DIY Powered Trailer Dolly for under $250

[@barefootgaragejax9252]

Go check out the update: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGLCZHSqqbqipbc

[@javiercespedes5609]

This one is a lot better than those expensive dollies in the market congratulation

[@barefootgaragejax9252]

Thanks! I have a new version coming soon

[@MrManta2012]

great video,but music is to load, I had to keep adjusting volume, Thanks for making the video

[@kevinthemayor]

Thanks I had the idea to take one of these winch motors to make a garden cart motorized

[@DAVE_WHITE]

You know now you need to make and sell these.. This is better then 90% of the crap on the market

[@barefootgaragejax9252]

It needs a little revision, but would be awesome to bring it to market!

[@DAVE_WHITE]

@@barefootgaragejax9252 well get crackin

[@christosvolikakis1523]

In the infamous words of Mr. Rogers, “won’t you be my neighbor?“ 😂 if only I lived near this guy, all the neighbors would see our shop lights on all the time with welding sparks in tandem going on at all hours… good job! And love the idea of “1.0“, “2.0“! Most of the education and ingenuity falls in that area

[@barefootgaragejax9252]

Totally! I need more fab neighbors! Who else do you borrow a spool of .035 from at O dark thirty??

[@x2wheelthrottle253]

I used a 8hp snowblower. Removed discharge chute and auger. Fabricated the front for two swivel wheels.Mounted ball on plate just in front of discharge chute. Can use multiple sized trailer balls.Obviously welded in supports to beef it up. Moves my loaded 5500 lb toy hauler. Low gear forward and low reverse work great., About 5 years ago for about $200 bucks . Used snowblower was $50..Shop time as as always.... lol. Good luck.

[@barefootgaragejax9252]

Awesome!! Not many used snowblowers here in Florida, but that’s a great idea.

[@x2wheelthrottle253]

It’s one of the ONLY benefits living with snow and cold!! Lol Take care.

[@michaeldominiquez7253]

Send me a picture

[@VincentValeriano]

I’m currently doing the same thing with a 10 HP snow blower. Hope it can move my 7000 lb travel trailer in tight spaces.

[@cdsmit27]

​@@VincentValerianohave you had any luck with it?

[@jakelake8113]

Awesome video! This gives me a great insight as to what I can use for my next project. Just a note, the transition from your talking to your time lapse music is very loud.

[@billtribble7197]

a ford starter motor may be worth looking at some point. they are used in applications on some rollbacks & wreckers

[@barefootgaragejax9252]

Thanks!

[@tonyevans1027]

Thanks for your quick response. I checked the weight at the hitch and it’s about 43 lbs so there’s my problem. I’ll maybe have to add some ballast somewhere.

[@Bodhi1satva]

Great job! Now build one for my 5th wheel trailer! Please! 🤣

[@TheDnlnext]

Holy sh*t balls! That music. Thanks for posting though 👍

[@barefootgaragejax9252]

Haha- yeh, my editing skills have improved since then!

[@Ernesto.66]

Salve, per far girare le ruote leggermente più veloce va messa la corona dentata più piccola? Grazie

[@dalepomerleau8593]

WHY WHY WHY do people think they have to add music??? and 4 times as loud as the audio we WANT to hear.!!!

[@nomansland4811]

I know annoys me. Crappy “music” at that.

[@gunnatravel]

Hi Buddy good vid what size chain and sprockets did you use please . Cheers Steve Adelaide South Australia

[@barefootgaragejax9252]

It’s #40 chain with a 24/48. Cheers!

[@attilanemeth7092]

Nice build. I need to build something very similar for towing my boat trailer. Do you by chance have a drawing of the build and would you please share it with me? Would help a lot to my project. Thanks.

[@barefootgaragejax9252]

I wish I did! I’ve loaded it out, or I could measure it for you.

[@BlackBeard_ET]

Nice DMC poster

[@daveofspades4387]

Great video thanks. Music is way too loud for time lapse cuts.

[@tommyreeves5511]

For a more versatile purpose you should have used a 1 7/8" ball. That way, it could be used with 1 7/8:, 2", & 2 5/16" trailer couplers. The trailer doesn't even have to clamp the ball to be used; just set onto the ball.

