My Dump Trailer Was Stolen.

After taking the paperwork to DMV, getting a VIN inspection done, and even getting handed registration so that I could use it, I was patiently waiting for the title and plates to show up in the mail. But what I got instead was some very bad news. I’ve given all the paperwork and information I have to the sheriff’s department, and had a long interview with a DMV investigator as well that both cleared me of any wrongdoing, but unfortunately I have no recourse to get my money back. Even in the slim chance that law enforcement was able to find the thief, I would still have to figure out how to get my money out of him, and the chances of actually getting paid would basically be zero. This is a pretty big hit and a real bummer. It’s the first time I’ve ever bought something in brand new condition and it was a very welcome change to finally have something nice that didn’t need some sort of work done to it. Oh well, shit happens and there’s nothing else to do but move on and power through it.
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[@CaseyLaDelle]

For some context here.. When I met the guy to buy the trailer, he had a title, manufactures certificate of origin, and bill of sale, all matching the VIN number on the trailer that did NOT come up as stolen when I checked it. There’s no way I can get my money back from the guy who sold it to me, BECAUSE HE WAS THE THIEF. I’ve been through the ringer with the sheriffs office handling the case for the original and legitimate owner, and a DMV investigator, and I gave them all the documentation and paperwork I had, including the cash withdrawal from my bank for the amount of the trailer just an hour before the purchase, which cleared me of any wrong doing. But all of the paperwork the thief had, the phone number he used, and even the address we met at were all fake. The DMV investigator said he’s seen quite a bit of this lately where the thief’s are scouting out a vehicle ahead of time, making up all the paperwork with the legitimate VIN, then listing it for sale before they ever even steal it. Then once they have someone (like me) setup a time to come look at the vehicle, they go take it and meet up with the prospective buyer at the address of a random person who they know isn’t home during the day. That way the vehicle still has a clean vin when “sold”, and you’ll never be able to track them back down once everyone realizes it’s stolen. So since we have no idea what the true identity of that person is, or how to ever find them again, I’m not getting that money back.

[@silentepsilon888]

maybe pin this comment because it explains what everyone is discussing and suggesting, me included.

[@richardthomas1743]

@@silentepsilon888 He did pin it.

[@seanroberts381]

I wonder if seeing ID and taking a photo would help avoid this. Trying to come up with a way to avoid this. I hate thieves.

[@josephsamsor1698]

@@seanroberts381 safest thing now is to meet at the dmv and transfer it right away with the owner there. Thats what I’ll do for anything remotely expensive now.

[@otsigo]

Iv seen this scam here too. However. The guy who reported it stolen was in with the reseller. Then he still claimed the insurance. So in the end he got a trailer. Paid it off by his buddy selling it and pocketed the insurance money. He got caught obviously, but it was wild

[@hondaman4423]

Seems like it could be a scam. A guy with a trailer has his friend "steal" it. Friend steals and sells it, splits the profit with the owner. Owner reports it stolen to get his trailer back.

[@turnerg]

Casey says in another comment thread that the guy he bought it from had all the appropriate paperwork including a manufacturers paper with the vin on it. Wasnt reported stolen till after the sale and its interesting that it wasnt noticed till then.

[@surfman1968]

@@turnerg the appropriate paperwork is a signed title. That’s all you need here in Delaware. Don’t even need a bill of sale.

[@rodrod383]

@@jamesrobinson9176 no he is.....I too would wonder if the owner was not in on the scam, but in most cases in most states the person in the position that Casey is in loses the property and has to hope (against all hope) they seller is found and is collectable

[@NorthernKitty]

@@jamesrobinson9176 No, the original owner is the rightful owner. Casey is obligated to return it and then may pursue getting his money back from the scammer. The problem is finding the scammer.

