Enclosed trailer shelves

Custom fold away shelves requires no tools

[@prayertool]

Well done. I have looked at a hundred of etrack videos and this is the best I have seen for a professional, clean, solid build. Thank you for the video

[@davidfrank2824]

Thanks for showing what you made in your trailer. I think it's great to build something you want instead of just going out and paying someone to do it for you.

[@jmrarmstrong]

Love it man, I'll be ordering just a 5x10 and I'm trying to figure out how to be smart about the space and this will work perfectly. Thank for sharing your great ideas.

[@charlesisbell4340]

OK, this layout was very well thought out. That net idea is nifty as hell.

[@FlipCamFilms]

Fantastic! I have a cargo trailer we use to cater events and something like this would be great 👍 thanks for sharing!

[@DasMoose9001]

A bit much for me, I load heavy often. But this is a very ergonomic, SMART trailer setup, I can see it being extremely useful to a vast majority of the intended consumers.

[@peterstuart133]

wow great job love it

[@prepared2thrive101]

Awesome set up.

[@Poke_The_Bear]

Prepared 2 Thrive Thank You

[@delta7087]

Very very nice!!!

[@mikeritchey5749]

Man On Fire, question for you. How did you fasten / get the main vertical brackets (sounds like they are made out of angle iron) on the side of the main exterior trailer walls? Did you drill and bolt from the outside or drill and screw from the inside? I see a lot of big angle supports; were these part of the original trailer or custom added by you as part of your shelf project. Very nice, always impressed by handy guys like you that make you great and easy. Just wondering because this is impressive.

[@dwads77]

Amazing Job!!! This is the best design I have seen. I plan to replicate for some bunk beds. Do you remember what gauge/size of angle iron you used?

[@rmcustom9573]

The most critical clearance in this entire design is where the shelf pivot, pivots into the angle-iron on the wall. Both sized angle-iron needs to be drilled out near their width center for that one pivot on each end, allowing for the shelf angle-iron to “clear” the wall angle-iron when the shelf angle-iron is closed “into” the walls angle-iron ! 2” on the wall….and 1” for shelves. Always give yourself EXTRA room, therefore extra clearance !

[@jpjohnson3602]

Great Job !!... great use of space... Can you provide a list of materials for a 7x14 trailer setup... willing to pay for plans and list of material..

[@frederickzufall221]

Looks good so does Jacob the "Star" of this new Blockbuster movie.

[@prabhjinderdhillon4784]

Very well done

[@earnotch]

I’m a woman ,would love to have this in my small trailer.Us girls like to do girl trips -buy antiques, furniture etc. love the idea for sides to hold things so they don’t slide. would love to have a kit and get someone to install it for me. In Texas near Dalhart. Please post if you do a kit. And think about smaller trailers for women most of us don’t like to drag long trailers. Not everyone of us ladies wants to build it ourselves😊Wonderful idea.Mrs. Lenz

[@babavaga]

Good day! It is difficult to understand how long is this trailer. You use 4 steel cables for the top shelf but what is the distance between them?

[@user-ml7qp6su3t]

These shelves are great. Have you developed plans and if so where can we purchase them. Need exactly this for my woodworking business when traveling to shows and markets.

[@resilucentwindows7276]

Do you think aluminum angle could be used to make it lighter? Did you steel angle because it is easier to weld the corners? I know steel angle is going to be stronger than aluminum but if all I need are lighter duty shelves would aluminum work?

[@tash6132]

I have a question, how do you keep the stuff on the shelves from sliding off and crashing to the ground when you're telling the trailer?

[@s.marshallmcclure3962]

how did you frame out the plywood with metal? where did you buy the metal? (sorry I'm a newbie here at this and your design is perfect for our needs)

[@rzn93343]

May I know what is the thickness for the angled iron structure and plywood used for the shelf?

[@babyreimar]

excelent work

[@Poke_The_Bear]

Thank you

[@bradgiffen7028]

Can you tell me more about how you made those shelves.... Are they welded ? Rivoted... They would make great fold down bed's. Any information would be great ...

[@albertmiddeke5364]

Man On Fire, have you created a kit for this? We have a 7x16 trailer, and we're looking for doing several shelves on the sides. I've been trying to figure out the easiest way to do this.

[@Poke_The_Bear]

I have not yet. I’ve got another project for our business I’m trying to get into production. Once that gets going I may just end up making kits for multiple applications. Lots of interest. We will be adding a design that includes flip up lips that will keep things on the shelves for those that won’t be using bins to tie down on the shelves like these folks do.

[@007balzak]

brilliant

[@sulistiyonotukang4792]

very good

[@chadfutrell4749]

Very nice. Do you have any plans on this or did you just build them to the size you wanted? I'm wanting to build them for bunk beds in an enclosed trailer. Best design I've seen!

