How to Build a Utility Trailer Full Video Parts 1-9 HD

The full 1 hour and 10 minute version of how to build a utility trailer.
The free set of plans for this trailer is on my website. redwingsteelwor...

[@captainwin6509]

10 years later and this is the best video I’ve found on KZbin!

[@BeADad2447]

This is just awesome! Great skill and excellent instruction! Thank you for taking the time to teach us!

[@marooki2007]

Awesome info. Great video!

[@09vrodz]

2 thumbs up for rolling up the red cord properly

[@zeper1732]

nice job

[@ryans9664]

I understand this is an older video and prices change but what was the approximate cost to build this ?

[@Brasco716]

You should have really prepped you metal better... I'm a aerospace welder by trade... Take time to clean the mill scale off.... The cleaner the metal the better!

[@RODDDDify]

Couldn't agree more, welding over mill scale isn't always a good idea ...you can make a beautiful looking weld but it could be laying on top of the scale..from my experience anyway. Grind a bevel on the butt welds as well, especially on the perfect miter cuts in the vid.

[@ZWATER1]

thanks bro

[@jordjosh2]

Sorry I meant how much to bluild me one

[@MrHPT3]

There are very few people that would take the time to put out a video that shows so much detail. Thank you. You said it wasn't Hollywood quality. Well, it didn't have to be. You did any awesome job. Aces!

[@samwinzenburg8103]

Hey man I want to thank you for posting this. It helped me greatly while building a trailer. You are the man!

[@rshouse7380]

These type of guys are priceless. No amount of money could beat the quality of building it yourself. Well done. Great build. Trailer will outlive the truck most likely lol

[@IsambardKingdom]

I mount the fenders about an inch back from centre - because as the springs flatten with load the axle moves to the rear - just looks better and eliminates the possibility of the tyre rubbing on a tight fitting fender

[@JefFroTole]

Hell of a tutorial my friend! Thank you for taking the time to show every step! Looks great! I am going to try and tackle my first trailer build and also my first welding challenge! I really appreciate your teaching

[@MrBat000]

How much did it costs you in materials?

[@imbrandon16]

I got a quote today for the steel. $281.00 but i forgot to put the metal grating on my quote, but since it's flat and not expanded grate, i'm sure it will be $50.00 or less, so add that on about... $330.00 for the steel. $200.00 for the wood deck if you use pressure treated lumber, and you can get an trailer build kit with the axles and everything for about $600.00. you can build this trailer for around $1,100.00

[@gervaisfillion9417]

very,very good video you did,,,if you do a tandem model,i wonder how too center my balancer in the middle? thanks Gervais

[@Azntrutek2012]

Thank you for taken your time filmed the whole project and shared it with us. I am really enjoy watched it.

[@Dailyinput244]

The way I pack bearings without making a mess is I put them in a zip lock baggie with a big blob of axle grease. Seal it up and you can work the grease into the bearings without getting it everywhere.

[@mrmuskey5202]

hahaha great tip! I'll have to try it.

[@ricl472]

Great idea! I'm borrowing that.

[@chrisford9045]

Great idea

[@towboatjeff]

Thats a awesome tip. I'm definatly going to try it this way next time, thanks.

[@JohnJ1600]

Disposable gloves for me.

[@GetsumJ]

Just a suggestion- I use conduit for all my wiring and line clamps. You this will all but eliminate shorts in the lights, And should you get one, it's easier to rewire.

[@stevemarshall7544]

At some point in time hopefully, I will be able to start buildin one of these myself, but have to contend with space constraints( translated means I don't have a garage or workshop), but at the same time, will have an abundant amount of ventilation(fresh air)

[@Ich_slage_dich_in_dominos]

From here it looks off by 10mm

[@nadinepaluso9650]

great job you made it so easy that people who have never built something like this feel they can do it and the best part you dont have that tv show tude just a real down to earth guy thanks from wayne and nadine at the rat cave in jack fla.

[@mrmuskey5202]

Ive worked in Collision Shops all my life as Bodyman / Painter. Rust is my enemy. I noticed you have a lot of bare metal under pieces you can’t treat. I think I may use an Etch Primer or Direct To Metal Sealer on all my pieces then grind were I need to weld. Its a paint to have to stop and grind each weld area, but I think it will be worth the effort. I did something like this a while back and after i treated the metal I only used a cheap grinding wheel on my drill to clean the metal enough to weld. Prior to paint I also seal joints and all welded areas rot prevent water from resting in those areas. I know its overkill, but as the say9ing goes-……..f its worth doing, its worth doing right.