[@missingremote4388]

The guy video recorded everything If the seller denied to be on camera = scam

[@ironhorse7588]

I have also been scammed this way. The one thing I had on my side is that I parked behind the trailer to check it out and left my truck running with the dash cam on. While I still lost money. His face and vehicle were on camera and he was arrested. Of course it was a week later and the money was spent. I could sue him but he had no pot to piss in and already owed restitution to 3 other individuals previously. Now he's serving 15 years for drugs and theft charges. My moral is record every transaction for your own safety.

[@TassyDeval]

I was about to ask Casey why he wasnt filming it anyway. Only had to tell the scammer it was for his utube channel. If the scammer had of said no, maybe alarm bells would have rung. Everything on the comments of this are no hearsay and what ifs. I thought the real owner would have come up with a better solution, rather than Casey having to return something that he has paid for aswell in all honesty.

[@loganlm10]

When you got scammed, was it the same way Casey got scammed where he went to look at one trailer but instead was convinced to buy a different one.

[@ssu7653]

@@TassyDeval Not wanting a "random" person recording you should not make alarm bells ring. Plenty of reason people dont want to be on camera. What SHOULD make the alarms go off, is how pre 2000 the whole paying cash at a random guys house is considered normal over there. If im buying a car today, or anything with a registration, that sale is handled electronic where the registered owned have to accept. Not some guy with the (in this case fake) papers in hand, but whoever is listed as the current owner on the actual real registration

[@TassyDeval]

@@ssu7653 Sorry, should have asked u first.

[@ssu7653]

@@sheepwolf1st The "merit" of my argument is the ability to sell something you do not have the legal right to sell. The trailer was registered to 1 person or company and yet someone else could "easily" make that sale on the owners behalf without them knowing. Cash sale or electronic funds transfer is not the problem, screwing over honest people IS a problem...

[@redrubi3942]

I can tell that this has really affected you. Don't let this incident get you down. You help so many people, you are a generous soul. This too will pass.

[@pyro323]

Wow that really sucks! Some people paint their trailer custom colors to deter theft. Trailer theft is pretty common, they usually sell the stolen trailer out of state and target the newer ones that are painted all black.

[@tomweirx]

You are a solid human being, Casey.

[@lylewiese847]

So sad we have to be suspicious of a lot of things we used to take for granted not so long ago. Thanks for telling us the story; perhaps you saved someone else from be ripped off. Really appreciate all you do for the folks on the trail or off, as the case may be. Please be careful when you meet the owner of the "stolen" trailer!

[@swapnilmankame]

I think Scammers and thieves have been around since the dawn of human kind.

[@TassyDeval]

@@swapnilmankame They sure have, but they are so much better at it now.

[@rtigger6578]

@@TassyDeval It's much harder to change the vin on a mammoth.

[@TheImmortalsCa]

Hope we can all take the sting out of the trailer. You do so much good stuff for people that I want to chip in a bit

[@chubbrock659]

Only 500 more people to go… 😂

[@diyjeff1838]

My company has a warehouse just outside of Portland. We just put up bars on the windows, a fence and razor wire around the perimeter. That place is worse than a third world country. I feel for you.

[@arbiter1]

its what happens when DA's refuse to prosecute people for crimes and let them walk with slap on the wrist plea deals.

[@jccorder1]

I'm sure this was a hard video to make. Maybe this will help someone else not get taken. The good you do for others will make its way back to you one day. I am trying to teach my 18 year old son that life is not fair and a lot of people are not trustworthy. I miss my dump trailer and gooseneck trailer. I used them most of the time to help others, but when diesel went up last year, I had to let my Cummins Ram go and went back to a 1500. This economy has put a strain on the working class but thieves always find a way to get buy. I wish you the best and hope your channel continues to grow.

[@poorfarmerlogger]

That sucks Casey. My brother went through a similar ordeal only he didn’t quite go as far as purchasing the trailer and actually called the cops on the guy who was trying to sell it. Cops weren’t interested in hearing what he had to say sadly. Monday rolled around he phoned the business where the trailer was located and asked if by chance they were missing one. They called back shortly after and said yes how did you know that before us. He had all the info ready for them but I don’t think anything ever became of it.

