Pipeliner heading to the next job

[@gregwaltman6539]

For those who are probably having a fit about how far back your camper is, you have plenty of weight counting in front of the axle, all that welding equipment is probably more weight than the tongue weight of that camper!

[@DownhillWelder300]

You’re one of few that have commented and understand the whole thing. Thanks!

[@j_moffitt]

Not much difference between this and a large bumper pull travel trailer, weight is still off the back end. Don’t worry about the mule, just load the wagon.

[@NTM2009]

Yep lots of weight up front still. Probably enough weight that it's over payload

[@KDIGGG]

@@NTM2009doubtful, these have an 8k lbs payload rating, trailer likely has 2k lbs of tongue weight, leaves 6k roughly left for it to be overloaded. That welder doesn’t even weigh close to that

[@NTM2009]

@KDIGGG not even close to 8k payload. With the diesel engine that truck will have ~4800lb payload. Bumper, welder, bed, gear , pin weight, people it will be darn close if not over payload

[@toddgartshore1170]

That's a sweet setup. I like seeing how you have your camper laid out. My wife and I are on a traveling dirt sprint car team. We have a 30 ft 5th wheel camper that we travel with during the racing season. Thank you for the video. I enjoyed it.

[@DownhillWelder300]

Thanks for the comment! Once I get the camper set up and settled in a bit I plan to do a more in depth tour and detail some more things that help with living in a camper.

[@toddgartshore1170]

@@DownhillWelder300 you're welcome. I'm looking forward to that video. There's definitely a lot of things that go into living in a camper while on the road traveling. We enjoy it a lot more than staying in a hotel. What surge protector do you use? We use a watch dog surge protector that has Bluetooth so you can monitor everything.

[@DownhillWelder300]

I’m glad you said that! I’m actually having to get one. My last surge protector stopped working and have been looking at different ones. I like the ability to monitor it!

[@dylanb166]

Your videos help a lot with understand what I’m getting into becoming a welder. My goal is to be a rig welder and your videos are giving me a bit of an inside view on the life of a welder on and off the job site. Definitely subscribing

[@MadMaxWelds]

That hitch is such a good idea. Keeps it low profile and small footprint. Im gonna be doing the same with my next bed. Great video as always! Safe travels on the road, brother!

[@DownhillWelder300]

Thanks! You understand how limited space is and how important it is to find something that works for your specific situation. Thankfully this hitch works perfectly! Thanks for the compliment and you be safe as well!

[@flipjox533]

Was an oiler for a year and a half, wasn't for me. Now just a hoe hand in civil. Cool to watch some content about the pipeline and bring me back, stay safe out there and have fun bud. 🤙🏻

[@DownhillWelder300]

Thanks a lot! Hope you stick around for more.

[@mikegoff3130]

Back in the late 70’s when I was 16 years old I got to work on a pipeline for the summer as my buddies Dad was a big boss. It was hard work but we had so much fun that summer. I thought I was rich making $5 per hour. 😅

[@DownhillWelder300]

Nice!! Thanks a for sharing!

[@hotwheels9963]

Love the bed and fenders on the duals.

[@DirtSlinger87]

I started on the pipeline right out of welding school with the dream of having a beautiful rig like you have. Done a lot of Kinder Morgan lines down in Alabama and Georgia. But as time went on I started wanting to get into the equipment side of things and after a lot of bothering for a chance for some seat time I found my passion. I enjoyed the welding side but that cold A/C in the cab mid summer changed my mind lol. I run a utility pipe crew in Charlotte, NC now and home every night. We need more people and channels like this to spotlight the industry and maybe draw in some of the younger generation. I’m 35 now and it’s almost impossible to find young people who have the drive and passion to learn the trades. There is lots of money to be made out here if you stick with it.

[@DownhillWelder300]

Thanks a lot. I appreciate the compliment and the support. I’m going to try and do what i can.

[@dvwart]

sir. I just found your page... I figured it would be awfully rude of me to tell another man to make sure he pulled his rod... LOL Nice job all the way around !!

[@DownhillWelder300]

Thanks!

