Heading Off Grid - More trailer woes

[@margarettt7675]

I control interior temperature by opening the windows at night when the temperature falls, and closing all windows, pulling all curtains closed, during the day and into the evening... this keeps the house a lot cooler than the ambient outdoor temperature. If your cabin was closed up, and there isn't much heat coming in from the sun on the roof, it will not heat up quickly, the thermal mass of the interior will be slower to heat than the air outside. If you open the windows while it is hot outside, the thermal mass of the building and contents will heat, and stay hot as the now hot thermal mass of the building radiats heat.

[@marvco64]

Actually Russ, a Ball Hitch is a good way to go. They are used on all kinds of trailers, big and small and when properly used, they work great. The ball must be solid to the back of the vehicle and the right size hitch must match the ball. Your trailer should have the axle a little off center toward the back so you can easily load stuff on it so more weight is forward of the axle, not the other way around.

[@fredmoller1675]

I know how you feel, I've been down and depressed since my stroke, nothing ever goes my way, I can wait till this nightmare finally ends!

[@jameswhite3843]

No matter what, you're the man Russel. Keep your chin up, you made it through.

[@johnnybond2570]

You remind me so much of me when I do a project I know just enough to be dangerous. Keep it up

[@eyesup1433]

You do so well , most people couldn't do a quarter of what you do .I think you are a pioneer in what you are doing and how you approach things so onward .

[@jamescarryl9690]

Russ, You have built your own cabin. I am sure you know by now any project that U think will take 20 minutes. Always takes a bit longer due to unforseen problems that always arise to confound the problem and situation. If it was only paradise, everything would work in your favor. I enjoyed this video very much Stay safe in the woods.

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

For those wondering, I tried a load with this trailer today. I got jerked back and forth like a doll.

[@acanadianineurope814]

broke in and cleaned up.... that was funny. No one will break into the cabin; one look through the window, and thief will tell himself, hmm, someone else has already broken in and trashed the place, let's move on..... ha ha ha

[@andrewmccall1890]

LOL...you can’t ever catch a break! That’s why I like your videos so much. It reminds me of my life.

[@eastwindfarms3671]

Those cargo mesh elastic nets work well for me.

[@himie236]

Get a Polarius six wheel with a dump box! No trailer and life will be so much easier for you. Love watching you. Have a,beer. P.S. tighten the nut under the latch on your trailer hitch!

[@BarefootBushcraft]

Great channel! Loving your content here :) I'm a new supporter :) Keep making the awesome videos

[@lenbrow9698]

nice one

[@Harley04]

Google "offroad trailer hitch" to get some good ideas! You need side to side and up to down movement, they look like Universal joints! Not the smoking kind either!

[@KealeHeinz]

I think the hitch will work fine, like we talked about, I'm not mechanically inclined either but if it works it works and damn the torpedoes!

[@gardenia24sugarfoot.36]

I was sitting watching you drink your frothy beer & could not stop laughing you are hilarious & quite humorous - you say you bungle your way through a job around your cabin but I enjoy learning as you go along, at least you try n try & that's what I like, you keep trying until you know you need help, it's what you randomly say that are funny. Never a dull moment watching your videos. Love it

[@georgettewood8894]

You have not forgotten your sense of humor. That is gooood........✅

[@janicedelaluz11]

The dogs always ❤️ love; Russ your a good felllloo

[@jeffersoneinstein9641]

That seems to be the way things go for me too, a five minute project turns into an hours worth of other projects to get back to the original one. Either way it looked like the hitch will work without letting the trailer go so nicely done! Take care Russell.

[@donnablackman9167]

At 18:27, Russel makes music with auto parts. Loved watching this video. Take care. ;0) Donna B.

[@briangrigutsbmgoutdoors7866]

Earmuffs definitely as funny as the blue barrel great video Russ. Lol. Nearly Peed myself.

[@kylejones2075]

the c hook on the trailer is not a pentle. It is for hooking change for tow straps together you need a true panel hook on your trailer to go to the other end of the panel hook on your ATV it's like a donut and it's and it's all one piece so you need to swap those out and it'll work much better.if you go to the trailer store and ask for a penile hook they will show you the hook part that's on your ATV and then the piece that goes on the trailer they should show you that and you'll see the difference and it will work much better.

