Make your ramps reversible. I did that with my old trailer and whenever they started to sag, I'd flip em. Kept them straight for years.
@karlos09935 жыл бұрын
Or you can just use I shape (IPE) profiles lengthwise...
@DENIEL3814 жыл бұрын
BRILLIANT
@rogero96334 жыл бұрын
DIDO!!!!!
@4189338chloe4 жыл бұрын
Yes
@khalengreen2804 жыл бұрын
great idea man!
@glenngoodale17095 жыл бұрын
Out of all the KZbin makers you’re my favorite for caring so much about your dog 🐶
@RobiSydney5 жыл бұрын
Trucker Josh does a good job with Diesel as well, Andrew is the man though! He builds it, he buys the broken stuff, he fixes it, he runs it! AND he built a castle!!!
@boyswhoweargirlspanties38613 жыл бұрын
Andrew Camarata services a small utility trailer.
@RustyTruckandCrazyDuck19585 жыл бұрын
Back when Metal reached it's all time high prices, My Brother in law has so many cars around his farm they Brought a car cruser and front end loaded,, haul about about 15 tractor trailer coal trucks for of crushed cars . he made a killing. I've got one brother in law that builds trailers in his spare time, he's build them big enough to haul heavy equipment on, no telling how man he's build. I really enjoy watching your videos. your castle is awesome !
@lingcod915 жыл бұрын
I'm sure I speak for many: THANKS ANDY, for sharing your life.
@85square5 жыл бұрын
every time i saw that trailer i wondered when you were going the straighten the ramps
@prime05915 жыл бұрын
MoreWelds ye same
@Don.Challenger5 жыл бұрын
You and me both - he was losing a bit of the ramps mechanical advantage I'm thinking - but it's earning money before perfection and you know eventually he'll put it right.
@timderks59605 жыл бұрын
The ramps were mostly there to lower the trailer's rear end down when he was driving on to it, lol
@trey15315 жыл бұрын
Lol you're right. Everytime I see those lights on a trailer they're smashed.
@TAOM59635 жыл бұрын
@@trey1531 those lights are garbage. They shouldn't be sold. LOL
@nickpellegrino51545 жыл бұрын
Gotta love that notification pop up on your phone when Andrew releases a new vid !
@maxmaxmaxmaxmaxmaxmaxmaxmax15 жыл бұрын
It doesn’t happen often enough
@Onemattressatatime5 жыл бұрын
Reading my mind
@albionwatts60005 жыл бұрын
just gotta say.. as a 71 year old,, you sir are my hero... Love your take on things...
@PeterM_K5 жыл бұрын
I love that you show us how you fix it. Not to be perfect and without anything not working out, but the real life way of fixing things yourself. Refreshing to see! (lots of youtubers omit their lesser moments to make everything look like a fairytale perfect story, I love realness!)
@Military-Museum-LP5 жыл бұрын
I like those LED recessed lights. This was the best route to do Andrew.
@ustinman84465 жыл бұрын
I'll say it again I don't know what I enjoy more You maintaining your equipment Or your contract videos.! Always great content
@augustreil5 жыл бұрын
I've literally not seen one bad video from Andrew, they are all interesting and fun to watch. The last one with Levi in the snowmobile trailer was awesome !
@canvids15 жыл бұрын
The same with me anything Andrew is doing is always interesting and also Jesse is making great videos as well.
@nathanmoss84815 жыл бұрын
my wife: "why is a man washing a trailer on your phone" Me: hes fixing all things I need to, so its like im fixing them right?
@deeznuts25414 жыл бұрын
Nathan Moss “wife sits next to you and watch’s”
@chasejenkins96014 жыл бұрын
Nathan could mc koi I flick I’lluc I’llfog I’llgclf I’lltxx xx olfiflflfjkfofuuuirtii I ltprppflfftoofllfl59(I ukroglkt Ip Moss
@marcryvon4 жыл бұрын
@@chasejenkins9601 Aaaaah, WHAT ?? Are you from the dreaded Zorgluub planet?