[@murphman9284]

I'm a musician up here in Canada and really enjoy your videos. I always figured if I wasn't making music, i'd still be doing somethin with my hands. Great to get a look into a day in the life!

[@DownhillWelder300]

Thanks for your support.

[@jacobsteitz4433]

Found your channel during the truck tour videos and came back for this one. Thanks for sharing a little piece of your life with the internet. I’d love to see a day in the life video once you get rolling on your new project. Keep it up!

[@DownhillWelder300]

Thanks for checking back! I absolutely plan to cover what we do daily on the job. Thanks for the request!

[@Methxdz]

I don’t weld (but I think it’s cool) or hual a camper but I’m glad YT recommended this video 😂 simple, quality, educational. These are my kinds of videos

[@DownhillWelder300]

Thanks! I appreciate that!!

[@larry9]

Honestly, I just turned in because your truck was a good looking rig, I’m not a Dodge guy but you still a great looking truck. wishing you much success as you start your channel.

[@DownhillWelder300]

Thanks a lot! I really do appreciate the compliment and your support!

[@davidevans474]

I to was a traveler pipe lines and worked on power lines towers and footings enjoy my time on the road . I am new subscriber here and currently retired in south east Asia . 😊

[@DownhillWelder300]

Thanks for the follow! I appreciate your support!

[@jeffbonner9313]

That welding truck is CLEEEANN! Looks really good

[@DownhillWelder300]

Thank you very much!

[@claypalmer1209]

Best piece of advice for someone lookin to get on as a helper and hopefully break out. Used to be an environmental laborer before I enlisted and I miss the ROW

[@michaelwilliams2151]

That truck and trailer are like a limousine compared to what I had back in the 80's. Had a 79 ford one ton dually with my welding bed on it, 200 sam that had about a million hours on it, still run smooth, 23 foot pull behind camper that was made in the 60's, no insulation, but, it made me the dollars. Great looking rig !

[@DownhillWelder300]

I understand that! Thanks for the compliment!

[@jamesmccarter8896]

I gotta say I like your truck build as of being an isolation tech for 13 years I see a lot of welders across the country I love seeing clean builds

[@DownhillWelder300]

Thanks a lot! It’s always nice hearing when someone appreciates the work and detail that goes into it. Thanks for taking the time to comment.

[@revolutionanarchy713]

Awesome setup brother!!!

[@DownhillWelder300]

Thanks a lot!

[@revolutionanarchy713]

@@DownhillWelder300 welcome brother. Did this for many years and liked it while I did it but not being away from my loves. So a couple years GM offered e something I couldn’t refuse. So be safe out there while you’re away from home.

[@cruhcifix7228]

You should make a video of a shop tour! Price breakdown, size, tips etc.

[@DownhillWelder300]

That’s also on my list to do. Prices won’t be very accurate though. We built the house and shop right before Covid. We got pretty lucky and couldn’t come close to building a house and shop like we have now. Times have certainly changed.

[@MASLEX35]

Sweet rig, I’ve never watched a pipeline welder channel before and was always interested when I seen you guys at campgrounds. I’ll be following

[@DownhillWelder300]

Thanks a lot! I appreciate that! Hopefully i can shed some light on the industry for you and others!

[@aaronrobosky444]

Would love to see a tour of that beautiful shop/ garage you got

[@adamabarquez8257]

Great video Brother, love to see it. That rain gutter trick is good to know, stay safe !

[@DownhillWelder300]

Thanks a lot! Yep, it works great! Thanks for the comment!

[@ashleyconnelley1856]

I enjoy hearing an seeing your take on things my man. I’m ocd as it gets so I like things nice and clean and everything has its place

[@DownhillWelder300]

It’s a problem i don’t mind having! lol

[@slabslayer258]

I don’t travel no more for work . Sold my love shack and miss it , my next one WILL full auto level jacks on the 5th wheel camper .

[@brianmusick4363]

Just an idea, take a paint pen and write the bolt size on the head, i.e. 24 for 24mm.

[@jackabercrombie4378]

Cool video I may weld when I get older, keep it up!!

[@DownhillWelder300]

Thanks for the compliment!

