ARE TRUCK BED TRAILERS WORTH IT? Homemade Clear Coat!!

[@Dailyfiber_98]

Imagine throwing a bed topper on that! Genius

[@C10TruckNerd]

That is one thing I hadn’t tried yet!

[@MyLifeThai371]

The 3/4 ton pickup box trailer I bought had a slide in camper in it. The old uwners used it during hunting season.

[@AsTheWheelsTurn]

they make great trailers I have had a few over the years . the one I currently have is a 1948 studebaker truck bed that was very very well made into a trailer. I love it and it looks cool too. it was the sweet sweet price of FREE as well.

[@C10TruckNerd]

I bet that was a cool trailer! The price was even better!

[@steve-y1h]

yes I have had and made many truck bed trailers, looks like you have a nice little chevy luv truck

[@C10TruckNerd]

They make such good trailers with a good payload! 1979 LUV

[@Challenged1]

Thanks for the shoutout Cuz!!!! It just so happens that I bought a truck bed trailer and used the bed for my sons truck. I ended up selling the jack and differential and recovered over half of my investment.

[@C10TruckNerd]

Proof of concept!!

[@henrent]

The first 30 seconds was worth it just by itself. However it hit a little too close to home. I showed my lady and now she is watching what I do very carefully, like she's been warned.

[@C10TruckNerd]

Haha! Pretty much no acting there. That’s her natural response when I roll in the drive with the trailer! Best of luck! Thanks for reaching out!

[@jimcummer681]

I like the trailer want one for myself to go with my’71 Chevy truck. Good job!

[@C10TruckNerd]

I like it! Can’t beat a 71!

[@orfilestrada883]

I was planning to buy a 15k teardrop trailer for camping but I found on fb market a truck bed trailer with camper for 400$ that’s a win win

[@C10TruckNerd]

Love it! Maybe you can fill up your tank a time or two with all of your savings!!

[@4AM_DJ]

Do you need to register these truck beds?

[@C10TruckNerd]

In Kansas a trailer doesn’t need to be registered unless the trailer and load upon is over 2,000 pounds.

[@4AM_DJ]

@@C10TruckNerd Thanks for the info.

[@C10TruckNerd]

@@4AM_DJ Anytime!

[@Hunt.Survive.or_Die]

Just got a truck bed trailer. It's a utility box bed on a 3/4 ton truck rear frame. Has a nice basket welded in front of the bed and a platform on the tongue. I'm gonna throw all my mechanics tools and construction tools inside. Has a 4 foot wide bed too. It was easy to talk my wife into buying it off Facebook marketplace because right now all my tools are on the front porch and have been for four years, that kinda motivates a person 😅.

[@C10TruckNerd]

That sounds like a nice setup! Win win for both of you!

[@kevinw1797]

I just did the same. I got a decent bed and I towed it home. I totally agree with this.

[@C10TruckNerd]

You definitely get a Big Bang for the buck with these. Plus I found a bed for a 68-72 which are my favorite trucks too! Thanks for sharing and for watching!

[@Evosol1]

I picked up a Ford ranger truck bed trailer for $120. I put a small lift on it, 32" tires, rooftop tent, best budget camp trailer!

[@C10TruckNerd]

Heck yeah! It’s such a cheap way to get a bigger payload.

[@stevemiller8720]

I’ve got a long bed 95 f150 bed trailer. It’s rough on the edges but I built it all for less then 500 that includes the buying the truck lol then sold most parts. It’s not near as pretty but for what it’s worth it’s a great little scrap hauling trailer that I don’t need to worry bout beating up

[@C10TruckNerd]

You bet! These make excellent affordable and strong trailers. The more beat up they are, I feel they are less likely to be stolen too. Thanks for sharing and for watching!

[@Road_Rash]

I never considered this as an option...my bed has a lot of rust holes in the floor & a replacement bed floor from LMC is $1000+ s&h, which is another $250 on parts that large...maybe I just need to find one of these...is that a Chevy Luv you have parked behind it? I love those little trucks!

[@C10TruckNerd]

I was really surprised to see the price of the floor metal as well! My cousin and I bought 2 truck bed trailers this year and both were in really good shape for the money! Then you can part the rest of it out after you rob the bed. And yes, 1979 LUV. I learned to drive stick when I was 12 in this little truck!