@googlesuckz23253 жыл бұрын
Andrew Camarata: *the official honey-to-do lister*
@jordananderson82992 жыл бұрын
@@chasejenkins9601 Say hi to the people on the subreddit r/ihadastroke
@NathanielColson5 жыл бұрын
Every time I watch a new Andrew video, the like button is just smashed, and I have no idea how it happened. It's just constantly getting smashed, all the time, instantly.
@monkey_spanner84334 жыл бұрын
He should fix it
@fynbo10075 жыл бұрын
Just love when you take care of your equipment, it look so much better. Thank you for sharing your story. God bless you and your family
@morganrussman5 жыл бұрын
Agreed. Actually, I'm sort of bit of a OCD type deal, it sort of does irritate me a bit when certain things aren't really clean.
@GenMaster1245 жыл бұрын
Always very enjoyable seeing you working and fixing your equipment👍🏻....Levi looks a sweetheart at a year old 😎
@alansexton75 жыл бұрын
Thank you Andrew for taking the time to take us along on your adventures. Always interesting and compelling.
@ajmiller71025 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video and for the journey back in time. Your photo record is amazing. You are number one for keeping work interesting.
@HakkaDakka5 жыл бұрын
These videos remind me of me and my dad all in one, the old geezer simple solutions and the young man energy and bravery to go in over your head. Keep 'em coming!
@thunderstruck10785 жыл бұрын
> this is called galvanized steel, never breathe the smoke from this * proceeds to breathe the smoke > alright, that's fixed What a king!
@thunderstruck10785 жыл бұрын
@@augustreil I know, I was kinda joking You can't not like this guy.
@augustreil5 жыл бұрын
@@thunderstruck1078, That true !
@peripheralarbor5 жыл бұрын
Eh, zinc inhalation poisoning is basically like having a 1 day flu. Mild exposure just makes you cough for a few hours. Not fun, but not carcinogenic like welding stainless.
@cadenberiman93005 жыл бұрын
Processed to weld in his home lol
@85square5 жыл бұрын
what he meant is normal humans shouldn't breathe it, he is a god so it doesn't hurt him
@jlucasound4 жыл бұрын
Thank You Andrew for taking us with you on your awesome journeys, almost every day. Never boring. ILNY.
@Hiker635 жыл бұрын
I’ve watched this video and many of your others over and over. I’m 57 and I have to tell you that you’ve taught me more than a few things AC.
@shayn42205 жыл бұрын
Another nice job , I agree about the trailer lights , and Man U crack me up when you say stuff is garbage , lol 👍🏻
@shayn42205 жыл бұрын
Me too and junk lol
@AWDJRforYouTube5 жыл бұрын
I agree with you on having all the right trailer lights. Great repairs and modifications!
@genedameier87465 жыл бұрын
It's good that he repaired them during "downtime" when he had no other paying job. Stopping work on a project to repair the trailer is not good. It also keeps the D.O.T. off his back. He doesn't need to be pulled over in the middle of a job. Delays can be costly.
@darkunicorn12085 жыл бұрын
This dude makes the best videos. He starts out fixing one thing, but proceeds to fix anything else he sees. And hes innately funny. Dude doesn't even know how amazing he is.
@flat6fever680 Жыл бұрын
Truth
@strudders21125 жыл бұрын
Another great video.. probably one of he very few youtubers who I will watch all the way through.
@johnmcveigh61335 жыл бұрын
LED lites, soldering & shrink tube! Perfect combination!
@dejayrezme86175 жыл бұрын
I've read that solder with vibrating cables leads to breaking compared to just crimping.
@jimb0325 жыл бұрын
@@dejayrezme8617 no..not if it's done right. Solder is soft.
@dejayrezme86175 жыл бұрын
@@jimb032 But how do you do it right or wrong? I don't see how you could "feather" the solder from a solid blob to flexible cabling. At least not reliably.
