This 2020 Griffin dump trailer needs a lot of work after only a few months in service

So my friends over Scott Flanagan Landscape decided I did not have enough work to do so they made me some more. His landscape work is second to none, his equipment care......... yeah leaves much room for improvement. His year old dump trailer needs to be landscaper proofed to make my life easier in the future. Let's get this trailer back on the road so he can continue building fantastic hardscapes. Check him out at: / @scottflanaganlandscap...
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[@artimusbranesample9072]

I worked 25 years in landscaping. Most of that on installation crews. I've never seen that much damage to a company trailer EVER. Not even a mowing trailer and, most of those guys are idiots. Your customer has got quite a team over there. Just... wow.

[@urfavhomie4sho]

Pick up the whole trailer and say "IN THE PILE" 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@teh_fatninja430]

No no no. New container for the pile 🤣🤣🤣

[@hawai4me2]

In the bin!!!

[@heavyballs8458]

In the bin!!!!😂

[@WatchWesWork]

Good to go for another week! We know it doesn't belong to a roofer. They just chain up the axle and run them with 3 wheels...

[@ShainAndrews]

Your roofers have chains? Mine have the 60lb ratchet straps (camo of course). They wrap it around the axle three times so it's good for 180lbs.

[@clifbradley]

A roofer in Florida has a trailer made by Rolls-Royce and BBE wheels. Roofs in Florida cost a fortune. It was $12,500 to redo our roof and I got charged for hurricane clips I already had installed because the state makes you reconfirm they can handle a force load and it's actually cheaper to get new ones put in. Amd my roof was a simple tar and gravel roof.

[@vehcor]

Fun fact: this landscaper did work for his uncle, a roofer for a few years... might be the reason why I have had his trailers arrive with the axle ratchet strapped up. 😂 I enjoy the repairs to their destruction. The regular maintenance bores me!

[@mikeznel6048]

Don't forget the broken leaf springs, inoperable trailer breaks, beat up truck, over loaded, beat to death and back and finally the last thing to ever get attention... Disgusting. Its all fun and games until you get stopped by DOT or hurt or kill someone because they are too cheap to maintain a trailer...

[@ColdStartAuto]

@@mikeznel6048 your wife left you for a roofer huh.

[@ericcorse]

I think the design flaw might be in the guy that pulls the trailer.

[@vehcor]

For most of the issues, yes.

[@rusty2029]

I think Bobcats might be another design flaw in this trailer

[@Twisted_Harlock]

@@vehcor I heard this once, but it was from the snap-on guy about my tools. ;)

[@clevelandmaker386]

@@vehcor since the mustang comments are working... when are you not going to sell me that oldsmobile?

[@adammiller8415]

Not always. Everyone i knows hate these Griffin trailers. There stupid expensive but are built like shit

[@chrissmith513]

Yes you need all those lights ! It's D O T required ! 👍👍👍

[@icerazar713]

Somebody has definitely been here before. 😂😂

[@vehcor]

👍🏻😂

[@richmelillo9637]

Nicely done Scott! Put that big wrench, hammer, torque tool standing in WHITE VINEGAR for 24 hours, Pull it out, no rust, wipe dry and add a little oil-no rust! Enjoy! Rich

[@r.n.6515]

Landscaping business where young employees, using equipment that doesn't belong to them, creates jobs for other businesses. Good job. 👍👍👍

[@alanaz4265]

@ R. N. Yup, I immediately thought the same thing. You know damn well it was employees who don’t have any investment in the equipment. The guy/girl with the check book would treat it with respect.

[@eln0n01]

Employees are underpaid why would they give a shit about equipment? I say treat shit like it aint yours they make enough for new ones.

[@r.n.6515]

@@eln0n01 ah, the younger generation way of thinking.

[@Ethan-ck6iz]

@@eln0n01 Well that's why they're underpaid if they didn't destroy everything maybe they'd get a raise 😂

[@eln0n01]

@@Ethan-ck6iz its a cycle, now everyone is wasting something of value.

[@MixedupMatt1]

My new favorite tool “adjustable hammer”

[@wakkoss]

Mobile impact plane

[@MixedupMatt1]

@@wakkoss so many uses for vehcors tools😂😂😂

[@MixedupMatt1]

@@SkaffenUK 😀😀😀

[@marcosmota1094]

Great work! The "T" for the bottom lights was hella smart! And since we all come here to learn, it's appreciated!