[@lavernavirden5784]

Great job my friend. This is what I do for a living. And the one thing I would consider doing if using gussets on your trailer tongue to the frame this will really add a lot of strength. But overall you killed it man good job

[@bendiede7982]

By gussets, do you mean angle iron running perpendicular to the A-frame tongue? Or do you mean run some solid flat iron to fill in the angled corners where the tongue meets the trailer frame?

[@bry2k]

Nice video. Lots of thought and details and pragmatic ideas. Only took me 10 years to find this! 😂

[@Robocoppat]

I've fixed dozens of trailers that were bought from HOME DEPOT or LOWE'S. They're mass produced. I've been welding and fabricating for over 37 years and I'll have to say you broke everything down and explained it in lamens terms that anymore will understand. Great job on the build. Great video 👍👍. Anyone who wants to know why welders charge so much to build something or repair something, now know why the price might be higher than YOU thought, I'd refer them to this video.

[@mcruz4467]

It seems like the frame is close to the axle. how about having the axle under the leaf spring?

[@paulbourassa5072]

I thought the axle goes under the lead springs. Seems to be that way with all the trailers I see. I questioned it the minute he set them up sitting above the axles. That would put all the force on the Ubolts?

[@scrapmanindustries]

On a lot of the 3500lbs and under trailer axles always go the way he has them. they actually come bent from the factory with the mounts on them to fit this way. If you turn them around and put them on under the leaf springs then you'll have a lot of camber in them. they bend the axles that way so that empty it will sit with a slight caster. fully loaded they will flatten out supposedly.

[@burgessoutdoors]

hollywood couldnt make something so educational, good work

[@bennie9026]

Yes I agree best video on you tube . Explained in simple terms. Found a 3500 lb axle on Craigslist with leaf springs and going to build a 6x8 trailer. And all I needed was this video! Thanks so much for helping so many people.

[@bobl5335]

BEST WAY PACKING GREASE TO BEARINGS -BEEF IT UP . . GREAT JOB . . BOB IN FLORIDA / 20 YRS. TRAILER REPAIR , WELDER, FABRICATOR

[@paramebolas]

Very informative! All I need now is to learn how to weld!

[@wildchild1161]

learn how to mig weld , its like using a hot glue gun

[@tracytillett]

Truly is just practice.

[@gustavomora6170]

thats a great project, and thAnk you for taking the time to explain every thing.

[@joselacera8716]

Sir first of all I like to thank u for your time I have a question for u I bought this trailer is 18 x 7 and is a dove tail and when I bought it din't took notice of that now I live in S.C. Aiken and is a lot of hills and the tail that is hanging on the back is too low now my question is if you can put air bags to lift it or shocks o what can I do to lift it at least 6'' form the ground please help me with this problem. thank u again sir from a D.A. veteran.

[@Chuffin_ell]

I’ve never seen such glowing comments for anyone other than Ave. I’m looking forward to seeing this, I’m sure it’s good...😁

[@normansabens9190]

I want one just like. good job on the trailer and the video. How much do you estimate you have in it?

[@joshualilley73]

Roughly how much money do you have into this?

[@robertgantry2118]

Very nice! I've been wanting to build a trailer, and now I know basically what's involved. When I get ready to start building, I'll probably need to come back a couple of times to get more details. Your trailer is every bit as good as one of those Lowe's trailers, and THEN some. In fact, your trailer is worth much more than a comparable "Corner Store" trailer. Thanks for the video.

[@bldlightpainting]

When you can wear your wife's bra, that's a pretty good sign you need to lose weight.

[@65BAJA]

the 60% rule for axle placement. How would an extended trailer tung effect this? I am going to build a 7X11 trailer. I'm towing it with a Jeep that has a swing out tire carrier and swing out tailgate. I want enough tung length not to interfere with the tailgate and tire carrier. Should I modify the 60% rule any?

[@ralbert450]

Great job. I built a 5x8 using 2x3 tube 40 years ago. After a few years I cut the front off and added 2’. Still using it today and do not want to sell it. Build something good and it lasts for years. Heck I am 75 years old now and I built it 50 years ago not 40.

