I Finally Found a Trailer for my Dodge Brothers Mini Semi Truck!

Merlin heads to Vail, Arizona to scout out a 53 foot trailer in the middle of the desert. It is a lot more work to get it hooked up than he originally anticipates. He talks about his plan for fabricating this trailer into just what he needs to haul the Mini Semi Truck.
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[@Oldfatbeerman]

🤣🤣🤣 Towmater is the new aerobic instructor for recovery channels . 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 .

[@KrisD007]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@carmudgeon7478]

Watching some random video of some guys rescuing a Jimny from the woods has led to Matt's, Paul's, Chad's, Robby's and Merlin's. What a great community.

[@MichaelSmith-jv7zm]

I watched Merlin on the TV show "Welderup" one time and done the same thing and now follow all of them,

[@MichaelSmith-jv7zm]

Murphy's Diesel is a good recovery channel too

[@remraf72]

You left out the very best of All of them.... @Trailmater !

[@doug9418]

They are sure a bunch of laughs aren't they. 🇺🇸

[@dezrik]

Same situation for me, started watching because of the LJ80 (always wanted one) now I'm watching mostly Matt's channel because of the off-road wrecker

[@Andrew61968]

God i spit out my chew when the wife threw the ball at you at the end that was too funny. love the work and humor in all your videos keep it up.

[@pieterv6984]

The workout 😄 Can indeed not be unseen

[@stephens700]

Great skitt at the end Merlin 🤣

[@jessefraosharecordablecari6329]

I hope I'm just like Merlin when I grow up. Just had my 39th birthday

[@johntate6696]

The end of the video made my day... should have thrown wrenches like dodge ball..

[@jamesdalzell6542]

Mornin from Ak. Merlin.

[@JeffBrown146]

LOL the special Olympics at the end was worth the watch.

[@tdwz1652]

that mini semi pulling the trailer with some of your cars will be unbelievable cool! lmao "catch" reminded me of the movie dodge ball

[@havasubooo8840]

Rolling a tire AND holding the camera! You da man! The ending was great!

[@hillslide]

I like this channel more than Matt and Pauls and I like their channels!

[@justinsane7128]

Yeah Matt's has gone downhill, Pauls still pretty good

[@ronland1821]

It’s definitely better than Matt’s.

[@stacenhartland9777]

Man,,, you were in the ol back yard! Woulda left work to take you to breakfast! Thxs for the road trip!

[@Doogie777]

Excellent, you are a funny guy, I can't wait for the Off-Road Wrecker Games

[@charlesalden9167]

Your the best Merlin crack me up! I got NO TV it was a negative idiot box & COMICAST 6 months ago. Alot happier ☺! Sundays are the best start with Merlins Old School Garage to see what Dr Frankenstein is creating , then FABRATS , MATTS RECOVERY, RORY TRAILMATER. I'm senior citizen on disability. Better then cartoons as a kid. Thank you for your my escape from the crazy world THANK YOU FOR YOUR KNOWLEDGE & ENTERTAINMENT

[@skippyjones4195]

😂😂😂😂😂 That’s Funny right There hahaha ok where’s Jimmy when you need him… what a awesome trailer 👍💪🏻❤️✌️

[@timothygoodsell1446]

Ur training was hilarious. I think ur ready 💪💪

[@carlov.3017]

Merlin is the man.... wastes no time. Looking forward to the new build.

[@remraf72]

@Carlo V. That's a spot on comment ! Merlin gets in done regardless. He's not at all pretentious plus he exudes true non ego confidence. He a remarkable human !

[@davidcolesr.8628]

Catch! 😆😂😂I’ll catch you on the next one, Keep it Safe Out There

[@MikeOrkid]

That thing is a unit!

[@smcox1991]

“My wiper assembly is this pair of vice grips” 😂

[@billyhaddock5540]

MOSG, that trailer will make a cool one, after trimming/cutting and painting, it will be cool looking..

[@741662027]

Driving a 53' trailer behind a small truck without any flags or taillights at night on the Interstate is pretty darned sketchy. Glad no one climbed up onto it!