[@barefootgaragejax9252]

It’s just hand tightened on- I can swap it easily. Right now my only trailer is 2 5/8 :)

[@switzer1750]

You could use a Convert-a-ball

[@tonyevans1027]

I sat a couple of oid 12 volt batteries on the towbar of the trailer to increase the weight on the hitch and it worked. Weight at the hitch was about 140 ibs. Solved, thanks.

[@barefootgaragejax9252]

Awesome!

[@danielwahl]

I want to shake your hand for the great build and also commit the same violence to your ears as you've done to mine. MODERATE the volume. And keep building. Subscribed.

[@barefootgaragejax9252]

Don’t worry- my editing skills have gotten better!!

[@murraymadness4674]

The winch motors have the brush timing so they have more speed and torque when pulling in the cable. I built similiar thing using a golf cart differential and used the winch motor to drive the pinion. I've also used the winch motor for a gate opener, and had to attach a bike sprocket to the drum and just used a smaller sprocket and bolted it with washers to the drum side. that worked. These are very noisy motors (gears), so I would not use them in the future.

[@barefootgaragejax9252]

Good to know!

[@johnwhitty1236]

If u don't use gears it won't work, as motors have to turn fast

[@WizardOfWhoopee]

That's one sturdy reinforced garage door. I bet my wife could tear it off with the car though.

[@bigpermsgarage6290]

That's alot of struts for a non insulated door lol!

[@Ernesto.66]

Hi, to make the wheels spin slightly faster, should the smaller sprocket be put? Thank you 🙏

[@barefootgaragejax9252]

@@Ernesto.66 yes, smaller on the axle

[@Ernesto.66]

@barefootgaragejax9252 By putting the smaller chainring on the axis, does the force/power remain the same or will it be lower? I have to use it to tow a trolley on the beach weighing 100 kg and I have to consider whether to design it with an electric motor or with one of these modified winches. Thanks 👋

[@barefootgaragejax9252]

@@Ernesto.66 for the beach, I think traction will be your main issue. Gear it low and make it heavy, as too much wheel speed (larger wheel sprocket) will spin the tires. Good luck!

[@Ernesto.66]

@barefootgaragejax9252 On several occasions I have mentally designed the electric wheel to take the small dinghy to the sea but I have never tried to make it. I have always been afraid that the wheel on the sand would slip. Then I saw your video and I was heartened but having to travel about 100 meters on the sand, the rotation of the winch I think is too slow. I think I have to use a different electric motor. To make the wheel spin slower but stronger, whatever engine I am going to use, should the ring gear of the motor or the ring gear of the wheel be larger? Thank you ❤️

[@barefootgaragejax9252]

@ for more speed, larger at the engine and smaller at the wheels is the ideal. For the beach, why not add dummy wheels and rubber tracks?

[@tonyevans1027]

Really enjoyed your video and loved the safety boots. I have built a dolly with two ride on mower wheels being driven by similar motor. I am having trouble on slightly rough terrain and wondered what sort of weight you have at the hitch? I suspect my alloy boat is a bit light at the coupling.

[@barefootgaragejax9252]

Thanks! I would estimate it at 200-250 pounds. I can lift it by hand if I really need to. I found my setup likes to “pull” instead of “push”. When I need to push, I lift on the handle it puts all the weight on the drive wheels. I also initially had the ball height too high, and lowering it helped a lot. Tire chains are an option too!

[@Richard.Hybels]

Why would he weld with shorts and open shoes? When I weld with sort of mesh shoes I get tiny drops of red hot metal on my feet.

[@barefootgaragejax9252]

I’m immune to it at this point.

[@brendanhaney4310]

safety sandals, for the WIN!

[@lpfdemt]

Great video! May I ask why the flipping of the winch motor? Thank you

[@barefootgaragejax9252]

I don’t know why, but the motor speed was different in each direction. So I flipped it to be geared “slower” when pushing the trailer and “faster” when pulling.