[@CoryKleiboeker-ik4op]

One possible way to clean corrosion off inside them contacts is take like 220 grit sand paper cut a strip 1/4-3/8" wide and about 4"long, fold it in half and use a feeler gauge to work it in and out. Company comms guy also said whenever you can get a pencil eraser in an area to clean, them work good also. Sharp looking set-up!

[@DownhillWelder300]

Thanks for the suggestion Cory! I’ll give that try next time.

[@nathanurick8320]

Wow, a man’s dream to have a garage like that

[@DownhillWelder300]

It was definitely mine! Very lucky to have it for sure.

[@kevinallen206]

Worked drilling rigs for years. Traveling like this for work is a rough life. I ran a powerstroke and a 5 slide montana. Better than motels or backseats.

[@DownhillWelder300]

Best part is not having to drag your stuff in and out of a hotel room.

[@logantoney4525]

Why not run a hitch with your ball I love mine and way better than having to mess with a hitch like you are?

[@kevinallen206]

@@DownhillWelder300 that's for sure. Even something as simple as fr's can be few hundred each. I always made sure to bring in as much as possible.

[@kevinallen206]

@logantoney4525 balls are hard on 5th wheel trailers unless the riser is on the bed and not the trailer. They are not designed to have that much leverage on them.

[@AnthonySanda]

Thanks for what you do

[@lingslinger2786]

Wow beautiful rig man. , rig welder from up in Canada and I am a big fan of that set up ! Thanks

[@DownhillWelder300]

Thanks a lot! I appreciate that!

[@jorgemartinez450]

I like your style brother!! Keep up the good videos!

[@lawrence7065]

I talked to a guy in NJ the other day. He had a very similar rig . He was heading to Tennessee for a welding gig. His welder was painted white like his truck.

[@DownhillWelder300]

I thought about painting the machine white, but i was too nervous about not matching the truck perfectly.

[@craigagilmer]

Very Nice! Appreciate you sharing!

[@DownhillWelder300]

Thanks for the comment! I appreciate you taking the time to comment!

[@MonteCarlo3.1]

You need to take a hard look at the Reese Goose Box. No more messing with 5th wheels etc. Worth every penny.

[@DownhillWelder300]

Those do look nice, but my gooseneck ball puts the camper too close to the welding machine. It would hit if i turned anything tighter than a slight curve.

[@vinnyvumback913]

Have you ever looked into just getting a gooseneck head for the camper? I’m not sure exactly where to buy them but I know they make them and it seems like it would be a lot simpler and save some time plus put the weight just a little more forwards, even though it doesint matter because the welder puts a lot of weight to the front, just a suggestion

[@DownhillWelder300]

I have, but that puts the camper too close to the welding machine. It would end up hitting when i turn.

[@ryantoddgomez]

Damn bro you have a sweet setup Literally everything you need you have You explain everything too I don’t know shit about campers Know a little something now 😂

[@RodneyBrock-nr6wv]

Very nice setup my brother.Be safe God bless

[@Mr.Crosbyy.]

I’m sitting here yellin “the lock-in pin dude! The lock-in pin!!!” at 15 mins 🤣🤣

[@aaronrobosky444]

Love the video man, absolutely beautiful setup truck and welder looks amazing also love the camper! Been thinking about trying to learn pipeline welding in the future current active duty airforce . 🤟🏽

[@DownhillWelder300]

Gtrar! Glad to hear it! Thanks for your service! I appreciate the kind words!

[@marceldupree5881]

A video on your shop would be great, looking for ideas.

[@DownhillWelder300]

I’m definitely going to need to do one. You’re about the 15th person to ask for one. lol

[@whitelightnings1978]

I agree. I want to know how the septic dump station works. I'd like to have that in my shop but it's no where near my septic.

[@mrbananamanification]

Amazing quality on these videos

[@DownhillWelder300]

Thanks for the compliment. I’m learning as i go.

[@jonchrzanowski725]

The using the chrome socket with an impact and no one died line had me goin pretty good. I to will occasionally use chromes with an impact and in my experience no has died either

[@DownhillWelder300]

Hahahaha glad someone can relate!

[@Trump-lg9bu]

I love your truck it looks so good

[@DownhillWelder300]

Thanks a lot!

