Let's Build More Weird Offroad Trailer Mods! Harbor Freight Overland Trailer Episode 8.

Today on the Harbor Fright offroad trailer build I want to add a snorkel, Max Trax, 5 lb. Propane tank, A co2 Tank and more! I want to finish the overland kitchen table and add some gussets too. Basically, we need to do a solid fitment check before we paint this bad boy and today, we are going to check all this stuff off of the list. I hope you enjoy the video!
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[@jetsoncarter6051]

Add a little inline 12v fan and create a positive pressure system. Constantly pushing dirt out. Get your 12v from the trailer connection cause you'll only need it while driving.

[@Colorado4x4]

This is a great idea. Do you have any part numbers or a fan you like?

[@greg1923]

Great idea. Ronny Dahl did the same on his Hilux build for the bed. Worked great from what he said 👍

[@BillyWeisbergII]

i was gonna say the same. i've seen positive pressure setups advertised on higher end offroad style trailers similar to this one. awesome stuff.

[@Thelyfbryan]

This is a standard feature on most off road trailers in Australia having a positive pressure dust reduction system. I have one on my patriot camper that has a washable filter and runs on a motion switch via the Anderson plug we don’t get the elevation changes down here like the states but we get heaps of dust.

[@LukeEdward]

That would be so cool. A simple $5 12V PC fan would do the trick, too.

[@studio3686]

Howdy! Looks AWESOME! One thought on the fold down table... maybe mount the middle bumpstop on the side of the trailer instead of on the door? Then it doesn't disrupt your table surface when folded down?

[@MrJazzSaxophonist]

This was my exact thought too

[@paulbaker2680]

I was going to mention that to. Maybe all three of them so none of them are in the way

[@johntorres7637]

This

[@bmpwe]

Came here to mention this. Why put them on the table?

[@trevorsenetza5692]

Just a thought…..how about moving the bump stops from the table to the side wall so they’re not in the way

[@MSRVlogss]

Thas what i was going to comment add

[@BigBluePile]

Absolutely agree x3! That would drive me crazy having those in the way.

[@josephdolph9029]

x4! I was just about to post this.. haha

[@modlife9822]

Sorry for the several posts. This just hits me funny. A few years ago I watched several of your videos while I built my trailer. Now you are building yours. 👍🏻

[@williamolliges2622]

The more I watch the quality of workmanship in action on this build, the more my eye is drawn to the irony of the Harbor Freight Frame. “100% fabricated masterpiece off-road trailer” doesn’t sell as well as “Yea, man, I just welded some stuff on a harbor freight trailer frame, and this is what I came up with.”

[@jamesmccomb6217]

It's not stupid at all, here in Australia we pump air into caravans, luggage compartments in buses etc to achieve positive pressure inside so the dust can't get in through the seals

[@ALMX5DP]

Given the climate there, yeah that makes perfect sense!

[@DirtLifestyle]

I've seen! I considered a positive pressure system too. This is the stuff I had laying around so it what I used 👍

[@mattbarrett41]

Really? It’s not like there’s a lower atmospheric pressure inside. Is the differential created by movement? Serious question

[@davethrasher4124]

​@Matt Barrett iirc, yeah. It's like when you open only one rear window of a moving car, you get what sounds like the inside of a helicopter.

[@thomasrosado1340]

Love the false sense of confidence I get from watching your videos 😂. Although it takes me 20 times longer to do some of the stuff you post, I still try to finish my project. Great work with your trailer, it looks amazing.

[@ashtonmariefranklin725]

This is turning out to be a cool little overlanding trailer. Can't wait till it is finished and being used.

[@aaronkesterson9613]

This trailer build has been my favorite thing so far, fantastic work man!

[@gerryhartung736]

If you were to rivet angle corners, they sell pop rivet covers that you put in the rivet holes and will look like Peterbilt cab rivits.

[@James_James01]

Great work as always mate. Please weigh this trailer when you’re done! Many of us are curious to see what it sits at!!

[@danielcgomez]

I'm so stoked with this build! the first episode came as a KZbin suggestion this morning, an I binged all the episodes, lol ...this is so Rad!

[@DirtLifestyle]

Nice! Glad you are enjoying the series my friend 👊

[@chrispartaka9164]

I love seeing how far you have come Nate. The thorough thought process, editing, music, lighting, and just using what you have. This project is awesome.

