RC AIRPLANE TRAILER BUILD - The Ultimate Jet Trailer - Video 1

[@thelightersideofrc]

The Trailer build begins! If you have any suggestions or comments list them! Thanks for watching!

[@thelightersideofrc]

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[@rjhuntman8769]

I like seeing how others put their trailers together, great inspiration for others and easy way to share ideas

[@thelightersideofrc]

I appreciate that! Thanks for watching!

[@jeremyfackender8454]

Yes to shop build and trailer build! I personally like grey stain then clear poly over it. They grey keeps it light, and it looks unique!

[@thelightersideofrc]

OHHHH DANG! That's a great idea! Thanks Jeremy!

[@frederickhaberlandt6674]

Yes. Trailer build videos would be great.

[@thelightersideofrc]

Awesome! Thanks for replying! Glad you want to see it!

[@frederickhaberlandt6674]

No doubt there will be a need to work in the trailer after dark - emergent repairs. While a natural surface would look great, white bulkheads should make the space brighter with better visibility. Just my thoughts. BTW, my wife enjoys watching your videos with me. So, maybe you can claim at least one female viewer. Thanks for your patience and hard work putting out these great videos.

[@urosurg4444]

Yes! Please give us a trailer Build series!

[@thelightersideofrc]

DONE! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@KoenvanderKouwe]

Yes 👍🏼 do a build series for the trailer!

[@thelightersideofrc]

Done! Thanks for the suggestion!

[@adrianhawley4909]

Super excited about the trailer!

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks! MEEEE TOO!😊

[@porterpilot01]

We found some cable service vans at an auto auction and the manager allowed us to remove the metal cabinet systems real cheap they don't get any more with or without them installed, they work great Frank

[@thelightersideofrc]

Nice! That sounds like a great solution!

[@cx9drvr]

You might want to consider painting the inside white. The trailer can get very dark inside. White paint will help to make it less dark. Also, I installed LED strip lighting all the way around the inside of my trailer.

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks Randy! I'm leaning toward the white paint!

[@gogianyee5002]

Great project Jonathan! Wish I had room for one! Wireless cameras for the blind spots would be great. Varnish on the wood! LED strip lighting plus solar power for lighting and battery charging. I wouldn’t worry about the hail damage. Foam insulation on the ceiling like you said. Take one of your largest plane fuselages and put it in there to help you get an idea how much room it takes up and where it should be placed would help in your planning the interior. Have fun!

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks Gogian! Great ideas. So far it's about a 50/50 split on the paint or varnish to the wood. HMMMMM.

[@gogianyee5002]

The Lighter Side Of RC : Varnish will hide scuff marks better than white paint and it just looks good longer. Decisions, decisions!

[@halroofner4069]

I personally love the look of the wood grain with stain but a light color or white would give better light reflection.👍

[@thelightersideofrc]

Yea. Lighting seems to be one of the primary concerns/suggestions!

[@Mikeylikesit1968]

All build videos would be great

[@thelightersideofrc]

Done! Thanks for suggesting that and thank you for watching!

[@nadinemarchand8367]

Floor looks great, definitely white interior walls would show off the planes and be brighter. Always interested in organization and storage ideas for the planes please share all your ideas

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks Nadine! The White wall suggestion seems to be the way to go. I will be detailed with the process! Thanks for watching!

[@rjhuntman8769]

I wouldnt mind seeing a shop build series also.

[@thelightersideofrc]

Awesome! Thanks for that!😊👍

[@rikusnagel5474]

If you seal the wood then it will look rustic, easier to clean, gets less dirty. Paint it white is neater and slightly more cleaning because it's white. if it was mine I would paint it white but it's your decision. white also matches outside of the trailer and if you have lights it will reflect more light and make it lighter inside the trailer. your choice but those are my thoughts.

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks for chiming in with your thoughts! That's what I wanted to hear!

[@steveshipley4383]

I’ve got a 6x12 V-nose. I’m always making “improvements” to it. The one thing I did, and recommend to everyone is to remove the wood paneling, insulate the sides and the ceiling, then put the wood back up. While you have the wood sides off, you can run your wiring for lights, shore power, charging stations, etc.