[@suecrothers9041]

Excellent setup

[@DownhillWelder300]

Thanks a lot! I appreciate you taking the time to comment!

[@lanceoostenbrug6982]

Sweet looking truck

[@DownhillWelder300]

Thanks!

[@slabslayer258]

That’s a stabbin cabin on wheels. 😎.

[@DownhillWelder300]

Hahahaha

[@TonyBell-kn6nl]

Not judging you my friend, I enjoyed your content and subscribed

[@DownhillWelder300]

Thanks a lot! I appreciate that!

[@ronaldherbert9201]

Nice , be safe out there.

[@DownhillWelder300]

Thanks! You too!

[@brody.h79]

Hey man, I’m from Texas and I graduate here in about a month and I’ve always wanted to hit the pipeline.. and I would love to maybe see if you know where I should get started on trying to get on? Just get back to me and let me know what the best thing for me to do would be.. I have a lot of experience welding and running heavy equipment.. keep up the content bro🤙🏽 stay safe out there man. safe travels!!

[@DownhillWelder300]

Thanks a lot. I’ll have a video up very soon going over this exact topic. I’ve had lots of questions about this and will hopefully answer everyone at once.

[@perrylc8812]

The anti-seize 😂😂😂. Working on the camper is just your away from home honey do list.😊

[@DownhillWelder300]

That’s exactly right!

[@PauzeBreac]

Im 37 looking to start welding and build a busness doing so. I weded in high school but i need to start all over. Iv been on the road in wind for 5 years now and im 100% travel. any poiters on were to start or what to priortise first. i dont have a truck or 5th wheel, im starting with good credit and thats about it. Single no kids, I dont drink or smoke.

[@DominicMontero]

Holy crap, I’m pretty sure we’ve passed each other a couple times in Godfrey, Jerseyville, and Carrollton. I saw the “Weld” plate in this video and everything clicked. What a small world that this popped up.

[@DownhillWelder300]

Oh yeah, I’m over that way a lot!!

[@tracemcgrath2486]

How do I get into working as a pipe welder? I’m taking classes now but idk how to get in

[@jeremywilson2735]

New to your channel, sweet rig man really nice. You crack me up reassuring everyone on certain things. Haha can definitely tell you read comments.. gave you a follow 👍

[@DownhillWelder300]

I appreciate it! Thanks for your support!!

[@rockstarfan886]

Tip for the future ive worked in commercial tires for 20ish years. When i get customers with trailers i never recommend trailer tires honestly not sure why they even make them they usually last a thousand miles then blow. Instead i sell and all steel load range E or F truck tire that will last nearly forever. Also grand design makes the best trailers money can buy they are built like tanks

[@DownhillWelder300]

That’s exactly what i did, bought the highest load range all steel tire i could find. Tires are way cheaper than having an accident or worse, getting hurt changing a tire at 3:00 am on the interstate.

[@stevenorquist-yp7su]

That’s a lot nicer than the 19’ Prowler that I started with in 1969.

[@DownhillWelder300]

Thanks a lot!

[@bayoutrapper]

Mine worked fine on my 2005 Ram 3500. Difference In environment maybe. Mines also got a 5pin in the. Bed. For some. Gooseneck trailers. God bless

[@thomasgoad3695]

Did this on the building end of pipeline in the 70s and 80d. Motels and small campers in West Virginia

[@DownhillWelder300]

Thanks for the comment!

[@chrisgarza5566]

Safe travels bud God bless!!

[@DownhillWelder300]

Thanks!

[@kylewatson6739]

I was wondering why this truck looked so damn familiar cuz this the first video I've seen of yours but then I seen the Illinois plate and said ahhh yes the poor fella lives in the same shit state as me lmao only good part left about this state is the white tail deer and the little bit of beautiful scenery we got left. I'm in central ILLINOIS bout 30 minutes north of the U of I in Paxton. Good luck to ya man stay safe dout there.

[@DownhillWelder300]

Yep! We installed a regular station in Paxton. I’m up around that area all the time. Thanks for the comment!

[@hellofreeman6653]

Great content! Keep it coming

[@DownhillWelder300]

Thanks for the support! I appreciate it!