[@miketruckermike292]

Redwing I am interested in the stands you built your trailer on. Can you share dimensions and material used? Thank in advance. Great video that helped me build a 5x8

[@AugustusCardoso]

Duude thank you so much. I plan to build a travel trailer on top of a frame of one these (6x10 version) Should I use thicker angle iron for the frame and hitch or upgrade to something more substantial than angle iron?

[@edfreire5520]

Hi, what's the reason for the different sizes of leaf spring hanger brackets, I'm re-doing my trailer, and the front brackets are 3 inch from top to 9/16 hole. yours are shorter. will that make a difference on the trailer?

[@johnbower]

Big problem with your trailer, In the UK the Law states that gross weight of a trailer that has no brakes must not exceed 750KG, your trailer must weigh more than that without even having a load on it. so it will be illegal to pull it on the road even when the trailer is empty :(

[@Reman1975]

A little useless info for everyone. Here in the UK, if you build yourself a new trailer you need to pay to have it "Type approved" and then fit a "VIN" style plate to it that shows curb weight, and maximum all up weight. This means it's pretty much stuck with the make and models of all the components you fitted when it was tested. There's also another big limiting factor once it's plated. If your car can only tow a trailer with a maximum weight of (As an example) a ton, you can't tow a trailer with a maximum loaded weight of over a ton, even if it's completely unloaded and only tips the scale at 300kg (660lbs ?) you can't drag it with that car !!! On the other hand, trailers built before this test came in have "Grandfather rights" that allow them to keep being used. Original parts may be out of production, so rather than have people risk using worn out bits to avoid type approval, the law leaves it almost entirely open as to how you "Repair" (or modify) it to keep your older trailer road legal. If you want to replace it's rusted angle iron chassis and build one bigger that's made from larger box section, no problem. Are your spindly little suspension units not up to the load your new bigger deck may put on them? No ones going to stop you swapping the lot for leaf springs and a live axle (with bigger wheels and brakes if you like). If that pressed metal towing hitch doesn't look up to the job, go put a new cast one on, and those old lights just look shabby now you've fixed everything else up.......... You've now got a new trailer that doesn't need testing. :D The biggest benefit is that an "Old" unplated trailers maximum load is whatever you say it is, so if your car can tow a ton, then that's what the trailers max loaded weight is. As long as a department of transport inspector can't point at any component and show that it wasn't rated to at least what you say the max loaded weight is, you're golden. It also means that when you change cars you don't have to worry about whether or not it will still be allowed to tow your current trailer. The only problem here is if you want to take your "Old" trailer out into Europe when you go on holiday. They want all trailers that go on their roads to be type approved, but 99.99% of the home modified ones here wouldn't be used for this anyway, so it's not a problem.

[@davidray3558]

I'm just not understanding why you would put a 3,500lb. axle and five stud hubs/wheels/tires, under an 8ft trailer framed with 3/16 angle iron. Am I missing something here?

[@jordjosh2]

great video, thought I wanted to bluild one but after watching I'll leave it to a man...I'm in Georgia how to bluild me one the same size as this one, but it has to have back lights

[@GunBlue490]

Fabulous series! It's. been 35 years since I stick welded a utility trailer, and I had forgotten much of the detail work that I had worked through, but your very detailed series brought it all back. My last trailer was made with tubular steel, which was very rigid and steel was cheap then. It made for natural routing for wires. Has steel gotten prohibitively expensive since then? I'll be building a 14 footer for a BX Kubota tractor with a front end loader and possible 3pt accessories this time, and using MIG. Your angle steel looked rigid enough, but I will have to research load tables to see what I need. Any suggestions?

[@ClownWhisper]

What size axle would I need if I had to carry machines around that were roughly 2500 pounds. I don't think that I would ever carry a machine that would be more than that. What I'm doing is I buy machines and I fix them up old machines like old metalworking equipment and I make him like new again I'm tired of bothering other people for their trailers and I wanna build my own I'm a fairly decent welder not a expert by any stretch but I can do this project I believe. I don't know how to spec an axle out I'm sure that there are sales people that will tell me one thing but I'd rather ask someone that he's done it before. Thank you for your help

[@JV-io3nn]

I'm only 30 minutes into the video, but I have concerns about the axle to frame clearance. I know when I was going to install an axle like you're using, the front brackets were at least twice as tall. How's it holding up and is there anything you would have done differently?