[@BlackHawk295]

This trailer is looking badass! I love these kinds of videos where a more experienced fabricator talks through their thought process so newbies can get an idea on how they think through problems

[@jscorpion9413]

You are an awesome fabricator. Like watching your videos and I’ve learned so much about fabrication and having fun. Life is too short to stress and be surrounded by negative energy. Many blessings to you and your family.

[@donbeary6394]

great idea! .. I would be concerned about knocking the filter off/having to be careful loading stuff inside .. how about just a low profile car cabin air filter size box right under it on the ceiling? .. 1 1/4 inch depth out to do it

[@stevebulach5198]

Have you ever considered creating positive pressure inside the trailer to keep the dust out via an electric fan. Ronny Dahl had good success in the back of his Hi Lux/ Tacoma. He did Dessert trips etc & had little or no dust ingress. Great Vid, Thanks for all your great content.

[@hudsonfenceco]

That is SO FREAKING CLEVER. Dang, well done, great thoughts.

[@kylancook3477]

I love the music Nate, seems like your music choices are as high quality as your content! Maybe put the music tracks in the description? I'd love to jam to this stuff while I work

[@MaxximusRadimus]

Great progress! As far as the table bump stops are concerned. Moving those to the trailer wall would clean up the table. Also, instead of having the one on the 'inside' of the bottom of the table, could you use a stack of trimmed to size teflon cutting boards, or a piece of well oiled, instead of that single stop? I think a length of that would give the table some more stability in the center and help increase the table load (at least in the center) with that resting on the fender.

[@e.s.bryant765]

Thanks for the new video! I made my first camper trailer around 96 or so. The outside has SS panels, and it is still going strong all these years later. You had some great ideas, and look forward to seeing it being used on the trail.

[@scottthompson6885]

Nate you do very nice work. If you haven't come up with a solution yet on the table supports I would just make a flexible or hinged rod, in the middle, for each end so that it fits inside the table when closed.

[@findmeinariver]

That is one SICK trailer! Nothing else like it out there, really cool!

[@dougdean3134]

It is so close. Excited to see this honor it’s first trip.

[@Chris.starfleet]

This man has a solution to a problem that I didn't know existed. I'm hooked.

[@fannymccracken6385]

Because it doesn't exist.

[@bwofficial1776]

@@fannymccracken6385 It doesn't exist because he fixed it. No one wants to have their stuff all covered in dust, positive pressure will make sure that doesn't happen.

[@lousypirate]

Happy to see the progress. Had 2 thoughts: 1. put the top side bump stops on the side of the trailer, not your shelf. You'll constantly find them in the way (I'm guessing) 2. Would be neat to put an alternator on the 3rd member of the trailer axle to charge up your batteries while driving around, would save headaches on beefier wire and bleed off system from whatever you want to tow it with. Granted, if you're not moving around much for a few days it doesn't really help.

[@philo_beddoe4367]

Checked comments for the bump stop thing. Don't like them on the table either.

[@TheDefenderSisu]

How about a positive pressure system like they have in the Australian trailers to keep all the dust out I don’t think it’ll be too hard to make, runs of the wiring from the trailer it only works when you’re driving. Filters out the dust instead of having the dust in the trailer keep the filter on the outside.

[@tred130]

I was just about to say need to look here at the Aussie camper with the bulldust positive pressure systems. They seem to work pretty amazingly. I think the south African camper were the first tho

[@jordangamesvlogs9892]

Good to see an update on this! Great that they’re getting more frequent.

[@upcountryoffroad2906]

Had the same problem in the back of my JKU Jeep (Dust getting sucked in the back tailgate) until I realized the previous owner removed the vent cover that has check valve like louvers to allow air to escape but not to allow dust in. Thanks for tackling this important topic.

[@thelonewrangler1008]

I think the breather says a lot about your confidence in whatever you use as a gasket system for the doors🤓 nice work so far this thing looks great. I would move those bumpstops for the table to the trailer so they are in the way when using it

[@NathanNostaw]

A company i used to work for made mining trucks and trailers, we ran positive pressure filtered blowers on the cabs. Helped to ensure the super fine dust stayed out and helped reduce the dust each time the door was opened.

[@treehouseoffroad]

Nice to see that OE hardware being put to use. I have a treasure trove of old Toyota hardware that I love re-purposing!

[@StormbornJKU]

Really cool seeing all of the custom stuff. Lots of ways to do things differently. Cool seeing the way you do them!

[@64maxpower]

That snorkel is genuis

[@cjleon1104]

Glad to see you back on this project and I really like to see your recycling old parts from other vehicles *what most of us would do anyways). Can't wait to see the final result and it in use.

