I was on the verge of saying what in the 3 stooges is going on here, but you kicked the ass on the loading😅👍
@DavidShieldsLa10 ай бұрын
Thank you. I've done this dozens of times, mostly with this trailer. Some don't understand why I want the trailer to tilt up like it does, it allows me to be in full control of when and how fast the vehicle moves and eliminates the steep ramp. You see how gentle and smoothly I'm able to set it down.
Thanks for putting this together! Can’t wait to see this 76 run again!
@DavidShieldsLa3 жыл бұрын
It was my pleasure
@zizitopp10 ай бұрын
That’s wild. I have this exact color truck, maybe even the same year (1976, 3 on the tree, straight 6) and this exact trailer. I just had hernia surgery-but the landlords are selling and we gotta be out-so how to do this without a winch. Seen this video and my mind was blown! No way, same truck!
@cs-902 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir! this will help me tomorrow picking up a 84 Saab 900 turbo.
@DavidShieldsLa2 жыл бұрын
Have fun and be careful. Let me know how it goes!
@brandonturner50162 жыл бұрын
I just moved my 06 saab 9-5 today on a u-Haul trailer
@thesolojourney8955 Жыл бұрын
Coolest car ever
@paulbuford1176 Жыл бұрын
This is great! It solves a problem I had with a non running car! Thanks!
@gitanopnmex Жыл бұрын
Wow! Didn't know you could do that. Thanks for the info! Good Job!
Yeah you right! I've loaded them without keys, stuck in park with the wheels turned by myself before. Just have to plan it out.
@longracing252 жыл бұрын
im shocked the hitch jack held that weight??? I probably dont have to say that is not a car trailer, its a utility trailer. It worked, but i wouldnt recommend.
@DavidShieldsLa2 жыл бұрын
@longgracing25 Why wouldn't you recommend? And the tongue weight was nowhere close to the 2500lbs the jack is rated at. Yes, it is "technically" a utility trailer but there's been more vehicles than I can remember on there since purchased in 2015, the largest was a Silverado 1500 HD.
@erikpinto2476 Жыл бұрын
As long as the trailer is rated to hold that kinda weight than I'd def say sure go for it!!! If the trailer ain't weighted to do that kinda job than maybe ya try another avenue instead!! Lol Just bc ya can or are able to do something a particular way doesn't always mean ya should!! Just frrom one redneck to another sir!!! 😂 Also just bc it may have worked out well for ya doesn't nec mean that everybody should do it this way bc it may not work out just as smoothly for them as it did for ya!!!! 😄😁
@muddpatterson3119 Жыл бұрын
@@DavidShieldsLa just because you can doesn't mean you should.
@DavidShieldsLa Жыл бұрын
@@muddpatterson3119 if you can give me a legitimate reason I shouldn't I'd really love to hear it. Not trying to sound like an ass so please don't misunderstand. There's absolutely nothing wrong with any of it if you know what you're doing. And just because it's a "utility" trailer doesn't mean I can't put whatever will fit on it. The heaviest vehicle, a Silverado 1500 HD, was still right under capacity. After about 15 vehicles, part of my gate broke. Now the gate is better than new with a little welding and 1 added crossmember so it will never happen again.
@muddpatterson3119 Жыл бұрын
@@DavidShieldsLa @David Shields first I don't think anything you said made you sound like an ass. We can have a conversation about differences of opinion without sounding that way. Next to give you the number 1 legitimate reason it's not good to carry that truck with that trailer is........ It's overweight. That trailer has a G.V.W.R of 6,000 lbs Trailer weight 1525 lbs Ford about 6,000 lbs That means you've exceeded it's designed load limit by around 1500 lbs. Correct me if I'm wrong.
@hassaniftikhar8216 Жыл бұрын
Hey Boss, Great professional job. Nicely Done. Quick Question is that can you copy paste the link of the yellow tow strap that you are using in the video. Also i want to ask i will be using U Haul 10 ft truck with auto transport trailer in few days to tow a vehicle will this same method works on that too? Thank you.
@omaramra3438 Жыл бұрын
You are a life saver, bro thanks alot
@joshcummings8567 Жыл бұрын
No guts no glory.. i love it man back yarding at its best.
@Alureals Жыл бұрын
When you do it again can you show how/where you strapped it down?
@xtanon55402 жыл бұрын
Impressive ramp gate.
@DavidShieldsLa2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@jesseteague297510 ай бұрын
And big brother you have 60,000 views and only 500 like you should have 60,000 like 👍 you just showed me something new
@ramonecanady56082 ай бұрын
Man how wide is your trailer? Great video
@elstonkidd649411 ай бұрын
Perfect video for the ppl like me who are going to tow things with what you have instead of what you need 😂
@jaybartgis5148 Жыл бұрын
What do you do if the vehicle fails to start and its steer tires happen to not be straight?