[@thelightersideofrc]

Yea it's always a work in progress for sure! on this one I insulated the ceiling and very happy I did. On the next trailer I will insulate the walls and ceiling.

[@HornetFlyer]

White really brightens up the interior, even with LEDs it will never seem bright enough. I would avoid any dark stains. That is an interesting floor finish with the paint chips. Nice, right up until you drop that M3 grub screw...lol.

[@thelightersideofrc]

HAHA! it will be just like dropping it in the grass! Yea the lighting and brightness seems to be a very common concern/suggestion.

[@FlyguyXII]

Yes would like to watch a trailer build. I just had a 7x14 custom build quoted for me as I’m wanting one that will fit in my garage when not being used.

[@thelightersideofrc]

Nice! Thanks for the comment! Sounds like the perfect size! Video #2 out tomorrow morning!

[@FlyguyXII]

The Lighter Side Of RC I was looking at a 7x14 V nose with an overall exterior height of 6’8” (80”) which would give me approximately 5’ interior height. Looking at several of the same ideas that you are doing in your trailer. Going to use the Etrack to make a shelf that doubles as a bunk when I’m traveling to events. Going to put two 30x15 sliding windows in the back so I have cross ventilation when laying on the bunk. Also looking at having it wired for 12v dome lights and four 120v ac plugs. One up front in the v above the work bench area, one opposite the side door for a mini fridge and two back near the back doors one below and one above the bunk/shelf so I can charge my models. Would like to make it so I can plug it into my house to keep the fridge cold and have power in the trailer when inside and then hook my generator up to it when I’m away. Basically a poor mans toy hauler that we can empty of airplanes and use as a camper when not flying. Just can’t decide on what I want to do for flooring or for the walls and ceiling. Insulation is on the list as well. I like the epoxy coating you did on your trailer and will definitely consider that with mine.

[@daz2372]

I'm showing my this video to give her inspiration in accepting the idea we need an RC trailer

[@daz2372]

Please say its a Mibo A10

[@thelightersideofrc]

HAHA! Let me know how that goes!

[@thelightersideofrc]

HMMMMMMM🤔

[@gregoryh4601]

Jon. I would love to see you do a Trailer build on You Tube! But I think your Workbench should be on the Leftside that way you have room to work on Wing or Fuselage! But you have to do what you want because it’s yours. Hope you use a lot of The New Bright LED lights. Take Care and love to see more your videos or RC Airplanes ✈️ build.

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks Gregory! Taking all suggestions into account at this point. I have some ideas but it's nice to hear and see more. I was doing some mock ups tonight in the trailer to see about positioning of stuff.

[@knpjdad]

Love this... Buying a new trailer soon and need ideas!! - 1 Vote for White!

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks Roger! Congrats on the upcoming trailer purchase!

[@rikusnagel5474]

A build series on the trailer would be awesome as I would like to build one soon too!

[@thelightersideofrc]

Awesome! Thanks for the feedback!

[@flyloose8546]

Congrats on the trailer....7x14 is a great size... As much as the natural wood is looking nice contrasted against your new epoxy floor, I personally would go with painted white walls...It will be brighter inside.... Are you going to be doing a Mibo A-10????? 🙂

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks 👍I appreciate the feedback and suggestions! The white seems to be getting the Majority of the votes.. Mibo A-10...... YES but not yet.🤔😉

[@stevenjandron767]

How about a thined out white paint (basically a stain) which will be bright and maintain the wood grain look. Good luck.

[@thelightersideofrc]

Cool Idea Steven! Almost like a White Wash if that's the correct terminology?