[@unwired1281]

That really sucks! Feel super bad for you Casey. I can’t stand it when bad things happen to good people. And you are very good people.

[@brittanywolfe6630]

I'm sorry you got scammed

[@WCTarheel]

When I saw the title of the video and knowing you're in Oregon, my first thought was Portland. Portland has got to be the capital of stolen trailers in the US. I had a one year old Wells Cargo enclosed trailer stolen there from in front of my apartment about 15 years ago. I think at that time there had been over 600 trailers stolen that year. Luckily I had put insurance on it about 6 months before. It was recovered about 15 blocks away and had been trashed in order to make it less identifiable. One of the idiots that stole it was wearing a tracking collar on his ankle and the cops were able to place him at the scene at the exact time it was stolen. The charge was "unauthorized use of a vehicle". His defense attorney kept getting it postponed till I said "f**k it" and forgot about it. If I was betting, I would bet he was your thief or definitely knows the thief.

[@timholman1246]

Incredible. Keep the faith, Casey. Your generous spirit will bring you far more than you lost.

[@sandyposey8074]

Man so sorry about what happened to you Casey. That really sucks.

[@aliceevans3357]

People go to more trouble to scam and steal than if they'd worked an honest day's job. I am so sorry dear. You give so much and do so much for others without thought of payment, it just makes it harder to know this happened to you. Trailers are such a high theft item I don't blame you one bit for going overboard checking out the next one. I know you lost a bunch dear. Again, I am so sorry.

[@thomasfriedmann8522]

Sad to hear about the trailer. The whole bit of using the rollback to unload the horse trailer has probably just made many of us want a rollback. Great use of the tools you have available.

[@darnelltobar9726]

Sorry that happened to you bruh! Had my lawn service trailer with all my equipment still on it stolen before!

[@duanebuck193]

Sorry this had to happen to you, Casey - it sucks the levels that these people will go to. It was interesting to see the new attachment mounts - hopefully this allows you the ability to haul anything that's within your ability, and the comfort of knowing that you've got good equipment to do it with.

[@rhondasweeney7271]

Sorry about hearing about the dump truck. We all learn lessons, don't we. But in the end everything will work out. And works smarter, not harder, and that's exactly what you do, Casey

[@Torres-tw3ic]

in the end we die

[@justanothergunowner3772]

That really bites man, I'm sorry you had to deal with sh!tty people like that. Thieves really are just horrible people. Glad to see you trying to see the silver lining in things, keep you head up! Another great video aside from that. The new "toys" for the tow truck are really nice! Look like they are super handy and will make things easier.

[@ktmcc4360]

Cassey, you make quality content. It may not please all but it benefits most. Well done buddy.

[@ktmtragic1397]

Mate how you stay positive is so good ! Thank you you motivate me to change gears in my head !

[@canuckfobroader9553]

Oh man that sucks, I hate thieves with an undying passion.

[@georgiepeorgie4723]

Sorry to hear the getting burned trailer story. My mom always found a silver lining in every bad trucking incident i had over forty years. She has passed now, I’m 80 yrs old and doing the silver lining scenarios, with my grand children. But, my son recently caught on and remembered my Mom doing that. Now I’m calling them blessing’s in disguise 😂. The fact is, this is how wisdom develops, we slam our fingers in the door until you get it right/correct. Life is tough and some get an attitude and become a-holes. I go your way, admit mistakes, make adjustments, not repeat, and help others by sharing your mistakes. Great channel!

[@Jacob-zd4gj]

I totally know the feeling. I had the same exact thing happened to me with a snowmobile. Did all my research checked it out title in hand, put it in my name no red flags the DMV. About a week later the sheriff showed up at my house. They took the sled and I got nothing. I feel like it was a inside job to make money. 😢

[@josephsamsor1698]

I had the same thing with a truck. Doesn’t make any sense and they had no explanation for me either. Luckily it was a relatively cheap truck.

