How To Build A DIY Utility Trailer for CHEAP!
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I'd use soapstone to make marks
For the love of fingers attached to hands put a guard on when using cutoff wheels. It's clear you never had on explode on you.
bullshit she can go get a job and buy her own minivan that's your truck
You put the angle iron on wrong
Man, would love to get my hands on a Lincoln welder like that Rich!!! My harbor freight one sucks. Also, I watched several videos of yours on doing my 24v injectors and VP44. You literally saved me thousands. I did it all myself and my truck is back to new!....with 340k miles! Thanks Rich!
One extra thing you could add to the trailer. Take some of the scrap pieces of the angle iron and weld to the sides of the trailer so you have a place to attach ratchet straps. Very helpful. Did it to mine.
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also add a small wench to the front for pulling your dead quad up . or other equipment. Add a swing over head arm for wench loading logs or motors on to the trailer.
@@avalonbear61 oh ya good idea trailer would flip over, even if you added legs,, to light
never had an issue with my trailer flipping over when I had legs/Outriggers even when the trailer was light.
another extra is add the legs back so he can jack it up on the side of the road for flats
Best diy trailer video on TH-cam. I love how you explain everything. Zero messing around and going off on random rants about your shoelaces. Great work.
Wife: "You have to sell your truck."
Husband: "You have to move out."
We can still be together but you ain't living here 🤣
First timer here! after I watched the intro clip where he said and she hits you with you gotta sell your truck and buy a mini van I instantly hit that red subscribe button 😂👍🏼
I watched the whole thing and I don’t even need a trailer... love that welding helmet need to get one of those
You don’t even weld either but still need one 😂
@@davidwalker8778 I like to use a small 160 amp inverter when I’m welding, very handy I can also use it on an extension-lead...
@@zsozso411 nice
Wise choice cutting the size way down... I had a converted pop-up to utility trailer that was still full size (6'x14'). The previous owner sold it because everyone always overloaded it. I sold it after my Dad did the same thing and bent the axle.
You can tell people that something only has a 2,000lb rating and it just bounces right off of their skulls. You have to build it so it will only hold its rating in iron or rock or your stuff gets torn up.
size dont mater you could make it 2 feet wide and over load it, just with all the comments to add to his new buggy would over load that 800Lb axcel
@@arnoldromppai5395 So you're deliberately missing the point that it's a lot easier to overload it if it's bigger. OK.
@@TheBrokenLife any one with half a brain can look at a trailer under cartage and know when enough is enough, but if your a total dumb ass they just load her up until dragen ass end is dragging and wounder whats wrong.. if one is like that they shouldnt be on the road, there is no point at all
yeah at least when I overload my truck and trailer I know I'm doing it
Sometimes you don’t know what the limit is until you cross it
FYI, I asked my hygienist last time i went, and she told me that they send their picks in to get re tipped when they get dull. She was going to check if she had any that can't be re tipped next time I come in. Nice job on the trailer!
Exact answer I got, but my hygienist likes me!
No such thing as a Deboss video being "too long"! Great idea on the tailgate- wish I'd thought of it 15 years ago when I converted an old luggage trailer to a bike trailer.. that is now with my brother and has become a utility trailer with PVC tarp cover.. really enjoyed the build!
I could really use that welder to build the flat deck and frame for my 86 toyota pickup. This truck sat in my father in laws grove for 10 years before he finally agreed to sell it to me. I also deal with salt and from the cab back is toast. I would love to turn this into the daily driveable trail rig I have always wanted.
Your channel has given me the confidence to dive into a project like this and methodically break it up and progress thru the challenges. Thank you.
I know that most guys connect the white ground wire to the trailer frame.. for a "ground"..... but I have better success running the ground wire all the way the whole length of the trailer AND to the towing vehicle via the electrical cable. We've all seen the effects of "a bad ground".... and another ten feet of wire for each rear light, IMO, is well worth the greater electrical reliability.
An honest, humble man. Love this work of yours dude. Great job
You know that Halloween is coming when you start hearing a horror stories like the one in the beginning.
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"Iam pregnant sell your truck we need a van" another reason to never get married. 😂
Yep - why can't I click thumbs up on this one multiple times?
No I don't sell my truck, I sell you lol.
Or work on making more money before risking it for the biscuit, that way you can just buy the extra vehicle in case the biscuit pops out a mini you
How to build a trailer? Start with a trailer...
connor perry lol....start with a shitty representation of a trailer too.