[@wadeholden7380]

Brilliant video, I'm from the UK and I wanna make a 6x10 unitity trailer like this. How much roughly did it cost you to make?

[@coloricanking]

Hi, what would be a reasonable size tubing to substitute the perimeter angle with? Would 1.5"x1.5"X1/8" be suitable for a 2000lb trailer?

[@stillnessbetween5103]

Thank you for the GREAT instructional video ! When I make mine, I am going to paint it a bright yellow and call it the banana in honor to your video !!

[@Vicryl007]

47:50 Why is the axle sitting on the leaf springs and not under it?. The way it is right now, the whole load will be supported only by the lock nuts.

[@gleasonsimpson3310]

How much was the axle? Where is the best place to buy the axle? I can’t find a cheap place to even start to buy the axle. Haha Buy the time I buy the axle and everything thing else I’ll have more in it than I could buy a new one for. I really want to do this but this axle problem is holding me up. 😞 Thanks for the video. If you could let me know where to start to buying a axle that would be great! I k ow all these other people are not paying a lot for their axles. They can’t sell a trailer as cheap as they do paying that much for them.

[@josh9963]

Thanks alot for your video , I was able to build this in 2 days , just waiting to get it vin inspected ! I have a Lincoln 180 MiG, I had to rotate the trailer to flat position welding multiple times but other then welding in flat position it was smooth , I did have to preheat the 3" channel with a blowtorch to get it melt effectively !

[@cognac8297]

Will 3*3*12*3/16th angle iron work single axle. Is that tough enough and light enough for a v6 to pull it .

[@Tyler-nv5eg]

I would have sprayed it with bed liner instead

[@jimq.customer4526]

I know someone that did that and moisture still penetrated and never dried. Rusted the frame out underneath the liner coating within a few years.

[@Alex-et1bb]

Great video! i started my project , im done with the lower frame but i got a bit of banana bend maybe 1 inch or 2 , can you help me out on how to streighten it back

[@BasicPurple]

thank you so much! do you know of any places that sell much smaller axles kits, like 3ft or so?

[@JacoKruger.]

so the safety chains, it must be a "law" for you to put it on or not? then i would say it should be a world wide law, ever see a trailer unhitch on a highway? its not good, and because you painted it black, why is there no law in america that says you need to put reflector tape/strips on the side and chevron on the back? at night you wont see that little black trailer, or did you just forget about it?

[@steverowland1898]

You put the seal in backwards. The lip should face out to keep water and dirt out of the bearing.

[@gordondavis3492]

Awsome video, very easy to follow and appreciated man!...Questions though plz~~how much was all the angle, channel and axle assy? Also what amp were you burning your 7018 at & was it 1/8 or 3/32 (just wondering if that 1/8 angle could handle 1/8 7018 rod without blowing out...Again, great job!!

[@mtnton1]

Seriously? Who would thumbs down this video? Two thumbs up man! You're awesome. Thank you so much. I need a firewood hauler and don't have money to spend on an expensive trailer. I now have a nice project very soon.

[@eflowers8306]

I thought about building rather than buying a trailer for my goats and hauling stuff. In your opinion would it be better price wise to just buy and modify a trailer than build one?

[@ZEDU657]

Awesome tutorial! Thank you for taking the time to make this video. It will help me greatly when I build myself a trailer. Cheers!

[@shanegrisham179]

60% from center of axle to front for single axle. Well what about a tandem axle how do I figure that? Thanks

[@Freddygt351oldschool]

The A frame should always go from the very front of your spring hanger + I always mark the center of the trailer and put a straight edge on it all the way out to your hitch so you know the A frame is in the right spot

[@gerrykeenan2585]

Good job but springs are to light for that size of trailer you might know the weight you can carry on it but lend it to someone or whatever and they throw big weight on it because its big enough springs gone..

[@kcookish]

really enjoyed your in depth video, you explained it in simple enough terms for anyone to understand. I used to build trailers, I was the dove man, really enjoyed it. considering building a small trailer, and this one would be ideal for my needs. oh, you could have solved your fender issue by just cutting a notch in the inner fender wall and lifting the fender up how ever far you needed... just an idea. thanks again....

