Weird Electrical Gremlins? - Harbor Freight Offroad Trailer Episode 10

Believe it or not there is still a Harbor Freight trailer in there somewhere!
In today's episode we add a bunch of wire to this Offroad trailer in hopes to get some basic lighting. I throw down a heavy coat of Walmart's finest orange spray paint and install a bunch of the house electrical! Next week we hit the road for the first time and hopefully button up whatever is left to make this trailer ready for "overlanding".
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[@DirtLifestyle]

Thanks for watching guys! A few things to talk about here. I have much of the random electrical stuff in a Amazon shopping carts here... www.amazon.com/shop/dirtlifestylenate Second we have our fairleads in stock and ready to ship! I know many of you have been waiting for a restock... the next batch has arrived 🙌. And third... I regret saying anything about the success of Lite Brite. I didn't want this to be an invitation to pile on and trash talk them. When I do voice over I often shoot from the hip and for some reason this was on my mind lol. I thought this was funny so I kept it in but Kevin hit me up saying they are getting a bunch of nasty messages about my comments. I only want to spread positive vibes in this industry and I promise, it's all hugs and smiles when I see Kevin and Brittany. Hind sight is 20/20 and now I see that even though these comments felt playful and sincere they make me look like a clown 🤦‍♂️. Sorry folks! I try to learn from my mistakes everyday and this isn't the first time I was too dense to read the room lol.

[@michaelcharonnat5830]

Don't be too hard on yourself about Litebright. When I watched the video, I just figured you were making an innocent joke with no bad intentions. I think it's less of your fault for the comment and more the immaturity of some viewers to take your comment out of context. Keep up the great work man!

[@tedstanfield1642]

I believe one is Ford style and every other brand wiring style. Ford combines some functions so wiring is different

[@connorjones1485]

I also caught it as an innocent joke. Thank you for not just removing that part of the video, and explaining yourself. Would that more people would own the things they say, and apologize and change as they feel it’s necessary, not upon prescription of others. Have loved your trailer build! It’s got you my sub. Also really like your music choice, makes it easy to watch even when I need to be focused on other things.

[@markdavis6186]

As someone that also has a small custom made offroad trailer, I highly recommend adding some reverse lights to the back. You will thank yourself in the long run.

[@dodgeme1986truck]

not a standard style reverse lights... add rear facing flood lights as the reverse lights and chassis under-lights with proper color-coding ex. yellow in front of rear axle red behind rear axle. makes everything much easier to see when parking the trailer in the dark.

[@partimermn]

Hi Nate! Enjoying the build. I'm a retired truck driver and I can tell you legally the running lights on the sides of any vehicle must be red at the end. Any running lights facing rearward must also be red. Amber lights are not allowed in these positions. All it takes is one grumpy cop to mess up your trip. Keep building.

[@stumpjumpper88]

Pretty sure you need red for rear marker lights to be legal. Orange marks the front and red marks the rear. Also some backup lights would be a great addition to the trailer for towing off road and for using at camp

[@Kingston100LC]

I really appreciate you getting into the weeds with this build. Showing your successes, failures, initial designs and the redesigns.

[@branchandfoundry560]

I second it. This is where we learn. Slick production is nice (sometimes), but I'm pretty sure we're all here for the detailed information.

[@jimbond24]

All you need to do is change the wire at your junction box. That’s the beauty of the box. Simply move your wires to the correct spot. Don’t worry about the color code till later when the plug needs replaced.

[@EvanMoon]

4:44 Awesome kid running in slow motion

[@DirtLifestyle]

Lol everything is better in slow mo 😁

[@paultthompson]

Some the best how-to fabrication content on the internet hands down while still doing it with tools the average person could buy.

[@ryanwilliams1651]

Nice buy! I like to see people who don't waist, but spend in a way that is reinvesting in their business.

[@59eurobug]

The 2 ways to wire are 7-way RV and 7-way Utility Trailer. The pins do exactly the same it's the colors that change. I also found this out the hard way when I upgraded my pop up camper to a 7-way plug

[@TRAVISVANZUIDEN]

Nate, you are easily one of the best KZbin channels!! Keep up the awesome work!!

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thank you! I'm honored 👊

[@acd2505]

I totally agree I love this channel. The builds are amazing, very creative!!