[@hellofreeman6653]

@@DownhillWelder300so I’ve come to the conclusion… I think Ford makes the best truck. Very close by GM, and Ram is dead last…. I know all have problems… but let’s be real.. and I’ve learned this cause I own the same truck 2018. And it’s always having problems. I’m meticulous as you are.. and it’s very frustrating. I hope one day after I replace every part on the truck it will go a year with no problem 😂 What’s your thoughts if you were to buy another truck?

[@DownhillWelder300]

I’ll own a GM next time. 100%. I’ve been a GM owner my whole life. My pickup at home is a Silverado. When i was buying this ram i was going of numbers (price) only since it was going to be a work truck. Option for option in 2017 this ram was about 7,000 cheaper than a GM and about 5-6,000 cheaper than a ford. Needless to say i got exactly what i paid for. The bad thing is, i really like the truck but i don’t ever want to go through this again with a vehicle. It’s endless it seems.

[@hellofreeman6653]

@@DownhillWelder300 100% agree man! At least it makes for a lot of good video content haha

[@DownhillWelder300]

@@hellofreeman6653 that’s the truth!

[@siduramaxde]

Just happened across your channel because I recognized the truck. I believe you used to live on the same street (across the street) as my inlaws? (the Brinks). Nice truck and good channel. Subscribed.

[@DownhillWelder300]

Yep! That’s me. We loved living across from them! Great neighbors and neighborhood! Thanks for subscribing and tell them we said hi!

[@siduramaxde]

@@DownhillWelder300 I'll tell em. Thanks for the reply

[@Bumjosue]

Dream set up brother, can you give us a shop/property tour?

[@DownhillWelder300]

Thanks a lot! I really appreciate it! Yep, that is the plan for a video coming up. You’re about the 10th person to ask for that video. I’ll try to get it together sooner than later.

[@thehayman7352]

That’s a lot of money into a truck, but it’s part of your work so it makes sense. How many miles do you expect to get out of it?

[@DownhillWelder300]

I agree. I’ll probably never have a truck this nice again. Had to do it once. Each rig I’ve owned had over 250,000 miles on it when i retired it. I hope to get closer to 300,000 to 350,000 on this one. Sitting at 161,000 currently.

[@timf2914]

Nice setup I think you have enough weight forward of the axle you are in good shape keep them coming

[@DownhillWelder300]

I believe so. It pulls so nicely this way i couldn’t imagine doing anything different that would make anything better.

[@hamburgIarr]

plug-in microphone would be a good investment

[@DownhillWelder300]

Thanks for the suggestion! Do you have any experience with any in particular?

[@vendetta1306]

Fuck sakes right as I'm ready to drop the pressure ticket dream this guy shows up lol. Nice work brother

[@DownhillWelder300]

lol thanks a lot!!

[@vendetta1306]

@@DownhillWelder300 yesir

[@NTM2009]

I was saying unpin handle, unpin handle. Its not going to latch. Mount your trailer plug up under the bed at rear with opening pointed down. Thats how i had one mounted on old welding rig i bought. Curt 58145 trailer plug has been good for me. 10 years and counting so far

[@DownhillWelder300]

LOL I knew there would be some people. I’m definitely going to try that plug. I have a few trailers i need to change the plugs on. Thanks for the tip.

[@daviddoyle3246]

This my 1st time on your channel, so you travel to all the pipelines and just stay where you work? Dang what a setup

[@DownhillWelder300]

Usually not. I’m able to stay within a couple hours of the house most of the time. Any further and i take the camper.

[@kevinanton5672]

What size is that shop that you built it looks like my dream shop oh and I love the truck

[@DownhillWelder300]

It’s a 48x80. 16’ side walls. Stay tuned, I’m going to a complete shop tour soon. I’ve had a lot of interest in the building since i started the channel.

[@ajmunozrigwelder]

Nice new channel subscribed I’m a rig welder from Texas

[@DownhillWelder300]

Thanks a lot!

[@ajmunozrigwelder]

You bet what job you take on this trip ?

[@DownhillWelder300]

Doing a 30” job. Cut outs, new pipe relocation and hydro testing. Gonna be a good one!