Well I am sure you could fine a shitty frame to start with, If not, And you want to follow this video, Just build the frame, It shows it in the video, just grab some square tube and angle stock and get to it.
right lol
Yes, it is much less expensive to rebuild an inexpensive trailer than it is to build one buying the materials at retail. I built my by cutting down a boat trailer I got for free. The beauty of the boat trailer is that is made from galvanized metal and is built to go in the water. My trailer frame is 40 years old and still looks new.
yeah I was pretty disappointed. Got through that intro just to see a frame already there. wtf.
I've been wanting to build a welding table for a while, would like to see your idea of a useful one. That would make a good project for your new welder. Enjoy the videos, keep them coming!
I like the idea of the ramp that folds flat, always thought it was foolish to have that big sail sticking up creating all that drag.
@@christophergreen2328 You obviously don't know anything about aerodynamics. A smooth floor parallel to the relative wind would produce very little aerodynamic drag, just like they are smoothing out the bottoms of cars to reduce drag. A wire mesh floor would present a tremendous amount of drag.
Love the shameless plug for the tape boss
Where at?
@@chevymontmarlo anytime he messures for a cut, bud
@@austinkelley5614 mk
Thank you so much. I had never thought about trailer tents as a way of buying a cheap trailer. Genius!
Canadian as FRIG! Start off with a Timmies, switches to sour peach candies while painting the frame, looks like ‘Cambodian Tire’ grinding disks, then maybe even Princess Auto heat shrink? Making do with what ya got, welcome to Kanuckistan!!! Great video, gotta go get me a Lincoln welder now! (Ps: we’ll ‘talk’ later about the wiring stuff 🧐😖🤪 )
forgot the recycled Maple Syrup water jug
I noticed it was Canada when I saw the Hortons cup
It looks to be an ontario licence plate when be starts painting it. I would recognize that blue plate anywhere.
Man, I cannot thank you enough for this outstanding video. I just found your channel and subscribed and liked. You are the MAN.
Found your vid quite by accident but very happy I did. The 29 minutes proved that time does indeed fly. As a complete novice, but hoping to build my own trailer as I migrate to Chile (from Taiwan) this weekend, this was an amazing guide. Will definitely have a look at your other vids, and you deserve my subscription. Again, thanks so much for a humorous, detailed but obviously not pedantic vid. January 13th (2022). Taiwan
I use butt connectors with a little dielectric grease in the end (she likes it that way) and then some shrink tubing. Never a rocket failure!
Ha I have an old tent trailer in my yard that's just for this project. Now I know how I'll do it. And when your wiring a trailer always remember "green to the grass and yellow too pass" learned that at trade school. Thanks for a great video
I've seen Andrew Camarata also use those lights on trailers, he says they are far less likely to get damaged than other lights that stick out a lot. He also uses an airless paint sprayer (Graco, not sure if they have those in Canaderp) for painting, seems to make painting a lot faster and easier. This is awesome, keep up the great work!
Tent trailer frames are awesome for light duty trailers. We always scrounge them for using behind the quads or the side by side. Hell, they even come with a suspension to soak up the bumps.
A great video on the trailer . I have taken a welding class at a vocational school years ago and have a Lincoln wire feed welder that I have had for several years . I don't do a lot of welding, just things for myself once in a while. You learned me a couple of things and watching the video was well worth it . Keep on making more videos and be careful and stay safe .
As always, Jeffrey from Lawrence County, Kentucky .
Safety is very important. 👍🏽
Outstanding! Very educational. Anyone could attempt this build. Go Lincoln. DeBoss is the Man!
This is why I love your channel, so much more practical to watch
WELL done! I like the way you made the tailgate. Ingenious!
Still in high school and my collection of tools is pretty small, but a welder like that would greatly enhance my fabracobbling abilities. Love the videos
Nice build, id highly suggest doing a few extra tweeks to the next build though. First the one end of the trailer floor should be left open so if you need to replace any piece of wood you can do that without cutting and re welding. Second would be to add some conduit or a channel to run the wires through keeps them from getting snagged on road debris and looks much cleaner. We used an old weight lifting bar that someone threw out for our gate hinge as that thing wont break. Also using some cut links of chain welding to the frame or rails make great anchors to tie down with. Nice detail with the video :)
Great video!
Thanks
The ratchet strap spot is a must and using galvanized metal should be avoided without proper protection for sure
One of the best videos on TH-cam! Loved this!!!
Awesome video!! Learned a lot and currently looking for an old trailer frame. Thanks!!!!
Very nice. I particularly like your hinges, I need to remember that when I get around to modifying my trailer.