[@gerryhartung736]

My brother uses the 3.4 marker lites on his Sand rail trailer. 43 yrs driving big rigs, you can bet it looks like a red and amber Xmas tree!

[@redmanley6570]

Seat belts retract and would possibly work good for the table.

[@joegoble2134]

I've really enjoyed watching this project come together, but I must wonder: Just how heavy is the final trailer going to be? It seems like it will introduce a lot of weight to the towing rig.

[@Powershift]

You built one badass trailer. It's making me want to take my RTT off my truck and do something similar. Have a trailer ready with all the camping gear and tent ready to go. Clean the truck up for wheeling, and leave the trailer at camp.

[@karlsmith5673]

You could use a Harley Davidson rear axle adjusters at the hinges. Wouldn't support the outer corners, but would be as solid as the contact materials. Or loose steel cables offset just enough to tuck on the inside. Loop wouldn't be big enough to interfere with anything. Sometimes basic is better. Less chance for failure

[@Sarge0311]

I never thought about this I am glad you are thinking ahead

[@madmaxximus1234]

Yup!! The struts!! Nice! Cool build👍🤙

[@WilliamVerdoorn]

Nate, I enjoy your good work and quality videos. I think you’re on of the more skilled off road fabricators on mainstream KZbin. Have you considered a ground up build as a future project? Maybe something where you build the frame and suspension for something very custom? Then you could put your creativity and skills to use like you have on this trailer on a vehicle project, and it would be something we haven’t seen before on your channel. Thanks!

[@TheAceex]

For kitchen door you could use a style of garage door cable drums and spring tension from the inside and run the cable or synthetic cable thru the chassis to the table. That way it folds down with ease and stores without any mess or hassle

[@MikeUtah]

Awesome project! What about mounting the middle bump stop on the side of trailer instead of the top of the table? That way when the table is down you don’t have to work around it.

[@firemaniac]

I'd order a few of those 3/4 inch lights in red, NHTSA standards say they should be red as clearance/marker lights at the rear of the trailer, and amber to the front. I cant remember if you are going to be required to have this trailer inspected or not, but that is something they may look at. Another often forgotten light is a license plate light, but people tend to get away with not having one on a trailer.

[@calholli]

You should put some little gussets on those leaf spring mounts/ ears that are hanging down. Those are fairly weak with a single weld like that; they are carrying all the weight and they are going to contact rocks the most. They need gussets.. 10:27

[@MitchellPetersonJr]

You aught to turn that into a positive pressure system. Spal makes a fan just for that. Had 2 on my last service truck. My tools stayed clean even driving on dirty mines in Arizona.

[@snicklefritzd3612]

Great work man!! Looks amazing.

[@gregcrocker5560]

I enjoy all of your projects, but this offroad trailer is definitely a favorite. I am planning to build an offroad trailer to tow behind my JKU and this build is giving me a lot of great ideas that I hadn't considered before. Keep up the great content Nate! Can't wait to see this project completed. 👍

[@modlife9822]

I have built three so far. I have a video on two, and will be doing the third soon. Also doing a how to video soon, with tips on what to avoid.

[@jaredgreen502]

This is an awesome feature & not something I've ever thought of. You did a great job explaining at beginning of video yet again👍

[@GPDIY]

Looking forward to your next video. Beautiful work.

[@timking2194]

Shaping up to be one of the nicest off road trailers I have seen. I’m always trying to safe weight on my setup but I won’t be doing extreme off road where it might flip. Looks awesome

[@genesis8305]

I need to see that fridge slide build. I will soon be building one... thanks for another great vid.

[@timothywilliams2021]

Noticed you had multiple grinders with different wheels on the table. I do the same. I keep one with a wire wheel one with cutoff wheel and one i swap between flap discs or grinding wheels. Definite time saver for me not having to swap wheels constantly wheels constantly.

[@MizeraAdventures]

I’ve been loving this series! Would love to see more stuff like this on the channel!

[@frenchphil189]

For the table use two lengths of chain. No finger trapping issues and loads cheaper than struts and just about maintainence free

[@KenKnowledge]

Regarding the tablestops. Just weld a tab in the hinge it self. Sort of like a bumpstop but in steel, and on the hinge it self. Maybe tap the tab and make the angle adjustable with a bolt.

[@jsmith1982FYI]

I'm loving this trailer build. I wish I had the space abs talent to do one myself.

[@malcolmyoung7866]

Like this build. Dunno why there is something about it that peaks my interest.. Keep fabricating Nate. Always something to learn..

