Ironton Utility Trailer - How To Assemble

[@frosty9855]

Meccano.....adult edition. In Australia the instruction booklet will usually be found under our beer, always wise to check. Your respect for the land and community is inspirational. Look forward to the fire fight build.

[@uktony1525]

Who but who could ever give the video a thumbs down ?. Joe, great video as always and your purpose for building it to fight brush fires is truly community spirited. You are a great neighbour to have. Best wishes from across the pond.

[@homesteadonomics]

:) Thanks Tony! but unfortunately there are folks who have it in them to just thumbs down anything. I guess I have a couple folks that just find it necessary to do so in each of the videos. Actually I've had some videos that get a couple thumbs downs in the first minute after uploading... and it's like a 8-9 min video...lol... they literally hadn't even had time to see if they liked it or not. Oh well, it's folks like you that I care to make videos for and hear from:) Joe

[@blackberryhideout5793]

It's cool how you compared the cost of building one from scratch versus a kit and choosing the more economical one- cost wise. Love the footage at the end on the bicycle!

[@homesteadonomics]

haha... yes, it actually pulled pretty darn well with the bike... but probably not so much once I get a few hundred lbs of water and steel on it...lol

[@bpc41386]

Hey Buddy! Thanks a bunch for this video, I'll be buying this for my motorcycle probably tomorrow. You seem to have come to the same conclusion about the cost effective nature, but not only did YOUR particular analysis make me feel good before I make my purchase, but we are both pretty seemingly hands on and intuitive... definitely made me comfortable knowing it is user friendly... I dig how you didn't need the directions until the leaf springs, which I would've probably double checked also! Again, thanks for the review... you and I think alike!

[@jamesrussell7488]

Interesting little trailer! I've been looking into getting a smaller trailer to pull with my patriot than my 5×8 or the 4×6, this one you've described and built rather easily looks to be just the right size I've been looking for. Thanks for your informal video!

[@n2daair23]

Your damn vids are screwing up my life! All I want to do is keep watching and learning all this new stuff. Seriously tho, thanks so much for all the AWESOME content you have put out!

[@KentuckyHomesteadFarm]

Man I love watching your videos... Thanks for sharing.

[@homesteadonomics]

Thanks so much KH! STay tuned for the brush fire build with this trailer:) Joe

[@KentuckyHomesteadFarm]

I look forward to it :D

[@scotttrumpower1826]

If it weren't for this awesome vid, I would have likely spent twice the assembly time. As mentioned by all, the instruction that come with the trailer is worthless. Thanks so much! Gonna be a great kayak trailer.

[@RobinLewisMakes]

So good that the bolts are (mostly) the same size. Nothing worse than getting half way through and questioning whether you've used the right ones!

[@homesteadonomics]

hahaha... yes, I have done that on more than a few occasions!

[@deakemarschall2992]

Good thing you know a fireman to help with the portable fire rig. And I loooove the trailer drifting shots.

[@homesteadonomics]

haha... I played around with that trailer a lot! I'm planning to get some cool off road shots when I get the brush fire assembly on.... i'm excited!

[@McCreightMB]

Planning on using this same trailer kit to build an overlanding trailer that will hold gear and a rooftop tent.

[@xXDannySilvaXx]

did u find out if its good enough for overlanding? im looking into this unit as a good candidate but im not sure how itll hold up

[@SethDrew]

Way jealous of your yard Joe. Adventures just out the door. I'm excited to see this brush fire trailer build too.

[@homesteadonomics]

Thanks so much Seth! btw... a little respect to SCFD;) Joe

[@alcolavista-22]

Job well done once again...so much things to learned from this gentleman.....

[@sk8goofy]

Best guide I could find. Thank you. Mine didn't have cotter pins though...

[@chucksusananderson4397]

Thank You for your great vid. I plan to use this for my leaf vac system for small handyman jobs.

[@BF-tc7uw]

Nice overview. I bought one after viewing your video. I'm happy with the result. Thanks

[@randyrought7368]

Fire trailer is a good idea. Uncle Mark could use something like this at the ranch. He has an electrical power water tank that fit on the back of the ATV, but a trailer would give him some additional capabilities. After you finished the first test ride, I figured you would have installed a child seat... Maybe with rails around... :)

[@michaelkaylor6770]

I watched the "super" moon from joshua tree national park when I still lived down that way! Up here in AK we have the Lights so the winter nights are usually good.