[@stephengagnon4714]

Wow trailer hitch might need new or bigger hitch ball>>

[@moyaking8961]

Awww bless you, so frustrating. Have a sleep on it and you should feel better in the morning. Bless June Bug she can sence how you're feeling.

[@1gowdy]

Keep your head we have all been there

[@lizweekly1483]

Hi Russell, Ignore the negative sayers and haters and keep the faith! You are doing a great job and we love the way you are doing your stuff! You are great! Liz

[@mikedickson2925]

Some days you're the windshield and some days you're the bug ... No worries, like they say here around our lake, "If you're lucky enough to be at the lake, you're lucky enough!"

[@michaelcoghlan5521]

Hey Russ, it’s totally ok to be down and annoyed after the day you had. Take care mate.

[@chuckbowne5161]

cheer up! we can be weak or we can be strong. the amount of work is the same!

[@Living-The-Dream]

Ranger with the tilt bed.....hehehe 🐾🐾🐾🐾👍🤠😏

[@CashIsKing_UseItOrLoseIt]

Cool. that start was interesting as we dont see alot of your house in the city side.

[@denthebundy7939]

you get your exercise wrestling with that trailer,but once again you did what you had to do,have a nice night russ.

[@markbayless5527]

Russ you can always put a couple beers in the freezer to start off with. You should make some Raspberry Rock stickers. I'd buy a couple

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Mark, I was famous for freezing beers in University. Like, every morning we'd head into the kitchen and find a couple beers spewing down the front of the fridge.

[@tommygunz8692]

Hey my man,,I can’t lie I haven’t laughed so hard in a long time...Your are one of a kind...Like I said before your projects go as good as mine...That’s why I do a little each day....You will get it done...🍺......T.Gunz.......

[@ThomasFisherArt]

The ball is actually very loose and needs to be tightened.

[@brendasas8440]

🐶Junebug is so lovey 💜

[@stevenplace7393]

Russ its fun to watch, but sometime it hurts, Like the videos.

[@doug6189]

Your an IT man Russ. You have the parts but they might not go together as generally instructed. Adapt and Overcome!!

[@babeksaber2702]

That was a tough piece of work. Give yourself more credit. Thanks for the video

[@allansater6095]

Cabelas have trailers with bigger wheels and tires , double axle would be your best

[@carolfugaban2071]

Sitting relaxing watching the previous episode man that cabin rocks you made a very nice place to be

[@robertnachtsheim3594]

Good stuff Russell ! Thanks for sharing.

[@tommygunz8692]

Forgot to say Cheer up ...You did good...That is crazy how you said you were feeling down and JuneBug came right to you....Mans Best Friend

[@Timr45_70]

I wasn't going to say it again but Marc did so its ok to remind you that you need a better trailer and a pintal hitch isn't going to solve your problems. So the type of hitch you put on the trailer ( a clevis ) isn't what you want , you need a loop that's welded solid so there's no up and down movement. take a look at any pintal hitch on a big rig or military trailer and the trailer loop is solid , it doesn't pivot. So things Russ thinks about , small eggs come from small chicken, big heads don't fit small ear protectors, drills are not meant to ream holes sideways, when it wont fit grind it ! LOL Russ i want to make you a better trailer !!!

[@SilentGloves]

Raspberry Rock Channel Description, if it were abbreviated for the cable guide: Canadian guy has trouble with various trailers.

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Close, keep trying. You can make it much worse.

[@davevanden1]

yes you seem to have a lot of trouble making it down that trail

[@jasonherriott]

I was so disappointed when you came into frame with another set of ear muffs. I swore you were gonna ratchet-strap the broken pair to your head, and continue grinding like some crazed Rambo! :D

[@GregInNature]

LOL. Or do a Red Green and duct tape it to his head

[@johnnybond2570]

Not the trailer again!