@jimb0325 жыл бұрын
@@dejayrezme8617 there Isa military and NASA specification for it...if it's good enough for that is good enough for a crap car. Read about a linemans splice...you dont do Interweaving or just lay them together. Check out Paul on learnelectronics channel...he knows. Former military.
@sgtbigtoe76405 жыл бұрын
Well done Andrew, thanks for the look into your past, interesting
@David-ns6wr5 жыл бұрын
Speaking of past, who was the hot chick in one of the old garage shots?
@timothyjerry24553 жыл бұрын
Andrew you have a addictive personality and are gifted with super talent. Thanks for taking so much time to make these videos.
@jerry40125 жыл бұрын
Andrew for real make some shirts and put them on your ebay store that say "Alright that's fixed"
@zacksrandomvlogs5 жыл бұрын
Yes man that's a great idea!!!!
@williammassey85145 жыл бұрын
@@zacksrandomvlogs "Onto the next job". "I've got some more bug spray". "Let's see what happens". " I'm here at this job today". He's got a bunch of catch phrases that are "CLASSIC"!
@Rubbernecker5 жыл бұрын
"Let's fix this quick.", "That gets smashed instantly"
@zombieguy7395 жыл бұрын
THIS NEEDS TO HAPPEN!!!
@kman-mi7su4 жыл бұрын
@@williammassey8514 Don't forget, "Me and Levi are on this job..."
@rogerpenndorf52215 жыл бұрын
wish I had a set up like you. You could fix anything but a broken heart !!! great Job Andrew Thanks
@coryhalvorson88743 жыл бұрын
"Alright so the project at hand is repairing a broken heart, my parents didn't make it strong enough so now I've got to reinforce it, with diamond plate, and I-Beams"
@davegower81615 жыл бұрын
Another great video I just love to watch some of the ideas you come up with to fix things.
@xxCanadianEhxx2 жыл бұрын
Very impressed. A guy that actually knows the RIGHT way to do wiring. My hats off to you.
@andrewkiwi15 жыл бұрын
Andrew you will find the wiring on your pick up isn't corroded but it has a black varnish coating that has to be scraped before soldering. Contractors trailers always take a hiding. You made a good strong trailer and its paid for its self and then some. When they came into the shop we nearly always had to replace the trailer plug as they'd ripped it off the loom. So we made a short loom about 3 ft long and a plug fixed to the trailers frame so when the plug got run over or dragged off it only pulled the short loom from the trailers wiring plug and didn't tear the wiring out of the trailer. That saved a lot of frustration.
@timderks59605 жыл бұрын
If you weld a plate (or strips) of metal on the underside of those trailer ramps, they shouldn't bend as easy anymore. Even better would be a V shaped construction, connected to the ramp at both ends, and in the middle of the ramp, connected to the point of the V. This V construction could interfere with (un)loading in some cases though, although it wouldn't be too bad.
@navigatorx10135 жыл бұрын
100% yup. Like when the Bobcat broke.
@HakkaDakka5 жыл бұрын
Yup, angle iron must be the most common crap used for load bearing structures. I agree with Mr. Derks. Think of the top part receiving compression and the bottom stretching, on the bottom you have only a 1/2 x 1/4 piece receiving all the stretch.
@coryfrohwein32795 жыл бұрын
Or he could attach jacks to the rear end of the trailer
@timderks59605 жыл бұрын
That would improve the stability of the trailer, but it wouldn't decrease the load on the ramps, or increase their rigidity. If anything, it would increase the load.
@cavemanjoe79725 жыл бұрын
@@timderks5960 It's better to just make I-beams out of 1/4" bar and do cross bracing in two dimensions instead of just one before attaching the top plates. It's a pain in the ass, but they'll last for decades.
@deannamarie41495 жыл бұрын
"We pushed the jeep over a cliff!" "First let me stimulate an accident "... Thank You for the laughs!