[@oby-1607]

vehcor adds a junction box that the manufacturer couldn't. The condition of the trailer for being a 2020 is amazing the rear doors aren't torn off or bent badly. That's a matter of time and then vehcor can make happy faces while putting them back right. Its not the landscaper that does all this damage, its their minimum wage workers.

[@matthewmagee31]

That C clamp is ridiculous. I love it 😄

[@stuartgibson1896]

Bearing packer is well worth the money. Saves time on clean up for all the neat freaks.

[@Tommy_Poole]

You do realise that doing the job this well now makes you the go-to guy for all trailer repairs? Great job though,

[@JimmyWatches2102]

Your knowledge of the landscaper’s equipment use history and the care you took in repairing and improving things for him or her, makes me think that the landscaper is family. Great video, as usual.

[@CARyan08]

Love the dry humor. Great way to end the week.

[@joeblow3435]

A little tip no how to pack bearings quickly. Put grease in Ziploc bag put bearing inside same bag seal bag smoosh around contents. Remove bearing and reseal bag for later use. Been doing this since back in the 1980's works great. Love the videos.

[@iantuck6364]

That landscaper must have employees because owners look after their hard earned equipment.

[@snoopdogie187]

That just isn't landscapers. Farmers also. Any farm equipment I see that had workers use it, is just beat up. The ones that aren't touched by workers still look good.

[@bgrigg07]

I work for a commercial truck and trailer repair shop and I dispute that statement.

[@iantuck6364]

@@bgrigg07 There are obviously some very good employees and since you dispute that I assume you are one of those. But businesses with employees have a lot more damage to heir equipment than owner/operators. I own several trailers and the only damage I have on any of them is rust because nobody pulls my trailers but me.

[@Draega007]

I agree, no way after paying $5k or more would I let my trailer look like that after just a year. Reason why I'm still a solo lawncare operator. I've worked as an employee before going out on my own and something was broke every week due to negligence from co workers.

[@deezelfairy]

@@snoopdogie187 I don't know, most the equipment I've repaired on farms has been pretty janky. Might be different here in the UK 🇬🇧 compared to USA 🇺🇸 but a lot of farmers I've delt with still think servicing is a conspiracy and have a 'fix it when it falls off' philiosophy 😂

[@normanhunt2484]

Wow this one customer is a pretty good meal ticket. 🤣

[@tomswindler64]

Good thing for you your customers do keep you busy fixing their (problems) money is money 👍👍👍😎😎😎

[@vehcor]

Yep, and I like this work... minus the bearings. 😂

[@gsettlemyre]

Can’t fix stupid = job security!

[@andrewkiwi1]

I'm a mechanic in New Zealand and have done a lot of work on rental trailers we make a short loom up about a metre long with another male and female plug mounted on the inside of the chassis rail. This saves the rest of the loom from being torn out when they run it over or drop the draw bar on it as they do... Mount the lights vertically on the sides of the trailer on some angle brackets or the doors. A legal requirement out here is that you have to red reflectors on the rear so it can be seen when parked at night and an illuminated license plate showing no naked white light to the rear.

[@AC-ps3jw]

this is comedy and mechanical gold!!!

[@Mint2842]

1....year.....later.... "Scott, need you to fix this again"🤣 Vehcor - better than OEM

[@gsettlemyre]

Every thing he did in this video will stand the test of time, other items will suffer for return repairs!

[@alohaerickson]

Watching this reminded me of Andrew Camarata refurbishing his trailer.

[@sonnyblazer5504]

CONGRATULATIONS! You are the RARE KZbinr who actually knows the RIGHT WAY to repack a Wheel BEARING! Yeah, might be a PIA but get grease to where it needs to be. Thank you SCOTT! Sonny

[@briananderson9398]

I've been a masonry contractor for 32 years and still run and work some of the same equipment I bought and rebuilt in 1990. Maintenance and not being a dumbass goes far in buisness and in life guys.

[@JB-de5cp]

I can just imagine how hard it must be for the guy to keep his gas engine equipment running.