[@Jacob-zd4gj]

We try to do the right thing do all the checks we can and we still get screwed. And us being diligent we end up paying the price and lose everything. Out our money and product.

[@CaseyLaDelle]

I absolutely think it’s a scam deal and this trailer will be “sold” again.

[@josephsamsor1698]

@@CaseyLaDelle when I had it happen on a truck, the same truck was posted on Facebook marketplace again a few days or a week after. There’s big issues with this terrible title system we have.

[@LarryJunior2164]

@@CaseyLaDelle IF that's the case wouldn't the "owner" need to be in on the scam? If I believed that there's no way I would help them get the trailer back. Let them pay for getting back, you have no obligation of any kind to help out. Let the Sheriff take take the trailer and move on.

[@dougmoran13]

Sorry about your loss Casey, feel bad for you Bro. Hope your new trailer works & treats you well over many years. Appreciate all you do, good luck going forward 🤞.

[@tammysimons4916]

Sorry you got scammed Casey. We had that happen with an ATV we bought used. The person selling it was known for stealing so we checked with the cops first and no reports of a stolen ATV so we bought it. We had it at least a month or more when we got a call from the cops that it was stolen. At least we didn't get charged for having stolen property. Those new attachments for the roll back are really nice with all the different ways you can use them.

[@robinredman5192]

Casey, unfortunately bad things happen to good people, but it's how you respond and you are responding admirably. Short story.... Moved across country, couldn't tow all with my little Ford Escort (so we packed what we could inside the car), friend said I'll store the rest in my spare room, you get a job, send money, I'll ship it to you. Mean time, drugs came into her life. She sold all our stuff that she could for drugs, dumped the rest. Police response, drive back, go to court, good luck, blah blah blah blah blah. Yup life sucks sometimes, but stuff can be replaced (boy that's a hard pill to swallow). May you continue to be blessed in all else in your life. You have so much to be thankful for (but you knew that already). John here, from the back-roads of Northeastern Tennessee.

[@oldbloke100]

Just put it down to experience, think of your family and forget about the trailer, think of the positive things in your life mate. Most of us have been ripped off before. All the best Casey.

[@maudwelford1843]

Your success is your ingenuity, well done👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🇬🇧

[@kathleendircks5577]

Sucks that happened to someone like you Casey ☹️ Hope something equally good finds you🕊️

[@dougrobertson87]

Trailer theft seems to be more common place these days. My truck was stolen about a year ago and when it was recovered it was towing a dump trailer that had been stolen from the State of California equipment yard in the next county. Thieves have no honor and will go to great lengths to further the grief they bring to innocent people. Hopefully the seller will get what is due for the headaches he has brought to you.

[@bengtkorswing5279]

I am learning so much about tow equipment. Thank you. Have a great weekend.

[@thetwooldpeeps3528]

Thank you for sharing this, If I had seen a title and everything looked correct I never would have thought I was buying something stolen. We’ll be much more careful now. Sorry that happened to you

[@richardthomas1743]

Shit Casey that just sucks big time. I am very sorry that this has happened to you. I was just reading an article that the low life thieves are also doing that with newer vehicles , stealing them and then quickly selling them at fire sale prices for cash. Telling people what every bull crap story about getting the title to them and of course doing all of this before the VIN is into a stolen vehicle date base. And you really tried to protect yourself. I hope that somehow they catch the thugs and lock them up.

[@CaseyLaDelle]

Yeah this guy was good. Had a title, manufactures certificate of origin, and bill of sale that all matched the real vin number on the trailer. But all of it was fake

[@richardthomas1743]

@@CaseyLaDelle Oh wow! I did not realize to what extent they had deceived you. I do not know what else you could have done in a case like that... UNLESS the one that sold the trailer to you was in cahoots with the real owner and this was an elaborate scam to get money and then the real owner reports it stolen , gets his trailer back and he and his cohort also end up with the money! I have a suspicious mind 🤔

[@CaseyLaDelle]

@@richardthomas1743 I had that same thought.

