Build a DIY Utility Trailer for $300 - Part 1

[@ivanrodriguez8966]

Hello from 2020. We can't buy steel for that price anymore. I say with tears in my eyes.

[@azjeepman9415]

Hey…welcome to 2023. Still no relief on steel pricing…

[@jackderaway]

@@azjeepman9415 yeah beat me to it.

[@Sandra.Sandy.Robinson]

It's worse in 2023 😢

[@crispy_chips3309]

@@azjeepman9415 welcome to 2024 steel prices are still high

[@noobbuilderproductions7865]

Welcome to 2024 still not looking great on Steele prices 😀

[@stufoo]

the more surprising thing i learned was dodge caravans had leaf springs...

[@coppereight]

Right?!

[@scout4locations]

Four thumbs what way up for this video. Right to the point, from the ground up. No talking about the rain, or your aunts dog. Just shows what is going to built, then right into the basic parts and materials that go into it. I especially appreciate the parts list as they cime up. And most of all, the prices and source suggestions. Thank you fie this videi

[@GR1MKA1]

All these comments about just buying a $300 trailer from Harbor Freight. Because just buying some cheep piece of crap that will fall apart is SOOOO much better than learning a new skill set and getting a better quality product on the other end. SMH I can go buy some ikea crap furniture, but I prefer to build my own. Takes longer, costs more, but I have a better product and I learned something.

[@AmericanThunder]

People today seem to be lazier than they used to be, with very little willingness to learn new skills, so they can build their own stuff. In the same breath, a person who said building your own trailer is a waste of time, will sit on his flabby ass for hours watching the television or staring at his phone. lol Why waste time learning and building, when you can be getting fatter and watching tv?? :D

[@nickhouck4309]

I agree this trailer does not compare to a harbor freight trailer . You cannot just compare cost and size and think it's the same thing. The trailer in the video commercially would cost maybe $2000. It would also depends alot on how you value your time and what tools hardware and skill you have available. Just because the right thing for me would be buying a trailer doesn't mean that that's the right decision for everyone else. People are very narcissistic now and days and dont see value where it truly lies.

[@geraldmiller5260]

cheap not cheep

[@TheRealTimSliwa]

The harbor freight trailer is highly rated. It comes in pieces so you gotta put it together. If it's a piece of shit that falls apart its because you aren't meant to build shit. If you do it correctly it's a great trailer!

[@7891ph]

@@TheRealTimSliwa Treat them with respect and they'll hold up for a long time. The problem is that most people who buy them haven't got a clue, including the ones who claim to be "Experts".

[@PotatoGunsRule]

8:45...there is never "overkill." Make it stronger than you'll need and you'll never need to worry about over stressing it. I love being able to weld. I bought a rowboat last month and if I need to haul it on a trailer I can build my own or modify one I buy. I'm super excited about getting my own welder.

[@AmericanThunder]

Overkill is the best policy. Didn't Marilyn Monroe say something like that? Well whoever said it, it's a good policy.

[@ThomasShue]

beautiful trailer, its built like a tank. I would rather own your trailer than the junk being sold for way more money

[@johncolling1790]

Just the steel is $415 in my area, not including the axle or the expanded metal. Obviously this vid was posted 5 years ago, but damn

[@andrewsapp856]

Imagine how expensive it would cost in 2021

[@lesternewman4838]

hey! very nice job and i really liked how you took ur time to make things right from the start. i have been a welder/fabricator since '76 and ur work is very good and well planned out. keep it up!

[@douglas787]

The kit trailer I got from Harbor Freight came with 12 inch wheels and the tires wore out in about 3500 miles. I've also had bearing problems and bent the axle from carrying 1000 pounds of tile. The caravan axle is strong, has better springs, much better bearings and accepts 15 or 16 inch full size rims from old jeeps, intrepids, and caravans. I've owned caravans that had over 250k miles and I've never seen a axle bearing failure. BRAVO FOGOFOX

[@josephashurst1026]

Thanks for this comment. I took a lot of flack for saying that Chrysler built a good axle. Your comments really reflect what I was trying to get at.... this axle is designed for serious low-maintenance mileage. HF trailers are designed to be very very cheap. That means something in real life....