[@wildestcowboy2668]

@@C10TruckNerd good video but the luv is a 1980 boss. I have 2 of them and one 81

[@C10TruckNerd]

@@wildestcowboy2668 Thank you! These trucks are so cool! The new generation has no idea what they are. Kinda like the S10 before there were S10's. This one is a late 79 with a title and window sticker! Thanks for comments and watching! Love the LUVs!

[@wildestcowboy2668]

@@C10TruckNerd I want argue that it's an 80 however my 81 is a bigger body, looks similar to an S10. I did some head work and regeared the front and rear. 0-60 eventually but ole girl will crawl with the best of the wrangler's... P.s...dont ever run ur ole girl hot! The head will pop and the timing chain is a nightmare!

[@C10TruckNerd]

@@wildestcowboy2668 The timing chain doesn't sound fun! I haven't had much issue other than the carb. It was switched to a Weber 2 barrel and that caused a bunch of problems. Took forever to get it to stay running. Vacuum leak at the adaptor plates. Go fig!

[@royperez5278]

Did u get it registered if do how did u go about it

[@C10TruckNerd]

I didn’t. In KS, you don’t need to tag trailers unless the weight of the trailer and load upon are over 2,000 lbs. we are able to get an assigned VIN if the trailer didn’t come with one.

[@torpedolynn]

How much did it cost you? We have a family member wanting to take his Ford F1 and cut out the truck and turn the bed into a trailer.

[@C10TruckNerd]

I gave 200 for this one and towed it home.

[@patriotsleepercell4060]

I like the intro! Im planning the same.

[@C10TruckNerd]

Thank you! At least she’s a good sport and puts up with me being junk home. It was a good trailer!

[@a.joegevara3519]

I miss mine, had 2. I'm going this week to buy a Dodge truck and make myself another. Camper shell & ladder rack for the complete package!

[@C10TruckNerd]

Outstanding! Such a great affordable way to get a good trailer! Post a pic when you’re done!

[@MyLifeThai371]

Most people I have seen just throw the magnetic trailer lights that just set on the top of the box, so it is legal for going down the highway. You can buy that magnetic trailer light towing kit at harbor freight.

[@C10TruckNerd]

That’s a great tip!

[@Seabee_EA]

Hey Chad! Any advice on where I can find a template to make rear, interior panels for my 69 suburban? I'm thinking about making them out of aluminum diamond plating but I need a stencil. Any ideas? Thanks brother! ~Rick

[@C10TruckNerd]

I didn’t forget about you! I have been trying to track someone in our club that might have a burb to look at. You might reach out on 67-72chevytrucks.com forum and ask on there. There are several hundred thousand members. I guarantee someone on there has your answer!

[@rickmerchain7510]

@@C10TruckNerd Cool beans bro! Thanks!

[@dizzy5154]

I found the same trailer for $150. Too. Lights work, beds in great shape. Came with a cap. Still undesided on what to do with it.

[@C10TruckNerd]

Good deal! You can save a bunch of money using one of these as a trailer or evening parting them out if it’s in good shape. Good luck!

[@gripdept]

Now you can pick up two truck loads of parts 😝👍

[@C10TruckNerd]

I never thought of it that way!

[@zachsheffee8458]

Truck beds are more durable then a cheap utility trailer!

[@C10TruckNerd]

I’m with you on that one! Much better payload too if it’s done right. I also like that it keeps them out of the junk yard! Thanks for sharing and watching!

[@davidwhocares3293]

AND they have a tailgate for a bench !

[@4X4XPLR]

I'm going to do this tomy broke down f150 that just taking up space

[@C10TruckNerd]

Heck yeah! Great cheap and easy way to get a strong trailer! Good luck!

[@4X4XPLR]

@@C10TruckNerd thanks man

[@johngomez2289]

How much do these truck bed trailers weigh empty ?? I can’t seem to find that out anywhere

[@C10TruckNerd]

I would say 700-800 lbs. Long bed is around 450, rear diff around 200, wheels, tires frame prob another 100.

[@jongrubaugh160]

Back when I was still adventurous I had a Toyota truck bed trailer given to me. I used it for a few years to haul water while I was living in the boondocks and before I could afford to have a well drilled. Worked well. Anyhoo, I'm wondering how a person would know the carrying capacity of a used truck bed trailer bought used. The one in your video, if I had to guess, I'd say it was at least a 3/4 ton. Even if it is, how would you know. Also, if the truck was a 3/4 ton, would that specifically mean the trailer axle could carry 1750 lbs, or was 3/4 ton for the whole truck, not necessarily just the rear springs? Just wondering. Maybe a rear axle and spring could be a good start for something much bigger.

