Budget Harbor Freight Off-Road Trailer Build. Episode 3. Building Doors!

Today we are building a door!
I haven't messed around with some of these ideas before so this video is full of experimental building techniques. When I get back from SEMA we are going to finish this Harbor Freight utility trailer and get it off-road ready!
Maybe a snowy overland trip is in order?!
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[@piasprojects]

That trailer keeps impressing each step of the way. I’m pumped to see how your Death Valley and SEMA trip goes.

[@fredmojicacruz4183]

Gotta admit, I’m impressed by youtubers that care about sound! Loved to hear the sound of the machine shots getting turned down to not be annoying and to go well with the music. Subscribed!

[@willperry07]

Southco compression latches are great for clamping down on seals. Plus you can get everything keyed the same.

[@logansmith2624]

The door being located on the front is interesting. I’ll be looking forward to seeing how that works out.

[@ifitsnotbrokenfixit1193]

Looks good definitely like your hinges simple

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thanks!

[@gregmarc66]

@@DirtLifestyle you don’t think the all thread will eventually cut the bushing? I think the metal sleeve would alleviate that issue but I could be wrong. Awesome job

[@caseyknox5003]

Cool to see your humbled to show the mistakes and admit when you learned something. Thanks for not making your channel just a highlight reel!

[@ayost62]

Trailer is turning out great! The other day I was watching a Grind hard Plumbing co video and thought "that would be sweet if Nate would make something like this for his kids."

[@Jerry_rigged]

The door build has given me an idea… Thanks for sharing you knowledge and creativity.

[@jasonhutton4802]

Build is looking great. Been a welder /fabricator for a decade and still learn something every time I watch one of your videos. Where in Id are you going?

[@johnsutton5034]

As a retired fabricator, I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, your shop and all the tools.

[@gregcrocker5560]

I have plans to build an offroad trailer for behind my JKU , so I'm super interested in this build. Keep up the great content Nate! 👍

[@1WZRD]

She's looking good so far!

[@kevinsavas7173]

Trailer's coming along nicely

[@robertmorris5987]

Love the hinges, especially because you had stuff laying around. When I look around my place I fully expect to find something I can make work…great work.

[@davidrucci]

As always, the best Nate! Dude, I’m learning the woes of mounting gas charged struts as we speak. Definitely a PITA. 🤙

[@paulsmith9341]

Thanks, Nate!

[@bloodsweatmoney9089]

Never fails to amaze me on the skills you have man.

[@jeepfarmer]

I have an idea! I've been seeing alternator setups for hot rods that mount on the rear axle.. what about doing something like that? Might not be amazing going slow offroad but on the highway it might work out pretty sweet.

[@11green11]

I just suggested powering it with a motor and adding an esc for available on demand power/traction but my first thought was the generator idea 😯 an alterator would be much lighter and cost effective 😎😎👍

[@70CadillacMan]

There is also a disc parking brake off the pinion gear.

[@criticaltexan2334]

I'm building an off-grid setup. Gonna use this idea for battery charging!

[@farmerjon_athan]

Good work mate

[@ke-bg6ie]

I like the 2 crescent wrench metal brake. Plasma cut all but the last inch on each end, make bend, stich weld back. So simple why didn't I think of that. Cool build

[@henrikm4657]

I’ve been out in the garage welding on trailer stuff all day, and this video is the perfect way to wrap up my evening! Those hinges look awesome dude!

[@lavachemist]

Always look forward to your videos, Nate! You're a huge inspiration as I plan to do more fabrication.

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thank you!

[@tomandhistruck]

I love the direction you're going on this trailer build! Keep up the great work!

[@monkeybarmonkeyman]

Definitely will want a "door stop" for the upward movement of your hinged door IF that tent mounts where you show it. Great work for such a short period of time, you're doing great!

[@jackiejoe8930]

I love the hinges! Not enough people build stuff with what they have laying around. I was studying the bluesy music in the beginning.

[@robertthompson2043]

Thanks Nate for another solid video. I like where this project is headed!! .... Safe travels!!

[@jvazquez53]

Those are some serious hinges!!! Awesome!

[@JoeGarofaloII]

This trailer is amazing already. I love this build!

[@tyeburch4273]

You really need a laser or plasma table! It would take away from some of the plain persons fab lessons but it could help your time a lot! Love the content man, thank you!

[@rickmellor]

I'm impressed by your shopcraft. I'm glad I found your channel.

[@BuiltDifferentGarage]

Badass! Can't wait to see it on some trails!

[@jeffcombs8237]

Trailer coming together nicely. Thx Dirt Lifestyle.

[@trailrunnah8886]

Looks terrific so far! I really dig the Ingenuity with the door. I learn something every time I watch one of these videos.

[@witchcraftauto]

Man, the idea of a roof top tent on a custom built trailer is nothing short of genius! Now if only I could convince the wife!!

[@wrm3016]

Hey Nate, as you're coming down the freeway heading for Sema, feel free to swing by and pick me... I'm only 5 minutes off the freeway in central Ca. ;-) Good call on just tack welding. This thing is going to be one stout little trailer when finished!