[@kd5nrh]

@@CaseyLaDelle don't suppose you had a dashcam or a 360 running to get a good look at the seller. I ended up wiring my dashcam to always on, and putting in a 128G card after a thief got caught thanks to another guy's always on dashcam down the road.

[@jeepinjohns]

Way to elaborate for a normal thief....very fishy

[@stuartofJax]

I think any large purchase I make I’ll put an air tag in it. Might help in recovering said purchase if stolen or lost. They say the battery can last up to a year.

[@James-kg1wf]

I feel bad that you had to go through the headaches of this. Honestly this is why I make everyone I buy things from used show the proof of ownership and all paperwork otherwise I will walk away if at any point there is resistance that is significant to this process. Thankfully I've never had the issue you had and I will always keep the same process to avoid ending up with stolen property and being out the money. Anyways back to the video subject at hand this is a good learning experience even if it does indeed be a pain point and hopefully you never have it happen again. Love the new trailer and hopefully everything works out well in the future for you as you are a very honest and genuine person if not a bit forward lol

[@MeatBattery]

Casey, I am so sorry that you were taken advantage of. You deserve so much bertter. I hope that you can continue to produce such helpful and generous content. I dont know you in person, but through your videos I would like to consider you a friend. Keep up the great work and the awesome positive attitude. Your videos help me personally get through some very hard times. Thank you so much.

[@dax2725]

This has happened to a few friends of mine here in california.... and like mentioned below , its a scam where the owner has a friend sell it then claims it stolen afterwards. Sorry you got burnt .

[@stephenmeeks684]

Casey, I know from experience, you will grieve this assault on your integrity and soul. It took me a year or more. God bless you as you do the right things

[@historykzg6747]

When i was driving rollback similar to yours (it had 3 stage underlift and 2 winches one on bed and one on left side of underlift) in Europe we used VDZ its similar to Ivel Tool but made in Czech Republic. It was cool tool, many truck in EU have low front bumper/oil pan or something. The neat part is you can tow a heavy truck with all the wheels on the ground like a trailer or use it as a "winching plate".

[@stevemiller6237]

Casey you are a good and honorable man, just sucks that the trailer was stolen. Love your vids, keep up the good work.

[@TJfromAZ]

Thank you for posting this. May help myself or someone else not getting scammed.

[@billyjacksimmons9947]

Thanks Casey! Always a great time hanging out with you. I'm a fan of Heavy D, Matt's Recovery. Rat Rods too!

[@djohnranch]

A trailer story that will follow you for a long time.

[@donnlongstreet5110]

Hey, life is what it is... you're doing okay. You got a trailer, and you're going to save a lot of us from the same scenario. Thanks for being Casey, Casey!

[@waiting4aliens]

I sell a vehicle to someone, I take a picture of their license and the bill of sale in case something unhappy happens to it before title is transferred. All the auctions do that with vehicles now. Buying privately, do the same. Had a friend sell a vehicle to a fellow. Got a call from the FBI asking if he wanted to pick up his vehicle. He declined, stating he had sold the vehicle and it was no longer his. He had his bill of sale copy if they wished to see it. The vehicle had been used in a bank robbery and his honesty kept him out of trouble.

[@rodrod383]

a lot of places you take the plates off and keep them and then go online to a state database to alert them you have sold it......more so for crash liability vs a bank robbery......but with things these days a bank robbery, another car jacking, ATM robbery, crashing into a store, purse snatching and on and on is all on the list of why you let the state know that vehicle is not yours and has been sold.....in some states you have the option to do it in others it is legally required to do it and in some they are still not set up for that

[@heartslessons6243]

Well I just learned something. I will start taking pictures of the person who is selling the vehicle or anything. When I buy from a stranger. Sorry that happened to you. 😢

[@deltabravo1257]

Photograph their license plate and vehicle too.

