What's it like to own a car trailer?

[@Al3xisAE]

Now then Danny, podcast lad, hope you become a regular 👍🏻👌🏻

[@dannyDC2]

Told them I'm available to drive anytime!

[@papakyriakouandreas]

When you've got a trailer, you are not longer just a man, you are a man with a trailer, its like you have an MBA

[@dannyDC2]

Fuken A

[@sjoroverpirat]

You get a lot popular when you've got a trailer, that's for sure.

[@jdonproductions]

We could be males, with trails

[@corky9127]

Or we could be Men with Ven.

[@ohnoyoyo]

MBA = massive bloody ask!

[@teetee580]

Hi Dan. Those bearings are conical bearings, also used on older VW's and of course other drum brakes. The way to tighten them is: With a 1/2" ratchet, turn them on snug, so tight, but not too over-tight. Then turn them lose 1/4 turn. Too tight or lose prematurely ware them out. When installing new ones, they come with 2 cups, if they are a bare to get out, it is not that too bad leaving the old ones in. Normally there are 3 or more indentations between the 2 cups. You can use a punch or srew driver to get them out. For installing the new ones, there is a set with conical stamps to punch them in. You can also use an old bearing to punch them in. Most important is greasing the new bearings. Please use specific bearing grease, or they get too hot and weld to the stump. Greasing them the proper way is also very important. Put some grease on the palm of your hand, dab the wider flat side of the bearing into the grease, until grease comes out of the smaller top flat side of the bearing. This might be teadious, but ensures grease gets behind the needle bearings and expands the lifespan of them. This is an old way, teached to me as an aprentice by an old mechanic. Sorry for the, I guess, many spelling errors. Good luck with the cars, trailer and the racing! Hope you'll find the power dip of the MR2 soon!!!

[@dannyDC2]

Solid info!

[@dano_8250]

The "bastard" at just after 10:22 is the best one yet 😂

[@CookRacingUK]

Stripped axle bolt threads, bent a frames, electrical gremlins, a knackered handbrake, these are the issues i had with my Brian James.... and they are perfectly normal! They need looking after like any car, not as much but still. I had mine 'serviced' by a trailer specialist, it felt a *lot* nicer to tow afterwards. You can build them up with gucci bits of kit, electric winches, tyre holders, mine was modified so it tilts, no need for ramps. Doesn't get used many times a year, but when it does it's indispensable 👍

[@dannyDC2]

Yeah there's always something to do on them

[@mieliaumiegociau]

In Lithuania trailers do have to be registered too and have working lights including indicator brake lights and number plate which too have to have some sort of lighting.

[@simonhaycocks]

One good thing about being an old bastard like me is I didn’t have to go through all this various test malarkey. I passed my car test in 1988 at the age of 17. At 22 I was driving a car and trailer and a 7.5 ton car transporter around Europe collecting salvage cars then went from a car licence to an HGV class one in a week when I was 25. Been a class one driver ever since. I’m currently on a 44 ton wagon and drag which is just like a car and car trailer to drive.......bit bigger though 😂

[@undefined9247]

Make sure you keep that standard front end on that mini! It’s defo fits I’ve managed it!

[@dannyDC2]

i'll let him know lol

[@quicknickdriver8510]

Grand film on trailers Danny, sweet little mini feature, love the dog content too

[@DriveShifty]

My mate broke down so I towed him home with a tow rope. You are 100% right there is a cool feeling towing something! I've been looking at a trailer license for a while. Just need a kick up the arse to go do it!

[@Willyfarns]

Aye Up Ya Bastards !!!! Oh come on... I cant be the only one that was disappointed the vid didn't start with that introduction!🤣🤣🤣👍 Great to see you on car throttle Danny!

[@micheltebraake7915]

For the MINI owner, check out MCM, they also have a B-series engine built into a MINI with a separate frame. Trailers and caravans never get the maintenance they need, I also look at myself, my caravan has only had minor maintenance, never major maintenance.