[@YlvaBjarnson]

I think when you and Alicea are apart you get down. I get it!

[@geoffewing6784]

Hay Russ, first belated Birthday greetings from Newfoundland. I am so glad you found a cold beer. Shit happens with mechanical stuff. Don't worry nothing ever works out perfect. I always end up making 3 or per trips to Princess Auto per job. You just need the fixed ring to complete the project. Keep the beer cold and the spirits high!!

[@ChadMorgan709]

Don't get yourself down bud. I have mad respect for you for trying projects that you have no idea about. That's the only way we learn. If you're not making mistakes, you're not doing anything. There are two types of people in this world. Those who talk about ways to do stuff and the ones who fucking do it. You're getting close. You need a proper hitch and a shim to stop the movement on the receiver. And I don't want to be one of the know it alls who gives you advice but you're gonna have to get someone to weld some hangers on the trailer for leaf springs some day. Even with the pintle hitch you're still going to shake things loose or worse break welds over time without suspension under the trailer. Regardless. Keep yer head up and cheers till the next one!

[@eamsden1982]

Great effort with the hitch man. I know that feeling.. you can’t beat having a welder handy.. Would be great just to weld a hoop to the drawbar!! Hope you get it sorted👍

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Thanks Edward.

[@kallio316]

Russell we should have chatted about your trailer situation on Saturday lol. I built my own trailer an brought bush cords of wood out of the bush from my lot. I might have a few ideas that might just help you out. The set up your planing might help I can see that your trailer has no suspension which will cause you issues. Take Care Chris.

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Rats Well you can show me what to do on breaks from putting up the pine.

[@kallio316]

Raspberry Rock - Off Grid Cabin if we can work around my work schedule let’s do it.

[@texaslifejulie8533]

Woes is right, but you made it! Good video and best of luck to ya, love watching♡

[@heatherbegs]

Strap that beer in 🤣🤣

[@davevanden1]

hey russ you know how you have the part bolted to the atv and it moves side to side try flipping that thing over and mount it from the bottom then it is in between the bent over parts and cant move

[@williamb6869]

Russ good video and that is as far as i care to comment lol

[@indigocomca]

Thank God you've got June Bug!

[@jedidiah5131]

Hey Russ....you can buy the tow eye/bar (one piece)that goes into your trailer tongue...I think PA has them. I think another company makes them also...Etrailer

[@MikeL-vu7jo]

pinto hitch Russ your troubles are over

[@CookingWithRy]

Amazon Canada seriously needs to start drone delivery service and save you some hassle.

[@Thennix]

Hope you get the ATV situation sorted out I would have gone crazy :)

[@gerardpickett5108]

i think i have said this before Russell , but i think you should have your trailers wheels the same size as your ATV one s , would balance out the trailer and ATV , because i think its putting more strain on the trailer hitch .

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Gerard I can't seem to find the right wheels that are the same as the old ones but with the 5 bolt pattern. Wondering if they just don't make them.

[@gerardpickett5108]

try a scrap yard , you never know what you will find there .

[@jimhorne7940]

Red Green show returns. You don't go to the duct tape right off though, I'll give you that. I think that trailer might make a nice raft for your lake.

[@MikeL-vu7jo]

Russ you need to get a cargo net to strap down over that trailer .

[@kenmatch8303]

I am so sorry Russell but my three favourite videos of yours are your struggles with that trailer!🤓

[@rudyo8409]

Bust out the para cord and or the duct tape my friend.

[@OpenAirOutdoors]

In case no one said it. That’s not how a pintle hitch works lol. I wish I was with you at Princess Auto when you bought your stuff!