[@kennethbrown8723]

Casey I’m sorry there are people out there who would do that and you got taken advantage of. I hope there is karma and those people pay dearly!

[@fat_head_Carl]

Casey, I'm sorry bro

[@AB_in_CO]

I'm so pissed for you. You are a good man and should not have to go through this. I am glad you overall have a good attitude and I'm sure overall God will continue to bless you.

[@raymondwest1973]

That really sticks. Especially since you did due diligence to check the VIN. Thank you for sharing your experience. It may help others to avoid getting scammed. I know that doesn’t get your money back but it may help someone else.

[@forestgreen1623]

Sorry you got had brother but that said way to step it up like a man and get the guy his trailer back,keep up the hard work.

[@anthonylee2099]

Sorry to hear that Casey. That really Sucks! Trying to make light of the Bad situation and put a positive spin is the best thing you can do. 🤙😎

[@chrisryan9986]

When I buy used vehicles from unknown parties, right before I hand over the cash, I ask them for their drivers license and take a picture of it. If they balk, I walk.

[@surfman1968]

Absolutely!

[@JohnHallgren]

And a good pix of the person as well, I hope!

[@Hyboost36]

That stinks, sorry that happened to you, but I'm glad you're trying to keep it in perspective because It can always be worse. I just found out I've stage 3 liver cancer, so, right now I wish my stolen equipment was my biggest problem.😒

[@mathi133]

Man that sucks. There are just bad people in this world.

[@jamesmattheiss7445]

Sorry to hear about your trailer woes . . . Keep making these informational towing videos - I found it interesting all of the adapters you use on the truck as the demands of towing change.

[@ckm-mkc]

You can likely write it off as a business loss on your taxes - at least there is that. You might also check if your insurance company has a title insurance clause. But yea, that's a total bummer. I always get a copy of drivers licenses whenever I buy cars & stuff - that's a good habit.

[@CaseyLaDelle]

Business loss yes, but insurance won’t cover it.

[@ckm-mkc]

@@CaseyLaDelle Just mentioning it, doesn't cost to ask. Title insurance is specifically for this sort of occurrence, you never know if it's included, esp. on commercial policies. But, yeah, normal insurance doesn't cover this sort of thing.

[@CaseyLaDelle]

@@ckm-mkc I checked

[@Simon_Rafferty]

Coincidentally, last year I drove 200 miles to go look at / buy a trailer. When I started taking photos / video, the seller got very shifty, trying to hide behind my truck. Needless to say, I drove home without the trailer! I feel very sorry for you - you're clearly a good guy who doesn't deserve this. Have to hope they sell another trailer to someone prepared to track them down and 'politely' ask for a refund.

[@doncornish4173]

Keep the donations coming. We will show that the good guys always win

[@Bwanar1]

Bummer....I feel your pain. Had mine stolen years ago, never to be seen or heard of again. Big Loss!

[@cbxandy9441]

I'm very sorry you got ripped off. I'm glad you found a better trailer to replace the first one but how should we avoid this scheme? How did the bad guys replicate the title and certificate of origin? In my state both documents are printed similarly to money. Thanks for sharing!

[@patriot8087]

So sorry for your loss, not much worse in this world that a thief.

[@judymoyer3093]

Casey, I know this was hard to video, but you may save others from scams like this. I Am 65 and have lived in Illinois for last 18 yrs and can't believe the extent of prep the thief went to sell this. I would never think of these things, or be able to check vin before buying. So I thank you for you helping others. God Bless you and yours.

[@EXPIOWA]

Some people suck. You are not one of them. I am thankful I get to watch your channel and that you seem to be doing well in spite of evil people.

[@wvello2265]

Casey, I’m so sorry to hear that the trailer was stolen! I might have things mixed up….. but was this not the situation that you found a trailer, contacted the person, had to travel quite a distance and then when you got there they said “ oh sorry that one is sold, but we have another one for a bit more money”. If this is the one, things are waaay fishy!! I think the authorities need to dig deeper. But I do always appreciate your very positive outlook on everything!! Pick yourself up and drive on… we all have setbacks, but you always remind us to carry on!!