[@bennelson3724]

Congrats on the new car trailer! You’re living MY dream. Thanks for videoing so much so I can live it out through you, seriously.

[@tylerpuccio9883]

I'd like to recommend underglow reverse lights near the tires. I did that my 25' toy hauler and what a difference it makes backing a trailer at night. On a standard 7-way the center pin is for the reverse lights and is typically the yellow wire.

[@branchandfoundry560]

That's a great idea. I back my boat trailer at night a lot and this would surely help. Thank you!

[@abecar17]

I did the same thing. I wanted to add separate turn signals from the brake lights down the side aswell. (Been t-boned at night with a trailer waiting on a light) right now I have rock lights for reverse and turn/brake in amber. What a world of difference it made.

[@willisxj]

Not sure if you found an answer in the previous comments, but I ran across this a couple month ago. One is called the Traditional (utility/cargo/etc) and the other is RV (travel trailer/camper). The notable difference is that we used to have standard stop/turn be yellow and green. On RV the stop/turn is red and brown. Reverse and Tail are yellow and green respectively. The pin locations function the same. So if you have an RV plug and junction box, but the trailer is standard utility trailer wiring, your yellow left turn wire would connect in the box to the red left turn from the pig tail as an example. Or you rewire the plug and move your trailer wires to match. It’s dumb, but it is what it is.

[@brunothehumble]

I used to work at a general mechanic shop and I have encountered three different 7 blade patterns for wiring trailers and for the truck side. Basically they are known as traditional, RV and heavy duty. In all fairness the heavy duty normally uses round pins and usually isn’t used for the seven blade connectors we usually see in utility and rv trailers but occasionally it is possible to have some whackado of a DIYer wire his stuff up in that patter for some reason or other. Typically speaking the RV and traditional patterns functions are wired to the same locations just with different colors but I have encountered this exact thing before. I have bought that exact junction box you did and i was pleased to note that it is actually labeled in the box as to which stud goes to which function. You should be able to just get away with redoing one side or the other in the box and just rearrange things as needed to make it work.

[@jordonpeterson2044]

The plug is different because DOT started pushing reverse lights on trailers a few years back, i believe 2016 and up. They havent made it mandatory yet but its coming. Also, DOT had vehicle manufacturers add AUX B+ for future ABS and break away devices. I haven't seen any of those on the road yet but I assume it's coming like it has in the class 8 industry. The cool part is you can now run accessory reverse and scene lighting from your trailer plug.

[@zapityzapzap]

Reverse has been optioned on pretty much all factory installed 7 way harnesses since the 90's though. For example, in most GM upfitter's guides it tells you wires you need to clip to perform different tasks such as split the tail lights from common bulb STT to ST and T in trucks were STT was used and even how to rewire backup on the 7 way to aux function (for the optional upfitter switches).

[@klutch4255]

@@zapityzapzap yeah my 98 Durango is prewired with the reverse circuit. All 7 are ready to be used. Break away systems rely on the trailers battery as well which is required by the DOT for any trailer that has brakes. Don’t know what he’s talking about lol. I know a lot of trailers aren’t wired for reverse though. Mine are, but I’ve made them that way. Doesn’t seem like something DOT would care about though.

[@nicholassmerk]

@@klutch4255 They are wired to charge the trailer batter from the tow vehicle. Not sure I like the idea of having a small SLA battery in a breakaway box though...out of sight, out of mind.

[@klutch4255]

@@nicholassmerk that’s what the battery positive circuit does already so there would be no need to change that. DOT does require a certain battery size or higher for breakaway. I don’t remember the size.

[@nicholassmerk]

@@klutch4255 the kits I've seen are tiny!

[@Christopher-vf6kx]

With the 7pin you can also run a 2nd battety and manage the charging of it from the truck, or mount solar panels on the trailer. 👍

[@PNW_Rodeo]

There is two types of coding for 7 pin. I believe it's a standard and the other is industrial/commercial. I've ran into this before with a 40' transport gooseneck. Silly, but very common in agricultural and farm land areas. Great video and loving the trailer!

[@martinpierce501]

Your better than "LiteBrite" from my viewpoint. You are able to put just raw metal fabrication ideas, tricks, possibilities. But that's what I enjoy.

