Great work! Excited to see the next video, especially the installation of the serving window
@charlotteniteman204Ай бұрын
Thanks I have been searching a video specifically of removing the manger wall, so this was helpful! Yours is the only one like that I have found.
@crod7602 ай бұрын
19:34
@WetCoastWorkshop2 ай бұрын
Haha, what can I say, I was a tradesman for too long ;)
@Flocculation2 ай бұрын
Some folks don’t seem to understand what the relationship is between franchise dealers and Car manufacturers. They also don’t seem to understand their responsibilities as consumers in ensuring their specs for a job are clearly described (ideally in writing).
@duanebledsoe75662 ай бұрын
I just ordered this exact brake controller for my 23 Frontier SV. Thanks for the video! It will make my install process go smoother. One question. The plug located behind the kick panel, it looks like it might be high enough to access without removal of the kick panel. Any chance of that? I can take it off if need be, I already did it on the passenger side to install the tow harness relays. I’d just like to avoid it if possible.
@WetCoastWorkshop2 ай бұрын
You can definitelty access the plug without removing the kick panel, but you will need to find an alternate mounting location for it. I like the spot right behind the panel as it easily fits the controller.
@duanebledsoe75662 ай бұрын
I installed mine the way you did yours. The hardest part was modifying the blank to hold the knob. I had to use a 1/2” chisel and scrape the back side of the blank to thin it down so the knob’s momentary override push action worked correctly. I also had to shorten the sleeve of the blank about 1/4” from behind because the knob housing was tapered and wouldn’t fit in all the way without doing this. Drilling the two holes was no issue since I used a drill press and brad point bits to make it precise. The instructions called for the larger hole to be 3/8”, but this proved to be too small for the supplied nut. I widened it out as well. That part is critical! If the nut does not slip freely into the hole then it can crossthread easily and ruin the knob!!! So my total install time was 2 hours and I easily spent an hour on the blank modifying alone, just figuring things out.
@WetCoastWorkshop2 ай бұрын
@@duanebledsoe7566 Yeah, modifying the blank was the worst for me too. I did it off camera because I didn't want anyone getting bad ideas. I used a utility knife and pliers and then I chamfered the back of the hole to get it through enough. I think ordering the proper switch plate is probably worth it for $10.
@duanebledsoe75662 ай бұрын
I saw one installed using the RedArc blank. It didn’t look good to me, like it just didn’t match the Frontier dash well enough. It was a lot of work to put it in using the Nissan blank but it was worth it.
@bguffer2 ай бұрын
did you change the brake controller fuse to larger amperage? manual seems to suggest that should be done.
@bradleypollack56582 ай бұрын
That’s a god awful Job!! I don’t blame you at all for making them give you a new kick panel.
@moises-salazar2 ай бұрын
dude this is amazing!!!!!!! just bought a horse trailer that def needs some TLC and watching you give a play by play is really encouraging. I was starting to feel overwhelmed! haha
@noxin753 ай бұрын
Do you recall what size screw you used for mounting the controller?
@benjoseph2604 ай бұрын
Great video! I'm about to buy a 2024 without tow package and the dealer outsources the install using aftermarket parts. I working on getting them to throw in the tow switch, harness and receiver (OEM) that I can install myself along with a brake controller. Like you, I'm particular to how things are installed and I don't think it is unreasonable for a professional business to do professional level work that a customer is paying for. I would lose it if I were to have encounter the work you paid for. What a hack job and I hope you got a full refund and didn't have to pay for the lower panel.
@pedrog15804 ай бұрын
The side walls of the trailer is it steel or aluminum?
@WetCoastWorkshop4 ай бұрын
It's 11ga steel
@pedrog15804 ай бұрын
@@WetCoastWorkshop thank you! I am doing the exact thing you are in Ontario, if you have any advice, would be greatly appreciated!
@WetCoastWorkshop4 ай бұрын
@@pedrog1580 I would recommend avoiding the Alkyd primer and paint, I'm not happy with the final result, it's soft and hard to keep clean. Go with an epoxy primer and then your choice of automotive topcoat. Also, if it's in your budget, get one of the pre-fabbed concession windows for food trucks, much easier to weatherseal than making your own custom one!
@pedrog15804 ай бұрын
@@WetCoastWorkshop wow thank you so much for the advice!