[@MerlinsOldSchoolGarage]

That’s why I wanted to be home by dark

[@big3fan916]

Great video Merlin !

[@russellamos5720]

You had too much fun throwing that basketball at him! Lol

[@dano450all8]

Nice trailer what’s up Merlin this is Dan your old neighbor from Mission Viejo with Bart. Love your channel.

[@leonardhuffinesjr9450]

If you would have strapped the flip ramps to the beaver tail it would have helped to counter balanced a little of the tongue weight.

[@davidr6585]

"ONE to-mater, TWO to-mater..." Ok, maybe I clicked the like button a liiiiiiiittle too soon ;) Great Vid Merlin!

[@davidpotter3777]

Love the workout scene at the end, great comedy. God bless you and your family amen and aloha

[@jamescopeland8037]

46 Chevy with the way you have it built is a dream truck to have

[@jedclampett6466]

Merlin was off chasing after this trailer when I stopped to see him about 10 days ago.

[@Prihoda15]

One day i want to be at least half as handy as you !

[@tyhogue8316]

That’s a big one for sure!😮

[@roostingthe6520]

Dude you're a trip! Lol. Out there wrestling a huge tire and looks like you need a hip or knee the way you walk. You're a old school badass!

[@jerryb1234]

This project should be good for one or two video's, lol, Merlin don't mess around, he does projects like nobody I've ever seen,😁👍, great video, and thanks for sharing.

[@haroldphipps3457]

Agree 💯 %

[@terryboomershine6812]

Well I'll be darned it did fit ....took up the whole drive ,but it fit...lol

[@VanFlicke]

The bonus clip at the end was the best promo for the wrecker games I've seen! Matt and et al need to up their game on promos! 🤣🤣🤣

[@havasubooo8840]

I love the ball catching him off guard!

[@jimmyturner3715]

Seen a guy he had a double tool box like what was on yours and it turned it into a sleeper. Complete with heat and AC.

[@kencaven9080]

You must have a VERY UNDERSTANDING, wife, haha great show!

[@Nobody_Important_Yea]

You are true mechanical Bohemian!

[@Bigdaddyslasher]

Jewels in the deep desert are always great finds

[@Kickinpony66]

@2:05... Is that one of Paul's old derby engines? (it's bright green) 😉😉 Getting rid of those flip up ramps was a good move.

[@philhall5609]

Dot would have a field day!!! Bad tires ,no lights, no breaks, tag? Hand wipers on truck, glad you made it home safe!!!!

[@IR-nq4qv]

Merlin, you're a one man gang. Towards the end of the video he talks about lopping the end off the trailer and shortening up the sides, 5 seconds later new clip, he pulls the trigger and its done, that's pretty cool. I think many of us figured we'd see that happen in the next video. You didn't even give the arm chair critics and nysaysers a chance to add their two cents worth in the comments. I liked the way you pulled that off in the content, it was totally unexpected and it left me with something to look forward to, it triggered me to hit the notification bell ( a good format for others to follow) Good job, Great Channel, love the old Chevy

[@TechKnowCSS]

HUGE PROJECT!

[@BootstrapRevival]

Dad (who is in his late 70's) taught me the old timers he learned to fly from used to use car wax on small airplane windshields because they didn't have wipers. Its cheap and the rain beads right off.

[@RadioMan666]

Getting in shape at the end….hahahahahahahahaha 👍👍

[@lockedin60]

Merlin that trailer reminds me of those Stretch Limousines they have available today. They would make me nervous on all account. I realize as I am aging my depth perception is going to hell in a hand basket. That is a critical factor when you are turning. Something I would not enjoy doing on those long extra long motor devices. I guess the operators of those monster machines deal with on an ongoing bases.

[@georgeweisbrod1876]

At least the rain will lower the tire temp and help to get home

[@kenfrazier616]

sweet, nice to have people chat about your truck, I sure get alot of attention with mine

[@Stretch87035]

Well Merlin, you may not be Rocky Balboa - but I have no doubt you will be ready for whatever comes at you during the wrecker games! This is Bob.

[@halnutt1790]

One statement to the DOT. “Sunday Permit” that’s all you need bud. Say’s my ole Grandpa and Dad.