[@mmx3662]

You should get lots of use out of that, hauling things around your property...and make moving things a bit easier. It looks great - good job! Thanks for sharing. :)

[@sougougyoutoku]

Hi, I built a model of this series 22 years ago in Japan. Then I got a license number, and I still use it carefully now.

[@tamitng]

Dang, I thought you were gonna build a miniature tear drop trailer... Nice trailer for your around the property necessities though! The brush fire trailer build should be sweeeeeet! 👍👍

[@homesteadonomics]

hahaha... nope, those efforts will be going into the Tiny Travel Trailer build that I'm hoping will start getting underway in late December (trailer is welded but I got to get a license plate for it first;) ...but yes, the brushfire trailer should come in handy. My neighbor literally had a fire a few days ago and we were out there with shovels and I couldn't help thinking that this build was running about 2 weeks behind...lol

[@MrIRONbox]

Hi, I'm Arthur and I live in Brazil. I just found this channel and I really like the way you do your videos. I think this channel has everything to beat the 1 million people registered, parabens. I'm going to make you a fan request now, I would like to watch a series of videos of you making a homemade lathe, what do you think? (if you notice misspellings in this message, excuse me, I still do not speak English)

[@petuniaromania6294]

Ok, this is a great video demonstration and I truly appreciate it. I need to build a camper that I can live inside of that can be pulled by a bicycle, so, your ending demonstration was perfect for me. Can you explain to me what type of attachment I'd have to have to secure it to the seat post of my bicycle; I'd prefer to pull it that way. Also, I'll need to purchase one of those towing jackets with wheels so that it's more level and pulls better. If you have any ideas at all I would certainly appreciate hearing from you. Thank you.

[@Smokeyfilms_]

Ur doing it wrong if you are bicycling with a 1000 lb camper. You have to use a tent thats seperate from the trailer

[@petuniaromania6294]

@@Smokeyfilms_ Good Morning and thanks for writing me. Well, I've been watching lots of videos on Bicycle Nomads who have built their own towable campers, including those built upon trailers. I suspect that the trailers they used were of a lighter weight than the one pictured above, but according to my chat interactions with them, apparently a larger load can indeed be towed, even without an electric power assist. Have you built a bicycle camper yet? I'd appreciate any advice you can give me.

[@omarsheriffkaptan]

“Pretty” won the day 🤣

[@uknowulikethat4042]

looks like fun going around there.

[@fluffyjoker69]

Cool project, u could've saved so bolts & nuts by welding the pieces into place. I was guessing it would be used a a firewood hauler, if you put some side rails on it or a big game hauler when u go hunting or a cool ride for your daughter, but needs a handle or seat with belts, lol

[@lifewithmikeandjenn5814]

Hey Joe! I went looking on Lowes website for the poly panels for the green house and your video is on there in the pictures portion showing materials needed and how to install them. Awesome trailer!!!

[@homesteadonomics]

haha... yes, I had talked to them about my greenhouse project, asking if I could get a discount or something and they liked it and asked if I could make a little how to video with the clips from the build. It got loaded on the lowes sight really grainy but yep..its the green house build that you've seen here:) Very cool that you're gonna get a GH started too! Would love to see pics or updates on it if you feel like sharing them:) Joe

[@lifewithmikeandjenn5814]

Lol, I didn't really notice that it was grainy. Very well explained with clear and concise direction and material list. You always produce quality information videos. I'm just getting the materials list together and have to level out a spot. We are not quite ready to start. Blessings to you and your family!

[@bradgiffen7028]

I'd love to see how you attached that to your mountain bike.

[@petuniaromania6294]

I'll have to figure out flooring and how to make those tail lights work; I need advice on that as well. Thanks.

[@eliinthewolverinestate6729]

I was looking at them for my motorcycle.

[@kimahski]

could you tell me how you grounded the wires for actual lights? To the frame? I am having issue with grounding to get lights to function properly. The car end for trailer lights is fine. By the way the paper directions that came with the trailer sucked. The only reason I was able to build it was because of your video. Thanks

[@dustyolehomestead875]

I loved erector sets when I was kid, that's what this kit reminds me of. looks like its going to be very useful.