@PatrickWagz5 жыл бұрын
"The owner of the quarry was *pissed* !!!"
@williammassey85145 жыл бұрын
@@PatrickWagz LOL
@dalepremo36955 жыл бұрын
This was really creative & informative. You did an excellent job with that trailer back in 2007 and it shows after all these years. Your updated lights and small guards were excellent additions. One of the things I really like is your detailed explanations and demonstrations. Jesse Muller does the same kind of thing as does another really great guy in your area, Tri-County Masonry & Excavating that I recently found who has really gotten active over the last couple of months. Each one does similar work but each has areas where they specialize in different ways. I can't thank you all enough for the educational and pure entertainment value you provide. Again proving why the Hollywood types have lost touch - we much prefer this! Nothing staged with these guys - it's all real life action.
@sixdsix50283 жыл бұрын
I gotta say, mate, that I really enjoy your videos. My current job doesn't afford me the time or the space to where I can get around and tinker and fix stuff, and it is a great mental break to see you do so. I greatly look forward to getting out to mess around with things again when I finish out my current contract in a few years.
@pikeywyatt5 жыл бұрын
Andrew to stop your paint from skinning up stand can upside down. an old painter in the uk.videos are excellent thanks.
@uggy75 жыл бұрын
Great to see you back, more videos please. Thanks Andrew. I have watched all your vids a couple times now, need more. 👍👍🇵🇪🐕❤️
@arkansas13365 жыл бұрын
Maintenance of construction trailers is a never ending thing! You did a fine job!
@olgapaulus72994 жыл бұрын
This is one of my favorite videos. Andrew is so skilled at building. Good for you Andrew!!
@EKCSEVEN5 жыл бұрын
Great stories 😅🤣😂 Great Jobs, keep up the good work Andrew. Thanks for sharing
@Cordova.S.William5 жыл бұрын
Hi Andrew greetings from méxico, happy to see levi .great upload nice day!
@thunderstruck10785 жыл бұрын
Wait, there are Mexicans left in Mexico?
@Cordova.S.William5 жыл бұрын
@@thunderstruck1078 iam ready go to eat street food here in méxico!! ,quezadillas or tacos ?
@thunderstruck10785 жыл бұрын
@@Cordova.S.William I don't know, but enjoy whatever you end up getting.
@Cordova.S.William5 жыл бұрын
@@thunderstruck1078 i got Quesadillas my friend ! You have a great day ,blessings
@TomJones-zm3kz5 жыл бұрын
Build the wall and deport all illegals!
@Roxyboarder4195 жыл бұрын
I always wear a respirator when welding galvanized metals. I love that you solder and apply heat shrink to all of your electrical connections, nothing is worse than seeing a bunch of butt connectors on something, and most of the time they aren't even shrunk (some don't, but most do). I love you videos, you make me want to fix my pos 99 ram 2500 that's been sitting around for a few years.
@BigTuna183 жыл бұрын
Watching an old video with Levi. And pics of him as a pup. Really makes you miss him.
@andrewsuderman5 жыл бұрын
I'm so happy you straighten out those ramps...that bugged me every time I saw them. You probably could have made a stronger repair though
@dozer16425 жыл бұрын
Andrew Suderman they won’t be straight for long.
@genedameier87465 жыл бұрын
Andrew Suderman, I agree, I think he needs to add some angle iron or square tubing to the ramps for strength. But even though they were curved, they served him well.
@affordablepropertymaintena92135 жыл бұрын
I swear nothing is ever good enough for anyone on the internet. But if you were hanging with Andrew you would be kissing his ass. 😂. He knows what he’s doing trust me he wouldn’t do something half ass just to have to re do the job in the near future. That will hold just fine.
@andrewsuderman5 жыл бұрын
@@affordablepropertymaintena9213 you don't think I'd tell a friend that they should build it stronger? I'd probably give a friend a harder time than a KZbinr
@kman-mi7su4 жыл бұрын
@@affordablepropertymaintena9213 Remember, these are the comments of people who I highly doubt ever built a trailer from scratch.