[@Cmonman441]

Hey Matt are you still around? I’m going to build the trailer but with out sides! How to I stiffen the flat bed eliminating flex!

[@newtonkwan8835]

Think the hardest and trickiest part is the welding and you purposely not showing any of it....😢

[@brandonfarmer7446]

That's a nice trailer but the safety chains should be mounted to the bottom of the tongue so when you cross the chains Incase the trailer comes loose the tongue gets cradled in the chains and doesn't nose dive in the ground and you can safely come to a stop with out the trailer thrashing around the vehicle

[@robinnorman1170]

Does it matter what process you use to weld together the trailer ie. Mig Flux Stick. Is any one better than the other. Tks

[@Wild_Bill57]

“Measure twice, cut once.” - Norm Abrams. Works in wood, works in steel. Good advice, always. Nice video.

[@genedifiore7193]

Thanks for taking the time to put out such a fantastic video. Very well filmed and explained. Also, thanks for the free plans. What a generous way of paying it forward!

[@duramaxmak]

You need to mount safety chains to channel. That way if ball breaks the stamped hitch won't tear or get bent out of shape

[@michaelwime4741]

Milton Fludgecow you do the same for a tailer/camper

[@techo4Ugeeks]

looking to have a few manufacturer whats the cost to have them built

[@Sniperwolf0007]

what size axle would I need for a 6x10 trailer?

[@jswaggapage]

where do u guys buy your axles

[@_AmorFisH_]

I think that the axel il better under the spring not over

[@LaukSmith]

over slung makes trailer closer to the ground.

[@Newman81964]

I agree. The axle should be under the spring and not on top of it. It might make it lower having it on top, but you lose all the axle travel when hitting bumps and also lose the weight carrying capacity. With it on top, you are carrying all the weight on the U-bolts. With the axle under the springs, then all the weight is transferred to the leaf springs and not the U-bolts. The U-bolts are there to keep the axle lined up with the springs, and are not meant to carry the weight.

[@paulbourassa5072]

Totally agree. Big flaw in this design/build.

[@reinhardscheer-hinnings3189]

This is the best trailer build vidio ever thank you so very much.

[@rich1953]

Tong looks a little long but nice and I would have cut the front corners off the sheet metal floor to allow for drainage.

[@mikeharris7229]

Great video! I've been thinking of putting together a small camp trailer. You shared some great tips and advice. Thank you!

[@harrycash8713]

I wish I could get you to build me a 4x8 with a 2000 lb axle and at least 12 in Wheels

[@prawnstar502]

dope trailer.. i should learn to weld better.. thats what i shouldve used my gi bill on

[@philliprollins2260]

Good job

[@germanm4142]

Hi do you have any idea where I can get the materials?for a trailer like this one?

[@talbotstreet1025]

Welding in a shop with exposed insulation with paper facing...

[@patgionest6196]

Super nice tutorial on how to build a trailer!!! Exactly what I was looking for! Awesome job and thanks very much for sharing your knowledge!

[@JMo268]

2 1/2 inches of suspension travel doesn't seem like much?

[@wallyallyn5473]

Very good young man but you're talking too much get to welding and stuff

[@thaisingto]

You have the axle upside-down the spring have to up the axle not down the axle

[@robertlawson6255]

Material list? Total length of Material? Thanks. Great video

[@josejiron188]

Thanks for your explanation...God bless you?

[@eljajaja3]

Do you know around how much did you paid for all the material?

[@bradengiffin285]

Anyone who’s done this , how much did the material cost you at the time ?

[@davidcrumrine1165]

Before people start putting out videos on how to build trailers they really need to show people how to build them the right way. Anybody who builds a trailer from this video build it at your own risk. This trailer is not safely put together. For one..... ya never ever put anything inside the areas of your leaf springs. DO NOT LISTEN TO THIS GUY!

[@sheilamclaughlin963]

david crumrine the big guys do it all the time to lower them 4ins

[@tonitavake3307]

Just wondering if you sold this, if so then how much?

[@ShanesHobbyShop]

Thankyou for this series. I am wanting to build my own trailer, but I have never welded before. I looked at a few welders and Im wondering if a CHICAGO ELECTRIC 80 Amp Inverter Arc Welder from Harbor Freight would work to build this trailer?

[@randygardner291]

You explained everything to where everyone with some welding skills can do. Well done