[@homesteadonomics]

I loved them too! Yes, this kit is pretty self explanatory and simple as there aren't too many pieces. .... and that you mention it that makes me want to see if I can find one of the old erector sets... so cool!

[@c69101]

Just bought one, thanks.

[@homesteadonomics]

Awesome! World of possibilities with it:) joe

[@Canadiansasquatchbrewery]

Nice little trailer! I like that you can get it behind your bike... Probably wouldn't be pulling your IBC totes with it though, if they are full (; Looking forward to the brush fire gear you are building! That will be a very useful project for sure! Great video as always! Cheers!

[@homesteadonomics]

Thanks Steve! btw.. I'm gonna get your package in the mail today:) Joe

[@Canadiansasquatchbrewery]

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[@davidm4436]

Did you install the lights in your Jetta using the instructions in the manual or did you use a separate kit? Any chance you have a separate video of the wiring for the light install

[@charleswilder2985]

Good video, but ... I really need your guidance for the wiring. You just skipped that part as if it were easy and automatic. Was it, for you? Did you just use the guillotine connectors they furnished? Maybe I, not the connectors, am the defect, but they just seem like junk.

[@m3rdpwr]

Okay, I really want to know how you attach that to that bike. LoL

[@raymaramara1979]

Thanks for a great vid! Do you think it would be possible to "extend" the bed length by a foot front and a foot front? I want to get this for trailering my Vespa GTS scooter; then figure out how to make a folding loading ramp. Cheers!

[@brendacollins9272]

this video caught by eye because I live in a town named Ironton.

[@homesteadonomics]

Awesome! I think its a really cool sounding name:) joe

[@tips216]

Ashland right here

[@MarcoJIbarra]

thanks for the video. I bought one myself, however, I'm planning to make a funnel cake cart with mine. See what happens. Thanks again for the video.

[@homesteadonomics]

That sounds like a cool project Marco! Would love to see the finished result! Joe

[@Retroweld]

That trailer will be very handy.

[@homesteadonomics]

Thanks so much Douglas! It already has me thinking about so many different uses... but first is gonna be the water delivery system for the brush fire set up :) Joe

[@homaralfredoosoriomarquez5964]

que buen trabajo hace usted.. tendre que aprender un poco de ingles..

[@isidroortega8561]

Phoenix Arizona right here 👍

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Hey, if its cost effective, there's no shame in that game... Could you standardize your bottom plate size and make your "platforms" interchangeable - fire - water container - etc ??? Maybe screw some pieces to the bottom of the base plate so it gravity holds in place - easy change out ??? Or.... Become the tiny house KING !!! LOL Looking forward to the mini firetruck... Bring it on !

[@homesteadonomics]

Thanks BBJ! I think a standardized bottom is a great idea... I plan to make it multi use for sure! btw.... I got your message but for some reason I can see it in the message system... it shows no messages... but my email has the message in it... weird... but just wanted to let you know, so you didn't think I was ignoring :D And I need to get on FB more... it's been a BIG weak point of mine. I've had a couple videos that have been stripped of any identifyers to me on FB and just made me not want to do anything on it... but I do realize its a cool place and I plan to start posting some more and making it a regular stop vs the once a week check that I do now. I'll check out your page too! Joe

[@albertifergan6506]

Joe, I just bought this trailer and noticed 2 small pieces are missing and I don’t want to return it, too complicated. The missing pieces are the spring slide plates that hook up to the spring hangers. Do you know where I can get them. Really upset at vendor. Thanks

[@jackwebb5917]

How thick was the plywood that you used? And can you detail how exactly you secured it to the frame?

[@TheMyeloman]

One thought Joe, when you were driving around with it down that steep little incline it looked like the trailer bed came really close to the rear basket on the quad. Maybe a longer or lengthened tongue? With that IBC tote or taller items attached to the front it definitely looks like it would hit the quad... Love that you didn't need the directions for the most part, those are generally just "suggestions" anyway, right? LOL!