[@C10TruckNerd]

That’s a great question! I try and see if their are any indications of what it is by stickers or badging on the bed, frame style, number of lug nuts and spring type. Mine was a mosh posh of stuff. Frame was off an industrial trailer, Ford 9” rear end with a 68-72 Chevy bed. 3/4 tons usually have a taller or thicker frame but it can be hard to tell without a comparison. On my old GMs, I would look for 8 lugs and add helper or overload springs if I wanted a heavy hauler. I don’t worry too much until I hit the bump stops. I’m sure I have overloaded them a time or twelve! I hope my rambling made some sense! Thanks for sharing and for watching!

[@lancelarson6710]

I actually collect them, i have 43 pickup box trailers. I wish we could come up with a cool name for them instead of "Pickup Box Trailer." I have old ones, new ones, small ones, and large ones. Some of mine are flatbed trailers. I am like you and over due everything, I have a problem, i have to make sure the tires are all good, the origional lights all work, i replace the jacks with the side crank ones with no wheels, i find and mount spare tires to them, they all besides the flatbed ones have working tailgates. Some have farmer hitches, some have 1 7/8" ball recievers, some have 2" ball recievers. I hate 16.5" wheels, tires are hard to find, normally i can replace the wheels with a more standard size if i can find the same bolt pattern. I think they are great i have a suburban so if i wanted to haul sticks, dirt, gravel, trash, scrap iron, cinder blocks, golf cart, paddel boat, literally anything they come in handy. I pull them behind my Super H farmal tractor on "tractor rides," Iowa thing. A good amount of mine have toppers, or tonneou covers, great way to store things out of the "elements." Most are 80s chevy and fords but my newest one is a 2017 ford and my oldest is 40s international. I think a flatbed one of mine has a model A front axle under it, that one someone took the wires off the rims and welded flat steel to the two parts of the wheel in place of the wire wheel parts. I have chevys, fords, mazdas, internationals, one izusu, toyotas, and gmcs. I prefer 3/4 to 1 tons but i have them all. Not sure what to do with them all but i have them.

[@C10TruckNerd]

That’s awesome! They make great trailers with a good payload. You could start you own KZbin channel buying, making and selling them. You could be the Truck Bed Trailer Wizard!

[@MrKip27]

do you need to sell some??

[@gripdept]

That was a score all day

[@C10TruckNerd]

Every once in a while you find a great deal!

[@derrickodyes1934]

Tiz a nice looking bed those are getting very scarce

[@C10TruckNerd]

Right? If you do find one they are a small fortune!

[@ADXTechnology]

I run landscaping with mine

[@C10TruckNerd]

Heck yeah! I’ve hauled several loads of dirt and mulch in this old beast. It never let me down other than a flat here or there.

[@WAR_LOBO]

I will never understand why Americans act like their wives are their mothers. Most countries the wife has to ask permission from the man. Only in America does the man make the money AND has to act like a child to his wife. Grow a pair and make the decision thats best for the family, and if sometimes you make a decision thats only best for you, then she has to trust you as her man and her leader.

[@C10TruckNerd]

Good one! She doesn’t give me static with a lot of my hobbies, but bringing home junk is another story. P.S. She makes way more money than I do, which is A ok with me!

[@WAR_LOBO]

@@C10TruckNerd It's not about being a "good one" because I was not making a joke, I was stating facts. And the video makes perfect sense after reading your response. You shouldn't be proud that your woman makes more than you, she's more ambitious which makes sense why she treats you like a child and not her man she looks up to.

[@dawnstandley695]

I just bought one for 200 like that

[@C10TruckNerd]

You get such a bang for the buck with these things!

[@zachsheffee8458]

Chads don’t take crap from a wife!!

[@C10TruckNerd]

I need some every once in a while when I bring total junk home!

[@golfmanmatt]

If it’s worth doing, it’s worth overdoing!

[@C10TruckNerd]

You said it! It's hard for me to half as* projects. Probably why they take me longer than they should! Thanks for watching!

[@captainedc]

Seems kinda dumb to me. Why not just keep it as a utility trailer exactly like it is.

[@C10TruckNerd]

Being able to get a good blue patina bed for that cheap was totally worth it to me. It also had a good Ford 9” under it. They make great utility trailers though!