[@htdtr]

Pretty happy I found your channel from the carthrottle podcast (which you were brilliant on btw), I'm enjoying your videos. I'm going to try not spend all night watching youtube now lol

[@dannyDC2]

Hahah nice one, plenty of videos to watch

[@mausball]

Trailer content. Towing content. B series content. Dog content. I'm content. Thanks.

[@davidmooney9662]

Ohh Opening YT and seeing a fresh upload is a sight for the sorest of eyes. Keep them coming 👏🏻

[@seancarr1548]

Tapered wheel bearings on the trailers, you have to set the pre-load on the bearing by tightness of the hub nut

[@danieljordannicol9937]

Having a trailer, motorbike and an estate diesel gives you a sense of smugness not many can understand

[@joelsimpson1676]

Everyone becomes your best mate when you have a transporter trailer they want to borrow!

[@neallewis1]

Pro tip. Carry a spare wheel bearing or two. Also get grease nipple caps, and keep them greased.

[@dannyDC2]

Good advice

[@neallewis1]

@@dannyDC2 Comes from years towing boat trailers, that regularly get wet.. Being stuck on side of the road on a long journey isn't fun, and a whole host of logistics to sort if you lose a bearing, wheel or tyre. Dual Axle helps, at least you can limp to a safe stopping point.

[@jasonboyle7203]

Man your right don't lend it out ,it will come back broken .

[@GeorgeEI7KO]

I'm going straight out to buy a trailer Dan. Mega.

[@misterLukeG]

might weigh it one day.... literally got corner weight kit 5 metres away and wanted to make a video on trailers 😅

[@Holdeenio]

Ey licence category B+E is required in the uk for towing more than 750kg trailer. Also your tow car cannot exceed 3.5T 🤟🏼

[@dannyDC2]

You can get around the 750kg rule if your total MAM is under 3.5t. Would mean getting a trailer downplated and a small car but it’s possible (I think 🤣)

[@jacobporter4623]

Not any more 🥳🥳

[@adogmcdizzle]

Wahey Danny, enjoyed you on the carthrottle podcast. Thanks for the continued content - really enjoying it.

[@TheMick26]

Hey Danny.🖐 There are two types of men out there. One who owns a trailer and the bastard who borrows that man's trailer. Yes, occasionally I am that bastard. Reminds me of the guy who owns a welder. He has a lot of friends, too.😉 Tell me again about that camera of yours. Obviously it has some intelligent auto-focus built in, you trying to focus on the stud that needed welding and the camera focused on the welder. haha, nice. Our trailer laws are iffy at best around in my state. Some are registered and have brake and signal lights, license plates w/stickers, etc. while others have nothing. Technically, you should, but no one really enforces the smaller ones like single axle lawn mower trailers, so most folks don't bother. I believe the rules are more strict for the bigger ones though. BTW, shoutout to your mate for keeping the Mini alive. Also, big ups to whoever made that light of yours... Staffy tested and approved.👌 And now, unless I missed it, a moment of silence for Dinkleberry Bink. He was only here for a short time, but I miss him already.😜 Have a good evening, Dan.

[@dannyDC2]

Hahah too right about the welder. You have to keep them topped up with beer tokens to keep the friendship alive. I’ve read before that a lot of trailers in the US don’t have brakes which I found odd, but then I saw our guy Uncle Bumblefuck working on one with some electric brakes which sounds even worse. Dinkleberry will live forever in our hearts

[@AdrianMidgey1]

"Go and do something else, don't spend all night in KZbin" 😂.. actually great life advice - videos are inspiring Dan keep them coming - I'm off to freeze my ass off wire wheeling underseal off my project car. #carLyf

[@ryanrepairs6944]

Passed my trailer test today, we still do it in N. Ireland

[@nathanenglish6151]

I’ve missed that noise! Big up the Mini content ✌️

[@edwardkarran4963]

I've just been looking into getting a licence to tow, then this video appears. Woahzer.

[@BenExell]

Yaas vtec mini friend :D

[@driftorcircuit]

"These are the games we play" Love it.