[@homesteadonomics]

Hi Tracy, yes it's a bit close with the extended quad shelf/basket that extends off the back. I'm going to have to take that into consideration when placing the pressure tank for the brush fire build. I think lengthening the tongue will be the easiest solution... but I'm going to build it first and see if it looks like it will hit... if so then I'm most likely extended it. But hopefully there will be enough clearance;) Joe

[@TheMyeloman]

homesteadonomics thanks for the reply Joe, always look forward to your builds and videos. While I may not put it all into practice you really do get me thinking. Rainwater harvesting, greenhouse, chicken coop just to name a few. Those are on my long term list of things I've learned from your channel that just need adapting to my local. Snakes? Nope… uh-uh. No way Jose! LOL! They (rattlers) are around in Central California, but I give them a wide berth. Black widows are my worry. Good luck with the build, I look forward to the video. I also pray you never need to use it.

[@itsminimidget2316]

Could you please give me the link to the part that you used to connect the trailer to your bike. Or tell me how you built it. Thanks

[@xghost2522]

I use it to carry a 55 gallon drum around so I can water my vegetable and fruit plants. I pull it with my Polaris EV.

[@weetreebonsai]

Nice! Me I would be adding some loc tite or locking washers ;-) Yes I have seen how you drive....

[@homesteadonomics]

I actually added loctite on the deck bolts but all the rest were self locking with the rubber/plastic within the nut. But I did consider adding some locking washers too... you're thinking is spot on WTB! Joe

[@weetreebonsai]

LOL your area is not exactly flat and perfect roads ;-)

[@homesteadonomics]

haha... absolutely not;) The main dirt road that I filmed the first few clips on is about as smooth as it gets;)

[@lancebaker1374]

It includes nylock nuts. If you want to do better, you need Nordlock washers. Loc Tite and lock washers have been tested for holding under vibration, and they do not hold. The only sure hold is by Nordlock washers, bend up flange washers that lock the nuts or castle nuts with cotter pins.

[@zatoichi101]

Nice video. I would like to have seen how you secured the plywood to the trailer, though.

[@jarredjones8476]

There's pre drilled holes ..

[@TankGirl19x]

But did u use bolts and was it flush with the plywood or was the top of the bolt raised withe the plywood?

[@motohio5923]

What's the speed rating on the tires? I'm in need of a trailer to haul a kayak with my motorcycle.

[@davidgooden3037]

Motohio I don't want to do the same for my kayak do you have pictures send me some

[@justwakinup]

What's the size of the tubing for the tongue? Curious as i will need to have it extended for my project as it appears to be way to short.

[@rafaelmancia1241]

Wow nice i am about to pi k one up for my polaris ranger to used it my farmland and firewood

[@frostspork6930]

Wtf do you use to hold the nuts in place? The crevice is too small for basically every tool I have

[@baroneblades5386]

Could you tell me which dimension is the 40 and which is the 48? Front to back 48?

[@DesertDigger1]

I have one of these trailers that was given to me and built 1x4 stock sides and gate for it .I just use it around my place too. Question is since we perm tab in Az. for street use for most trailers how do you title those kit trailers?

[@homesteadonomics]

I've titled a kit trailer before and you just have to take the certificate of origin(and trailer for inspection) down to the DMV and they will give you a plate for it. I don't know if Ill do that with this one... but I'll keep the Certificate in case I decide to. JOe

[@motopuck]

Hello! How did you hook that up to a bicycle? I need to figure that out and can't seem to find it.

[@markosball9388]

excellent video as always! :)

[@homesteadonomics]

thanks so much Mark! Can't wait to get the brush fire build started on this trailer! Actually had to help put out a brush fire at my neighbors recently and this would have come in handy:) Joe

[@johnq6123]

Can those be used behind a car? on the highway.????

[@kenl5217]

I noticed the Fire dept shirt. You should paint the trailer red like a mini fire truck. Is that your day job?

[@homesteadonomics]

Hi Ken, Yes it is but this shirt is from another dept in Utah... I'm in AZ. But I do like your paint scheme idea! Joe

[@ClassicGBodyGarage]

Did you film this video with your Canon T6i from the starter kit? Rode mic?