[@jonskogstrom9662]

Love the ending. Good stuff. Haha

[@Coalblack79k10]

Oh I cried at the basketball “catch” 😂 Been waiting on the mini semi to return awesome build I cannot believe you havnt got millions of subscribers real old school fix anything mechanic out here keeping American iron alive idk what people would rather watch 🤷‍♂️

[@johnnyquest9358]

Old School Garage for the Win 🏁🏆🏁

[@opendstudio7141]

I don't know, Matt is putting in a lot of effort and resources into his build. With certainty, it will be exceptionally entertaining to watch this friendly competition since there can't be any loosers. 😁😁

[@robd.4319]

I enjoyed the last Bonus part. watch out Matt Merlin is coming to shake you down haha

[@dananderson2786]

Your content is exactly what Americans need to see! Nothing is thrown away. Everything is made with craftsmanship and pride. And everytime u stop someone comes up to u to see and chat about your rust. No one will come up to you because of your new tow rig/trailer/or jeep, dare to be different ,dare to be educated on what ur driving.. please don't sell out. Ur channel is great because of the history and education u give us, are new world and new shining cars/trucks is are nation's demise, new vehicles are crap. Thank u merlin! I hope scrap metal prices go up soon and are fuel cost goes down. See u on the trail!!

[@Imavalentine]

Thank You 🙏🏻!!! Really appreciate your comment & support! Master craftsmen are a dying breed… really an incredible art lost- just a “throw away” society- We love Wes wanting to learn “old school” , need more young people willing/wanting to absorb what is no longer taught & handed down. 🏁

[@stevengamsby8376]

I have 43 foot trailer just like that one made by the same company I put a one bed kitchen bathroom on mine and can tow both my FJ40 and my motorcycles and 17foot square back canoe with my out board and travel the States love mine

[@davidcolesr.8628]

Good Morning, Great to See You

[@stevedahl3689]

AWESOME VIDEO, Merlin!!! You are too funny! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@markreetz1001]

Nice road trip. The windshield wiper (singular!) is awesome. You never have worry about having power for windshield wiping! All you wrecker game contestants should get together a make a full length workout video. Epic!

[@JRD77VET]

Nice find with the trailer. Thank's for the entertaining workout for the wrecker games. Most of all, have fun at the games.

[@markgordon6971]

Sounds like it going to be a nice trailer. You are right about them States. Va hated.

[@bicycleptic]

Merlin, I love watching you and Pauls video's. I especially love your old trucks. I am frequently bringing home another old truck to restore. Right now I have a 64 F100 with the 292 Y-block I bought from the original owner who was 83 years old. I drove it 567 miles to home adding a quart of oil with each tank of gas due to oil leaks. The Y-block no longer leaks oil and if you are familiar with them then you know that is a major accomplishment. Compared to some of your old trucks that is a late model truck. However I also have a 55 chevy 2 door 210 in the garage as well. Love your 57.

[@KB-gs8zi]

Hey Merlin !!!! Great job of dodging the ""BEARS"" to get that trailer home !! Have you got the tandems to drive yet on the ""DODGE "" ??? Think that will be something to see ?? 👍👍👍👍👍

[@BitterDemo]

I loved the Old Chevrolet, Truck. My dad had a 1943 Chevrolet Chevrolet Army Road Tractor that we used for years . He hauled Lumber from the Rail Cars to Building Projects for Southern Lumber, Co. Back all through the late 1940's clean up to 1967/ He worked for the CB&Q RR and He would haul Lumber from the Yards to different sites. He Retired that year and just as he received his Rail Road Pension he died just 20 days before his 69 th Birthday. Choked to death on a Piece of Spare Ribs.

[@chuckster6513]

This is the kind of road trip a guy can brag to his buddies about. It all went fine ! Not a lick of problem. Down there and back like I knew what I was doin ! Thanks Merlin Work Safe, Be Well Stay Warm

[@lonhoschar1943]

That will make a great trailer for your "mini" semi!! Pluss you can haul all sorts of other cars and pickups!!! Who knows, you may even get another "yellow submarine" someday!! LOL!!