@45asunder14 ай бұрын
A video about a legitimate gripe. Good job sir.👍
@johnmcmorran77064 ай бұрын
Thank you. Great video and it will be useful when I hook up my brake controller. Thanks again.
@All-Miles-Matter5 ай бұрын
Damn thats a small battery. My battery is twice that size in my 23 pro4x. It's also on the other side of the engine bay.
@eddiehaskell55785 ай бұрын
You can get a trailer brake controller app so you can apply your brakes via your phone. In fact, a kid in the backseat can do it for you while you drink your coffee ☕️
@All-Miles-Matter5 ай бұрын
Yeah because that's what we want. Kids slamming on the brakes....not!
@choppergirl5 ай бұрын
That rust converting primer only does the minimum amount of rust. You're putting to much faith in it like I did when I first started derusting trailers. Ideally, you would of wanted to do all your whizzer wheeling like you did to knock off the most, derust all those pieces with apple cider vinegar (or other methods... electrolysis, lasar, whatever), until you got all the rust off, then painted them with phosphoric acid to convert the last bit of pitted rust (I alternate between vinegar and phosophoric acid back and forth again until I'm satisifed), then painted with the rust converting primer, then enamel paint. Labor intensive. Rust converter such as Evaporust is expensive. Vinegar can be bought with FS, and phosophic acid (works faster than vinegar) but is still cheaper than Evaporust. If you have small parts to do quick like bolts etc, just throw them in a cup of phosophric acid. You can buy it at Lowes in the plumbing section as KleanStrip Concrete and Metal Prep (I think that's the name of it).
@WetCoastWorkshop5 ай бұрын
Thanks for the comment! Yeah, I don't put much faith in rust converters either! There's actually a great video on how "effective" they are by Project Farm. I will say though, it looks worse on video than it was in person, but there really was almost nothing left when I put it on, I mechanically removed about 99% of it and before welding I actually went over everything with a grinding wheel and 40grit flap disc before zinc primer and welding. I did try Evaporust (off camera) as I had some from cleaning motorcyle tanks, it really didn't make any difference as it's meant to be bathed in the solution, not just brushed on, so I just went with the rust converter. The rust converter that I used has phosphoric acid as the active ingredient, so, of the converters I've tried, it does seem to work very well. I'll be keeping a close eye on it, and maintaining the Por15 on the underside to prevent further rusting, but yes I agree that better methods are available. Laser would be nice, but not available to rent in my area, and too large for electrolysis to be effective, wire wheel was my only really feasible method for the project, but oooohhhhh man was it labour and time intensive! Good luck with your motorcycle trailer, that will be a fun project!
@choppergirl5 ай бұрын
@@WetCoastWorkshopYeah, I went through that whole journey when I got a free boat trailer off of Craigslist if I brought the boat home with it as well. That trailer was rusted through and through. I derusted it complete (all except inside the metal square tubing which I couldn't reach... fortunately most of the frame was U channel... took apart the leaf springs, took apart the wheels and bearings, everything... derusted it all, painted it with brown primer, painted it with silver propane tank, then built a 20 ft flat ultralight airplane trailer bed on top of it to bring home free ultralight airplanes on it. Extended it too about 6 feet with some Windmill Uchannel from our old windmill. Put a bolt through everything, locktighed them, welded it, a golden gate painted over every bolt. I took it on one 800 mile journey and 800 miles back to pick up one free airplane, then I got a job and parked it all in the shop to sit and 4 years later I had found a better way to fly (quadcopters) and lost all interest in my airplanes and aircraft trailer... which has been sitting in my shop ever since. I need to sell them all or something. I got a horse trailer sitting out in the field and a small flat bed trailer... one of them I need to make into a motorcycle recovery trailer as I got three sketchy old motorcycles I keep maintained. I've been borrowing a friends that I fixed up for them. Would also be nice to have my own light truck. Someday maybe the lasar derusting equipment will come down in price and I'll return to epic derusting and welding with 6013 all over again. I was blind back then and couldn't see a weld puddle under a helmet to save my life, but now that I've had eye surgery, maybe now I'll be able to weld like one is suppose to.. not guessing where a welding rod is in the pitch black dark lol
@choppergirl5 ай бұрын
@@WetCoastWorkshopg00gl3 "mato poorboy choppergirl" or "jenni poorgirl ultralight" for pics of the plane and my derusted and rebuilt flatbed boat trailer. If I had to do it all over again, I would of started with a way less rusty trailer for sure. That was a lot of time and life consuming work to do it close to right. I thought I'd be using it for the rest of my life, and then I only used it once... after all that work.