[@homesteadonomics]

Hi CGBG! Yes, I did:) It's all the standard stuff from the kit... the rode mic actually sounds much better normally but this was done in the garage so the echo... but overall I like it a lot! btw.. sorry for the super slow response:) Joe

[@ClassicGBodyGarage]

Awesome. I am buying the creator kit this week. What editing software do you use? Just subscribed.

[@mattdole4315]

What is the overall dimensions of the rear trailer crossbrace? I know its 40" wide, but how tall and how deep? Trying to see if I can convert it to flushmount LED tails before I buy it and needed to know the overall height.

[@jarredjones8476]

Buy the boxes the light fit in ..bolt to where the angle pieces went or weld...

[@ytkealoha]

You think about tacking the bolts on? Off road is rough.....

[@homesteadonomics]

I haven't tacked them on... but its a good idea that I may have to implement.. thanks RS:)

[@prestonrobertson5202]

Hey just out of curiosity, what bolt pattern is this trailers hubs?

[@CountryFamily]

Years ago I used a very similar trailer behind a small car for a camping trip. 200 mile round trip, I pulled in the driveway when I returned home and the wheel fell off. LOL I think I lost the pin that holds the castle nut on, or someone put it together without reading the directions. ;-)

[@homesteadonomics]

oh no! Wow, luck you got it back to your house! Hopefully the axle was all chewed/ground up. Let hope that doesn't happen during the brush fire build on this trailer... but if would be funny if I got it on camera;) joe

[@SasduPlessis]

What make & size is that 4-wheeler of yours? South Africa

[@edintampa4210]

What did you use to hook up to the bicycle?Thanks

[@MegaSeptember29]

Did you tighten the castlenuts?

[@dudang3205]

Do you need number plate for that trailer?

[@shirleylackey801]

Vell done !! ✌

[@BushImports]

I can't believe you couldn't build it cheaper than that? Well, I hope it works great for you and last as long as you need one.

[@johnkaney1051]

Exactly what I want to do - but 275 gallon IBC tote full of water is about 2000 lbs, trailer is rated about 1000 lbs. Ok if half full.

[@homesteadonomics]

It was an empty IBC tote. I use them for rainwater harvesting but also for trash clean up and other things like that. And just to demonstrate size, etc,. Thanks for watching😀🙏

[@bear2008au1]

thanks mate nice vid

[@moofushu]

How did you connect the trailer to the bike?

[@mattmgarza]

Hopefully I have a Northern Tool near me or shipping is reasonable, lol

[@chriswhite6882]

Is this road worthy?

[@uncno]

what tools are required for assembly?

[@homesteadonomics]

just a standard ratchet set... nothing too complex :D

[@Proga_mer7878]

How much does the trailer cost

[@Atrocities85]

Wish I had a besco folding trailer. 🤦‍♂️

[@gregorythomas333]

Be careful loading the IBC with water on that trailer...275 gals @ 8#/gal = 2200 but it is only rated for 1060#

[@homesteadonomics]

lol... I hope it didn't look like that. The IBC tote that I have in the video has the top cut off and it is for hauling trash. My plan is to get another one like this and cut it in half so as to essentially be a bucket for hauling branches, bulky things around the place. Yes, I think a full one would max out this little guy pretty quickly:) thanks for checking it out Gregory:) Joe

[@gregorythomas333]

Ah...oki...kewl beans! The build looks great too!

[@parkermohr7587]

What website did you get that trailer from.

[@geraldlowe2652]

Trailer is available at Northern tool.Item number 37560.

[@Proga_mer7878]

Do you have to weld it

[@matthewgeris5743]

somebody didnt watch the video

[@ZWATER1]

👍ty

[@planetx7225]

awesome lol

[@dcm7777777]

first lol, bro in law has one the family borrows it.

[@homesteadonomics]

Sweet! Yes it's a pretty cool little trailer and I think its gonna get used a lot around here... but first I can't wait to get the pressurized water tank set up :D

[@lancebaker1374]

What the ....? Did you just burn the instruction booklet that comes with the trailer kit? It appears you just put this together by guesswork. TO ANYOINE ELSE WATCHING: The trailer kit actually includes an instruction booklet that is good if not perfect. USE IT!

[@daviddaigrepont9485]

I looked this up because the instructions were so bad but you didn't explain anything.