@espinozadjroberto22813 жыл бұрын
David that's a good video footage, that's exactly what I did it on my video.. That's how we do it out there in the woods right DAVID?
@DavidShieldsLa2 жыл бұрын
Git r done
@jamesm568 Жыл бұрын
Some damn good wheel chocks. Personally, I would use a third vehicle to pull the disabled vehicle onto the trailer with the tow vehicle at a 90-degree angle hook to trailer. Wood blocks underneath the rear of the trailer would help with trailer tilt little bit also. It was successful though.
@DavidShieldsLa Жыл бұрын
It's been successful at least 15 times. From a Honda civic to a Silverado 1500 HD. The method is perfect in every aspect. The trailer tilt is the exact thing that makes this go so smoothly, even doing it alone. I am in full control of what the trialer and vehicle I'm loading is doing. I've got one other video on here of me loading a Malibu, same exact way.
@sirgeorgescott2995 Жыл бұрын
It’s actually better if the trailer tilts up at the front to allow a better loading angle at the ramp.
@chargeron3115 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great idea, Good Job !
@brandonturner50162 жыл бұрын
Did he take the gate of the trailer off while towing because that definitly wasn't closing
@DavidShieldsLa2 жыл бұрын
Yes. I take it off and put it under the vehicle.
@overthinkererer4 ай бұрын
Dude this saved me allot of thinking thx for the help 👍🏼👍🏼🗿
@johnterrebonne84363 жыл бұрын
Awesome video!!
@DavidShieldsLa3 жыл бұрын
Thanks bro
@wearegame7772 жыл бұрын
What about using a couple jack stands under the back of the trailer too? To keep it from standing up?👍
@DavidShieldsLa Жыл бұрын
I want it to stand up, especially towing car's due to ground clearance and the gate being so steep.
@wexswexs59964 ай бұрын
Why did the tow trailer not move ? With a car being pulled onto it with all that weight I expected the trailer to definitely budge a bit ..
@rodrits914 ай бұрын
The weight on the gate/ramp keeps it steady. Can also chock the wheels to help.
@codyswilley11 ай бұрын
A little trick to unload is to tie a strap to the back of the trailered vehicle to something solid like a tree then simply get in the tow vehicle while its still hooked up to the trailer and pull out from beneath it
@jeepsblackpowderandlights4305 Жыл бұрын
Wanna know an even easier way ? Put the parking brake on.. put a rubber horse mat under ramp.. chaulk rear wheel.. back the trailer up slowely and itll push the truck up the ramp. Nice idea though. I thought of the same thing myself
@curtis_75706 Жыл бұрын
There is no way it’s easier to force the trailer under a vehicle especially when the parking brake is on and the wheels are chocked.
@DavidShieldsLa Жыл бұрын
And rip/bend my gate and possibly warp the frame? No way does that make sense. The way I do it I am in full control of what the truck and trialer are both doing and can control it like a surgeon.
@marcuswhite14032 жыл бұрын
I may have to do that. I have a car that I need to pick up that doesn't run. I have to load it on a car hauler trailer
@israelsantos07709 ай бұрын
What about the ramp?? Removed it , then put it back on ?
@marcjones7448 ай бұрын
If its a car or something without so much ground clearance, does it tear up the front bumper?
@michaeldecker27257 ай бұрын
Y’all did what with the gate?
@HomeWrecknKneeKnockr2 жыл бұрын
Can this be done alone by one person?
@DavidShieldsLa2 жыл бұрын
Yes, I've done it many times alone. Make sure the front of the trailer is sitting a little higher in the back so the vehicle doesn't hit the front railing if slack gets in the strap before you have a chance to strap it down.
@eduardotrejo5033 Жыл бұрын
Good job biejos locos👍
@Detheyas7 ай бұрын
...how did you close the ramp?
@Stephenpunter4 ай бұрын
Was the trailer a 12x6ft
@joseramirez9932 Жыл бұрын
I think it migth bend the back part but looks good for an emergency
@lesliecrow34002 жыл бұрын
Just bought a 64 Corvair. I'm about to go do this alone 🙂. Wish me luck!
@DavidShieldsLa2 жыл бұрын
How'd it work out bud?
@lesliecrow34002 жыл бұрын
@@DavidShieldsLa worked great! Ended up not getting it until this morning, but got it on the trailer with no problems
@DavidShieldsLa2 жыл бұрын
@@lesliecrow3400 that's awesome. It's safe, easy and quick. I can do it twice as fast as I did in the video lol. Takes longer to strap and unstrap.
@lesliecrow34002 жыл бұрын
@@DavidShieldsLa thanks for the video it helped me out and saved me from paying a tow service !
@lesliecrow34002 жыл бұрын
@@DavidShieldsLa oh and by the way I did it all myself !!!