@WetCoastWorkshop5 ай бұрын
I'll check it out! Also, I agree, I would have started with a less rusty trailer too!
@choppergirl5 ай бұрын
I'm thinking of converting mine into a motorcycle trailer.
@WetCoastWorkshop5 ай бұрын
That's an awesome idea! I could use one as well, haha. The number of bikes I've had to haul around in pickup trucks....
@stonehouseacres5 ай бұрын
Would you recommend using a epoxy primer for this job ?
@WetCoastWorkshop5 ай бұрын
Yes, epoxy primer is ideal, and to be honest, I wish I would have gone with epoxy primer and paint instead of Alkyd, the Alkyd paint is very soft and difficult to clean.
@stonehouseacres5 ай бұрын
Good to know. I am sticking with epoxy primer then. @@WetCoastWorkshop
@stonehouseacres5 ай бұрын
Question for you. I am doing a horse trailer conversion. I envy your hand sanding...I am going to sandblast it. Should I put the bondo on after the sandblast ?
@WetCoastWorkshop5 ай бұрын
Ideally you should prime the trailer prior to applying bondo. A few small bare metal spots are OK as long as they are rust free.
@stonehouseacres5 ай бұрын
Awesome. Thanks. Excited to see your final product. @@WetCoastWorkshop
@NotSoWickedElphaba5 ай бұрын
What’s next?!
@WetCoastWorkshop5 ай бұрын
As soon as I have time to edit, I have the whole trailer build recorded and ready to go. Then I'll be posting some shop projects :)
@sarahharrelson53896 ай бұрын
Have you finished yet!?
@WetCoastWorkshop6 ай бұрын
Yes! We're all done and launched now. I'm working on finding time to start editing the videos, so keep an eye out, the next video is coming soon!
@ChiAcevedo8 ай бұрын
Hi Wet Coast Workshop, I want to say Thank you for your video it was a grate help, I didnt knew that the Nissasn 2022, was pre-wired for Electric Brake Controller. Also I just got my Redarc Towpro Elite, and got the harness...on the instruction it mentioned to add a Circuit Breaker...should i add it? Would it be just ok with the Harness? Thanks
@WetCoastWorkshop8 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful! There should be no need to add an additional circuit breaker as there is one already in the engine bay for the towing controls.
@ChiAcevedo8 ай бұрын
@WetCoastWorkshop Got it, thank you for the info. Wet Coast Workshop. Looking forward to new videos.
@christined.37289 ай бұрын
Looks great, can't wait to see the next video! I just started my first teardown last week--the amount of degradation from rust is unbelievable but I'll be following exactly what you did. 🙂
@WetCoastWorkshop5 ай бұрын
Awesome! Good luck, and reach out if you have any questions during the build!
@cjkarlstafford9 ай бұрын
If you were unhappy with the results then why did you leave?? First off you need to tell them where to install it if you didn't want it in the most convenient spot for them too Most of the time the mechanic is getting paid hourly so he might of been given 2 1/2 hours to install something that should take three for proper clean fit
@stephenfazekas50549 ай бұрын
Your dealership is to blame not nissan
@justicews9 ай бұрын
Nice job. You convinced me that I do not need one of those doohickeys.
@classikz9 ай бұрын
Nice work, that looks FACTORY. Have my redarc in a box to be installed over the winter.
@WetCoastWorkshop9 ай бұрын
Thanks! Good luck with the install!
@rafaelaguilar44809 ай бұрын
You had 2 empty switches/buttons, is that what it’s for the trailer brake and what else???
@WetCoastWorkshop9 ай бұрын
You can use them for any accessories you want to add, like maybe a light bar. I don't have any plans for mine yet.
@Hiser239 ай бұрын
Do you have a part number for the harness?
@WetCoastWorkshop9 ай бұрын
Yes, it's TPH-014. You can find it on redarcelectronics.com . They also have the switch plate blanks back in stock now, they are TPSI-008
@f5fstop10 ай бұрын
Really. Nissan or the dealer? Can't get your facts straight, sell it and get a Taco....Just a BS video.