[@daryllfarrar2147]

I would for sure go with white on the walls. patch/sand prep and paint. Doing the walls first is easier as any drips on the floor will get epoxied over...no matter. For sure take some time to consider your inside electrical needs. Will you install a 110V service plug outside (Marinco) and what will you want inside. 12V is also important to pre plan. I suggest a true deep cycle RV battery to power lights (instead of just off truck). Also plan out charge ports up on your bench, and run more charge lines to rear of trailer to charge planes in place. The OEM led light on the wall appears stand alone. I would look on Amazon for some LED lights to supplement the single one. Plan task lighting for over workbench or over planes. Up on the hail damaged roof I would roll on elastomeric rv roof coating (white) sold at home improvement stores. It will fill in some of the hail dents and helps lower the temps inside your trailer. Subscribed for the build

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks Daryll for subbing and watching! Also thank you for all the suggestions! My plan as of right now is to basically rely on 110V service. I generally bring my Honda 2000 to the field. I ordered a shore plug/connection so fire up the Honda. Plug into the connector and that will run the lights, plugs, chargers and the works. I'm not sure at this point if I will put in a 12v system. Planning on LED 4ft shop lights for the trailer ceiling x 2 and than one over the front, work bench area.

[@Noncenx]

Nice trailer. You're spooky, you keep hitting on al the topics I'm thinking about (no house build though). I think you're on the right track on how you want to lay it out. I was thinking pretty much the same myself of the workbench in there, for sure insulation in the ceiling and the floors came out really well in the video. As far as the sides, my initial thought was just clear polyurethane since the wood has a nice pattern with no knots. But after seeing the floor, white walls would look sharp and brighten it up. Run some tracks vertically on 1 side, keep the current ones now just in case (options). The real question is what you're going to paint on the outside : ) Concerning your house build, I would be interested in how you lay out your shop. You're a lot more neater than I am, but there's hope. Had a laugh when you mentioned the weather. Your flying season is coming to a close and mine is just starting. It's amazing how nice a 100* day is after being out flying at 115* in Southern Arizona. Lastly, you have another channel??? Links please.

[@thelightersideofrc]

Hey Kent! Funny how that works! I have the same thing happen to me often. i guess it's ask and the universe provides! The white walls seem to be getting the majority of the votes and it does make sense. Definitely want to add some vertical track. I was playing with position of the cross supports tonight so I could get the verticals in the right place. And also doing some general layout stuff, etc. For now the outside will stay plain. When we are moved to the new acreage than i'm not worried about decals on the outside/advertising etc. So that may be next year's upgrades! This is my favourite time of year up here. 60-70 during the day and 40-50 at night. My wife and I were just talking about that the other day. My other channel is very different. It's here. kzbin.info It's been quite successful and fun and it's what started my KZbin journey. There is quite a story with that one. Thanks for watching, commenting and the support! I appreciate it!

[@rikusnagel5474]

nice man its looking great!

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks!😊

[@dennisengel1909]

I would paint it for sure - at least to protect the wood from Fuel and other Liquids. But I would recommend a light Grey, for me it will look way better then white. Keep going with your Stuff ✌🏼

[@thelightersideofrc]

Great point Dennis! Thanks for the Grey Suggestion. I hadn't thought about it. Thanks for watching!

[@scottbuck9348]

Wow we have a lot in common, I’ve been wanting a Nissan Armada but ended up with the Toyota Sequoia, my f-16 fits in it nice but my 1/5 carbon cub on pontoons doesn’t fit, I’m trying to justify the cost of a trailer to my gf but she’d rather have a camper trailer! And poly on the wood would make it shine and give plenty of reflection light with LEDs. And a shop video with any specialty tools (including the trusty bent screwdriver) would be valuable information to us fellow pilots

[@thelightersideofrc]

HAHA! Awesome Scott! First, Thanks for watching. Yea guys are often surprised when I keep pulling stuff out of every nook and cranny of the Armada! It fits a TON of Stuff! Our problem now is we have a camper trailer and this cargo trailer. So when I go to events It's either set up a bed in the trailer or the armada i suppose or get a hotel room. I am very partial to having a shower at the end of the day so that's one thing I would miss if I slept in the trailer or Armada. So next step for us might be to get a Motorhome, Van type thing. I'm not really a motor home type guy but I suppose I can adapt. I'm loving the great response for the trailer build and shop build! Thanks for watching and trusty bent screwdriver should be helping with the trailer build soon.