@quedogkualum2 жыл бұрын
What dimensions are the trailer? Thank
@DavidShieldsLa2 жыл бұрын
16'x7'
@jesseluker39195 ай бұрын
If you put Jack stands under the back of the trailer, it doesn’t pick the front up
@rider6.02 жыл бұрын
Nice! Well done!
@DavidShieldsLa2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much
@Dalejenkins7705 Жыл бұрын
What type of tow strap do you use? Would a 2in by 20ft work?
@zizitopp10 ай бұрын
Probably, if it’s long enough. Looks to be a 2” at least in this video.
@Nick-z8j2 жыл бұрын
That's fucking legit! Great job 👏 👍
@DavidShieldsLa2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Everyone gets a kick out of it when they see me do it.
@gabrielh79988 ай бұрын
What size is the trailer?
@westxranchin Жыл бұрын
Love that from plate
@techmaticsystemsdesign87132 жыл бұрын
Thank God for country boys I just did this twice and it works
@DavidShieldsLa Жыл бұрын
Amen! Thank you so much. The people that can't see the simplicity and that it's perfectly safe haven't been doing stuff like this with their hot wheels as toddlers, go karts, atvs you name it....
@michaelhendley65122 жыл бұрын
What size trailer is that?
@DavidShieldsLa2 жыл бұрын
16x7'
@michaelhendley65122 жыл бұрын
@@DavidShieldsLa ok I'm about to try that with my 1984 f150 supercab on my 7x14
@DavidShieldsLa2 жыл бұрын
The back tires will be at the edge of the trailer but you'll be fine. Same buddy in the video with me needed a new engine for his other truck so drove 7 hours and decided to buy the entire truck(18 Silverado) we had to lie and say we were putting a different vehicle on it because their biggest trialer was 14 which we knew would be fine. Memphis to New Orleans no issues.
@michaelhendley65122 жыл бұрын
@@DavidShieldsLa it barely fit had to ratchet strap the gate to the bed of the truck lol thanks for the video it was most helpful and worked just like you showed
@DavidShieldsLa2 жыл бұрын
I have to take my gate off when towing trucks. I told you it would be right on that edge lol and people think it's dangerous and that I don't know what I'm doing 🤷🏻
@BustedKnucklesAndBeer2 жыл бұрын
David, great video. I’m pretty sure I have the same size trailer. What size is your trailer? I will but loading the almost identical truck.
@DavidShieldsLa2 жыл бұрын
16x7'
@joatrating3854 ай бұрын
Yeah, you might be able to use this process on an old pick up truck, but try doing this on any more modern car with plastic bumpers and you’ll rip that bumper off quicker than you can blink an eye!!!
@damianvelasquez12712 ай бұрын
Made it look way easy
@Fernando-fg2gt2 жыл бұрын
Bravo!!
@DavidShieldsLa2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@1973troop Жыл бұрын
Pro tip. Block under the rear of the rear so you don't lift the tongue.
@jimsmith98195 ай бұрын
ive used a ratchet strap and ive used a come along, what you did is dangerous
@redin5752 жыл бұрын
3500 lb axles. That trailer had to be at or over its limit.
@jamesm568 Жыл бұрын
Those trailers usually can haul a 7,000 lb.
@DavidShieldsLa Жыл бұрын
Had 2300ish left to go. I've maxed it out, takes it well and even put 10k on it once, didn't think it would spring back lol it did though and she's still giving me great service.
@rke1987 Жыл бұрын
That trailer has 7000 lb axle capacity minus the weight of the trailer which is around 2200 lb. That trailer is a utility trailer rated at 4800lb after subtracting trailer weight. I'd say it was over the limit if not right at it. Need a car hauler.
@jamesm568 Жыл бұрын
@@rke1987 That trailer is 1200lbs empty and it's perfectly fine to haul vehicles with every now and then. Now I wouldn't use that type of trailer to solely haul a car but it's perfectly fine to haul a car every once in awhile at a reasonable distance. People haul 5,000lbs tractors with that type of trailer on a daily basis. That's why it's called a utility trailer aa it has a various of uses.
@DavidShieldsLa Жыл бұрын
@@jamesm568 thank you. It's paid for itself twice over JUST hauling vehicles every now and then. Also when you have the tools and ability to fix it, you bet I'm going to use it!
@ianalejandro43888 ай бұрын
I would put jack stands tho
@redpig11209 ай бұрын
Brilliant
@damianvelasquez12712 ай бұрын
Been trying to load my car all day
@JakeMclandor Жыл бұрын
Put some jack stands under the back god damn 😂
@Ruben9012 жыл бұрын
That was pretty easy, I have to be honest here. I am intimidated by doing this without a winch
@DavidShieldsLa2 жыл бұрын
I've done it dozens of times, it's easy and safe. If you are intimidated or not 100 percent confident in trying this, or anything in general, please don't. Thanks for watching!
@elgatol4203 Жыл бұрын
Awesome
@8307c410 ай бұрын
Next time try it without keys so the transmission's in Park.