@WetCoastWorkshop10 ай бұрын
Not sure what Toyota has to do with this...I chose the Frontier over a Tacoma for many reasons....But yeah, when the dealer follows Nissan's recommended installation techniques then it's on Nissan (and the dealer) for the shoddy install. If you're happy with a horribly installed, ugly, cheap, inconvenient trailer controller, then by all means, you do you! But if you want a better option, then follow along and give the Redarc a shot.
@PRO4XKEV10 ай бұрын
Dealer should be ashamed for that install, that was terrible. You did great on your install.
@WetCoastWorkshop10 ай бұрын
Thanks! I'm super happy with the result! I've shared the video with the dealer to encourage them to take a different approach in the future.
@Avatar711Wizard10 ай бұрын
Nice bro. I appreciate the vid. You look super confident with everything right from beginning. Can't wait for the next steps.
@WetCoastWorkshop10 ай бұрын
Thanks for your support!
@danielje44911 ай бұрын
Don’t ever go to the dealer unless your getting oem stuff. They don’t pay there techs any money to do the job right. Techs don’t get paid anywhere close to what they charge per hour.
@WetCoastWorkshop10 ай бұрын
Yes, probably sound advice! I've always found that it's just better to do things myself, and in this case, trying to save time cost me twice as much time!
@Gamingoodz11 ай бұрын
I bought the redarc controller and I have a 3d printer so I 3d modeled a new switch blank to not ruin the real one. I designed the new blank the fit the redarc knob perfectly and looks factory. If you are interested I can send you a picture of mine and if u want me to print one for you I'd send u one. The resin for the 3d print is super cheap and I already invested the design time for mine so I'd send it free. I don't have the 3e print files on thingiverse for others to print themselves yet but will put it online just haven't got to it.
@WetCoastWorkshop11 ай бұрын
Thank you! That's a very generous offer! My modified switch plate is working for my needs right now, but if you do get the 3d plans loaded up definitely link them here, I'm sure lots of people could make use of them!
@austincolt330611 ай бұрын
Put the rubber door seal back over the top of ur lock panel edging
@WetCoastWorkshop11 ай бұрын
Yes, thanks, I did this after testing out the system towing a trailer!
@jamonmang609911 ай бұрын
excellent content. thank you.
@WetCoastWorkshop11 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@Rsgarage1904 Жыл бұрын
i just bought my pro4x last month and thank god you showed me this video i was going to get it at Nissan but nevermind lol
@WetCoastWorkshop Жыл бұрын
Haha, yes, please avoid! Highly recommend the Tow-Pro controller (Liberty or Elite depending on your application). They do also sell a switch plate blank for the frontier, they were just out of stock when I ordered my controller. The switch plate was definitely the hardest part of the process, but that's only because the rest of it was so easy! And don't worry about color match for the switch blank, because none of them match anyways, haha.
@johns5091 Жыл бұрын
What was the cost of doing this
@WetCoastWorkshop Жыл бұрын
OOF! That's a rough one....I'll be doing a cost breakdown video once I've posted the entire build series...but, I priced it out in 2019 before getting started....and well...let's just say that global production shortages resulted in it costing about 3X what I had originally planned. I haven't done the final tally yet, but well north of $15K CAD (not including any labour obviously)
@davidleadford6511 Жыл бұрын
I went to the dealer for a brake controller, and they scratched their heads like they didn't know what I was talking about. I went to my RV dealer, they installed theirs within what seemed like an hour and it looks so much better.
@WetCoastWorkshop Жыл бұрын
Yes, I didn't even think to go to an RV dealer, but they are probably a lot more experienced with brake controllers than the dealers are. I'm happy that I ended up doing it myself, and would have done so originally if I had the time, but good to know there is another decent option out there!
@jackrussellville Жыл бұрын
Nissan didn't ruin your truck the dealership ruined it
@WetCoastWorkshop Жыл бұрын
Yes, the dealership poorly executed the work, but this (at least at the time) was the approved installation by Nissan Canada, so the dealership was following guidelines and it's Nissan who needs to set the standard for the dealerships!
@lllllllllllllllllllllllll87229 ай бұрын
From my experience no dealer need work approved by the car manufacturer. Only big warranty jobs related to hybrid battery and power train.
@andrewsnyder1537 Жыл бұрын
Any updates on the trailer build??? Looked like it was going well!