[@yermoffroad]

You want to get to lite Brite level of success, you're gonna have to step up your booty shorts and crop top game! Can't wait to see the modifications to the new trailer in the future.

[@DirtLifestyle]

Lol only on Patreon 🤣

[@danielstevens3372]

That's funny

[@orangepickel2]

The 3 car trailer is a good investment.

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thank you! I think so too

[@16minimonster16]

Absolutely love love what you did!!! No need to compare to Lit Bright man! You do your channel the way you want too! Enjoy your lifestyle as they are for them! Love watching the whole build series!

[@wbball15]

Elevation Lines Topography Tattoo is epic, dude.

[@smashedfootlefty4726]

I've used those same amazon plugs/ junction blocks, on several trailers with existing wiring. Yes their color code doesn't match what the trailer had originally. I just mixed colors to make it work and have not had any issues yet. Trailer is turning out great! Cant wait to see how it works on the trail!

[@Myotis05]

I also like have some marker lights near the front and up high so I can see them in my mirrors as I drive at night. Gives me piece of mind that the trailer is still back there! Seams silly, but makes me feel better!!

[@zapityzapzap]

The 7 way not using what we see as the US color code is common (I believe it is a hold over from commercial 9 pin color codes) but is simply fixed by just swapping two terminal positions at the block (don't cut the nice molded plug off unless it's damaged).

[@JusSleepTV]

Dude, I have on desire to build a tailor, but I've been glued to this series non-stop. Great content.

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thanks brother, I appreciate it 👊

[@DaggerHeartJR]

Wish I saw this video sooner! I'm an RV Service Tech and I've personally seen 4 different ways manufactures wire up a 7-Way plug. Usually a standard Recreational Vehicle has a the same wiring code from manufacture to manufacture. Then you get into the Cargo trailers, flat decks, goose necks and most of them are a completely different wiring setup compared to a normal RV. I do see quite a bit people having their cords wired incorrectly which will certainly cause a headache haha. Just my .02!

[@josephhighfill8669]

I worked in a boat trailer shop all through high school and we wired all our trailers just like you did. Yellow- left Green- right Brown- running Keep up the great work!

[@AyyyGEEZER]

This STARTED as a Harbor Freight trailer... but its not that anymore... its art and its BAD ASS!

[@ashtonmariefranklin725]

Hey Nate your content is more tended towards the everyday average person. Light Bright has a more beyond the average lifestyle of things. Yes i follow light bright also. But your hands on build it from scratch approach on an average persons income level is more interesting and more importantly very informative as you talk about the why you are doing it this way vs another way, and how you're doing it with the items that you have selected for the project and why you've selected this item vs that item. Also your ability to admit that things didn't go as planned and you then you explain why and go about remedying the issue. Honestly I've learned more from your channel than any other channel that i likes following. Your not only entertaining but more an educational approach to everything. Thank you for the amazing content.

[@rodale7218]

If I had to buy a gooseneck trailer at a decent price. I would jump all over that too. Love the content.

[@SkyBlueOffRoad]

@5:01 I about fell out my chair laughing...I have been editing for LiteBrite a little over a year and a half now and it just cracked me up to hear you say that you are not at their level. Buddy, your quality of video is what puts you in a different class. You both have really certain demographic you aim for but on a persona level, I admire your camera work and your vision. Tell ya what, given the chance I would LOVE to edit for/with you if ya ever need someone to help easy your work flow. Also, my wife and I are moving to PNW in September (she is a postal carrier transferring to be near her family near Auburn). I will be hitting the trails in my TJ once we get settled. Maybe we can meet up and discuss things or just have a good time on the trails. Take care and again, outstanding camera/lighting work on your projects.

[@mdp63]

I had the exact same issue with wiring my trailer - I almost started cutting my work apart, then decided my cheap Amazon pigtail was wrong - fixed it, (just swapped two pair) then looked it up to find there were two wiring standards. When you described your experience I was laughing the whole way and yelling at the TV. Great build, lots of overlap with the trailer I built (subtract your fabrication skills, and that's mine lol)

[@joshuaharner7466]

The amber lights on the back are not DOT compliant the rear marker lights need to be red amber on the rear can only be turn and can’t be reflective but otherwise amazing build I love watching you work

[@stopbreathereset958]

This is right. Red only on the rear, amber everywhere else. You might get away with it if the ambers were on a switch and used for chase lights.