@p9raceway7595 жыл бұрын
TW200 has been around a long time! I made good money recycling steel 12 + years ago. Good times.
@jeromeduffy92705 жыл бұрын
My man . I worked for ppl then that strip metal from anything. The city of Philadelphia was forced to weld sewer lids n grates. It was crazy. We dismantled water towers in 2' by 2' section and just dropped it. Like a frenzy
@MM-fe9mz5 жыл бұрын
Love seeing things get brought back to new again. So many people just go buy new stuff instead of simply maintaining what they already have.
@TrailTrackers5 жыл бұрын
I used to man-handle a crimper like yours until I bought a hydraulic crimper off Amazon a while back. One of the best things I've ever purchased. I got it mainly for doing battery sized cables. But it came with about a dozen inserts for different sizes all the way down to about 16 ga. I think. Soooo much easier to crimp those connectors now and they come out perfectly the same every time. edit: Also, I use an electric heat gun that blows hot air for doing my shrink tube. Got that from Harbor Freight a while back. I think they still have 2 kinds and I bought the more expensive one cause it doesn't need to be connected to an air compressor; it blows it's own air. Way more convenient imo for doing this cause I don't have to always track down a lighter... I don't smoke and I can never find the long ones my wife gets for camping, lighting candles for birthdays and other stuff she uses them for. Besides, when I used to take hers she'd get mad at me for not bringing it back. LOL...
@Njennings425 жыл бұрын
thank you I thought I was the only one smashing trailer lights every time I even look at them
@harryballzack5 жыл бұрын
Nathan Jennings kinda like looking in a mirror but with lights. Damn lights and mirrors are getting expensive. 🤬
@Njennings425 жыл бұрын
Haha, for real! I swear I've got more into trailer lights than I do into my trailer at this point.. Don't get me started on mirrors lmao @@harryballzack
@marcryvon4 жыл бұрын
I replaced mine last year. Smashed one on my first trip out... Damn things.
@Jayf19815 жыл бұрын
I appreciate Levi's channel appearance very much!
@johnpyle80275 жыл бұрын
I have owned dozens of trailers over the years of different sizes and for different use. The problem I always had with lights was cheap wiring and it was always a bad ground somewhere. The one I have now is similar to yours (I didn't build it) anyway I ripped the lights and wiring off completely and ran conduit. On top of that I grounded EVERY light where it was mounted to the trailer and no problems since! I was so glad to see you put that trailer tire on there. If that Dodge ever gets put out to pasture, whatever you replace it with I'd like to see it be a 1 ton. Not necessarily a dually, but with some of the jags you pull with that I am in awe, speechless! I know you wont spend the money, but in late 19 ford has a new gas engine coming out they have named "Godzilla"! 7.3 gas engine with an iron block. The camshaft will be IN the block, not on the heads with a 30 foot junk timing chain and hydraulic cam phasers. I've priced a standard cab 8' bed 4x4 XLT and it's $43k. You could probably get it for $40k or an XL for $35k. I think you should splurge and give yourself a break and something nice as hard as you work. Plus it has a 3" 60k lb hitch The body is aluminum, no body rust and you can oil treat everything underneath after you put copper brake lines in it! :o)
@LyonhartZ22 жыл бұрын
Thank you Andy for your Time. I am very impressed with your channel and all the Hard work you do. Kenny from Brooklyn
@kommentarekommentierer20315 жыл бұрын
Your doggo is so sweet! Awesome intro! 😍😂
@kommentarekommentierer20315 жыл бұрын
Mark Toney Haha I totally agree 😂
@TrevorDennis1005 жыл бұрын
It makes me sad knowing how old Livi is. An awful lot of people are going grieve when his time comes. :-(
@kommentarekommentierer20315 жыл бұрын
Trevor Dennis Oh noo 😭😭 Didnt know that, hope he has a wonderful time though! He reminds me of my dog, who will be five in a month.