@WetCoastWorkshop Жыл бұрын
Yes! I'll be posting the next video soon, the trailer is now complete, it will just take me a bit to get through all of the footage. Thanks for watching and check back soon for an update!
@JeffreyGreep Жыл бұрын
Definitely turned out well. Great recovery from the dealer's subpar work.
@WetCoastWorkshop11 ай бұрын
Thanks, very happy with the final result!
@jasenswick7725 Жыл бұрын
I wouldn't have paid for that. Thats terrible honestly
@WetCoastWorkshop Жыл бұрын
Yes! After confirming with Nissan that this was, in-fact, what they intended to do (and consider a professional installation) they refunded me and ordered a new lower dash panel to replace the one they drilled into. So, other than a bit of extra work, and a valuable lesson, they did resolve the issue....sort of.
@travelinman482 Жыл бұрын
How did Nissan, not a dealership, "ruin" your truck? Rednecks have been installing brake controllers like that in their pickups since the 80s. So, where's the damage?
@WetCoastWorkshop Жыл бұрын
Well, they ruined it (for me) in a few ways. #1 With the controller installed, I couldn't fit in the truck without hitting my knee on it, even with the seat all the way back, 80's trucks had a LOT more room! #2, they unnecessarily drilled through the lower dash panel, meaning if I go to sell the truck, that panel is effectively now garbage and I need to replace it. #3, it looked like absolute garbage, for no reason...It's not 1980 anymore, there are far better options that both improve the function and actually look good. For reference, I paid more to have the absolute cheapest Curt brake controller installed than I did for the Tow-Pro Liberty. And as for why I throw Nissan under the bus instead of the dealer...I reached out to Nissan Canada on Twitter and they supported the original installation and said that was their current standard. And finally, when I originally spoke to the dealer, they informed me that the controller they installed was the only one on the market that would work for the 2022 Frontier (which is obviously not true) and after much discussion, I determined that the best course of action was a refund and installing it myself. For anyone wondering, the Tow-Pro works absolutely perfectly, I've towed my mobile bar and a dump trailer (at max towing capacity) with it and couldn't ask for better performance. Great job with the design of the Tow-Pro series @RedarcElectronics !
@travelinman482 Жыл бұрын
@WetCoastWorkshop Thanks for replying back. Secondly, why didn't you ask the dealership where and how they were going to install the controller before paying them? Third, the lower plastic with holes is mostly unnoticeable from the driver pov.
@WetCoastWorkshop Жыл бұрын
I did have a brief discussion with them about what was going to happen, and he didn't know exactly which controller it was, just told me it was the only one that worked with the truck. I agreed to have it installed under the center console (there's a little pocket there), and when I picked it up, they said they had trouble getting the wiring harness to go that far. And yes, the holes were very visible every time you open the door, and always visible from the passenger's side. Either way, even if (for some reason) that had actually been the only brake controller that worked with the truck, the sloppy install was completely unacceptable for a dealership doing work on a brand new vehicle.
@travelinman482 Жыл бұрын
@@WetCoastWorkshop Understood.
@classikz9 ай бұрын
@@WetCoastWorkshop Those desk service guys don't know shit, they just take your order and try to upsell you services and other shit you don't need because they literally make commission off of every encounter.
@tombox2759 Жыл бұрын
This truck is like a great looking hooker but one that does not preform well. You got tricked. The pimp makes this crap in America so the shiny hooker sucks, so to speak...
@Mytoya2 Жыл бұрын
How did you make the template for the back of your trailer?
@WetCoastWorkshop Жыл бұрын
Cardboard and a sharpie!
@Mytoya2 Жыл бұрын
@@WetCoastWorkshop Thank you!
@robertoler3795 Жыл бұрын
great job
@WetCoastWorkshop Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@lamparinaatomica Жыл бұрын
Abraços do brasil
@jss3018 Жыл бұрын
Great detail. Thanks again.
@WetCoastWorkshop Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@jss3018 Жыл бұрын
I love the welding detail. I have a non-horse trailer I have to do the same with and I've never welded before. Great welding detail. I love it. Thanks. Can't wait for the rest of the build.
@WetCoastWorkshop10 ай бұрын
Thanks! I wish I would have splurged for a new welder before doing all of this, as I ended up needing to get a new one later anyway! Good luck with your welding, there are plenty of excellent welding tutorials on KZbin!!