[@LerrySanders]

You keep saying Harbor Freight trailer, but like 10% of it is still original. lol. Love the build series.

[@jackiejoe8930]

Great project and series. It shows all the challenges that come up while doing a fabrication project like this, but also how to incorporate personalized touch. Thanks for the sneak peak at the car hauler.

[@BlackHawk295]

Love watching these fabrication videos, especially when you post mixups and how you fix them! I find it interesting to listen to people talk through their issues and how they fixed them

[@peterrupe4005]

Great build and you show why all the lights around the trailer. Also what a great idea for the wire box up front. thank god we oanly have one wiring guide here in Australia for 7 pins. keep up the great videos.

[@perrymahnke886]

Wow! The Harbor Freight trailer is really looking Sweet & I have learned a lot by watching this build project. Congratulations on the three car trailer also, I can already visualize a trail rig, the Harbor Freight trailer, & a cool project find being transported back to the DL Headquarters. As always, thank you for sharing your knowledge & experiences (both good & not so good).

[@Adv4x4]

7 pin Junction box is the way to go! Did the same thing on my micro camper build 👌🏼

[@4wheeltom]

There is a RV style plug (should be marked on package as RV) and a standard style plug (normally not marked) for all other types of trailers, but not always. I wasn't aware of this either until I started working for an RV company and wired about a dozen pigtails wrong. Never could find an answer about why they are different.

[@qslider303]

Nice build!! And Nate, it stopped being a "Just a Harbor Freight Trailer" a few episodes back 😎😎😁😉 Thanks!!

[@benbelman6984]

I built myself a one of a kind 7 pin tester recently. Made it with super long wires so I can stand at the back of the trailer and test all the lights. I can also test the electric brake function. It was invaluable this past winter when I rewired my entire boat trailer. I'm also using reverse lights and aux power on my trailer which runs my rear camera

[@seanseoltoir]

Looking at your trailer from the rear, one thing that I think might be a fairly easy mod, but which would provide a good amount of added flexibility in certain situations would be a receiver hitch so that you could install a cargo carrier on the back. I wouldn't go with a commercial design though... I would suggest you go with a custom design that utilized TWO receiver hitches (one near each side) instead of the single type design that you see with commercial ones... This way, it is not as critical if you load it too far on one side or the other...

[@732Runner]

That wiring color code has been headaches for years.. your correct in saying it should be a single universal code and that’s it!

[@firemaniac]

I have found that the position in the 7 pin connector is the same, but it is just the colors for each function are different. The RV industry generally uses the colors just like the 7 pin pig tail you installed, and utility type trailers use the colors you are used to wiring up. Another thing found to get ahead of electrical gremlins, when I wire the required road lights, or any light on a trailer, I always run the ground back to the junction box, rather than rely on the body, or chassis for the ground path.

[@jasonhickey6713]

Two of the advantages of a 7 pin is 1, it offers Reverse lights. one of the pins becomes hot when you put your vehicle in reverse, I used this to wire up 2 floods to the rear of my trailer, which have become life savers pulling into camp late at night. And 2, one of the pins is always hot, so you can wire up any accessory lights to a switch, I've done this for a small light bar, so I can see when tying down at night.

[@MrMinuteman69]

We are always fixing wiring on trailers. Most are wired the standard way. Brown =tail lights Green = right turn Yellow = left turn Red = 12 volt source Blue = trailer brakes White = ground Black = backup lights. But every once in awhile I find a trailer that is totally different. Takes time to figure out the mess.

[@trober1104]

The wiring is the episode I’ve been waiting on. I have a trailer that I’m building that needs to be wired, from scratch. Never done it before but I will get it done.

[@t.j.peterson4380]

Finally!!! Someone else who uses the term Church it Up!! I'm not alone!! 😄

[@markrogers2939]

There is a difference between 7 spade RV trailer wiring and 7 pin commercial trailer wiring plugs. RV's use a SAE J2863 connector, while commercial trailers use a SAE J560 type connector. Any trailer requiring brakes needs to have a power connection to charge the breakaway battery. Breakaway batteries need to be installed on the trailer to power the brakes in case of separation from the tow vehicle. I'm a new subscriber to the channel, like what I've seen so far. Keep up the great content.