[@Poke_The_Bear]

Chad Futrell I designed them specifically for this trailer. Thank You

[@john.wick1]

@@Poke_The_Bear Where are you located? I would be extremely interested in hauling my trailer to you and paying to have this done. My trailer is 16 ft x 7 ft x 7ft. I'm 100% serious about this. Please contact me. This is my real name and you can find me on Facebook

[@pnolans]

Exceptional... if you ever decide to show more about HOW to replicate what you've done, I will be the first in line. You quite clearly know what you are doing, I would certainly like to know how to do what you did. I think I'm repeating myself. Again, very well-done.

[@Poke_The_Bear]

pnolans Thank You so much for the kind words. I am actually moving forward with a custom kit. I am hopeful this will happen within the next couple of months. When I do I will certainly let everyon here know and make it available. Thanks again.

[@pnolans]

Great. I love this , so please do!

[@pnolans]

WOW! I just got it... how you did the "hinges" to allow a pivot on the wall. How the shelves go from vertical to horizontal! There IS no hinge. And you simply use the 3/8 inch bolts at either end.

[@Poke_The_Bear]

pnolans Correct. I tried to keep it simple for the ministry I built it for. It was built to be used by women in a girls ministry so I wanted them to not have to use tools to deploy the shelves. I also wanted it built with simple parts available at any Lowe’s or local hardware store for parts should they ever need them. Keep it simple right?!

[@john.wick1]

Those are the exact words that I am wanting to hear! I have asked many different comapnies if they can make trailer shelving, and the price that they want to charge is often more than half of the cost of the trailer itself. I want & need to be your first customer! I would LOVE to order a custom kit form you! No joking, and I am NOT a window shopper. Just ordered a custom made BRAND NEW 2019 V-Nose, and I want your shelving! Probably 3-4runs of shelving between 10ft - 12 ft in length. PLEASE reach out to me... [e-mail]

[@garyboyd6468]

Take my money

[@drewbush6535]

To short of video. Very Nice! I'm not a welder. How much weight you think you added? Mine still new nothing in it yet. Ramp door rear

[@Poke_The_Bear]

Drew Busch I never weighed it but, maybe 300lbs. Most of that being in the plywood for the actual shelf. The angle iron and flat bar is relatively light.

[@mainly_kayla701]

What size angle iron did u use

[@feliciaQ6859]

Do you offer the kit yet? If so, how can I purchase it? Thank you

[@drewbush6535]

104 likes! That's it. Boy oh boy worth more than that

[@BitnerBuilt]

Have you made a kit for this yet? Would buy it in a heartbeat. If no, where did you get the metal frames for the shelves or did you fabricate them?

[@irush3798]

What do you use to keep stuff from bouncing off shelves?

[@Poke_The_Bear]

I Rush on this particular trailer just the tie down rings at the midpoint of each shelf at each end. The user has all items in bins on the shelves, so just strapped down. I have another design with flip up sides to keep loose items that wouldn’t be tied down from bouncing out.

[@nathancernyar9904]

I'm in Idaho and I have friends that build trailers.... I dont recommended that you put extra weight pulling on the ceiling. It can take away from the integrity and snow load. That being said I do like your concept of fold up shelves, even if I would put legs under them.

[@Poke_The_Bear]

This is a florida trailer with light bins on the shelves, otherwise I would certainly agree with you. If this ever goes into production there would have to be some supports across the roof from side to side supporting itself as well as some other design changes. Thanks for the input

[@OsmanParvez]

@@Poke_The_Bear Awesome design. Would never work for my aluminum trailer, sadly. There's a price for the weight reduction.

[@reneewierz9673]

How do you put the hooks in on the ceiling portion? Do you have a blueprint for this? Its awesome! Hope to make ours this cool

[@Poke_The_Bear]

Renee Wierz we used large eye bolts and cut off the threads to keep the loops. We left a small amount of shaft and welded it to the ceiling truss beams. This particular trailer had arched, rectangular tubing so it was plenty strong enough to support the type of weight they wanted to hang from it. Unfortunately some of the I shaped ones that come in a lot of enclosed trailer are not strong enough (my opinion)

[@dieseldax4086]

Hello, I see your post and video is from 2017. It appears that several folks wanted to know if you had a chance to sell and provide angle iron details/plans/specs. Did you end up having time yet to do that? It would be great to be able to replicate your system without having to guess. Is there a chance your plans are available at this time? Thank you and your system is top notch!