[@HeathKentucky]

New subscriber here first video I watched was when you were on your way to quit your job as a plumber, that told me how dedicated you were to this channel so automatically subscribed. As a industrial electrician I don't think I would be able to do what you did. Much love from Kentucky.

[@lukenakahara7272]

Thank doing what you did on the “HF” trailer & yes I subscribed.

[@hipairbrush1053]

Love it. Good luck at SEMA...

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thanks!

[@JLSJR1979]

Nice musicality on the video. Excited to see this trailer finished.

[@elizabethconner6357]

Loving this build. This is a great idea to get grandpa comfortable to come overland with us again. No more sleeping in the back of the H3 for him 🤣

[@offroadinfidel1916]

I appreciate the use of CAD in the fabricating process because cardboard is cheap and easy to work with.

[@jerrydebaca8697]

Yas. That trailer is going to be awesome. Can't wait for the next video installment. Have fun on the trips...

[@syn4057]

I love watching these types of builds. One day … If I have “great” ideas, I’ll put them in my build. Since I’m not building your trailer, I’ll enjoy watching you build and seen your great ideas. Since there are many “great” ideas that call for “use this” (not laying around), “use that” (not laying around). Budget builds are great when you use free things laying around, instead of BUYING EXPENSIVE, NEW THINGS, WHICH MAKES IT NOT BUDGET. Especially for those of not made of money. Some of us are good at sourcing free things like full thread rods, small sections of angle iron, etc. Lots of construction going on around me; stuff they don’t have to pay to throw a way, they let me haul a way for free (I always ask and clarify). These videos justify my collection and give me a great next project.

[@jamesdavies3038]

Idea to lift the trailer on the cheep. Scissor Jack pushing on the axle maybe. Loving the build though

[@dawayneduffy3509]

I really love that hinge man 👍

[@jordangamesvlogs9892]

Love your videos, you are an inspiration to me. I’m twelve and I’m supposed to be studying for my hunting license before hunting season ends but when your videos come out I can’t help but stop and watch them. Anyways, keep up your good work, have fun at SEMA, and safe travels!

[@j.walker3498]

Hey Nate later you can add couple computer fans and an air filter to pressurize it, keep all the dust out.

[@G34RH34D]

It's looking more sweet the more you put it together. This is more than likely the route I would go to build it how I want and not spend a ton of money on one.

[@stephendall2329]

I really enjoy your videos and the music is fantastic. I found your site looking for ideas for a trailer I have been working on and off for several months, because of health reasons not interest…. Thank you from a new subscriber

[@Crewsy]

Front door with a storage bin in front of it should make for an interesting solution to allow the door and hopefully the spare tire to open. Progressing nicely.

[@253fabrication]

Nice job Nate! If you need some quick anti-crush sleeves for the bushings, you can get a 3' section of 3/4 x .065 seamless tubing at Ace hardware or Mclendons for a few bucks! A 5/8 bolt fits perfectly! Looking forward to the rest of the build!

[@brianmcdaniel2693]

Thank you for all you do

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thank you for the positive vibes 👊

[@jtdehaanjr]

Love the direction this build is going! Have fun down south Nate!

[@billybike57]

I like the develop as you go. I’ve never been that sharp to do that, you make it look easy. Well done 👍🏼

[@leobuis9568]

I'm new to your channel, and just wanted to say you do a great job with the editing and your personal presentation, it makes your videos very enjoyable to watch even if you're not into off-roading. So thanks!

[@GHOST0766]

It’s coming out great

[@aj-fb5yi]

I saw you on i5 just south of corning ca. and honked the horn on my semi and gave you a thumbs up as i passed.

[@gearlist]

Huge inspiration Nate - been binge watching your beginner/how-to videos lately.

[@ryanmgill]

Nice! A bit of a suggestion. Your door seal would have been more bomb-proof if you'd extended the flange of the door skin over the front interface. You'd have a Z shaped seal interface instead of an L shape. Nice inspiration for me going forwards though. Have fun on your next wheeling trip.

[@rustysparks8645]

Trailer coming together great. Watch out for those sharp door corners when the door is raised ~ perfect height for bumping your head into. As you're also a plumber, maybe some pipe insulation for the edges/coeners whenever the door is open! Great project.

[@Crewsy]

He isn’t leaving the door to open that much. He said he wants it opening more and will make the adjustments to the strut mount locations off camera. At that height it is definitely going to ruin a weekend. 🤕

[@markharman9885]

awesome vid, hope to see ya there at SEMA

[@EvanMoon]

As always your music taste is superb

[@joshuabrown1309]

Yes! Tough wieght. So many people underestimate. Had truck trailer Bobcat/tractor rigs that varied widely on tongue weight. Some needed massive amounts to be stable others a couple hundred pounds was adequate. Just dependent on your trailer and rig. Rule of thumb too much is better than not enough!

[@denvernow7294]

This guy could take two dead raccoons, rub them together, and make a SEMA worthy overland.