[@lpfdemt]

@@barefootgaragejax9252 Makes sense to me. I guess it being a winch motor it is designed to pull so I can definitely see a directional difference. Great job and thanks for the response.

[@itsminnertime]

So what would you say the overall speed is? I can’t find RPM specs for the winch.

[@barefootgaragejax9252]

Well under walking speed. 1 MPH?

[@MohammedSaleh-m4t]

For a load of 80kg can it goes for 30degree slope upward

[@barefootgaragejax9252]

Probably not that steep

[@AsTheWheelsTurn]

instead of a car battery it would be cool to be able to use cordless drill batteries that are removable since we all have them anyway

[@barefootgaragejax9252]

You would need a whole bank of them!

[@williammoore6952]

Great video, I have a few questions please. How big are the sprockets? so I can buy a similar size. Also do you know how many rpms your winch puts out? I'm asking cause I'm using a different motor. Thanks a bunch William

[@barefootgaragejax9252]

The sprockets are 24/48, so a 2-1 reduction. Not sure on the winch drum speed, but it’s quite slow. Well under 50 rpm

[@chrisgardenhire6727]

where did you get controller

[@barefootgaragejax9252]

@@chrisgardenhire6727 it’s the controller for the winch. Included from HF

[@johnburton6984]

Hi.. Great video and commentary however, needed to keep turning sound up/down as music too loud for your super commentary. Enjoyed..! Thanks

[@barefootgaragejax9252]

Thanks! I’ve gotten a lot better at editing since I did this one.

[@MohammedSaleh-m4t]

Hello can you help me for parts chain size and axle thank you

[@barefootgaragejax9252]

Parts list in description.

[@Brian-ff7tw]

How did you make your hair grow so fast?

[@barefootgaragejax9252]

WD-40

[@laurab23]

Great video! Thanks for the info!

[@mightron]

hey what board is that which has all your tools on it? you don't know HOW many videos or pictures i've seen nlnie and everyone has that same tool organizer i can't find. my tools are all scattered bc of my lack of one.

[@barefootgaragejax9252]

The pegboard is from a company called “Diamond life” and they have every color, size and material you could want. Very helpful!

[@barefootgaragejax9252]

Also check out Top 10 tools for the Home Mechanic! kzbin.info/www/bejne/gKanZJ1-d9mdl5o

[@TheRainHarvester]

Could you make a big soil mover with this ?

[@barefootgaragejax9252]

Maybe to drag a dump cart, but I don’t think it has enough weight/power/traction to push dirt. Interesting concept though!

[@BAPTruckin]

Thank you.

[@waynewright3248]

I'm about to make one largely based on your design. However I have a concern on the parts list vs. the provided links. The small sprocket says 16T but the link is for one with 24T. The large sprocket says 30T but the link is for one with 48T. Changes to teeth on either will have a significant impact on speed. Don't need it to be too slow, nor too fast. So what was the actual sprocket teeth you ended up with?

[@barefootgaragejax9252]

Hey Wayne, glad this was helpful! I ended up using a 24/48 combo. I’ll update the links. Good luck! The 24 is the max you could go and I had to clearance the winch body. If I could have found a 16 or 20T with the right ID I would have used it.

[@myrandasmith9948]

What did you do for a chain tensioner?

[@barefootgaragejax9252]

The pillow blocks have about 3/4” adjustment and I was able to tension it that way. I also had some half links in case it needed it, but ended up not using them. It’s a very slow speed, so not a lot of chance for it to skip.

[@WorshipTheSavior]

Great build! Looking to make something similar. Just a note: Please check the balance of audio... I have to turn up the speaking part, then the music blows out my ears and I have to turn it down. Back up again for talking... etc... you can check this easily in video editing, or play through after exporting video before upload.

[@barefootgaragejax9252]

Thanks! Check part 2, audio is much better balanced

[@verbonloucks6498]

Compleatly rad. But next time lets Just wait through speedup without. NOISE! KEWL job my man !

[@barefootgaragejax9252]

Thanks!

[@rjinator7447]

Nathan what up! Haven’t seen you in years. Stumbled on your channel some how.

[@barefootgaragejax9252]

What’s up! You still local and building hot rods?