[@andrewblanchard8096]

Spray can shaker!!! Makes a huge difference in big applications. I found a sawzall attachment on amazon that works great and has a quick clamp collar for rattling the rattle cans.

[@stuartmorton3083]

Looks great. It's fun when your in the same region as me. You picked that trailer up in my area lol. I love having lights on the side. I can look in the mirror and see a light on and know it's still connected and the lights are on. I've rewired a few 7 pin trailers and have gotten the wrong one and had to spend time wiring it up with the function and not pay attention to the colors.

[@branchandfoundry560]

Hey Nate, you'll never regret getting an HVLP gun (or LVLP). Easy to use, faster, better quality finish and paint is cheaper in quarts or gallons than rattle cans. FWIW I've used the Finex 3000 by Graco for years, works great for the level we're after. It's a good quality, budget friendly spray gun. A cheap adjustable regulator at the gun is helpful. I set to 20-22psi DYNAMIC pressure and get respectable results with all types of finish. Thinning 10-20% by feel is fine too, don't get wrapped up in using timed flow cups. We're not after "Best Paint" car show awards.

[@kristenjensen1822]

I ran into that exact same issue when I put a new junction box and plug on my horse trailer. Don’t worry it’s not just you!! I did the same thing, just went to my local TSC and bought the correct plug end

[@CurtisDrew1]

I live your Channel! I have an extreme Isuzu SAS'ed Rodeo with Marlin Crawlers and when I built my rear bumper for it, I built it from a 4"x4" steel tube and frenched in the rear license plate in the lower 2/3 rds. Back up & hitch camera built into the upper lip of it. Even built in storage compartments in the bumper with lids on the top for tow straps and recovery gear. When I mounted the license plate on the Rodeos new bumper I built a frame with spring loaded hinges to mount it on, so that it would tilt down like the old 60's license plates for the gas tank filler neck. Behind that license plate frame I mounted a 1/2" thick sheet of delrin (plastic WallMart Cutting board) inset a little, so I could make all my trailer and rear winch wiring terminals on. This way if I have a trailer lighting issue I can flip down the license plate and check all the circuits. All labeled too! There is a 7 pin RV trailer and a 4 pin trailer plugs plus Anderrson plug built into the bumper as well. Too bad I can't post pictures of it here! I also have a reciever hitch mounted winch that can be plugged into the reciever hitch of the Rodeo or my little 1951 GMC pickup bed cargo trailer. (I originally built the little trailer when I was 16 using the bed of my Uncles old GMC Pickup he had rotting out behind his barn.) (I turned 71 last Sunday) I actually have several different winches mounted to reciever plates should I think I'm not going to need the big 12K one. (2.500, and 5K winches.cause you never know.) The old pickup bed trailer has gone through several iterations over the years. Now sporting Jeep fenders and 3500lb cap axles with the 6 on 5.5" bolt pattern to match my Rodeo and Toy 4 Runners wheel pattern. So I have two spare tires for either the Rodeo or the trailer. I put in a reciever tube for a front trailer tongue so I can run either a ball mount hitch or pintle pin hitch to pull it. Or even a winch! (a big AGM battery with 10 watt solar charging built in the trailer for extra power for camping lights and stuff. Plus is charged by the Rodeos 250 amp alternator when plugged in.... And it's rear bumper has a 2" reciever hitch built into it for running the reciever hitch winch or recovery ring on it depending on how crazy I want to get on the trails. All my winches are set up with Anderson Plugs so I can be plugged into the Rodeo or the trailer, or my Dodge tow rig or my car trailer. Or even on the front or rear of my Class A RV. (The Rodeo has a Ramsey 8K winch built into the front bumper) Ya never know! Gotta get the most bang for the buck. I am impressed by your rear bumper on this trailer with built in winch and stinger set up. Very nice and clean. And thumbs up on the Orange paint job. I like Orange! p.s. My other tear drop pop up camper trailer I made is built on an Isuzu Pup front chassis, so it has IFS suspension and remote control electric steering! Fun on the tight trails!

[@jasonjohnson4214]

Loved the video Nate! Really dig your music selection! It’s great that you show and are honest about what goes well and what doesn’t. The trailer is looking great, maybe I’ll get to see it in person soon.