[@dantregale218]

Asahi top beer choice Daniel and great vid 👍🏻

[@dannyDC2]

nothing tastes better than a free beer

[@dantregale218]

@@dannyDC2 a free asahi even better!

[@radstar2185]

Learning to reverse is always fun 😄

[@ptr1019]

Waiting to pick up my new Woodford Lightweight trailer next month! Weights are close, but I'm able to tow my Fiesta without BE licence.

[@dannyDC2]

What tow car? I’d be surprised

[@italbabe10]

I think if you were only trailering something like that mini you could find a car and trailer combo that you could drive on a normal B licence.

[@dannyDC2]

You’d have to try and find a trailer plated to 900kg or so and then a car with a MAM of 2600. Probably doable but can’t think what it would be. Maybe a Golf or something

[@harjunLFS]

The video comes at a funny time. I recently bought a trailer and an e61 to tow my e30 lol.

[@dannyDC2]

Good luck with the e61 lol

[@harjunLFS]

@@dannyDC2 I have and will continue to need it

[@martinc8532]

I did my trailer test last year for work. Tow some serious weight about behind the work trucks. Aiming to get a trailer for my Clio at some point in the future. We use Ifor Williams trailers all the time and they handle the abuse well but I reckon I'll get a BJT Clubman or similar like yours. Trailer lad!

[@S203]

You sold me at Euro Truck Simulator. Gotta get me a trailer.

[@harrisonmillsjones3229]

Can you make a video if you would prefer owning beaver tail recovery truck. I’m hoping to buy one of the other in the up coming future, however I have absolutely no experience in the matter at hand and I believe you making a video about it could be interesting

[@dannyDC2]

I don’t need to make a video to tell you that I wouldn’t want to drive a truck everyday lol

[@chrisandwillhobbies]

Reversing a trailer like a pro is just about my only claim to masculinity

[@mick123789]

To be pedantic for a post 97 license you can tow without a trailer license. If you have a 2000 kg gross weight towing vehicle and a 1500kg gross plated trailer then you can take a car up to 1000kg. But yeah a license let’s you tow a lot more.

[@dannyDC2]

Of course, but how many cars have 2000kg gross weight and can tow 1500kg? I'm expecting more pedantic comments don't worry haha

[@mick123789]

@@dannyDC2 nah good point, it’s just annoying they do it off plated weight for non BE licenses as most set ups will weigh under 3500kg. I think BE is done on actual weight which is fairer. For the test do they actually grade you like a car test, like you get minors for mirrors etc or is just to prove you can handle a trailer safely etc?

[@dannyDC2]

You have to prove you can hitch the trailer properly /safely then do a full driving test with the trailer hitched yeah. They only do it like you've said because if you've not got the license then you're definitely breaking the law. I agree most of the time you'll be under 3500kg but that's why I said the simplest way to think about it is to just get the test done lol Once you have the BE they will probably just check that you're not over capacity. Haven't been stopped yet tbf but I've heard they stick to the plated weights on strut tops/trailer plates

[@jaybenjamin5649]

Hi dan would Any 2 litre diesel estate car do for towing ? Do you have to get a car that has the towing capacity for insurance purposes

[@customcarsofthenorthwestha8929]

When I see a car loaded I love it think it’s ace

[@rossnos]

If the guy wants to sell the a series for the mini i'd be interested

[@dionjones7678]

Is the smiley transit beavertail yours dan?

[@simonhaycocks]

Bring the camera one day and do a truckin video with me in the wagon n drag if you want. My trucks even got the full fat 16 speed range change splitter ‘box for added proper truckin 😂 Vast majority of trucks these days are auto 😒

[@dannyDC2]

Sounds like the Scania man I see near my work sometimes. Full livery. Rips it everywhere

[@t.j.vansanten1193]

Why don't you buy a saab turbo (aero) instead of having a troubled 5 series? More over-engineerd and more suitable for high mileage too...