[@jenoll64]

Great work. What size and thickness are the “l” brackets? The hinges are just the bolts in the frames. Great way to move the load to the floor

[@Poke_The_Bear]

What are you referring to “l” bracket? Sorry, trying to be sure we are talking about the same thing.

[@jenoll64]

MAN ON FIRE sorry meant L angle iron. But I saw they are 1.5x 1.5 from another answer. Really great design. Will use for some beds I am making for a cargo trailer conversion.

[@brittneybonney1349]

What size angle iron is that? Is it 1/2" plywood? Where did you get the vinyl coated cable?

[@Poke_The_Bear]

Brittney Bonney Thank You for the question. Angle iron is 1-1/2” x1/8” Vinyl coated cable in rolls, ferrules and a ferreule crimper at Lowe’s. They have multiple sizes to choose from. You can cut and crimp the cables to custom lengths that way.

[@brittneybonney1349]

Thanks I really like this and will be doing this to my trailer.

[@johnchristiansen4925]

How are they hinged? I'm a handyman and really want to do this to my trailer I just bought

[@Poke_The_Bear]

John Christiansen sorry for the delay, they are hinged with bolts and vinyl spacers to keep metal off metal.

[@YourRentalPeople]

Where in FL are you? Would you be willing to build one if I came to you.

[@leadlacedinkeater6539]

what are the dominations and weight limits???

[@stevenmorris3181]

Any idea on how much shelf weight before ceiling beams start to sag or bend?

[@Poke_The_Bear]

Steven Morris that would certainly differ from trailer manufacturer.

[@waddahmustapha8042]

Where can I purchase the hardware please. Tx.

[@rfdills]

How could we get a materials list? Is this a kit or did you do all fab work yourself?

[@Poke_The_Bear]

We did this custom for someone. We are looking into a kit to get out. Possible.

[@cat5prollc817]

I would like to build out a few trailers like this. Is this something you could do?

[@Poke_The_Bear]

Sorry for the overdue response. We may in the future do this but not just yet.

[@reneewierz9673]

Did you ever make the custom kit you commented about?

[@Poke_The_Bear]

Renee Wierz Yes

[@jasonschmuhl7161]

Cool

[@irush3798]

Did you only have two bolts per shelf for hinge points?

[@Poke_The_Bear]

I Rush yes. More than enough with nylon spacers, washers and lock nuts. 3/8 bolts. I have a perfected design in mind but yet to design. Hoping to eventually sell as a kit some day.

[@brucebruner101]

If you do sell as a kit or even instructions, please let me know at [e-mail]. I would love to do this to my 7 X 14 Cross brand trailer for hauling craft show items.

[@p3arljam26]

What hinges did you use for the shelves

[@Poke_The_Bear]

p3arljam26 3/8 bolts, washers, nylon spacers and lock nuts.

[@irush3798]

Did you only have two bolts per shelf?

[@A_Leonarduzzi]

Would this method you built be strong enough to sleep on?

[@Poke_The_Bear]

Anthony Leonarduzzi, Yes indeed. It holds far more weight than that of an individual

[@A_Leonarduzzi]

@@Poke_The_Bear Thank you. Could you do a break down on the parts and materials you used for this build?

[@jamestodd9315]

Where do you get these shelves?

[@Poke_The_Bear]

Good afternoon, just something I came up with and designed then built myself.

[@paulcortez9038]

Great Job! Is there anyone in South Florida who builds folding shelves like this?

[@Poke_The_Bear]

Paul Cortez Thank You, not to my knowledge. I need to hurry up and get a patent done and move forward with production. But you know, takes $$ to make $$. Easier said than done.

[@11kjg]

@@Poke_The_Bear We own a trailer like this it is 16' by 7' and I would love to do this for our charity. I would even pay you. We are in Dallas. you?

[@Poke_The_Bear]

Jake's Heart Heart I would love to but am in central Florida. My hope is one day to patent this in a kit that can be used in many applications. Until then stuck where we are local helping out as we can. Thank You for your interest.

[@austinoverman4421]

@@Poke_The_Bear my suggestion for you is to not worry about a patent. A patent is only as good for your desire to go to court with people who infringe on it. Just get a process together for manufacturing and market the crap out of it. 100x more productive than spending money on a patent that wont make you money,.

[@breal033]

Do you a have a material list for building this ?

[@snwbm]

Angle iron, plywood, pins, cable, eyelets, carabeeners, brad nails, screws, cargo net

[@MrHollywood2010]

would be awesome to have this in my trailer! does this come as a kit or done from scratch?

[@Poke_The_Bear]

Trevor Snook It was a made from scratch customized for Girl’s Ministries. It came out perfect for what they wanted. Probably a little overkill on strength but would be awesome for any use. You could make flip up sides and partitions for different uses.