[@BigKeith510]

Great series! Thank you for showing all of the ins and outs.

[@unclebuck5051]

Yeah, junction box is the way to go. It’ll make things easier when, not if, there’s a problem. Great series, project is looking good.

[@glennbrass5313]

Mad props love watching the builds and watching the channel grow

[@vicgustafson8514]

Congrats on the success of the channel. You are a true teacher of fabrication. I don't see a Ferrari in your future. Not your style unless it has 40's. Keep up the great content.

[@stopbreathereset958]

23 years in the trailer/RV industry. I could do an entire episode on trailer wiring, and I’m just on the other side of the state from you. I used to do write ups on Pirate years ago in the towing forum. Your first mistake, wiring for color. Never wire for color until your color is verified! You found out why. There is no “code”. There is one way something is typically wired, and the way another manufacturer chooses to do it. Function on certain pins usually stays the same. Color changes. I started out learning white/brown/yellow/green and connecting everything with Scotch locks 23 years ago. Now I’m installing complete lithium/solar/inverter set ups. I’d say I’ve picked up a thing or two.

[@bucksavage11]

WHITE=Ground RED=stop GREEN=Right Turn YELLOW = Left Turn BLACK=Marker BROWN=Rear identification (Three light) BLUE= Reverse or ABS Control when wired always hot. Keep up the great work. Love the channel.

[@mrmotofy]

No not always

[@G45_Strong]

Hard work is hard work. Congratulations on the trailer and the growth #Respect

[@TheBumFam]

Nate! You were in my 'neck of the woods' buying the trailer. Arlington is an awesome place! Hit me up next time you're in north county - we'll grab a beer an bs about cars!

[@acd2505]

I’m happy for your success and wish you much much MORE! Love the build videos hopefully they help add to it!

[@tramplife1984]

7 flat pin RV- most utility and rv trailers. 7 pin round, commercial usually seen on big rig trailers. marker lights (all the lights around the top and sides of trailers) run ou there own switch not connected to headlights, signals and brakes separate wires in some cases

[@ozboy8144]

Nicely done on the color choice trailer is looking phenomenal enjoy watching your series🙂👍👍

[@mikepierson3097]

Yep, been loving this series! You’ve done a great job. 👍🏻

[@piasprojects]

Great job Nate! The fact that there are different color codes for trailer wiring doesn’t shock me at all. I know how much of a pain wiring can be and you once one color code only to find out there is another. Looking forward to how you figure things out and incorporate solar too. Can’t wait to see it rolling down the road! Also congrats on the 44’ 3 car trailer!!

[@jimbond24]

I made my 2 wire marker lights to also be turn signals by wiring the ground to the hot turn signal wire. It will then alternate with the turn signal when running lights are on. When the running lights are off they will work as turn signals also. Just like square body GM trucks.

[@brittsangster9726]

I’ve been watching you since you were with bleepin jeep. Have very much enjoyed your journey and seeing your channel grow.

[@cogboy302]

I recently rewired all the lights on my car transporter trailer (in the UK) and added a new 7 pin connector. I used the 'standard' 7 pin wiring diagram available on the web, but I tested everything to make sure it all worked correctly before connecting things permanently, as I used soldered (sodered) joints & heat shrink tubing for all the joints. Didn't fancy having to do it all twice.

[@TheGentilcores]

Been enjoying this build from the beginning. Great fab work!

[@invictuscenturion8468]

Man, living the life. Love your adventures but I believe i love the shop stuff just as much. Keep it up.

[@bryanfrost1460]

Personally I feel your videos are far better than lite bright nation. Keep up the great work!

[@jimschmidt4089]

Looking forward to the road test and post build Nate's Thoughts. Trailer looks amazing.

[@ryanalexander921]

Working in electrical I usually throw color code to the wind when it is built by someone else (like your 7 pin). I find it much quicker to just ring the wires out and go from there.

[@jkthomp01]

Man, i love wiring. Easy fix luckily for you.