[@FogoFox]

I checked the classified ads and found a guy parting out a minivan (it had hit a deer, so the front end was smashed, but I figured the back axle would be fine) and asked him how much he would sell me the rear axle for. I ended up pulling it myself and paid only $30 for the axle with the springs and mounts. I suspect there are any number of junkyards who would make a similar deal. Also, check your classified ads for people parting out old minivans. You can likely pick up the axle, springs mounts, wheels and tires for a song if you buy them all in a package deal. There's not a huge demand for old minivan rear axles out there, so there wont be a lot of competition trying to outbid you.

[@richdad360]

+FogoFox This video & you FogoFox have made my day. Thank you for sharing this information. I appreciate you.

[@JohnDoe-pu8ei]

what do you think the weight it can hold? motorcycle?

[@MostlyOutdoors]

FogoFox does it need to be a minivan axle? Or any axle off a vehicle?

[@hersandoe2916]

FogoFox

[@ozzy2753]

I will be calling my local junk yard tomorrow looking for an axle! Lol

[@mikesuscello2002]

The welds aren’t bad but since you asked for tips for improvement.. You need to flap disk or wire wheel the material completely clean from rust and mill scale before you weld it. Thats why your welds have all that contamination showing. Keep at it and good job

[@FogoFox]

Thanks!

[@csalinas-sf6jg]

By far best DIY trailer video I've seen. Lol I was actually excited to see it in use. Great video bud!

[@MrDavidlfields]

Good job. I appreciate that you covered the geometry to ensure the finished product is square.

[@konner3593]

Hi, just wondering where you got all the medal from? I'm trying to build my own trailer but I'm having an oddly hard time finding medal. Thanks

[@Reman1975]

It doesn't seem to matter how "Watertight" a DIY box metal frame is, 99% of the time you'll eventually find waters got in. It's usually best to just accept that this is going to happen and give it a convenient way to get back out. It doesn't help that a "Sealed" box frame will suck moist air in through any little pin holes when the frame get's cold, and the moisture in this condenses on the inside of the tubes when it warms back up, so the water doesn't get pushed back out. I've found a usable option is to introduce an intentional "Pin hole" (1/16" or 2mm depending on your preferred flavour of drill bits) at the sealed sections lowest point so that any pooled water get's pushed out as the frame heats up in the sun and the internal pressure raises slightly over atmospheric, but the best option is always to have a few 1/2 to 1" holes in the bottom corners where water may sit. As a bonus, These holes also double as seriously strong locations to hook ratchet straps into for when you're lugging something REALLY big about. That said, It's looking to be a pretty stout start to the chassis. I'm thinking it's going to turn out to be a rather robust little unit as I watch the rest of these videos. Nice work.

[@andrewvitale2700]

Great job ! You gave me the inspiration to build one . One that will fit the exact dimentions I need.

[@dennisarterburn18]

I agree with you afterthought you mentioned in the video. Marine grade plywood or similar would have been my choice for the deck. Actually I would remove the expanded metal deck and replace it with a solid deck. More protection from road crap when driving on my cargo. Then perhaps use the expanded material to fabricate a lockable utility box just forward of the main trailer. EXCELLENT video IMHO

[@zoran3686]

American.... Too much borring, unnecessary talking

[@gregaaron5728]

Seems like it would be perfect for a landscaping or lawn buisiness

[@Closeoutracer]

Good video .. Of course almost Nothing fits on a 4x8 .. You're too small and you could have built a more practical size for very little extra money.

[@ar-hmfic975]

Three questions, how is the trailer holding up after all this time, would you have done anything different after it was completed and using it and can this been done with a 120 volt welder from harbor freight

[@josephashurst1026]

Still holding up fine. I think I would have just done a wood floor. The expanded steel starts to sag a bit and even break under heavy point loads. I am unfamiliar with the harbor freight welder, but if it can last s decent bread I would think it could work. None of the metal is very thick.