[@ajmunozrigwelder]

Dang yeah that’ll be a good one be needed for a couple months

[@Jake-Sanders429]

Why not swap the pin box for a goose neck goose box? Eliminates the need to carry around the heavy 5th wheel set up

[@DownhillWelder300]

The gooseneck ball would put the camper too close to the welding machine when i turn.

[@kevinallen206]

And thank you for the antisieze.

[@DownhillWelder300]

I thank myself every time i take a bolt out or a nut off! Hahaha

[@kevinallen206]

@DownhillWelder300 That's how j am with my grader. Saves time and money.

[@Dnoltner]

How come you don’t have to run any grease on that plate? Does it bind up when you are turning at all? Sweet rig by the way!

[@Myfriendsdtm]

Clean setup how much was all of it?

[@DownhillWelder300]

When i put it all together back in 2018, i had a little over 100,000 in it.

[@douglasmorgan9894]

Just subscribed…enjoyed the video 👊

[@derekkessler7752]

Same

[@DownhillWelder300]

Thanks! I’m glad. I appreciate you supporting the channel!

[@RakaStumpy2018]

Should replace your pin box with the gooseneck one so you don't have to worry about bolting your 5th wheel when you wanna move the camper

[@DownhillWelder300]

I would love to but that would put my camper too close to the welder and would hit any time i turned very sharp at all.

[@thomastimothy777]

You travel with those regulators attached to your bottles?

[@DownhillWelder300]

Around the job site or from the house to the farm yes. Down the interstate or on the weekends, no.

[@Jason-ph6cs]

Just change your pin box to a gooseneck. You already have the ball on truck. No more messing with 5th wheel plate.

[@DownhillWelder300]

That would put the camper too close to the welding machine. I wouldn’t be able to turn enough to park the thing in a campground.

[@huronhockey8]

Great video

[@DownhillWelder300]

Thank you!

[@Cowboycade]

Looks good good luck ole son

[@DownhillWelder300]

Thanks a lot!

[@randyadams7269]

What line are you going to? First thing Joe did was shut down Keystone. Great truck, trailer, shop. Thanks for sharing.

[@DownhillWelder300]

Thanks for the comment. I knew some guys that got laid off on that keystone project. I’m working for Ameren in Illinois.

[@woods_rambler]

I am hoping to get into our local at the ship yard. I have an interview coming up in a few weeks. Do you have advice for the interview that might help me stand out from the crowd?

[@ashleyconnelley1856]

Thanks for sharing

[@DownhillWelder300]

No problem! Thanks for watching!

[@zachlacroix9448]

Question from a bumper pull camper person. Why not convert your camper to a gooseneck style hitch rather then fifth wheel? Just curious is all. Safe travels

[@DownhillWelder300]

I had that setup on my last truck but couldn’t on this one for two reasons. 1. I couldn’t find a gooseneck adapter short enough. The camper would ride way too high in the front with the truck being lifted and the ball being higher than a typical factory location. 2. The gooseneck ball is too close to the welding machine. The camper would hit if i turn too sharp. Pulling a regular gooseneck is fine because the neck isn’t as wide as a camper. Thanks for the question! Hope i answered it.

[@zachlacroix9448]

Answered perfect. Makes sense. I always forget about the swing because I don’t ever think of it

[@97minitaco]

Have you considered a Goosebox with an offset ball? I've used those for years. They have the same offset as a fifth wheel. @@DownhillWelder300

[@18pneus]

Damn that welding rig is sexy

[@DownhillWelder300]

Thanks a lot!

[@nathanurick8320]

I trust you when you say it pulls great with the hitch so far back but do you think it lifts the front end up at all?

[@DownhillWelder300]

I’m sure it takes a little weight off the front of the truck, but If i would scale the truck before i put the welder, bottles and leads then hook to the camper it would have more weight on the front than without.

[@DownhillWelder300]

The big bumper helps keep some weight up front too compared to stock.

[@bbrcummins1984]

These trucks are designed for the front to raise with a load, just check factory alignment specs and you'll understand

[@spencerboisen3526]

Convert the light plug to big truck style metal plugs

[@DownhillWelder300]

Definitely going to give that a try.

