boat trailer to utility trailer build

[@Whalermansteve84]

I just finished my 19 ft camper frame to utility trailer conversion. It was a pain , but worth it. The box is 15 1/2 by 83 inches , lots of deck space. I put down 38 2x6x8 boards and made the sides out of 2x6 boards also. Made some homemade fenders out of scrap wood lol. It is functional. Good job on your build

[@jlistdiy]

Thank you and Congrats on your build

[@brianreid3267]

Thanks for clarifying that it's ok to use bed frames! I have a 6'x14' galvanized boat trailer I bought for $200 that had a wooden frame around it. It was rotted all around so I took it all off and I've been wondering if bed frames would work to frame it. I'm hauling a mower and SxS with it, so nothing over around 1200 lbs. Great video!

[@jlistdiy]

Your welcome and thank you for watching

[@jacklabloom635]

Nice trailer conversion. Well done.

[@jlistdiy]

Thank you

[@MCsCreations]

Awesome work, Jamie! Really well done! 😃 Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@jlistdiy]

Thanks

[@garymagliocca2913]

About how much did it cost in materials? Unfortunately I don't have a welder and haven't welded in years. I am going to use 4x4 pressure treated cross bracing on my 20 ft trailer. Going to secure the cross bracing by drilling through the 4x4 and strapping it to the boat frame. After securing the cross bracing I will lag my angle iron around the outside edge of the 4x4 and figure out the best way to secure the flooring. Sides will be added at a later date hopefully. Limited budget right now. Had a guy offer to build a complete floor frame today out of 3 in angle iron, no wood or sides for 500.00 with materials. I passed.

[@jlistdiy]

It was about $230 for the wood, lights, and bolts

[@thomasjames8246]

You should tack weld all of your items first before fully welding. Stitch welding is better for those long this runs like you did on the fenders and you should always grind down the rust and paint before welding and repainting. Good job tho.

[@jlistdiy]

Thank you

[@willyd1127]

Great work!

[@jlistdiy]

Thank you

[@JB-mf1zc]

Mighty fine job!! God Bless!!

[@jlistdiy]

Thank you 😊

[@danielpadgett2831]

Awsome job Jamie I bet it's holding up real good too

[@jlistdiy]

Thank you and yes still holding strong

[@harvmac69]

Nice build man!

[@jlistdiy]

Thank you

[@tomahawksteak6672]

Ideally u want your axle center at 60% back from the front of the deck. To give proper tongue weight and reduce sway. Enjoyed your video.

[@jlistdiy]

It is split 60/40

[@gustavobarragan8690]

Where can I get these charts, I have a 2 axel ring 13 trailer, and I am planning to convert on cargo trailer, but I don't know what size sure I built it.

[@yxhankun]

excellent job, strong hand and flush everything. There are no amber light around the utility trailer. Any anti-theft system installed yet ?

[@jlistdiy]

Thank you and no anti theft system

[@edgaravelar2750]

Great job

[@jlistdiy]

Thank you

[@MichiganQuadTrailsTales]

Great Build!

[@jlistdiy]

Thank you

[@chetbarney6635]

What was the cost breakdown for the boat trailer purchase and all of your materials?

[@jlistdiy]

$50 for the trailer and $180 for the wood and $29 lights $20 for new u bolts and everything else I had laying around already

[@chetbarney6635]

What a deal! Looks like a great build.

[@jlistdiy]

@@chetbarney6635 thank you

[@mikerobinson8734]

Curious why did you shorten the tongue as much as you did? I’m starting a project similar to this and the boat trailer I have to work with has a long tongue so to speak.

[@jlistdiy]

A small trailer should have about 38 inch tounge give or take a couple of inches for this trailer I cut it at 38 inches and then added the coupler

[@mikerobinson8734]

@@jlistdiy thanks

[@smoothoperator7306]

Well done👏👏👏

[@jlistdiy]

Thank you

[@sabelomndzebele6454]

Nice & simple

[@jlistdiy]

Thank you

[@tonywalters9436]

How much weight do you think it can handle Like around 1000 pounds

[@jlistdiy]

Yes definitely

[@demolitionbarbiedoll]

20:12 So happy you decided to cut those studs flush so I don't snag my long flowing skirt as I sway by 💋

[@lujavjuarbe]

Looks great!

[@jlistdiy]

Thanks

[@gearjammer7087]

Cool beans 🫘 man. 👍

[@jlistdiy]

Thank you

[@kenbreetz]

Bed frame rails? How did they hold up? I have a ton of those rails

[@jlistdiy]

They hold up very well I have built over 200 trailers and haven't had an issue

[@dakotaellis9864]

Bed frame rails are very very strong, I work in a metal shop and I have saw horses built out of bed frame, you could probably sit a car on them

[@GlitchEmpireBrett]

How much did this all cost?

[@jlistdiy]

About $250

[@GlitchEmpireBrett]

@@jlistdiy thank you

[@jlistdiy]

@@GlitchEmpireBrett your welcome

[@chillywilly3397]

What kind of welder did you use?

[@jlistdiy]

Arc welder or better known as stick welder

[@chillywilly3397]

@@jlistdiy just watched a video on arc welding...my next project...👍🏻

[@jlistdiy]

@@chillywilly3397 definitely a handy skill

[@robertclark4929]

Could have bought a good used trailer cheap. To hell with all that work.

[@jlistdiy]

I made $800 profit off it so was worth it to me

[@wallyallyn5473]

He must not know what he is doing because of no talking

[@his.purpose]

Nicely done!

[@jlistdiy]

Thank you