[@andrewjones-productions]

Your explanation at the end of the video pertaining to the fold down table supports, is a very good example of building something that best suits someone's particular circumstances. Naturally, the idea of a simple two piece, centre pivoting metal straps is probably the simplest, best generic idea. Throw a young child into the set of circumstances and suddenly the needs are different and a gas strut makes a lot more sense. In anycase, with your talents and skills, changing this in the future is not going to be an issue.

[@tomandhistruck]

Holy wow! You're killing it on this trailer! Keep up the amazing work! :)

[@gerryhartung736]

The best build I have seen.

[@nathanplatt5517]

The DOT Requires propane tanks to be mounted within the frame of a trailer. that way if the trailer ever gets in an accident or hit by a vehicle going down the road propane tank is protected. That's why they mount propane tanks on the trailer tongue within the v part of the trailer tongue.

[@ljoffe]

These small 5 and 11lb tanks are mounted on the sides of small trailers from the manufacturers all the time. They can't sell a DOT approved trailer if they weren't allowed.

[@mazevx2451]

BruderX trailers as well as many other Australian trailers have a positive pressure system to keep the dust out, Ronny Dahl had a positive pressure system in the bed of his hilux... Well known thing in Australia and South Africa as well, as far as I know

[@orespice11]

Hi man, I've been following you all the way, great videos! As far as the trailer and the foldable table you've made, i have something to suggest: Reposition the bump stops and lockable brackets you've to main chassis of the trailer so you have an even and clean surface from up and down without 'things' protruding in the way!. Looking forward for the next video!! Keep up the excellent fabrication man!!!!

[@modlife9822]

For my kitchen table I took an inside door and made removable hinges for it. Made a drop leg for one side and attached it to the outside of the trailer to support the other side.

[@jeffwisemiller3590]

Curious if you could mount channels into the interior of the roof that fits a cabin air filter. Just slide in or out for easy replacement, low profile inside & easy to make whatever size you want for what ever filter(s) you use.

[@monkeybarmonkeyman]

54 seconds in and I'll say for any of you who think he's talking BS, if you're ever around Phoenix, buy a bag of chips while you're in the valley, then drive up to Payson. The bag will swell to almost popping point. I think he really did touch on something here most folks would never consider. - great job!

[@GridLineGo]

Suggestion: the bump stop you installed on the table, might I recommend installing in oj the side of the trailer so you get more space. I feel like that bumper would get in the way. Love the channel, love the build! Keep it up 🤘

[@jordan00191]

Bloody awesome! I think you might be trying to stack maxtrax pro's and non pro's hence why they won't stack. Different tread tips! Maybe check that first

[@astonmoore6126]

With regards to the table cables, you could always add a cables with a small counter weight that would cause the cables to retract when the table is in the unused position

[@chir0pter]

Wow very interesting idea! I wonder if this would obviate the need for an powered positive pressure system. I could see that little pressure changes could occur just from bouncing a trailer around, which could work dust in over time- which this might prevent

[@alazanjoe]

Awesome trailer, good ideas all over

[@matthewlaskey5201]

I'm late to the party bit for the cables on the table I know cube vans have a roller system on them that rolls the cable up so it wouldn't flop around but I like the strut idea aswell great looking trailer.

[@user-zv2nx4gn6n]

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[@mattbarrett41]

As always, love the series. I do think this is a solution hunting for a problem. Fuck it. Looks cool

[@lvinzant6614]

Mount the table bump-stop that is used for stability when it is closed to the trailer side rather than the table, that way it isn’t in the way when using or cleaning the table. You can also hang your hot pad on it.

[@maximumoverland]

Suggestion sir **** take the rubber table center support and riv nut it to the trailer the same place it lands , so it doesn’t interfere with the drop down table surface area 🤷🏼‍♂️….. 😁 ya know if ya want to 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@CPolarBear68]

Maybe I missed this, but if you have the trailer detached from the tow vehicle, do you still intend to utilize the roof top tent, and what is your plan to stabilize the trailer while the tent is deployed?

[@grizlypaws4091]

Tail gate cables from 90s pick up or home mad could hold your table

[@NAGoodness]

Loving this build! In regards to your Maxtrax, you're trying to get your orange Maxtrax Extremes to meet up with your grey original Maxtrax. The Extremes are built slightly different and don't sit as well. The originals sit much lower/nicer than the Extremes do.