[@jimwiskus8862]

I think the problem here is somebody wasn’t there before, hence the new hub & wheel. No maintenance. Thank goodness for Scott!

[@Sonnycam24]

I don't own a trailer. I don't need a trailer. I will probably never pull a trailer. And yet, I find the trailer videos to be the most interesting.

[@moconnell663]

You absolutely can have one incandescent and one LED. My trailer had been Iike that for years.

[@kennethbode2017]

reminds me of some of our scrap metal trailers. they never learn

[@metal4life1966]

Love to see what it looks like after the 2021 fall cleanups. I’m guessing “TRASHED”

[@Subaroutback]

I stimulated the economy by purchasing a drive/crash/fix/repeat hoodie.

[@vehcor]

👍🏻 Thanks for your support!

[@russgier4409]

You may hate packing bearings but you did it the right way! Really enjoy the voice over you are one of the few who can do it and not cause confusion

[@potskie420]

I literally just did all that to a dump trailer today... I'm the fleet mechanic for landscape/construction company so I do those repairs a lot of days actually. The crews always amaze me with the new and interesting ways they find to break something.

[@henryd5752]

That was some fast hammering 🔨 😂

[@BrucePierson]

Sounded like a woodpecker. Not that I've ever seen or heard a woodpecker in real life, we don't have them here in Australia.

[@henryd5752]

@@BrucePierson they sound a little faster

[@timstephenson4520]

Something different, always welcome.

[@frostywelder1220]

I’m on fire!! International call of the welder!!!

[@admranger]

First time viewer. Loved the "CLICK" when your torque wrench reached the correct bearing torque spec. Good tools are important.

[@Chr.U.Cas2216]

👍👌👏 Very well done again and as always (video and work). Yes, I also like the little stuff. Show us more. 😁 ;-) Best regards luck and health.

[@liviu2004]

Looking forward to see how this will be next season. Great job, you make it so easy.

[@Vee068]

I’m loving the knee vice that you used when drilling holes 🤣😃

[@cbro6535]

I enjoy these car/trailer rebuild videos I learn a lot and I like the way you do things seems to be very thought out

[@terrallputnam7979]

As always Great Work! Impressive range of abilities.

[@hanshoogendyk2203]

Ahh yes, my dayly grind, ha ha ha, the company I work for has 12 trailers I get to look after them . This kind of thing would be an intermediate job, the cheap trailers need weekly repairs. Great job my man

[@donw3912]

The beat up bed is one thing..but how on earth do you not notice a funny vibration caused by a loose wheel...That drum couldnt have been cheap!! Great fix on spare carrier...i would have added a reinforcment in the middle...so if they do use it as a lifting point again it wont fold up like a pretzel. Your work is top notch...always a joy to see things fixed or upgraded properly.

[@alsaku33]

This is what you get when you buy a "cheap" dump trailer. It looks similar to the "Southland" ones that are popping up here in WA state. Nice video sir!

[@michaelhuey4187]

Ahoy, Mr Spotty! We’ve been a missing you. Nice change of pace video, Scott. This just reinforces the fact that you JUST DO IT RIGHT ❗️ Keep up the good work👍

[@MrTodd51]

I just want to thank you for the effort you have put forth to make these informative, lighthearted and very enjoyable videos

[@miguelnascimento4647]

Nice job. To me, you are the best in you tube. Waiting for another video!!

[@handaferguson]

Great Job!!! Thank You... :-)

[@vehcor]

Thanks!

[@reggie8777]

Always a reason to watch and as usual a youtuber worth watching. Keep up the good work and thanks for sharing.

[@jacobanderson3399]

Bro had me at "bearing leaf." LMMFAO

[@Messier87_M87]

I’ve been looking for one of those snap-on prop rods for a while now. Seems you have all the specialty tools ⚒️ 🛠 👍🏻

[@MrBeard-ig5zc]

I really appreciate all the time and work that goes into the video production. Never mind the build. Your videos are awesome and they are my favorite to watch. I always learn something and they are super relaxing and entertaining. You should narrate documentaries.

[@peterfreeman8141]

Friday is a great night.... always look forward to a new Vehcor post.

[@cwg2432]

Love the air tools

[@King_TuTT]

looks great!!

[@t.l.robinson2162]

You are a jack of all trades.