[@rodrod383]

I think the first trailer never existed.....it was an ad with a random trailer (not stolen) used to lure in a buyer and not have to advertise the actual stolen trailer......you say "other one sold" and then show them the stolen one

[@rogermontee8264]

Sorry to hear that the first trailer you bought was stolen and you lost out on your money. Nothing worse than a damn thief and liar. The trailer you have now is much better than the stolen one in the long term. Thanks for sharing and keep up the great work that you do.☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️👍👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@markmunro8753]

Thank you Casey. The way you react to disaster give me hope for humanity. GOD bless you and your wonderful family and friends.❤😊😊😊

[@deeeeeeps]

Man that sucks. I photocopy people's drivers license if buying used. I recommend getting a Proven Industries hitch lock so yours doesn't get stolen. Nice upgrade on the truck though!

[@kirstinburdon5862]

Such a shame this happened to such a kind and generous person like you Casey.

[@SuperPirate100]

I'm very sorry to hear of your troubles , you are a decent guy and don't deserve this hassle and loss. A curse on the thieves, it's a lesson to the rest of us to be careful. Keep making the videos, very enjoyable

[@RodMidkiff]

I recognize the Irish Iron parts you just showed for the under reach. very good people. When I was towing I purchased a lot of there attachments and was very happy with them. I did find uses for the tall stands I was towing a lot of large motor homes and found I could grab some of them with tall stands and forks, instead of using the wheel grids.

[@mmiller1188]

That's too bad. Sucks that people like that exist Guess it makes sense. It was kinda weird that the original one you went for was sold and he was so eager to sell you this one for an okay price.

[@denzilt.ockerman8291]

I'm sorry about your luck with the trailer. But on the bright side now you found a better one and it's not stolen. Keep up the great work and be safe in your adventures. A friend from Ohio.

[@taterhater2086]

I got the harbor freight wireless winch controller for 39.00 and cut the plug off and used it on my towmaster dump. Works awsome and I still have the oem corded controller in the box.

[@Stinker337]

I did the same thing. But being that my Load Trail dump trailer was a power up/power down I had to install 2 diodes (works as a check value) so power goes one way and not back the other way. Then I connected the corded control box back to it by using some piggyback clips. I also added an off/on switch to the Harbor Freight box because it does draw some power from the battery when parked. Works AWESOME!

[@kenarenforest]

I had the exact same experience in the Portland area with a stolen trailer about a month ago. I lost $5,000 in the whole thing. The WoCo sheriff said the OEM certification looked authentic. Please be very careful when buying a trailer in Oregon. Scammers are aware of how to fool you!!!!!!

[@eck8240]

God will bless you for doing the right thing he's watching he sees. ❤ all

[@montestokes4026]

Your a good man Casey. Life feeds us some bad stuff sometimes... feel it, be fueled by it, and then move on. You are a good human being.

[@brianpeck697]

Aw, at 5:30 the dogs could tell you were bummed!

[@unclegsworkshop9270]

Sorry you got taken on the trailer. First they did the ol' bait and switch, then turns out it was stolen. With all that paper work, I'd be investigating the original owner also or maybe the thief was an employee of the original owner The new tools for the blue truck are pretty nice, can't wait to see what else you get, to improve it..

[@erickaiser501]

That sucks!! Some scams are super obvious, but what you got hooked with takes some serious planning. So I recall correctly that you went to look at one trailer and the “owner” (thief) actually sold you a different one when you got there? Something definitely sounds fishy.

[@rodrod383]

I think part of the scam to keep from advertising the stolen trailer online....place random trailer online to get a buyer then tell them it is sold, but you have another one

[@kubikariYOU]

I'm sorry this happened to you. I hope you can recover well and soon.

[@MarkS-23]

A little something. I know GGL takes it cut but its the best I can do. Take care Casey.

