Do you know the weight capacity of these jacks?

I plan on building a square drop trailer. Regarding timberan axleless suspension, how do i know what lift height i need? After the vin sticker, i may or may not add a fresh water tank and want enough clearance but will add a skid plate. I have a 2021 4runner, goal is less than 2k lbs curb weight (licensing reaons). 2"? 4"? I plan on taking this trailer down the logging roads of Washington. Bare bones til i get my L&I Inspection and state patrol inspection to get my vin sticker.

Thank you so much for the information about stainless steel hardware on my aluminum trailer. I would’ve done something just like that so that my bolts didn’t rust but actually galvanized would be fine but if they rusted and remain tight forever, that would be just fine too thank you.

Old pop up camper frame?? 🤔🤔😎😎

I'm going with option 3. Building a camper "pod" with skids to slide on and off a wood decked utility trailer. On occasion, I may want to have the use of the utility trailer alone, and this gives me that option.

Why callem tear drop design?

squaredrop...any tips for that? especially the rear hatch that opens up 90*, not to the side.

This is very informative, thank you. I’ve looked at the next level up in the big box (or “tractor box”) store trailers. Rather than angle iron, they use a box style frame, and while heavier, they seem much sturdier. They also have 2x boards as a floor - I’m not sure if I’d keep those or replace with plywood, but they do make a solid foundation. I’m curious what your thoughts are on these. I’m also thinking of 5x10 instead of 5x8 to make the trailer less confining.

Measure up one side 3 feet and up the other 4 feet and adjust until the diagnal between the two marks is 5 feet and youre square. You can scale this ie 6, 8, 10 as well.

I wonder if you could just make the frame out of stainless steel so you dont ever need to worry about painting.

Trailer cancer is not real it can't get you....gets you... 🫠

When will the 5x10 kit be available for sold been waiting

What do you think about a frame made from PVC pipes?

What about DIY bolted frames? I imagine strut channel might be used to make a trailer for a camper.

How much it cost you to make the first trailer

You're a legend. This is exactly the info I'm looking for. Cheers.

If I may add for people learning to weld for this, your long sleeve shirt and pants should be cotton/fire resistant. If you have an issue, cotton will smolder. Synthetics will melt to you.

Mine won't release to pull down...what can I do to "unstick" it?? Thanks.

Great video ! SUBSCRIBED... new to teardropping and curious, I realize the sky is the limit, but what would be a realistic budget for a complete build if doing all your own fabrication/woodwork ? Thanks

Basically a stamped metal frame POS.

I have looked all over for things … I remember when I could find old motorcycles, campers, trucks , anything for few bucks. Now all this junk ppl sell is so far gone and they want so much money. It’s insane. You literally have to craft it yourself. Your design is modified by what materials you find and ut will prolly be way heavier that you think. Don’t account for your labor cost either. Sad where this world has come too. We can’t even have a hobby and try to save money

Playing with Sticks Collab brought me here!! Great content!!

But when the trailer is a rocking, don't come a knocking.

Aluminum reacts with stainless, but it will with steel as well

Nailed it!! Heat has a big effect on light frames like that!

Please can recommend a person who can make a model of travel RV so I can communicate directly with

Thanks for the update! Hope the healing process is going well. I've been checking the website often for the 5x10 trailer plans. Any updates on when you plan to release them?

Do you have a new link to buy the product? The above link doesn't appear to be working. Thanks

Just so people don't go crazy should they not have one, the clamping to a fixture thing is nice, but will not control the welds at all. (I would buy that Fireball thing in an instant if I was anywhere near their shipping, it still sets one up for success). The best approach is super tight joints, and a sound welding sequence. I don't weld C so I don't know what that is. With tight joints, one needs to half grind through the the channel where it butts together, in order to have a trough (a V) to get the welds down in there and with decent lodging for the beads, and full penetration. This also insures that the surfaces are ground to receive the welds. Some kinds of welding can survive with the mill surface remaining (though the weld geometry is still bad), but grinding the surface clean is always a good step to start with. There is always a risk with MIG that one is just caulking the surface with steel, without achieving much strength in the process. So good prep and geometry is something I always attempt.