[@dannyDC2]

Because they can’t tow 2T

[@adcuz]

Trailers seem to need a lot of repairs per mile vs a car.

[@dannyDC2]

I think once it’s good it will be for a while

[@DMH_Electrical_and_Renewable]

mates for stake bakes

[@smokeymotorsport]

Auto focus apparently disagreed with your new found fame and fortune and fled the scene. Even the dog was trying to undermine your vlogger lighting skills! I've recently jumped into the trailer scene after a surprise 20 foot boat acquisition. The bearings freaked me out as well, and the shonkiness with no MOT style inspection makes me worry what else is on the road! At least yours doesn't get dunked in the sea though, nothing a warm wheel bearing likes more than that.

[@dannyDC2]

Jesus that sounds sketchy haha

[@leelockley7714]

Why not put the trailer on your corner weight scales?

[@dannyDC2]

I said towards the end of the video that was the plan like but the day went tits up

[@D4VE26]

Dan... know exactly what ya mean when u say just summin bout towing a trailer.. and knowin ur legit too lol

[@peakytotty5248]

What’s the max size of a box trailer in the uk, I’ve seen 7 metres

[@peakytotty5248]

Would a custom trailer of 7 meters with twin deck comply with the laws ?

[@andylund1545]

On the road again haha cleetus fan are we dan

[@dannyDC2]

Willie Nelson but there’s plenty of covers

[@SJLAutomotive]

Interesting video Dan! I recently bought a twin axle trailer for £200 that requires a little work but love a project (Couple of new Indespension Units basically). I currently hold a B1 License that I’ve held just over 10 years and I believe I can tow a max authorised mass of 3.5T without taking an additional test. Hope someone could correct me if I’m wrong!?! I gather your original license was the same Dan or did you hold a B License? Cheers 👍

[@dannyDC2]

sounds about right, not sure what a B1 is (google reckons you're only allowed to drive 400kg lol)

[@SJLAutomotive]

@@dannyDC2 I would say have a quick look on the DVLA Dan and I believe you can put your license details in and it will state exactly what you can and can’t do with it.

[@JD-eo7dr]

@@dannyDC2 if you pass your test after 96 I think 400kg is all we can tow. No cars but be ok with jetski or bike trailer

[@JC-un4bg]

Make a lot off mates 😂😂😂 I don’t think a trailer would help me

[@mrbox111]

Just a Tip never own the biggest trailer in the yard!!

[@dannyDC2]

haha too right

[@meister_harris5623]

Queen status wi that trailer

[@dannyDC2]

Pardon

[@meister_harris5623]

@@dannyDC2 you use a 525 (the ultimate driving queen) to tow around the rest of your queens 😏

[@dannyDC2]

I haven't got a clue what that means but I won't be rude incase you're a patreon subscriber

[@meister_harris5623]

@@dannyDC2 I like your cars and I applaud you for using a trailer basically🙂 I’m not unfortunately but would like to be p.s that mini is pretty kool

[@dannyDC2]

Yasss Queen!

[@spainter1985]

Are you going to wrap it?

[@dannyDC2]

Pardon

[@robcottonrallying]

@@dannyDC2 round a tree? only a matter of time ;)

[@MomentumThief]

Would you rather an X5 or a 5 touring?

[@dannyDC2]

Lower running costs with a 5 (excluding regular iDrive replacements)

[@piovo1]

@@dannyDC2 😂

[@harjunLFS]

My brother tows with an e70 x5. The x5 is obviously better. Although the e61 535d tows 1.7-1.8tonne load pretty dam well and with plenty of power! It doesn’t really feel like you’ve much on the back when you’re towing provided it’s loaded correctly with not too much nose weight :)

[@piovo1]

@@harjunLFS I think its a 525d?

[@zombiesmith9420]

Hi 👋

[@dannyDC2]

Shalom

[@stefansovreski8301]

sticker bomb the trailer, it's gonna make your towcar faster

[@dannyDC2]

No neons?

[@stefansovreski8301]

@@dannyDC2 3 star trailer (nfs underground logic)