[@MrHollywood2010]

multi purpose, love it! someday i hope to be able to custom my trailer similar to this. Great work Man on Fire!

[@randypriddy9175]

Where can I purchase these. They would be perfect for me,

[@TripleB23]

You can't buy those... that's custom framed and welded and built

[@JnrInd]

Where can you order those from? Can you share a link?

[@Poke_The_Bear]

Sorry, I haven’t been able to move forward with getting this to a manufacturing stage so I can sell. I custom made this for a Church group which tied down bins on the shelves. I have another design that has flip up edges/dividers for loose items so they don’t fall out. My hope is to one day get this to where I can sell them as kits or custom install.

[@leeo6798]

@@Poke_The_Bear , are you willing to share the dimensions of this in the meantime? I would love to fabricate these myself since they aren't available to purchase from you yet.

[@christophersagoesjr.1798]

Who did this for you?

[@Poke_The_Bear]

I did this myself for a church group’s trailer.

[@christophersagoesjr.1798]

@@Poke_The_Bear really, how was the installation process and where are you located?

[@johnchristaldi3922]

Where did you buy the black brackets that hold the plywood?

[@Poke_The_Bear]

john christaldi made them out of the same angle iron.

[@hawkdaddy64]

It appears that you used 2" angle iron for the frame and 1 1/2 for the shelves. If not then how did you get them to sit flush in the frame?

[@Poke_The_Bear]

That is correct.

[@hawkdaddy64]

@@Poke_The_Bear I made this for my wife art trailer that we use to go to shows with. I can store 20 plastic tubs with small art and when its done I can fold up the shelves and use it as a standard cargo trailer.

[@rubbersole79]

Homeless shelter?

[@thehustlelife481]

Where are you located?

[@Poke_The_Bear]

Jeremy P Florida

[@thehustlelife481]

MAN ON FIRE me too. Gainesville FL. What is rough cost to do something similar with 6x12. Maybe just one row of high shelves. Assuming you do this for $$

[@Poke_The_Bear]

@@thehustlelife481 my apologies for the delay. I do not do this for $ at this time. This was something I did custom for a church organization specific to their needs. I've got the plans and materials list and one day maybe I will finally put together a kit.

[@john.wick1]

@@Poke_The_Bear PLEASE

[@john.wick1]

@@Poke_The_Bear Can I at least buy the ans from you??? [e-mail]

[@garnermorgan7785]

Joe Biden would like to order a few of these for “HIS FRIENDS”!

[@irishsavage8715]

That’s cool but it wouldn’t work for me

[@ahranik61videos8]

My opinion .that is not good.it seems like not comfortable .so width is lees than 90 cm .you have trouble turning while you sleep.good for a week or TWO.but you cant sleep all week or all year.

[@Poke_The_Bear]

They weren’t built as a sleeping bed. They were built to be shelves which was clearly stated.

[@ahranik61videos8]

@@Poke_The_Bear ааа

[@Ghettoblasterhp600]

That design is an intelligent design for standing still. But completely worthless for driving down the road ! There’s nothing to keep the shelved “things” in-place !

[@Poke_The_Bear]

RMCUSTOM I appreciate your candor but this design was for a church group that uses bins on these shelves of which are all strapped down via the eyelet’s located midway up the frame at each shelf including the floor. After more than a year in service I personally was able to view this trailer loaded to the gills as it is normally used and the results were exactly as designed for their needs. Absolutely nothing comes off the shelves while driving loading the shelves and securing that way. I do have another design that when shelves are deployed there are also flip up containment walls that interlock at the 90’s and can be made to any height to accommodate the customer. Find something on KZbin or elsewhere that has a better design and forward it over as we’d love to see other’s inginuity. Thanks for viewing and commenting.

[@mega-hb4re]

Ugly and not very practical with all those wires hanging from everywhere.

[@mikeritchey5749]

Man On Fire, question for you. How did you fasten / get the main vertical brackets (sounds like they are made out of angle iron) on the side of the main exterior trailer walls? Did you drill and bolt from the outside or drill and screw from the inside? I see a lot of big angle supports; were these part of the original trailer or custom added by you as part of your shelf project. Very nice, always impressed by handy guys like you that make you great and easy. Just wondering because this is impressive.

[@Poke_The_Bear]

Mike Ritchey the wall frame brackets are drilled, tapped into the interior metal frame skeleton of the trailer. We tapped into the steel skeletal framework due to the fact that the wood is merely very thin vermeer plywood and certainly wouldn’t be able to support the weight of a load on the shelves. None of this is engineered but I erred on the side of caution (probably a bit overkill to be honest.) and so far so good. No concerns from the customer at all.