DIY Harbor Freight Trailer Spare Tire Mount: No Cutting or Drilling

[@eventhisidistaken]

I've watched several of these, and am starting to think I might just keep the spare in the SUV.

[@HP.Customs]

Hahaha actually laughed out loud on this one.

[@ShutterMafiaStudios1]

unistrut is awesome. you could build a trailer out of it!

[@billlink7116]

Great idea. What's the cable for? Thanks

[@norwoodsatv]

It’s used with lock for security

[@artest7]

How many times has it hit the ground (going over high rocks, speed bumps, etc.)?

[@MTips18]

Mine, would be destroyed if I mounted it there.

[@phmanch88]

Did you change the size of those tires on the trailer and if he did what size did you go with

[@ElementofAdventure]

Yes, I went from the 12 inch rims to the 13 inch rims. The size of the new tires are ST175/80D13. I also upgraded the axle and hubs so I have the 5 lug hubs, but I believe you can get 4 lug 13 inch rims.

[@welterroost4418]

Where did you get the levels and how did you mount them?

[@vandall2518]

Hello Sir, you still building and making Element videos?

[@duaneshoemake7826]

Like the music.

[@panje-wagon]

Good Video

[@mheib9904]

Nice job !

[@jareau]

Any issues in the months since you've had this set up? Also, why'd you go with the 2" inch superstrut and not the lighter, less expensive 1.5?

[@ElementofAdventure]

Is your question about the superstrut referring to the trailer as a whole or just the tire mount? The reason I used the 2 inch on the tire mount is because I already had them pieces laying around, but you could use the 1.5 inch for that with no problem. If you are talking about the entire rack on the trailer, I went with the 2 inch because I did not feel like the 1.5 inch would provide me with enough support. I have not used the trailer much since I rebuilt it, but the only issue with the trailer as a whole is the protective coatings on the wood did not hold up and they have started to rot.

[@rodable]

@@ElementofAdventure When I go to Home Depot's website they only show the 1.5 inch, no more 2 inch?! 2 inch sounds better.

[@qcitizen6738]

Excellent video tutorial. Short, visually descriptive, correctly done --and it even includes a concise, complete parts list. ---Oh.. But wait... No free popcorn, to enjoy the short flick??? VIDEO GETS A THUMBS DOWN !! ...Jerk.

[@ElementofAdventure]

I’m sorry, but I was unsure if you wanted butter on your popcorn. Next time, I will send a variety of popcorn for your pleasure.

[@KableTac]

good luck with that holding the tire up after a while of it going over bumpy roads and other load bearing changes. thatll break off the 2 holding the tire soon.

[@danburch9989]

I don't think it's as easy to mount the tire as the video portrays. Holding up a 40lb wheel with one hand (bolt in the other) while lying on your back under a low traier and installing a bolt isn't as easy as it appears. That part is missing from the video.

[@elcomandante9299]

Bad design. Try gettin the tire off with seized bolts.

[@Zraupp10]

No Drilling is not true, not every one has holes on the bottom of there trailer, In-fact no one should

[@ElementofAdventure]

This video is specific to the Harbor Freight trailers, which has holes on top and bottom.

[@shadylite]

Yep. My HF trailer has those holes aredy in place.​@@ElementofAdventure