[@nickhouck4309]

I love watching tools pay for themselves. And good idea putting that axle rear of center especially with that long tounge.

[@J-Burgerz]

Cost adjusted to $7000.00 for today’s economy.

[@quixkiwi5337]

5:53 A flat bar cut to the "full inside length" to lie flat on & thus across the top side of the tongue between the outer chassis rails, (flush with the topside of the chassis rails themselves & just inside where the inner edge of the front crossmember will sit), would have allowed a better "centering and load strength" for the tongue, before the end "chassis box section" was welded on. Thus one wouldn't cut in two, the end chassis member, but just notch a FULL END CHASSIS BAR (notched enough to locate over the tongue without cutting that end bar in half), which - when later tack welded to the flat bar itself, provides a stronger chassis member at that point (considering it was weakened when notched across underneath the drawbar/tongue itself). Afterwards, simply tack welding the notched section onto the tongue will complete the front cross-members installation. Doing it THAT WAY, also allows a modification for converting the design into a lifting tray, by NOT welding the front chassis cross member to the tongue/drawbar at all, but pivoting the tongue at the midway crossmember & installing a hoist / wire-rope lift mechanism, using the notched crossmember as a locator when the tray is down. The notched front crossmember, strengthened by the flat bar welded to it, will still hold the front of the tray square.

[@impactajuvenile]

Harbor Freight Axle Hubs are the worst in the world, literally accidents waiting to happen.

[@ScottKasprick]

In the least, you'd end up with a welder (if you didn't already have one) and a new trailer when you were all done compared to the cost of a trailer (I don't have a welder :)

[@troyd-motorsport9933]

I have to say very well done! It makes me cringe when i see people building trailers larger than this with angle iron not box tube. Least this will stand the test of time ;)

[@mikelouie8166]

Hi there,"THanks for the Diy tips on building your trailer, great job .! mike

[@SelfReliantIsland]

nicely built but wouldnt work very well for moving soil. i think i would go for plywood floor and walls, which would be cheaper.

[@TomValha]

@TomValha 0 seconds ago Nice build man. Better than I can do. I will say one thing though, instead of those 45s you should be cutting some kind of zig zag where the joints meet, think a dado joint from wood. That’s where you get structural support. 45s just are way too weak. Other than that, amazing work man Ps- those prices have me chuckling. Due too inflation it should now be an under $600 trailer. I was literally just thinking I couldn’t get that nice of an complete axle housing for $300 where I am

[@youssifnagi1047]

dang look at the prices

[@perkins3675]

Trailer PARTS 300.00 not counting the 800.00 K12 saw or the 1000 Welder kit, and don't get me started on the 100 for the ebrakes fix, and 60 for the mount and balance for the tires. . :-/ I'll spend 600.00 and be done thanks!!!

[@koch4070]

Clean your joints with a flap disk and put a slight 45 degree chamfer on every corner you're welding, I'm assuming you're using 75/25 gas? Welding is all about practice, the more u do, the better you get, just always make sure on something like this that you have good penetration, meaning your weld is hot enough and burning in good, a lot of hobby welders scare me with making trailers and putting them on the road with little welding experience, it never hurts to find a welder buddy to get some tips from, but from seeing you cut 45s and fitting everything properly, it looks like you done a great job. Just because a weld is pretty doesn't mean it's structural, worry about how your welds hold and the looks will eventually catch up.. Nice build.

[@moonpagan]

Some good, solid sensible advice, John. :-)

[@mugruberkyser8189]

+John Stern Im assuming you would have liked to have seen him Tig it ? But heres a little story i was mig welding a t joint ( practiceand i didn't bother to clean the mill scale off and i did a downhill verticle passs and when i mived ed the clamp and went to quence it i accidently droped it on the ground and i couldn't belive that it broke in 2.It fused to one side of the plate but it didn't fuse to the other side ,What was amazing is you could see the 90degree downhill weld were it was suppose to be fused to the metal. So the lesson here is allways grind the metal till its shinny before ya weld and make sure you are using the right volts/ipm.