[@LETRCK]

I'd get the spare tire out of the inside. Its not hard to get it mounted on the hitch....where it belongs. Excellent builds. I'm form Calgary as well....

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks Chuck! Do you fly? I was thinking about the spare but ran into a couple things. 1. With it being a V nose there is not much room up there. 2. I was worried about the mounting on the wall and possibly coming loose. But near the rear of the trailer there is a square channel in the wall. That spare tire mount is mounted to the steel square channel. So I don't think it runs the risk of coming off. IS that why you suggest it?

[@LETRCK]

@@thelightersideofrc Well, mostly about the time ya need your spare tire the trailer is loaded to the max and now what a large pain to get to it is all i was thinkin about....I built a carrier for mine on the hitch. I do fly...R/C and a private pilot (until I had a heart attack last Christmas).... Love the detail builds ya do...

[@thelightersideofrc]

Chuck Christensen awesome 😎. Thanks for clarifying Chuck!

[@bryancrooks8096]

Shop build and setup would be cool

[@thelightersideofrc]

Perfect! Thanks for letting me know Bryan! 😊🙌

[@DadsRCHangar]

That’s orsum. Defiantly need a work bench from the side door for fixing, fuelling etc. Then planes in the back.

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks for the suggestions!😊🙌

[@steveshipley4383]

After I insulated the walls and put the siding back up, I put up 1/8” white shower board all around. It’s glossy and reflects light very well. Just a bonus, it’s a great for writing on with dry erase markers. Sans the shower board, a couple of coats of quality enamel on the walls would be helpful. When my Rustoleum floor paint started peeling off, I put that interlocking rubber flooring down. It’s cheap, replaceable, and easy on the knees.

[@thelightersideofrc]

Nice Steve! This is going back a few years now for the trailer build. Maybe a new one coming up!

[@steveshipley4383]

@@thelightersideofrc I feel like such a knucklehead. It came up in my KZbin page, and I thought it was new. After I had posted my comments, I saw that it was 2-3 years old. Anyway, my trailer looks a lot like yours! How is your floor holding up?

[@thelightersideofrc]

@@steveshipley4383 haha. All good! Floor is doing good. I ended up putting a clear coat over it with grip sand to the entire floor. Much better

[@steveshipley4383]

The E-track you have is easily removed. I put mine in vertically so that the shelf is adjustable to any height that I want. Horizontal track is not universally useful.

[@thelightersideofrc]

Yea I kept the horizontal and it came with the trailer and I didn't want to spend the money on V Etrack. I also figured I would never bother moving it anyways. Next one we may do things different.

[@charlescampbellii8193]

Yup interested

[@thelightersideofrc]

Awesome! Thanks Charles!

[@jeffreyhaley9295]

I built a table on the left wall that will fold down. Very nice to carry a 40% plane or working table

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks Jeffrey!

[@jasonstellway6496]

Would love to watch the build

[@thelightersideofrc]

Perfect! Thank you!

[@jonwinkle6675]

THE BEST BIT ABOUT BEING UNSURE OF WHAT YOUR PROJECT WILL BE IS THAT YOU ARE BEING EQUIVOCAL! jUST CARRY ON NOT KNOWING WHAT TO DO. MOST WOMEN GET THRU LIFE IN THAT WAY.

[@thelightersideofrc]

HMMMM. Not sure if that's a compliment or a burn Jon! HAHA🤔😂Doesn't really matter. I do have a general plan but much like my builds of planes I spend alot of time thinking, staring, pondering, staring some more and than BOOM the plan unfolds in my head. Love it! Thanks for watching.

[@p3arljam26]

Would love to see the build.

[@thelightersideofrc]

Sweet! 😊

[@kellyrohrbachsbvmhanger9912]

Good video, if you ever travel down to Kalispell Montana let me know.