Love the old school retro intro. I watched this before but for the 1st time In watching many of your videos i forgot to hit that like button. Well i made sure I hit it this time.
I have an old Lincoln Weld Pack 100 Mig from 1996. It still works but I am looking to upgrade. This welder would be great for tube bumpers on my 99 Dodge Ram, jigs and of course, because of you, I now want to build a trailer. Thanks for the video.
This is awesome!!! I built a trailer out of a rusted jonboat trailer frame for roughly $400
First time viewer: good job man . That’s awesome something from nothing. You rock for sure. Keep on keeping on.
Like the tip about grooving out. For addition weld surface area.
I would love to build a trailer from scratch. Currently going to school for welding I haven't gotten to the mig part currently doing tig welding. I can just image how helpful that welder can be in a home shop
That is good information to know! Good video!
Great idea to up-cycle an old pop-up. I'm preparing to build a car rotisserie and that welder would be just what I need. Great video.
Did you check out our video on making a rotisserie? th-cam.com/video/-kExeVj5Tbo/w-d-xo.html
This was a great video man. I really want to learn to weld and even more now lol. Keep up the great work
was recommended, watched, liked and subbed. I miss welding.....don't do much now, got an old Miller tombstone stick welder that need some tlc and new 220 outlets in my garage. one day...anyway, great vid and cool channel. keep gettin them hands dirty.
Mark in Wisconsin.
I actually had a boat trailer that I converted to a utility trailer, but I didn't have a welder anywhere near as nice as that one. I had to make do with the harbor freight special lol. That lincoln would've made that build a piece of cake.
Beautiful work.
This trailer turned out mint! Looks pretty good, almost better than a store bought one! I may have to go hunt for a leaky popup camper now...
Trailer came out mint. We have made gate hinges similar to yours in the past. I like yours better. It came out great. I like yours better also because it has paperwork we did ours as a home build. I like the welder too I've got a small miller for my tig I like that it is all in one that rocks. Great video.
Awesome trailer and great video!! That mig would be great in the shop. Just starting my own business and all I need is a mig. The things I could get done with that would be endless!!
I liked this video more than most.i learned a lot.and it had alot of welding which is always relaxing.i work on cars every day for the last 30 years so i like the semi truck and tractor videos.i dont get to see that stuff usually.
Really enjoyed your video. Thank you!
Some people are magicians! Great job!
Thumb way up! Great vid Rich👏🏽
It didn't drag on too much. I found it both entertaining and educational. Thanks for sharing.
That was a great job on making that trailer with the fold flat gate . The welder would help me out alot on finishing my truck because my Lincoln welder just got stolen off a friend of mine 🤔 but I guess it was my fault for letting him use it. But it would help me with patch panels, cab mounts, making bumpers. Keep up the great work and God Bless you and your family. I love your channel. 💯👍👍
this kind of video rules! thank you!
I love the vintage Dodge footage, and the narrative that goes with it. Just discovered and subscribed.
Thats a super video just gave away a twin wheel trailer to my mate for a swap for an old 3 bay motorcycle trailer, don't get me wrong he did better this time but we swap all the time, and this time hes up, an no fairer a chap to deal with, the trailer arrived this morning, and your fold down rear door is a brilliant idea, your video over all has to be the best on TH-cam.
Cheers from Ireland 👍👍👍👌.
cant tell if you enjoyed making this video or not but it was very interesting and something i will plan on trying before next spring comes around. always appreciate your knowledge.
The 2016 Chevy Silverado with 6.2 LTZ engine still running good. I wrote to you back in 2016... Thanks again for recommendation. I did however get that module to convert it to full time 8cyl. and i'm looking to put a 3.5" lift on it... THANKS!!!!!
I’m impressed. Using a stick welder as an exothermic torch with pretty decent results. That shows ingenuity and skills. Well done!
Sorry, but we learned that in high school. All we had were Oxy-Acetylene and stick welders. MIG and TIG were only for the pros back then.
Very nice work.
I have a 93 first gen cummins. I made a deal with my wife to keep my truck and for her to bother with the mini van . ah family life :)
Love to have that welder to make a flat deck on my rig .looking forward to your videos .
Awesome brother. Thanks for sharing. GBU.
You have a nice diverse channel and influenced me to share some techniques on similar projects. I trust you'll appreciate my trailer Jack mod and maybe how I was able to stretch a bucket of EvapoRust to clean a block.