[@koch4070]

+mugruber kyser pretty sure I didn't mention anything about tig welding on this application, I was merely generalizing what I've been taught as proper. Some things that work today may not necessarily work tomorrow, you could weld a rocket ship and fly it to Uranus if you so desire, vertical, horizontal, when you weld a long time you learn techniques that may not be accepted as the norm but my comment was only to try and offer some advice to ensure proper penetration, no matter which techniques or type of welding you choose. Flux core is great for dirtier metal, it'll lunch through more trash than 75/25, I could go on and on but I won't, to each his own..

[@FogoFox]

I actually use 100% CO2 with solid core wire. Never had a problem with penetration. My welds actually look better when I move faster, but I usually tend to move too slowly just out of inexperience...so I'm usually burning through rather than worrying about getting more penetration. If you look at the weld profile for CO2, you see that it actually makes a deeper, but narrower weld. Also, I hear a lot of people talking about grinding down the rust, and I have to admit I'm somewhat confused by that. On this video, I never welded to rust...even though it may not show it perfectly. there is one part where I welded on the rusty old shackle hangers, but the metal where I was welding was completely ground down to bare metal....it may not be very visible in the video.

[@JC-io8pv]

Exactly what I like straight up junk yard stuff exactly how I would recycle axel and everything

[@Dude13450]

why didnt you just buy one from harbor freight for $300 and safe the hassle of building one?

[@FogoFox]

Hey Dude13450 - thanks for the comment. I actually answered this same question earlier in the comments. Essentially, however, the idea was to have a better trailer that would last longer than the $300 harbor freight ones. At the end of the day, you just have to make that decision on your own. For me, there is some satisfaction in the fabrication.

[@Kyle-ev4fk]

Mini van axle is a great idea! I would have ran the 2" all the way to the back so you could use it as a rear receiver. I have a homemade 4x8 trailer with a 2k axle and I have hauled 3600lbs of water in it.

[@ilovemyevo556]

I wouldn't have capped off the tube... i would have made a reciever hitch so i could add on one of those cargo hitches at my leisure or bike rack or something like that.. could always throw in a brake light lol

[@danhumphrey5755]

The 'Metal' is called 'Steel'. The dimensions given of the steel aren't helpful. Try fractions instead. And Jeez, hold the camera still and stay focused on your point. Listening to you pontificate instead of actually doing something is frustrating. Also, I don't care what kind of welder you're using, it's irrelevant.

[@charlesmills6169]

Good tip for the van axle

[@robertjordon5782]

Mistake Need to drill 1/4 weep holes metal sweets ! Condensation exit hole at the bottoms corner of each tube!

[@davidrollend219]

Awesome video, try prepping all of your weld areas next time. Makes it a lot easier to weld a nice bead

[@ryancl03]

So in other words you’re using about 1/16” and 1/8” steel tube. Nobody orders steel in .064578 lol

[@cognac8297]

Like how you squared the frame and wheels. Firestone would have pulled one side .5 and the other side in towards the same side 0.3 and teach thier tv education tech to talk you into the unruly specs. Like all the cars onthe road leaning today

[@Godzillah]

$300 lol the hitch cost atleast $100 it’s good but don’t advertise as $300. Also wiring and everything else.

[@scottmartin9542]

Great video. Do you build and sell trailers? I am looking for a 6x10' to carry a motorcycle; it will also be a utility trailer. Thanks in advance for your time,

[@josephashurst1026]

Not really. I just built this one for myself. I'd take a commission, but I recently moved to Colorado and need to build myself a shop first....

[@Trailersupplysuperstore]

Check out trailerpartsunlimited.com for a wide selection of DIY trailer kits, build your own trailer kits, axle tire wheel kits, and trailer axle kits

[@tysonrich2941]

8 pieces of plywood nowadays is easily $500 crazy how times change...