@TrevorDennis1005 жыл бұрын
@@kommentarekommentierer2031 Livi was 12 years old on 12th September 2018. He has a very cool life. He goes everywhere with Andrew. He rides on speedboats and snowmobiles. There is not a lake in New York State he has not had a swim in, even if he has to break the ice to get in it. He has a bunch of doggie friends he meets up with, but some of them show off and run a bit to fast for Livi, but he doesn't get arsey about it. And if you ever wonder about how Andrew drives his truck and controls his drone at the end of some of his videos, well don't tell the cops, but Livi is driving the truck! ;-)
@kommentarekommentierer20315 жыл бұрын
Trevor Dennis levi knows how to levi 😅
@samvalentine32065 жыл бұрын
Some linseed oil on the exposed side wood might look cool? Could just brush it on, or spray it with a cheap Harbor Freight sprayer if thinned.
@marioromero50685 жыл бұрын
You do good work Andrew, that’s how I repair wiring and metal fabrication.👍
@candace36765 жыл бұрын
Greetings from Dixonville, Andrew. No snow in Upstate. We have it all in our mountains; no drought this year. Pushed a car off the cliff? Imagine the quarry owner's surprise. Carry on. Thanks for the entertainment.
@rayhein82055 жыл бұрын
Great video !! Why not weld stands on the ramps to prevent bending them again when unloading equipment? You may not want the additional weight. Thanks
@jfv655 жыл бұрын
You could have added some additional steel profiles in the longitudal direction of those ramps. Without extra reenforcement I think they will just bend again over time.
@ExplizitDuester5 жыл бұрын
Square tubing would do great
@marcryvon4 жыл бұрын
Or folding "legs" midway like many heavy duty trailers have.
@jwspowerdog5 жыл бұрын
I have to give you big props for the amount of time and effort you put into your equipment These maintenance jobs are not quick or easy as you make it look .
@roversteve535 жыл бұрын
Hi Andrew, A tip an old boy told me was to seal the lid down on a paint tin and leave it upside down, the paint forms a crust on the bottom of the tin so when you open it its ready to use, keep up the good work.
@denniskeuntjes63855 жыл бұрын
Levi says good job dad! Always love your videos Andrew! LOL DJK wis.
@rodfair56985 жыл бұрын
Old saying from British Merchant Marine : “If all else fails, get a bigger hammer!”
@johndowe70035 жыл бұрын
more ugga dugga
@wildrider58815 жыл бұрын
Yea hand me that BFH
@davidsrensen31175 жыл бұрын
In Denmark we say “ never use violence, get a bigger hammer”
@skeltonslay8er7814 жыл бұрын
I’ve always liked the phrase “ a grinder and paint makes you the welder you ain’t”
@jamesmiller68515 жыл бұрын
Love your videos and the way you fix things with no drama Andrew.good job.
@flat6fever680 Жыл бұрын
Nothing defines AC like this video. Oldie that I've seen a long time ago but glad I watched it again!
@johnm.evangelis6935 жыл бұрын
You are the man Andrew, awesome video!!! Keep them coming!!!
@GlenCychosz5 жыл бұрын
You can use a drag cup with the plasma cutter to make near perfect circles. Use a template with it. Angle metal can be clamped at both ends to make straight line cuts.
@massoud9995 жыл бұрын
Andrew I love the style you fix things. It reminds me of fixing things in the forces. When I see you working I have to smile, because I love the way you work.
@afentikos5 жыл бұрын
All your things are so well used and beat up... I love it. Keep up the good work
@blktlhunter5 жыл бұрын
Also, may I add that you are the undisputed king of hold my beer moments.
@harryballzack5 жыл бұрын
blktlhunter 😂 Guess you didn’t see the B is for build episode where they had a car sitting in concrete blocks and was underneath the car. Super sketchy.