[@anonymous4507]

@@DownhillWelder300 They are a much more robust style plug and receptacle...

[@98_ksxj]

What bed is that? did your truck come with coil rears? what Air bag system do you have for the truck?

[@DownhillWelder300]

The bed is a custom built welding bed built by Hot Shot Specialty welding in Dallas Ft Worth. My truck has leaf spring rear suspension with 2” lift blocks and air lift air bags. I have an entire video covering the specifics of the truck and a video on the bed.

[@andrewking8220]

I've been welding for about 7 years now and working in a steel shop and fab shop and was wondering how to get started in the pipe welding industry?

[@DownhillWelder300]

I got my start working for a mechanical contractor welding uphill. It’s definitely a tough road and you almost always need to know somebody in the industry especially when work is slow.

[@mborrego66]

You guys testing anymore welders by chance?

[@jerrylong3580]

I was wondering why you don’t swap out the hitch on your trailer to use your goose neck ball for your trailer. Gen Y makes a great one

[@DownhillWelder300]

Those are really nice hitches! The issue is that the camper gets too close to the welding machine when i turn if i use the gooseneck ball. I could actually hit the welder with the 5th wheel hitch where it is now. Like most issues with a truck set up like this, space is a premium and a hitch that i use very seldom gets pretty low on the priority list. Thanks for the suggestion. I plan on using a hitch like that in the future on my next rig.

[@jerrylong3580]

I totally see that. Didn’t occur to me to take that in to the question. But I would like to say. Very nice set up. And as for people saying your hitch is set too far back. Not at all. What are you sitting about 12/16 inches off center of the axle? People don’t realize how short your flat bed is and take in to account how much weight you have in front of the axle with your welder and other equipment.

[@DownhillWelder300]

Thanks a lot! It’s nice to hear when someone understands how it all works. You’re right in the ballpark, I’ve never measured it, but it’s pretty close to 16 inches if i had to guess. I honestly never worried about it because it has never been an issue. It pulls great so why change anything. It helps that it’s a pretty light camper. If i ever bought anything bigger i would definitely look into changing some things up. Thanks for taking the time to comment. I really do appreciate it.

[@scubieman]

@@DownhillWelder300 could use b and w offset to bring it further back?

[@DownhillWelder300]

I may look into that. The 5th wheel hitch hasn’t been enough of a pain to change things up yet. My next truck will be set up so i can use the gooseneck ball.

[@kirbykerschner825]

Cool rig. I've got a 22 mega cab 1 ton dually and I like you work bed. Can you share where you got it from? Oh, I noticed the ram emblem at the back, sets a part. Thks for any info.

[@DownhillWelder300]

Thanks! Unfortunately the guy that built this bed no longer builds beds. He was the best! Thanks for the question, i appreciate it.

[@TulanePass]

Will you be recording on the job as well? hope to see those videos if so! Good luck bro, stay safe.

[@DownhillWelder300]

Yes, that’s the plan. I have to work out some details with what is allowed and what isn’t on the job site, but my intent is to cover everything that we do on the job!

[@ChrisD-kl3ty]

4:06 Write the size on the hitch (inconspicuous place). Im always doing this on stuff I know I will be wrenching on again in the future.

[@DownhillWelder300]

That’s a good idea. I’ll be writing it on the hitch when i take it off. Thanks!!

[@Nic-g1x]

mint set up

[@DownhillWelder300]

Thanks!

[@markstevens1729]

Lovely truck bed. Nice to see someone take good care of everything. That way, it takes care of you. I’ll sub until the day welding becomes political.

[@DownhillWelder300]

Thanks for the compliment and for subscribing! I really do appreciate it!

[@KoltenWalker]

If you could name one must have item to have traveling in a camper what would it be?

[@DownhillWelder300]

It’s more than one item, but i would say a toolbox with an assortment of tools like screwdrivers, pilers, wire strippers, socket set and a utility knife.

[@danebollenbach4739]

how did you get started into welding and pipeline im in high school looking to start

[@DownhillWelder300]

Make sure you subscribe! I plan to do an entire video of my path to becoming a welder and things everyone could do better or not at all in their career.