[@ericgallagan946]

Really cool build. I would love to have an off-road trailer of some kind but can’t justify spending $30,000+ for one. Really like seeing it done on a budget… it gives me hope.

[@dirtyred9225]

Just now stubbled upon your channel, I would have liked to seen some sort of hinge stop to support the table (if it would be strong enough).

[@invictuscenturion8468]

Its coming together great.

[@212caboose]

Excellent progress!!!

[@MattWhit1975]

I’ve enjoyed this series. The trailer is looking great. Any consideration of mounting the table bumpers to the side of the trailer instead of the table surface?

[@DanFisher2]

I never have good luck with Amazon leds. I grabbed a bunch of Trux dual revolution leds. I wired the amber marker circuit and bright white circuits to a 3 way switch. And to a battery. I can flip my markers white to setup in the dark. And disconnect from the tow rig, flip a different switch and my battery powers the markers

[@BuildSomethingAuto]

Have you ever tried reheating welds with a torch to relax them and get your dimension back? Never done it personally but Im told it can help in those situations.

[@connorcundall1515]

For your table you could mount 2 tool balancers inside the trailer thru the wall and attached to the corners of your table.

[@nathanaelszafranski3952]

If it is not too late, I would move the bump stops for the up position to the trailer body proper, so they are not sticking up on your shelf.

[@bearpawartworks]

loving this build

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thanks man, I'm happy to hear it 👍

[@steveryan8549]

Hey Nate I have just started watching the trailer build (awesome) i think im on the third or fourth and your talking about weight down low to keep it stable. I apologize in advance because youve probably done it already but if not-what about putting fluid in the tires?

[@jamesgrossmann866]

I'm sure its too late, but I would extend the hinges across the bottom of the table and box them in, I think you could pick up a lot of strength that way and not need the gas struts...

[@martinconnolly9921]

AMAZING WORK MATE 👏 YOU KNOW YOU STUFF GIVE YOURSELF A PAT ON THE BACK AMAZING 🤘

[@SiCrewe]

Love your work, as always, but I can't help thinking that a 1/2" boss with a diff' breather screwed into it would have been sufficient for this. If you ARE determined to go for nuclear overkill, here, I'd suggest maybe installing an electric fan (one of those $40 ebay "electric turbochargers" perhaps?) and using it to draw filtered air IN to generate air flow that'll keep dust out.

[@dorsk84]

Just a suggestion. I would have done something kinda like what they use in Pelican cases. Use a small ball valve to equalize pressure when you get to the destination.

[@ALMX5DP]

I think the issue is pressure will equalize throughout a journey when air leaks in through the weather seals and such (and in doing so brings dusty air in).

[@DirtLifestyle]

ALMX5DP nailed it dude 👊

[@dorsk84]

@@ALMX5DP I see your point. I didn't look at it in that way. I was thinking at sea lvl going to altitude, the trailer would be positive pressure. Helping keep dust out. Then on the way back down the drop in pressure would press the doors tighter also keeping dust out. I was looking at it as a K.I.S.S. issue, and not having the doors pop open or vacuumed shut when you get to wherever your destination is.

[@ALMX5DP]

@@dorsk84 yeah I think there may be too many joints and openings, and the trailer will be hit and scraped over it’s life making it hard to keep a really good positive seal for that to work well. It’s a good idea and I think in some applications could work even better but for a DIY a approach this may be that simple and good enough solution.

[@cobra19946]

You should move the shelf bump stops to the side of the trailer. That way they are not in the way when using the shelf.

[@scottspropertyservices6877]

Love your work & especially designing from what you have laying around. May not be the best way possible but that’s all relative to who’s got the biggest mouth. Plus you’v mentioned a few times this is not the only trailer you plan on making. You can clearly see from the comment section how much your inspiring people to think outside the box & be creative because they all have various ideas. Best build series on KZbin at the moment in my opinion

[@bauderk]

The pressure and volume changes are small. A small tube with an inline fuel filter could do the trick using your same idea. Or a different option, a long coil of tubing. The air will move back and forth in the tube and never get inside the trailer. This would also help reduce condensation.

[@chrisdoyle251]

This build is awesome! I've got something similar going right now. My dilemma is leveling jacks/stabilizer jacks! When this is unhooked from the tow rig, I'd like to be able to walk around without it shaking or tipping. With the 37" tires, I'm about 34" to the frame/bumpers. Ideally, I'd like some travel (around 10"-20") after the jack/stabilizer is extended due to the uneven ground surfaces we'll be traveling to. Have you given any thought to what you were going to do?