Two out there things. 1) I have an engineer designed, and plans sold trailer for a 26', 2000 pound, trimaran where the only metal parts are the axle attached to angle iron on both sides, and the tow element designed to attach to a wooden frame up front. If properly designed and assuming the loads are taken off properly, you basically don't have a metal frame, the frame is the wooden box of the teardrop. This would mean that the box has to be engineered with some integrity, but that is all to the good anyway, since it means a more durable box, and possibly a lighter one. Getting the strength right isn't really an issue, massive catamarans, when they were made of wood, as some still are. Use beams like 2x2 foot, not 5 foot square. So getting the global loads carried is not a problem, and you could basically do it on the floor if one preferred. But the assembly can't just be a bunch of pockethole screws... Needs liquid joinery like the Chesapeak has, if not the complex shape. 2) A few years back in the British press there was advertising for a paint product that was supposed to solve the issues around painting metal, and provide the kind of durability we expect from top end treatments like galvanizing. Durabiltiy as in long term rustproofing. Probably not bulletproof as to abuse. Problem is, that I never herd anything else about it... But if there is something new out there, it would be great.

Great demo bro, thanks

19:32 I am a teacher too and I can totally relate to that comment. 😆

Hey sir what is the measurement of the axle on your frame?

hi Mark, do yo mind sharing what is the product that is used as a seal on the galley door and also black trim that is under the seal and at the edge of galley door? i am in process of building and trying to figure out the best way to go about gally and side door seal / trim. your solution looks very clean . thanks

All HF tires are highway rated now. All of mine are rated to 80mph.

I'm building a camping trailer using the smallest HF trailer they sell. My bearings use red lithium high temp grease. All the bolts have washers and lock washers. Tires are rated to 80mph. To compensate for axle placement I've reversed the style to have the kitchen, propane tanks, solar and batteries to be in the front of the rig, not behind. Tracks great. Even my outside electrical is in conduit.

So good!! 😊

I just ordered your plans and am PUMPED to build my teardrop once and right!

STAINLESS steel bolts, screws is what you want for aluminum, grade 5 or 8 is what reacts to aluminum!

She did not pull any punches in the first two minutes😂

It is good to hear the back-story. I nearly started by fabricating a covered wagon myself. In fact, the roof rack I ended up building still has design elements that were made for side-boards/rails to be attached. I'm happy my "management" helped steer me in another direction.

What a great story! Can't wait for more.

Welcome to Senior Management for the first of 5 videos. These videos will be mixed up with some other content going forward. Timestamps: Guest Appearance 0:00 The 1st Bad Idea 1:16 Teardrop Idea 3:17 Our Teardrop Plans 5:53 Customization & Accessories 9:42 Evolution of the Galley 12:35 Common Mistake #1 15:29 Our 1st Reason for DIY 17:00 1st Parts 18:27 Final Reasons and Trailer Name 22:06

So glad you’re feeling good enough to start posting videos. Looking forward to it! It’s been a rough go for you lately so hopefully things keep getting better.

My borg hand! I havent' laughed out loud during a video in the longest time. I realize it was a tough time for you, and I'm truly sorry to hear about all the struggles. But on a lighter note I am often impressed how you can find humor in anything. You truly are a master on both sides of the camera. Really looking forward to all the new content.

So glad you're BACK (pun intended). Can't wait to see what you have in store. Love the glacier footage.

wow may streanth, courage, and wisdom guide you through years two fallow.. wow respect.. i was almost killed at work had a huge corrugated pipe almost run me over the dam company refuses two pay for surgeries and care its gotten so bad its in my nerves now,, awwww... i know what your going through ... its funny i had two sell my camper the gentlemen that bought it bent the hitch on the trailer i was shocked.... backing up he jack knifed it i guess then thought he could drive like that snapped right off...no one harmed thank god.. he had a new one welded on

Great to see you back!!

MARK! Welcome back to the KZbin. Really glad to hear progress on your recovery and you are finding time to share awesome information to all of us! Very excited about what's in store over the next couple months. REALLY excited to see the video on Teardrop vs RTT. This has been on my list to complete for a long time. Honestly, really glad to have a YT friend back in action and I love that we are in the same space of Overland, Small Campers, and Adventure. Let's GO!

New video tomorrow! We have a special guest.