[@danielfiske9849]

You made the right decision. Going through Phoenix SUCKS!!!

[@havasubooo8840]

You oughta see Jet Ski Jimmy driving through Phoenix traffic. I'm always told to close my eyes.

[@Big-chub69]

Nice find Merlin, that trailer is gonna look and work great for ya!! Your the "MAN WITH PLAN"!!!!

[@someonewhocares5712]

Another great video thanks for sharing 😅😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@donwilliams3626]

With a roll of duct tape and a pair of Vise-Grips, Merlin can fix anything!

[@compression_connection]

So much gold out in the deserts. Jealous!

[@georgeprietz4424]

Man!!! Merlin your truck is my dream of a daily driver!! One day I want to make that happen!!! It’s really truly my dream.

[@dennisgeroux4483]

You have a good project ahead of you. Keep working out, your the only one doing it.

[@andycornell201]

Gates are like "Get Smart", and I know you're old enough to remember that.

[@1944chevytruck]

awesome! good job rocky!

[@autojumbleusa]

Merlin, You're awesome! I also need a trailer like that. Have a great day! ☆☆☆☆☆☆

[@kwm6507]

LMAO! @4:00 , Those aren't scissor jacks, those are sketchy stabilizer jacks off a travel trailer...guess they work in a pinch. Skipping and a Basketball to the nuts, great workout!

[@MerlinsOldSchoolGarage]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🏁😊🔧

[@kentuckycornbread7908]

Back when I was hauling cars for a living, I would’ve loved that. I had that trailer.

[@kenfoster4256]

Merlin, getting in shape!!!🤣

[@rickbottoms7838]

You crack me up, Merlin! Love the training for the World Off-Road Wrecker Games. I’ve got my ticket. I’ll see you there!

[@KrisD007]

Awesome! ❤

[@lockedin60]

Merlin glad you made it home in one piece minus a few pieces of a tire. You seem like you just take one step at a time. Good. A fun video for sure.

[@jjohnson2553]

ROFL Loved that ending.

[@kenuber4014]

Don't "Strain your milk" before the games Merlin!! Lol

[@ohiomoto]

Love the Rocky ending! 😂

[@warrenmichael918]

I wouldnt mind seeing several videos of this build.

[@jackman6256]

Maybe you should get Paul in on this He likes to cut an destroy an rebuild He may have to do it twice or more But you get the picture

[@KrisD007]

😂😂😂😂

[@loydheckenlively5168]

I'm watching this video and you're out in the junkyard I noticed the motor I was thinking Pauls from fab rat lol

[@getoutwithrockandsherri]

That old trailer was a great find; thanks for sharing!

[@billfrev]

great! episode guys

[@michaelshansen7070]

Worried about you in that traffic. Glad you are ok. See you at the wrecker competition. Coming from Grand Rapids Mi. Love you guys, just like old friends!

[@noonehere1793]

You live a charmed life for sure! If i tried anything like that i would still be in jail in Arizona…..i can never seem to even bend the rules a tiny bit….🤪

[@eugenemorelli10]

Love how you get so much work done. I had to laugh when you were thrown the basketball at the end of the video. 🤣👍🏻💪🏻

[@KrisD007]

That was the best!

[@stephenpoe2037]

This will make a Great Trailer ! The Phoenix bypass is a good one. Not crazy about all of the stops along the way . But a lot less traffic. Nice stop at Highway 8 to rest though. Thanks for sharing !

[@JamesDavis-to1hn]

I'll be watching!

[@allentisthammer4763]

Just killing it, you and your wife at the end! Making short work of the trailer!

[@pestcontrolguys]

That’d be a cool trip on the old truck, even if it was just to pick up the trailer. Good stuff sir.

[@robsdeviceunknown]

oh man all that old stuff. I would have loaded that trailer up with fun stuff to bring back with me. I just know when i buy my new house with some property that I will end up with a junkyard out back lol. Just got to keep it hidden though. I love having misc things to come up with new ideas with.

[@timray1827]

What a awesome truck Merlin, my dad owned a 1946 flatbed Chevy we worked the farm with .I learned to drive in that truck. I wish he would have kept it.