Please keep your videos coming- thank you for sharing!
i used 2x2x1/8 square tube, cap the ends to keep the rust out, some 3/4 plywood for the floor and ramp/gate, 2x4framed 1/2 plywood walls 2x4 stakes, paint all the steel and the outside and bottom of the wood but use water seal on the inside so paint chips don't get mixed into the bulk materials you carry. I recommend the 8 bolt axle or shorten one of those mobile home axles. Pallet for bed, bicycle wheels, 2x4 tongue, duck tape hitch, cardboard and shrinkwrap side panels, Propane lanterns for tail lights.
9:42 turn the gas on.
Excellent Craftsmanship!
Well done!
I wish I had a quarter of your talent... Great video
Thanks Rich that was a very nice video.
I bought a new 14 foot utility trailer about a year ago and I couldn't figure out why they had so much movement in the hinges on the rear gate. Watching your video and how you built the hinges so the gate would lay flat made me think so I went out and sure enough the gate on my trailer is designed to lay down flat. I bought the trailer from a local farm store I doubt any of the employees even know it was designed to do that.
Now that I know I will be laying it down when the trailer is empty.
Love your videos keep up the great work
I need one of those Lincoln welders to build stuff with my 78 year old mom. Shes a tough ole girl. We need to build some railings for her and metal art.
Also, I absolutely buy all my tools with the idea that I am saving money through DIY vs hiring the work out. 12 years or so and I think I have just about all the basics. Still wanting a router, drill press, and my own welder. I have some great welders at work and can do home projects pretty much whenever, but I'd like to start doing welding on the side independently
Did you ever get that welder?
I've been looking for this exact video. Have my own popup trailer I'm converting. Thanks so much. (Also an Ontario boy, the salts a killer)
Great video and love all your videos, I am just about to start a big project. I am moving from Arizona to Arkansas where my wife and I will be building a house, shop, barn, and other buildings from scratch on our 10+ acres. I could really use a new welder, I am ashamed to say I have a old “blue” welder that is falling apart and hardly works, plus mine doesn’t do aluminum or Tig which I really want to learn. Keep up the good work and thanks for all the great videos. John
I welded and fabricated horse trailers from raw materials to a complete frame 10 ft to 50 ft goosenecks loved that job
You're in Ontario!!!! I get excited when I see other Ontario people. 👍🏼
I just loved a honest and straight forward video/ no b s a cool project any weekend handyman can build 👍
NICE. l already found a scrap trailer to start. I am probably going to try this with my Weldpak 100HD.
Man.. I love the intro.... so funny. I haven't even watched the main part of your video, but you automatically get a like and subscribe. Well done...
I did the same thing with a camper trailer,,, I wish I had watched this first , some of you designs are cool and I wish I had done it that way,, oh well, metal .. I can change it .. thanks for the video..
Building a trailer sounds like a good project! I need a welder like that!
that little trailer came out very nice good job.
Yellow matches paint in middle of the road, green matches grass in the ditch. That's how I remember it anyways. That welder would be nice for welding in some patch panels on my next project!
A mig gun is so doggone good for these types of builds/repairs.... Hard to beat thanks for this tutorial..
(I ain't a Lincoln fan but good show here).
Lmao the mini van part was hilarious 😂😂😂
love the welding tips.
That intro was the BEST!
That would be a good replacement for my 1980 Miller 35 in my class shop.
Nice build out I do a fair amount of camping in private campgrounds in the US and ive noticed a lot of old pop ups in their long term storage that look like they are abandoned by the owners usually the tags are expired and they are pushed into the back of the lots i like vintage campers so i almost always look in the storage lots generally in the back of a campground property i specifically look for older Airstreams
Wow that's one cool trailer
great video and very entertaining, I like this guys personality....
I work on big trucks and fab. at work all the time , but at home only have a Lincoln AC/DC stick welder that works well , just never have went and bought a mig- welder . PS good job on trailer , I have build many of them and you do them wright because you name is on them every where they go ! God bless
I watched your video. Friend, it's well made, well explained, pretty simple, easy to understand, informative and professionally done. In short, congratulations, it's a good work my friend.
DG your videos are very informative and I would use the welder to learn how to weld and do exactly what you just did. Build my buddy a trailer for his landscaping businesses. Also use it for my little projects.
Hey! What a great build. You should teach at college, I picked up a lot of useful hints from you. Thanks for a great video
Great Job and I did the same myself to haul stuffs with my Neon LOL. If it were only 50x100 inside the rails it would be perfect for drywall and stock lumber
Wow, just watched and subbed - now measuring and cutting, inspirational - way to go coach. Weehoo.
Nice little trailer, like the fact you reused parts from something, very realistic