@TuftyVFTA5 жыл бұрын
Another tee shirt: 15:29 "The only way to make electrical connections, solder with shrink tube"
@yepperbgolley82155 жыл бұрын
Hey Andrew!🙂 Thanks for all the great videos! Very cool the way you are easily fixing things... this and other videos. Also very cool videos of digging and gravel and building and demolition. Thanks again for making videos of your work. 👍🙏🙂
@larrypierce27773 жыл бұрын
Great choice on the clearance lights. Big semi trailers use them. I changed a lot of them and they have a warranty on them, too. Hold on to them when they burn out.
@seananderson77945 жыл бұрын
Put some reflective tape under em ramps so when up, tailgaters SEE YOU !
@MrMarkusmarc5 жыл бұрын
Sean Anderson, yeah reflectors great idea
@circleh51734 жыл бұрын
You got tail light what a little reflective tape ant gonna stop people
@NickB4124 жыл бұрын
@@circleh5173 you'd be surprised how far DOT reflective tape goes in heavy fog, etc. Plus 150'of it is $30 on Amazon.
@diynick35035 жыл бұрын
Dielectric Grease all the electrical connections keeps water out of them
@cwdtransport22475 жыл бұрын
Diy Nick you couldn’t be more right. I have a tube That’s at least 45 years old and works perfectly. ChiefD
@bryan12825 жыл бұрын
Hmm not so sure about that.
@cwdtransport22475 жыл бұрын
bryan1282 : Bryan I was stationed @ NATO Base Keflavik Iceland PWC. I kept my main roller box on the main shop floor each of the 37 mechanics were given this OD green metallic tube silicone gel, that was. 1970. It’s still good. ChiefD
@hank15565 жыл бұрын
I thought grease in between connectors was a bad idea because it acts as an insulator and doesnt allow current to pass?
@cwdtransport22475 жыл бұрын
thatallredheadude 1 You are correct about petroleum based products, this was silicone based it was used as sealant primarily. I think that’s why it’s lasted so long, that an the tube it’s in.. ChiefD
@photocontrol5 жыл бұрын
Good work servicing the trailer! Cool to see pics of the trailer build and some of the loads of scrap from the past!
@davidbacon48055 жыл бұрын
I used to always go into the landfill with my 1 ton flatbed, and lights were always needing repair. I found using a thin copper washer ( I would 1st use a wire brush wheel to burnish the grounding area on the bed, then use some Vaseline or grease between the bed and washer before attaching grounding wire from the running light. And what really made the biggest difference in keeping the lights working , was to solder ALL connecting wires. Hope this was helpful, I admire your talents .
@Deutschehordenelite5 жыл бұрын
used motor oil for the boards - or so I heard :p appreciate the timestamps in the description, even though I watch it fully :D
@RyanSmith-kb2ch5 жыл бұрын
I never understood why you didn't make leg's for the bottom of your ramps out of L- Channel or something.
@alantorrance61535 жыл бұрын
I have seen how heavy they are without extra loading, but some form of reinforcing could be a good idea.
@chris3m985 жыл бұрын
I agree, they will bend faster this time around!
@Randaalcz2 жыл бұрын
my most favourite thing about your videos is watching after you weld something you just leave some stuff burning like there is no flame to notice :-D
@jeffro221 Жыл бұрын
Great job on the rehab of your trailer. Really enjoyed the vid.
@Melicoy5 жыл бұрын
"I dont know how these lights get smashed....????" FYI. You smashed the tail light with the hammer removing the pin 4:47 NOW YOU KNOW lol
@blktlhunter5 жыл бұрын
Very Interesting content in all of your videos. I have watched them all! Great job man!
@woodywoodlstein95193 жыл бұрын
One of the great origin story videos here really. The slideshow ! Love it.
@jamesfarnham19765 жыл бұрын
Love your "stick to it-ive-ness" Andrew and the videos are fantastic! Thank you!! Jim.