[@ronthibeau2862]

Cheer up

[@MeetMeOutside]

Your awesome ! Keep up the fight ! Don’t get down on yourself, most people can’t even begin to have the balls you do doing that ! You seem financially comfortable, why don’t you just bring your ATV to a shop and get a proper hitch put on ? Then at least you can start enjoying things a little more. Why freaking worry every time you haul in a load. Chin up ! Peace ✌️

[@ateamofone]

Just get a new reciver to match the old one. Have you tried tightening that nut on the bottom of the reciever to draw that thingamabob closer to the top of the receiver on the old one? Dont let it all get ya down Russ. Seems like every time i have to fix something, i have to fix the tool that will fix the other things, but i have to find the tools and things first. You know.......like you need a 1/4 inch socket and it the only one missing. Smile

[@kevinelton3466]

all good god bless you have a good day

[@marclebrun641]

I have said it before and i will say it again. Rather then spending $ on hitch attachments, BUY A BETTER TRAILER that is designed to handle the terrain you put the POS through

[@davevanden1]

why not just use the proper size ball for the trailer

[@patrickinottawa27]

Russell, stop being so critical. Here's the main take away. You found the solution for the receiver. Awesome job. These parts are designed to fit many different vehicle and usually they always have to be modified to fit the vehicle. You did that score yourself an "A". You also found that by grinding down and re-drilling the tow bar which would have been done for many other applications depending on hitch and vehicle, so you also solved that problem on your own. Again score yourself an "A". Is the round shackle with the bolt through it a Pintle hitch - no. You knew the answer though, a pintle hitch is rigidly fixed and is usually welded solid to the piece going into the toe bar. The advantage you have in this instance. Most of this hitch is made for pulling thousands of pounds. Your pulling a little utility trailer with your ATV. It's going to flop around and make a lot of noise, but you could also bring it to the old welder at some point in time and in a few minutes he could arc weld that shackle so it was rigid and it's more than strong enough to pull the trailer. In the mean time it will work for ya. Try it, you might be okay with a little bang when stopping the ATV. Next time your home go in PA and look at a real Pintle Hitch and if you feel the need, change it then. Last thing... I learned and taught myself all that I know. Your not going to learn if you don't try. Give it a go... You will find you can do a lot more than you realize. I should add one thing... Every job takes longer than you think, that's just the way it goes. I think you did damn good ! Except maybe that IPA.

[@shottynaberhaus1086]

What is the distance between where you part your vehicle and the cabin?

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

It's about 3km.

[@dnhman]

So you leave your frig running while away?

[@jeffryrichardson9105]

Please go check out survival Russia ! Mini track ! You need that trailer if nothing else! Maybe minis the seat! 👍🏾😀❤️🇺🇸

[@acarius69]

get a tamdem trailler alredy so much better

[@ronthibeau2862]

A treadmill. Really. Common dude

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Ron, you got something against trying to stay in shape?

[@ronthibeau2862]

No but you can hike your in the woods. And you don’t have enough room in that camp lol

[@simonlawson2772]

I wish You were closer I would offer to give you a hand and sort that out. Not sure a pintle set up is necessary for something that light but that is just my opinion. No doubt it will work if built correctly. You hit the nail on the head about the trailer end supposed to be fixed not flexible. They sold you a D ring or a clevice not a pintle ring. What you have is meant as a point to hook a tow strap or a chain to. Also your receiver (short square tube bolted to your atv) must not be able to move side to side at all or it is definitely destined for failure. Might need some mods to keep that from happening. My unhelpful 2 cents. Like i said if you were closer that would be a project i would offer to help out with but petawawa is a bit of a stretch. Good luck. Going to look and see if i have a proper pintle ring so i can show you a pic.

[@grumbygoo]

No salad with the steak?

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

YUP

[@lorikettle2519]

Ever try instructions?

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Do you ever actually watch a video or do you just skip it and leave a dumb comment?

[@weldweld5629]

If you wanna know how to fix that trailer shit let me know

[@johncashin8863]

Google it Russ.

[@gretheok]

🙌✌👍✔👌😁

[@sandycummings1560]

How come guys do not need instructions. LOL

[@moreucme2797]

The only way your trailer pops off is because your trailer is a 2" ball on a 1n7/8" ball. I don't agree with a pintle hitch and I have 100's of them in my fleet.

[@SamCanada1]

:)

[@pattiwhite9575]

Who takes a treadmill to the bush? Purple on ceiling and green on floors OR alternating strips on walls?

[@grousehunter67]

your not mech inclined sorry ! lol