[@DirtLifestyle]

Lol thanks man! I'm honored! 🦝+🦝=💰 😁

[@seanseoltoir]

Another way of doing a seal for a door is to use a small piece of channel for the doorway mating surface, a rubber seal in the bottom of the channel, and then an edge surface that mates to the center of the channel. Done right with proper dogging latches around it (like with a Navy ship's watertight doors), it can be pretty waterproof even with light weight materials like you are using...

[@user-nj2un3rl5f]

Can't wait to see that trailer up in the hills of greenwater

[@jonathanmcdonald1101]

Great video Nate!! This is something that I want to tackle at some point. Btw I just wanted to say that your channel inspired me to learn how to weld, I ended up getting a AC/DC tig welder last year and I've made rock sliders, custom brackets for various parts, built myself a lightweight aluminium drawer system in the back for overlanding. So thanks for the great content and the inspiration

[@kylancook3477]

I need a copy and paste for this comment because I feel like I am saying it all the time but, music is on point Nate! Maybe throw together a song list you use in your videos? Id love to jam out to some of your favorite play lists!

[@RatelLaw]

Thank you for sharing your expertise

[@jarekmace1536]

If you extend the upper shock mounts away from the hatch, when it is closed the upper mounting points should be behind the lower mounting points. This will put back pressure on the door, keeping it closed better and not putting so much stress directly on the hinges. This also results in the hatch opening higher. I don't remember which KZbin car show was doing that, but I remember that was how they adjusted the balance.

[@Forza4baby]

Love your content bro 👍👍 all the way from Tassie Australia

[@rossjones6611]

Not sure if you were going to do a drawer system inside for storage, but I always thought that in place of big heavy duty, and EXPENSIVE drawer slides, using a “utility sled” or “hunting sled” as the drawer would be a more cost friendly alternative. And they could rest on your tongue when slid out. Just an idea.

[@tmurray12]

Nice build so far brotha! Digging the blues music.

[@FrenchieFrench1555]

Personally I would have used the rear panel to open and to be used as a table or may be a mini cook top. I love your work and your videos

[@toddmayta7615]

That thing is gonna be awesome.....and HEAVY! Any guesses to weight the finished weight might be?

[@dmwi1549]

Built like bank vault!

[@chrisgreen4976]

Coming along great. Love watching your videos and getting great ideas for the day when I will have the space and money do similar projects. Keep them coming.

[@Trap..house.]

So cool ! Have a safe trip 💪

[@jbro74]

Surprised to see the door on front. Wondering what the purpose for that is. Can't wait to see what's next.

[@DoreDerek]

Where in Idaho will you be and when? I live in the Boise area and would be willing to travel a bit to meet you. Hopefully I can meet you somewhere along your trip, if only to just shake your hand and let you know how much I appreciate all your videos.

[@bigbearcustom5811]

That really suck for your lens bro! I like your channel, you give me inspiration for building my own off-road trailer. Keep the good work.

[@jamesmac7040]

Nate loving the build! I love your channel and have recently bought my first welder for 4wd projects and have begun learning to weld. Really inspired by what you're doing. Keep up the cool projects

[@Zt3v3]

Good name for a channel, love it.

[@KansasSlim64]

Love the bluesy “Grizzly Bear” tune. 👍👍

[@chuckkirkton6973]

Very cool! High quality build…..

[@cooders71]

Looking really good man. I got a lead on a 4x8 trailer that I'm trying to pick up super cheap. Might be a new build for me

[@tCrowbar]

This is the most exciting build series I’ve seen in a hot minute. I am SUPER pumped about this trailer build and cannot WAIT to see it progress! This series has earned you another sub, my dude. Keep it up, and hope you get that lens fixed soon (if you haven’t already)

[@leebailey4376]

Make some brackets that hook over your tires and use your trak boards as a seat or table

[@dubCanuck1]

Looking good Nate. Stealing that front door carrier idea.

[@Marcus_Woodard]

I am drawing this in CAD now and I think some semi trailer hinges would have worked great and saved some space up top.

[@erikschutzman2402]

Cool, I like this.

[@FlawedOffroad]

That thing is turning out great, cant wait to see what else you come up with!

[@cotaomar1662]

So glad I found your channel great content !!!!

[@mattspouse298]

Loving it man. Keep up the great work

[@jasonf1340]

Looks great man

[@pshubert21]

I have though about building something like this and one thing that I think would be helpful is making it so the space can fit both the trailer or the vehicle, this way you have 2 spares.

[@82werk72]

1:13 are you building a some kinde of a EV with that Eletric motor? :D

[@elmarruben]

Really like what your doing! Keep up these nice projects! Greatings from holland👍👍

[@nathanbenson8930]

I swear I saw your rig right by the Burbank airport on Friday!

[@dennisfreebairn8754]

It’s gonna be a heavy trailer but that happens when steel is cheaper!! Tire mounted on the front in my experience causes rocks to bounce off and smash your window. Hopefully not too negative Nate. Just constructive. Cheers from Australia

[@stacyreid5077]

Great video really like this trailer build. 👍🏻