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks! Will do! Love that place! We did a road trip down into Montana a few years ago and it was Wonderful! I'm sure hoping there is a nice flying field there!?☺🤔😊

[@kellyrohrbachsbvmhanger9912]

@@thelightersideofrc Yes, we have a 70 ×800 paved runway. Welcome anytime.

[@thelightersideofrc]

@@kellyrohrbachsbvmhanger9912 NICE! Thanks!

[@halroofner4069]

Yes! Show the build please.

[@thelightersideofrc]

Perfect! Thanks Hal! Thats what I wanted to hear!👍🙌

[@russellvoth5161]

Maybe a solar panel to charge a battery for Led lights with a deep cycle battery for some charging if it's in the budget!

[@thelightersideofrc]

HAHA! That's exactly the problem! If it's in the budget! I have ton's of great ideas but trying to do this affordably. but yes thank you for the ideas.

[@russellvoth5161]

@@thelightersideofrc then do put LED light but you can run the Honda to completely power it.

[@thelightersideofrc]

@@russellvoth5161 Good Call!

[@WhiteTyson10]

Your next project is A-10?

[@thelightersideofrc]

Not.....Yet😂🤔

[@afterburner666]

Go white. Will look roomier inside and reflect outside light into the trailer. Do the trailer and shop build videos.

[@thelightersideofrc]

Awesome! Thanks for the votes and the white suggestion!

[@chrislavin4328]

Im interested!!

[@thelightersideofrc]

Awesome! Thanks Chris!

[@CarlosHernandez-jd6du]

Yes on the trailer build videos and mhhhhh which MIBO. Not the A10 lol. You only have one engine left after the carf. So. Lol

[@thelightersideofrc]

Smart Carlos! 😊. The Mibo project should be here soon! Now the spare 210 engine.....🤔

[@Mikeylikesit1968]

I would mount that tire up front and mounted to the side of the tongue hitch or the middle of it

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks Mikey. your the second person to suggest that. Only issue I can see is not alot of room up in the nose from the V nose.

[@porterpilot01]

let's see it

[@thelightersideofrc]

Awesome! Thanks Frank!

[@frankleonard6291]

Yes, I started on my trailer

[@thelightersideofrc]

NICE! Hopefully it's going to carry airplanes too!?

[@RCCAD2VR]

Suffering from the same lack of audience gap among the ladies on my channel as well 😐. RE trailer interior, Natural look instead of white paint, IMHO.

[@thelightersideofrc]

RC CAD-2-VR haha. A few weeks ago I was looking at all the Stats in the KZbin section and female was 0% haha. Now it’s 0.1% or something like that.

[@RCCAD2VR]

@@thelightersideofrc Just looked at mine.... I don't even get a 0%, it's blank next to female and 100% male. Sounds like you may have reached 1 RC Unicorn 😆

[@thelightersideofrc]

Haha! It’s my buddies wife! So. Really still at zero!

[@charlescampbellii8193]

Right on huge A-10

[@thelightersideofrc]

Soon but not yet!🤔😊

[@davekreidenweis3126]

Spray foam for the roof

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks Dave! I thought about that.

[@randyt26]

I say done paint make the grain pop

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks Randall! Thanks for watching!

[@brentholmes3339]

You will love the trailer for getting all your stuff around!! That is a great size as well. I built my trailer several years ago, and I use it all the time for getting to the field or events. Mine is a 6x12, so it is a bit tight. When I saw your video today, I thought that I would make a short video for others to see what I have done with a smaller space. Here it is!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/f6ikf4Sgi8-Lnac

[@thelightersideofrc]

Awesome! You Tube comment section is brutal! This is just popping up in my un read comments section 2 months later! 🙄

[@leonardorossipolledri224]

White walls.

[@thelightersideofrc]

One more white wall vote! Thanks for watching!😊

[@frankleonard6291]

White walls

[@thelightersideofrc]

One more white wall vote!😊👍

[@jeffreyhaley9295]

If you would like a picture sent Me your e mail.

[@thelightersideofrc]

Hey Jeffrey. Yes please. [e-mail]