! Thank you...!
Excellent. Thanks for the comment and hope the video helped you out. 😀
@@JRMSweeps YES THE HELL IT DID...!!! 🙌
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Big thumbs up for using that old school Ryobi One circular saw and reciprocating saw.
Still have them both to this day!
That ratchet strap is a stroke of genius as I will be doing a 12ft trailer solo also! Thanks!
welcome. it was definitely a life saver for a one man job!
Great video, no fluff, just business. Love the magnet idea too! Thank you
Thanks boss man!
Doing this tomorrow. Great video! Doing it exactly this way
Thank you my man. Good luck!!!
This is the best video I have seen yet for board replacement!! Thank you for doing this video
Welcome my friend. Thanks for the awesome comment. I really appreciate it and hope the vid helps you out!
Best video for board replacement that I have seen. Good job
Man, I appreciate that, thank you.
Good video. I have 14 2x6's and one 2x4 in the center.
Ty!
Great video. Thanks for sharing.
Ty my man.
Really good thanks for the video
Thank you kindly. Appreciate that!
I think I would have taken the opportunity to paint that frame once the boards had been removed and then let the paint cure for a week before replacing boards.
probably could have, just to have it rust again. oh well.
Were you able to line up the new bolts with the old screw holes? I'm doing this same thing but worried about the holes not lining up and ending up with a ton of holes in the frame... It seems there's no way to really line it up perfectly?
Nope, I redrilled everything and used carriage bolts since the trailer business only used self tapping screws. I will reuse the larger holes again in the future amd drill from underneath up to the boards next go around.
@@JRMSweeps thanks for the reply. My issue with drilling from beneath was that when the wooden board is resting on the frame, it’s pitch black and there’s no sight of the exit hole to ensure you drill straight. My metal frame piece is like 4” though, so that’s what makes it a bit tough. Any advice? I’m a newbie lol
@@JakesArchive grab a white paint pen and draw a circle around where the holes are under the trailer with the boards off. Then, use a flashlight to hone in on the holes and drill from underneath. If you have a really bright LED light source, you can probably forego the paint pen. That is what I would do.
@@JRMSweeps Thanks for the reply. The drill bit I am drilling up with is as thick as the hole, so it cuts out all light. Did I misunderstand? Lol
Im confused. If you are able to find the hole under the trailer, with the boards on the trailer, are you not able to drill from underneath through the boards completely to make the new board holes?
when cutting the boards how much do you allow so you can install them on the trailer ?
goodness, I really can't remember...maybe nothing more than a 1/4" or less. I didn't want them to be too short after they popped in to place and not fit on the front and rear lip of the trailer. You could always cut them to the full length you need, try the fulcrum like I did in the vid, and if they don't go in, cut a tad off.
What size carriage bolts did you use and were they stainless steel?
Not sure the size and used galvanized carriage bolts.
What size carriage bolts did you use and what type of coating?
Not sure on size since it was what I had lying around for years in the shop, and they were galvanized bolts.
The screws break off flush with an ordinary hammer
Ah yeah, I didn't even think about that. Good call.
Seems like a person would paint the metal to keep rust at bay before putting wood on
The same pain that was on there is the rust you talk about. Peat and repeat, nah.
I didn’t realize trailer decks were bolted into the frame with self tapping screws, did they think we’ll just buy a new trailer when we need to replace the deck? Lol
Every company is different. I bought my trailer new at a great price with a title, so that didn't bother me at the time. It did create additional work removing the worn-out screws, but now that I have the new hardware installed, I can use the newly drilled holes for new hardware next time.
Those boards were really rotten.
You tellin me. That trailer is good as new now.
*self drilling