[@twintubro8528]

probly half ton but needs to get shocks for the Minny van leaf springs to carry the other half ton

[@FogoFox]

Agreed! 100%

[@twintubro8528]

FogoFox yha I'm in the planing stages of a trailer, the springs were the first port of call so.

[@twintubro8528]

Also the shocks as well, nothing to big or small

[@Sylvan_dB]

Nice job on the trailer. Impressed by how economical it was. Question: Why did you do all the cutting and notching to fit the tongue into plane with the bed frame rather than doing a bed frame and welding the tongue underneath?

[@FogoFox]

+Sylvan Butler I think your way could definitely work. I was just trying to minimize the amount of metal required to make it all work and felt like the way I did it gave it the highest strength for the amount of metal...but I'm no engineer :)

[@CUBICHI1985]

First and foremost, THANK YOU SIR, for such a great video, and most importantly, THANK YOU for answering all questions thrown your way so selflessly and graciously; it is uncommon nowadays to find people so inclined to offer suggestions and help without expecting something in return. I was wondering if a small and very light duty boat trailer could be built using the same principles you've shown (and probably more importantly, on a similar if not cheaper budget)? I would specifically need it to tow a 12 foot soft inflatable boat (SIB), the zodiac-type with a hard plywood or plastic transom (a capacity of no more than 450lbs, with boat, motor and gear). Would there be a better option for me? I really like the idea (especially the low expense and low maintenance that is inherent with a car/minivan axle); however the corrosion resistance does worry be a bit. I know there are better options out there (aluminum trailer, galvanized, etc.) but are all unfortunately way too expensive. Sorry for the loaded question; and again, THANK YOU VERY MUCH, AWESOME BUILD my good Sir!!

[@FogoFox]

Thanks for the compliments. You could definitely do it, but as you mentioned, rust resistance it's going to be a problem. You could always look at using "C-channel" instead of box steel for the frame so that you could paint both sides of the metal....you would just have to take into account that channel is not as strong as box, so it would need to be slightly re-engineered in terms of the design ...

[@robbyrobber9326]

for the price,effort and time you could just easily buy one for that amount.Only reason I would want to make my own is if i had enough free metal parts laying to actually make one.

[@Rob_Basich]

That's a joke, right? That trailer is beyond junk.

[@SCOutdoors]

Rob Basich yeah they have been recalled

[@marcointiubertini7602]

How much weight it can take??

[@FogoFox]

I've had about 2,400 in it, but that was way overloaded. I estimate the max. safe load at 1,000 pounds.

[@grizzlytroutfishing8472]

Curious how would you incorporate the parking brake?

[@arq.abrahamgrajeda9143]

hello, great work you're doing both with the trailer and the tutorial, thanks for sharing your methods. i have a couple of questions, I'm a newbie on metal working and am wondering what kind of welder you're using (volts and amps)? and how thick is the metal you're using to build this trailer? an anticipated thank you for your time!!

[@FogoFox]

I used a Miller 175. It is a 220 Volt, 175 Amp Metal Inert Gas (MIG) wire-feed welder. I used pure CO2 gas as the shielding gas, although most people use an Argon mix. The metal thickness is shown in the video from minute 1:19 to 1:60.

[@twintubro8528]

the design of the trailer is fine but needs some shocks for better handling

[@stevenbaker4221]

I tried mine with and without the factory minivan shocks, the shocks help immensely.

[@DROY2004]

Twin tubro well, HFT trailers are a grade above junk, however I think it’s overkill on the tongue length, coulda cut it in 1/2 -2”x3”x 7’ , built like a tank!

[@samanthasalyers91]

i built my own trailer built like a tank and fun

[@alaanisaacmarquez3892]

The best DIY, thank you very much

[@wespeterson2020]

should of thought about wiring before closing off the tubing

[@StokesMusicStudiosOnline]

I want to learn to weld.