[@bripslag]

As someone who's had a trailer stolen, as well as a recent attempt to steal my pickup, this video just pisses me off. Sorry it happened to you, Casey. Thieves suck out loud.

[@fraidykat]

If you Itemize your deductions, you can use the stolen trailer loss as a tax writeoff.

[@metrovic]

Fair play to you for posting this video Casey. I think many people would have been too sore/embarrassed to do so. We all get caught out from time to time so I hope good karma finds you.

[@bradgreen6923]

I can't help but wonder what he would have done if you had gotten out of your truck with camera in hand and said "I'm a KZbinr and Vlogging my experience for content" I imagine he would have run for the hills or refused to let you fiim him.

[@billreal76]

Storytimes are good. It would have been fun to have Ben around bantering about your unfortunate experience. He makes you and us smile.

[@MrThorp1]

Boxers? nice, Ive had quite a few over many years. Great dogs.

[@sdrammm696969]

I feel your pain brother, hopefully we all learn if it looks too good to be true it probably is.

[@kentmckean6795]

Sucks that thieves are everywhere. You should be able to utilise the remote control system on the new trailer, a few relays and some simple wiring should be all you need.

[@CaseyLaDelle]

The remote system is a direct plug in to the controller, which is completely different

[@mattwillets7892]

Sorry to hear about the bad luck but thank you for sharing Matt off road recovery channel I like it

[@janebarnes4449]

I'm so sorry that happened. Some people are just ratbags! May you find much silver in your lining.

[@MarkJohnson-dh6ei]

I’m almost 100% sure you didn’t have to give the trailer back. I was not a lawyer in the PNW but I was a lawyer and contracts law is pretty much the same in most states. You were a “bonafide purchaser for value.” You did everything right in your purchase of the trailer. The guy who had the trailer “stolen” could have protected himself with insurance and been out nothing. Nothing you could have done different to protect yourself in this transaction. You therefore should have been able to keep the trailer. When I was 18, I had a similar experience. I bought a ‘69 Corvette off a dealer lot. Did a bunch of work to it and when I went to get the vin inspected, the police said it was stolen. They impounded it but rather than hold it as they should have done, they released it to the guy who claimed it was stolen. I was 18, and had a car loan for a car I didn’t have anymore. I called an attorney in my hometown who explained that the car should have been mine and the cops screwed up in returning it prematurely. I had to sue the guy in his home state and eventually got the car back. My lawyer said I should sue the cops too, because I was out money for attorney’s fees I should never have had to pay. I declined to sue the local police department. That experience was one reason I became a lawyer.

[@javabeanz8549]

I didn't catch on completely, but when you said that he basically bait and switched you for a more expensive trailer, I thought something was up.

[@davewhite4706]

Sorry to hear you getting caught up in a bad deal like that. Thanks for the heads up that a VIN search can't be relied upon and that official paperwork can be forged so easily. I hate buying new but it will make me more thoughtful next time. Good luck with the new trailor and keep up the great content.

[@joelsloan1]

Do you think that first trailer you were going to get was legit, or had they stolen that one too? I think that I remember this correctly, you went to pick up the first trailer, they had sold it before you got there, but then said that they had this other trailer that they would sell you that was a better trailer... It really ticks me off when good, hard working people get taken advantage of.

[@tak-el-uc]

The first trailer probably never existed. If you advertise a random trailer with some photos from the internet , you don't have to advertise a stolen trailer for sale but still find a buyer.

[@rodrod383]

@@tak-el-uc this is exactly what I was thinking.......you put a random trailer for sale and then say it is "sold", but I got this other one and then there is no way whoever it was stolen from is looking for it and finding it advertised online......I doubt that Casey will spend the time (he is the type that moves on with life), but that could be a way to catch the thief......get a burner phone or google number and .call about trailers you see for sale and see if the same "well it is sold, but I have this other one" is used......most random people do not have several trailers for sale just the one