[@rjinator7447]

@@barefootgaragejax9252 yes sir!

[@garycooper3888]

Why didn’t you just drill a hole through aluminium for small cog

[@barefootgaragejax9252]

I believe the drive mechanism runs through the center of the spool. May have worked though.

[@antoniekruger8631]

Thanks, that was great info.

[@barefootgaragejax9252]

Thanks!

[@mp5kfisher241]

I hate to see anyone wearing flip flops while working with metal. One drop in the right spot and you are loosing a toe.

[@joszontrop5670]

Hi, nice video. For my ears the music is to loud.

[@235x16]

je doute que sa coute 250§ ?

[@barefootgaragejax9252]

$250 USD

[@markf.4467]

Bigger tires will help, used Quad rims n tires will cost ya probably $50 😁😁 Cool Vid👍👍

[@barefootgaragejax9252]

Version 2.0!

[@TheRainHarvester]

Could old spare donut tires be cheap to mount? (Junk yard?)

[@doc559]

🏆🏆🏆🙏👍 SUBSCRIBED Thank you for sharing

[@thinkford]

You make a great video but leave out the dang music out! I keep turning volume up and down to hear you speak then down when music comes on.

[@michaelgardinersr9686]

would you consider selling your rig or building one on a custom basis?

[@barefootgaragejax9252]

I have thought about having a set of plans available for folks, but not really producing them. There are no dimensions, but the parts list is linked in the description.

[@stevennguyen7443]

please lower the volume of the music or increase the volume of your voice .. it's so annoying to keep hitting mute because of the loud music.

[@barefootgaragejax9252]

Thanks!

[@88NX250]

Miller welding gloves and shorts/sandals.

[@ariip]

Great, but your music between talks is waay too loud and obnoxious. I had to turn down volume for music and then I can not hear you very well.

[@xMeta4x]

The tow hitch should be over the centre of gravity, not over the axle.

[@patrickmckowen2999]

👍

[@clifflasater6981]

You gotta get rid of that music. Otherwise, great video

[@barefootgaragejax9252]

I know! Copyright free music is pretty limited

[@WillieWalnuts]

Music's way to loud compared to your talking to.

[@arbez.nation]

Music is WAY TOO LOUD!!!

[@Billlupton]

Just a note, the transition from your talking to your time lapse music is very loud. ITS AWFUL MUSAK

[@H3MaS11]

Tone down the music man, too loud! When you speak volume is too low, really annoying having to constantly adjust the volume

[@barefootgaragejax9252]

Thanks! I’ve fixed it in newer videos

[@davidjohnson1883]

git rid of the music.

[@TRASHEDTEG]

Abg

[@barefootgaragejax9252]

ABG brother!

[@tickerrocky7251]

ditch that music

[@howlinhog]

Enjoyed the video until the music came on. HOLY CRAP!!!!! Way too loud compared to your voice.

[@barefootgaragejax9252]

I wish I could fix it ! My editing has gotten lots better since then.

[@howlinhog]

@@barefootgaragejax9252 it's OK. Thought you should know. Having to turn it down because of getting blasted out of my seat and then having to crank it back up just to hear your voice makes for an unpleasant experience.

[@ariip]

Got the idea. Had to stop watching because the music gave me a headache. Your content can be of value, but the loud music makes them unwatchable. Not going to chance another video.

[@barefootgaragejax9252]

I promise I’ve learned to edit better! Sadly, once it’s posted, I can’t fix it

[@moldoe78]

Too bad I have to buy tools that would probably cost a few thousand dollars.

[@barefootgaragejax9252]

Harbor freight has welders!!

[@IAmAnAlbatross...]

the Flag behind in your workspace shows how much you respect your country. If you can't clean it then you should keep it higher. Shame😡

[@barefootgaragejax9252]

I would if the ceiling was higher!

[@IAmAnAlbatross...]

@@barefootgaragejax9252 use a smaller one then bro

[@johnwhitty1236]

Lots of bad mistakes,

[@bookooc5605]

god I hate videos where there is low talking, and then shitty music BLASTED at you!! Like this ONE