[@Here-2-Learn]

Where’s the part how you attach everything?

[@simplyraw1369]

Now I wish I could weld!!

[@samohtnotslar]

Why not use c channel instead and lighten it up?

[@CargoCamperRob]

I'm build a 24 ft. v-nose cargo trailer conversion on my channel

[@MrCbell57]

It’s too bad they are $500 dollars now in 2021. Would be a cheap build back in the day. Steal is even more expensive And out of reach for some. Of course very few have the skills or tools to build one from square tubing. Great info!

[@SethMethCS]

Theres also the option of using a pick-up truck bed from a non-running pickup truck or the back box from a non-running U-HAUL or similar box truck. Most of the time the lights are still functional plus axle and wheels are included!

[@tsi87supr60]

🙄 my ocd just kicked in, lol. 1)your trailer light wires go through the tongue. 2) trailers are built upside down. 3) the perimeter is usually built first, then cross bracing. Tips for your next trailer build. 🙂👍🏻 Nice work. If thats your first time welding. Not bad. Ive seen & had to fix worse. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 for the design aspect. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 for building it yourself.

[@elterrible3067]

Your wife is 100% right. I called it economics. You’re talking about parts not time invested. How long did you spent gathering the parts and putting it together. As an small business owner I work 1/2 day and buy an actual professionally made trailer that I can actually tag.

[@JC-qg9vj]

I would love to buy one of these DIY trailers. Need one for a 2007 Chev Eq. ANYONE IN TORONTO AREA HAVE? OR WANT TO MAKE ONE? Need asap

[@thehighriseconstructionob9679]

Very n8ce thank you shearing sir. How do you know How many pound those steele will hold please lrt me know sir. What kind metal I need buy to create. Trailer ?

[@jonpeterman6115]

water will still get in those tubes. after twenty years my tubes rusted through and could have caused serious damage had I not found it drill some drainage holes

[@MYTOYMAKERZ]

Jon Peterman - I agree with you rust in the form of condensation and the rust that was already inside the steel.

[@mirandayeats24]

dude you don't get it get he's a pro

[@jasonkloos6348]

Miranda Yeats being a pro doesn't magically stop iron from rusting.

[@PabloSanchez-dc3vc]

good video on how to build a sturdy trailer but don't ever become a camera man. I got dizzy from all the zooming in and out and swinging the video camera back and forth yikes !

[@chuckfinley5206]

Now I know what to do with my dad's wrecked 93 Buick Skylark. Brother keeps wanting to sell it for scrap. Not till i take it apart. It will cost me more than 300 after I buy the welding stuff. But at least I get to learn new stuff.

[@IcarusX72]

Total kick @$$ man!!

[@razordu30]

I love this but feel I should point out to others to check your state regs before attempting something like this. In my state trailers without a title need its own inspection and special weigh-in, etc., and adds on a couple hundred dollars, often making diy trailers a no go here. Often makes more sense to just buy a used one with a title and “modify” it.

[@bradleypumba]

A mini van axle I think that's a bit over kill lol good project tho Edit: I have seen a comment saying there is never overkill but what are you going to put in that trailer that needs a minivan spring i think anything heavy enough wouldent fit in there lol

[@laospot]

What is the tool called for cutting and how much would I have to spend to cut these square tubes?

[@FogoFox]

You can use an "angle grinder" ($15-$50) with thin cut-off wheel discs, or you can use a metal chop saw ($50-$150) for cutting the metal.

[@paulgee4336]

I think it would have been better and stronger if you had welded the tongue piece on top of the three crossbars instead of cutting them and notching them. (basically build it upside down)

[@bugzy4king214]

Axle is to low for a jeep trailer, unless, like so many others, your jeep never hits the dirt...just saying

[@josermendezlopez]

Nice job!!! What did you use the round pipe for i missed that part

[@SteveWV]

Could you make a PDF instructions how to build the trailer?