[@trubkir]

Trailer wiring is one of the biggest controversies I have run into. I just learned the positions of where the various functions are and forget all about color coding. I have struggled in the past with different colours and find that a different colour was spliced into the harness. One of our old fleet maintenance managers wanted us to use a "custom" wiring scheme to prevent trailer theft. All it did was create hassles when 3rd party mechanics were trouble shooting or we had to rent a trailer with normal wiring. We learned that if a criminal has the balls to jack your trailer, he doesn't give a fuck about the lights.

[@CB-hr6zs]

Congrats on the new trailer well deserved

[@KrokemOutdoors]

Build is looking great, man! Looking forward to seeing this Beast in action on the trails 🔥

[@StormbornJKU]

It’s definitely incredible how KZbin can fund a persons living. I’m not sure how much money you make from KZbin and I’m sure you e got other sources and then obviously sponsors and such. But it just amazes me that people can do that. I’m so happy for you guys and glad your able to do it. I will continue to support and watch and like and do everything I can to help because the content you make is so badass to watch and I thank you for it all.

[@marctrivelpiece3341]

I remember watching the video where you talk about quitting your plumbing job and taking a leap believing in yourself. That’s amazing you’ve grown enough to be buying 40 foot trailers. Now that blue truck (cough cough).

[@troymanning3150]

I love this build….that said …budget went out the window a long time ago! Can’t wait to see the finished product.

[@mikewhitman745]

Hell yeah nate!!!!! Way to go on the car trailer purchase. When your still building up a business even an old beat up piece of equipment is a game changer, I know that feeling and have more than my fair share of starter gear and while it may not be super shiny and brand new that pride you feel using it for the first time makes the whole thing sweet. And yeah, the trailer wire color coding thing is weird. No idea how or why it happened but it's caught me out as well between the 5 trailers and couple trucks I have.

[@billwalker5883]

Hey man you should proud where your at. You are doing what you love and providing for your family. Your part of a 1% that does what they love. No boss, no job and no worries. Drive that trail as long as you can. If me watching your awesome shows helps you. I'll see you next Sunday. Have a great day. Ps. I -5 isn't for Ferraris . To many pot holes. Unless they fixed them all in 20 years

[@ryridesmotox]

Honestly, and not to take away from any of the other series with the other vehicles, this is my favorite on the channel. Seeing the progression from the janky harbor freight trailer to this monster is really cool

[@phillims1]

Super awesome Nate. Always a pleasure to watch and learn. Gotta carve out some time for a barley pop meet-up at 7 Seas…

[@zanthor]

Wiring my own trailer this spring I learned the exact same issue with standards!

[@96insa]

Great episode. I love this trailer series. Congratulations on your current and future success. I see great things in your future. Keep doing what you're doing.

[@derrickwells8502]

iv been watching you're videos for awhile now you are an inspiration to many of us love watching this channel

[@Mickale-Moranis]

Nice. You mention a lot about night driving. Suggest, backup light to help go backwards in the dark. Could possibly use the brake red light, but a yellow or white light is better.

[@DirtLifestyle]

I definitely plan on installing reverse lights 👍

[@COMtnPilot]

Nate! Look’n pretty sweet! Don’t be so hard on the old Harbor Freight trailer. I too, built a budget beast with an old HF trailer I found in someone’s back yard. Offered them a few bucks, and it was game on! Granted, it’s not near as beastly as yours, but none the less, works for me … for now! LOL! Wished I could post a pic of mine here so you could check it out. Maybe I’ll see you on the trail one of these days. Keep up the great work Brotha! 😎👍🏼

[@MinimaDomum]

There's a bunch of different 7 pin trailer plugs here in Australia too, it's an absolute pain in the ass because every time you borrow or buy a new trailer you have to change it to match the vehicle. I've come across flat 7, small round and 2 different large round trailer plugs, plus there's also a flat 12 for trailers with extra accessories.

[@josephscricco7151]

A follow up on trailer wiring would be great! Building an off-road trailer myself. I see the J10 has been touched, very interested to see a video on that 👀 Keep up the good work!

[@patrickgreen2361]

I so love your videos. Informative, enlightening.

[@VelcorHF]

Doing great man. Can’t wait to see the bigger trips. Wild wiring here too haha.

[@mikegeorgianna]

@Dirt Lifestyle did you say not at lite bright level lol dude we love your channel! Watching your journey with your family has been awesome excited to see your future growth and hope to see you on the trail one of these days