@randyfin87515 жыл бұрын
Nice job Andrew! I kicked a phone call over to voicemail to keep watching. 😂
@harryballzack5 жыл бұрын
Randy Fin I’ve done that!
@MichealAEdwards5 жыл бұрын
Seems reasonable to me
@allenmckinney95335 жыл бұрын
Now you won't be able to extend your cars warranty.
@harryballzack5 жыл бұрын
Allen McKinney 😂😂😂😂
@xephael34855 жыл бұрын
That truck has had a hard life.
@affordablepropertymaintena92135 жыл бұрын
xephael that’s what every single persons vehicle looks like after 10 years of working with it everyday. Difference is most people fix the dents when something happens and Andrew doesn’t. Looks don’t mean anything. It’s all about reliability.
@xephael34855 жыл бұрын
@@affordablepropertymaintena9213 Not quite, but I'd wouldn't expect someone with BMW in their username to know anything about reliability...denting the hell out of things I'm sure you have experience with.🤣
@affordablepropertymaintena92134 жыл бұрын
xephael bmw is my daily f250 is my work truck I dent the hell out of my truck when plowing and off roading. But the BMW is pretty clean still lol
@affordablepropertymaintena92134 жыл бұрын
xephael every brand will break over time the key is to do your maintenance before anything breaks and you won’t have a car that’s constantly on the side of the road. Do you inspections and maintenance and your vehicle won’t let you down. No matter the brand you have
@badgerpa94 жыл бұрын
I held my breath when you welded the galvanized water pipe to the trailer. Nice video reminds me how I was always fixing my stuff to make it better or at least good..
@mgh4395 жыл бұрын
I wanted to say from us driving behind you. Thank you . Nice video.
@maxmadmax55295 жыл бұрын
Dear Andrew please turn on subtitles. Grettings from Poland :-)
@rafaelRZE5 жыл бұрын
Widzę że nie jestem sam :)
@BarnStangz5 жыл бұрын
Dude yeah, get a CNC Plasma, there are a few decent options out there make sure you do some research! But man, you'd use the hell out of that thing! And since you're good on a computer, you'd be able to make the drawings pretty fast too! You could make all kinds of stuff. I want the first AC keychain however! Thanks for the video!
@JD-kg3mx2 жыл бұрын
I love your commitment to care for your equipment.
@ffc34765 жыл бұрын
Awesome job on the trailer great look back Thanks for sharing. Be safe out there
@yzhang86294 жыл бұрын
25:14 Levi: Proud to be with a beautiful trailer
@you787505 жыл бұрын
I thought you will "beef-up" the ramps for heavy equipment. They will bend again.
@jeromeduffy92705 жыл бұрын
Hes aware of theyr strength
@BeachBoyAAA4 жыл бұрын
He has heavier duty trailers now to haul the heavy stuff. He could beef up these ramps and this trailer but then it would weigh more and decrease the load carrying capability. Everything is a tradeoff.
@bostedtap83995 жыл бұрын
CNC Plasma table would be a great asset, you have already supplied clients with steel art, go big 8 by 4 feet. Excellent plasma cutting skills, pretty good circle by hand.. You Tuber "South Main Auto", Avoca, Eric O introduced me to heat shrink gel filled inline crimps, just crimp, the warm-up the plastic to seal. Equipment looking good. Thanks for sharing and best regards from the UK.
@rich4binder5 жыл бұрын
I just love watching you fix things, and of course working. You have the 'common sense' attitude my father instilled in me.
@liutruyenqui40635 жыл бұрын
Hey Andrew did you buy a new steamroller?
@stevewalston70895 жыл бұрын
Heh, so funny. No steam involved, just a roller.
@marty0715yt5 жыл бұрын
that's what he's going to do with it. Steam Roll!!
@SamCyanide5 жыл бұрын
A bit later in the day on this upload. Excited for the good info!
@travismcpherson98475 жыл бұрын
Man you are a genius and very inspiring. I always pick up tips and learn something new every time I watch one of your videos.