[@thetrailertroll3209]

I started building a utility trailer liner to help haul more in a trailer a while back. Here is a video of it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bHzCnpikqJ6fj68

[@mangreat71]

How do you attach a metal Dolly from Wal Mart to the back of the bike without it hitting the back wheel of the bike ?

[@alejandrolozano8573]

I don’t weld but when you capped it off at the end, isn’t that dangerous, doesn’t it need a hole for pressure to escape?

[@tru3sk1ll]

Not to ruin your party, but why wouldn't you just buy a harbor freight tools trailer for $359, nice thing about it is that it folds up vertically and you can just shove it in the wall www.harborfreight.com/1720-lb-capacity-super-duty-48-inch-x-96-inch-utility-trailer-with-12-inch-five-lug-wheels-and-tires-94564.html

[@FogoFox]

No party ruined. To each his own. Once you buy the HF trailer, you have to build on to it - it's just the base.Plus, they can be a bit flimsy - but you know...whatever floats your boat.

[@tru3sk1ll]

FogoFox no question yours will be more sturdy, enjoy your trailer it looks pretty awesome

[@FogoFox]

Thanks!

[@heroknaderi]

super great idea

[@arbonac]

You can buy a 4x8 foot trailer from Harbor Freight for $380.

[@arbonac]

Not true, mine works great!*****

[@arbonac]

Not true.

[@jessedevilbiss1437]

my harbor freight trailer was super low quality and the worst money I ever spent. I've built two of my own both under 500$ and am the envy of all my coworkers and friends who spent 1000$plus. if you know what you're doing build your own. if you buy a harbor freight trailer you're an office worker needing a trailer for a lightweight one time deal

[@CSSIandAssociate]

They are garbage. In addition you cannot go highway speeds. Check ChuckeE2000 video. He used to build them for Tractor Supply. His Mother wanted to buy a trailer. He would not let her and built one. So far I think he has built three. All Industrial grade not 4 miles to the home center. I buy lots of stuff on Craigslist. The budget trailers will disappoint the entire experience. Perhaps leave you on the side of the road. I see it often.

[@alexpietrangeli1945]

Nice trailer

[@MRMIKE276]

Nice Miller!

[@ByTheGram]

I guess I could just buy one

[@wilhemaashipala2832]

So inspiring , can I please have your E-mail?

[@patrickjones8255]

Wish I had the know-how to do this kinda shit. But that's what KZbin is for!

[@jamesonkinowski5949]

awesome

[@rosevillainsrosevillains3157]

how much does it weigh?

[@longevitywelding]

Nice trailer, and excellent video

[@stephenvargo5020]

Nice job buddy

[@JuanRamos-pm5wn]

Can I do a trailer with a cheap welder or does it have to be a expensive one

[@christinablank4797]

Now if someone could make bike ones like these...

[@kodanshakai]

Sorry.... build a trailer with a cars axles are not a big deal For exemple the wheel kit bearing for a standart trailer axle cost +- 30 $ A car axle bearing are 4-5 time much expensive.. Second, axle cars use the heavy wheight material, you tow 2 time more for fun ?? i dont see where you make a deal

[@FogoFox]

yudansha Thanks for the comments. I'll respond with just a couple points: 1: While standard trailer axle components may cost less, they are also usually of a much lower quality. Standard trailer axles have to be greased regularly or you will end up like so many trailers you see on the side of the road with a wheel that has fallen off due to poor axle maintenance. These car components can easily do 100,000 miles before requiring any maintenance. 2: You are probably correct that the car axle is heavier than a standard trailer axle. The good news is, it cost me only a fraction of the price. Everything in life is a tradeoff - you just have to decide what works for you.

[@elkhuntr2816]

Could the axle been flipped over so it steps up to provide more ground clearance? Or does it have to be run the way you have it, stepping down? I like how much ground clearance you have otherwise.

[@FogoFox]

It could, yes.

[@goclunker]

Question: I am lifting my van. Thinking of spacers for the spring hangers. Are they bolted to the body? Or welded on?

[@FogoFox]

Bolt on