[@eugenecussen3735]

Add grease to ziploc bag and bearing then just twist ;-)

[@snoopdogie187]

If you do bearing more than once in awhile, the bearing packer tool is only around 20 for a decent one.

[@neonhomer]

When I first was learning how to work on cars, my dad showed me this method. Made me appreciate the work that went into designing the bearing packing tool!

[@johnmurphy6366]

Welcome back Mr Spotty,love the multi use tools,especially the Channellock plier/ hammer/torque wrench,lol,lol

[@brianherron5400]

Nice job 👍, when someone else uses the equipment that's not there's they don't care. Have a good weekend.

[@curtcooper9447]

Great job thanks for my Friday fix.

[@kwshilts]

I am glad upper management saw the value Mr. Spotty provides to the channel and renewed his contract. I like your videos on trailers you bring a new perspective to how things should be done.

[@peterjohnston8116]

Good job!

[@michaelsfabwork2985]

People are so hard on the trailers. Good job on the repairs and I am sure it will be back for something else in the near future. Take care and stay safe.

[@hollandduck79]

Hello . nice to see you working on a trailer again. nice change from all the cars. your previous trailer videos where you were working with the car transport trailer is the reason that I ended up on your channel. with kind regards Hollandduck from the Netherlands

[@buffsheeri]

Ooh we even get razor blade safety hints too, this channel is so informative.😆

[@richardharvey8939]

Every time I see the rust issues y’all have I am glad I live in Texas.

[@richcaseaxon]

Very funny one, love boring build Fridays. And the cameo of the car that shall not be mentioned. Hilarious. Cheers.

[@1leggeddog]

It's amazing how many of your specialty and very specific installationtools look like regular hammers. Gotta love technology.

[@brinkme1772]

That bearing leaf looks pretty handy, I should pick up a couple.

[@bigdaddyfarms72organic61]

Outstanding video!

[@RealButcher]

"Adjustable hammer" , now that's a handy dandy tool! And, wow, all those other tools... ;-)

[@DanielAbreu1984]

My friend, if you've caught fire; I'd advise you not to pass the gas, otherwise it'll make it worse 😆😆😆😆😆😆😆. Nice work, by the way 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍.

[@generaldestruction3084]

All that work and you leave that bent fender gezz way to maaco it J/P. Good work as always.

[@on-site4094]

I love a vehicle /trailer that’s been used/worked to the limit 👍 you get your moneys worth

[@roberta4989]

Really like the videos. Thank you for putting them together. The witty spontaneous humor, my favorite. Re; packing wheel bearings - you know the way you did it is the real way. I just wish they hand gloves around back when I was doing it that way!!!

[@RODZILLA65]

When I was growing up, we called that adjustable wrench "Da-goes"... cause Da go everywhere I go!

[@christopherblack6607]

My dad can do the exact same thing every trailer he’s ever owned he just destroys them no matter how well-built they are!!! When I ask him what happened it’s always the same answer I have no idea.

[@vehcor]

Honestly in the long run spending time to carefully do things in construction costs more than just fixing what you broke. Payroll is expensive, the mechanic is cheaper. 😂

[@majstealth]

@@vehcor if that is the truth, you are not charging the right amount for your work^^

[@thatguy5915]

My dad does the same things to his trailers too

[@lawnmowerdude]

@@vehcor depends on what it is.

[@JamesSmith-jq2jc]

The problem is, most employees do not care. Also, many businesses owners don't care. The real issue, if your driving a piece of equipment, you better care. If not, the police will teach you in the way of tickets. Also, should you cause a wreck due to unsafe equipment, the police, states attorney, victims lawyers and anyone that can get you, WILL.

[@glenharper3136]

That was another good video!

[@edwardmeegan1849]

Your a good problem solver. When I worked for a Dodge dealer in the 1970's, the customer would get a service reminder in the mail with service recommendations, after the first 6,000 miles it was recommended that the front wheel bearings be repacked every 3,000 miles. I greased a lot of wheel bearings and I also own the same hammer/torque wrench that you do.

[@amirjezrawi8491]

You are the best always

[@bigbear5510]

Great repair video Scott!👍👍 Now it's good for another 6 months. I would like to have a Bobcat as a pet. Alright, it's Mr. Spotty, glad to see that he's back. I told that guy last week that he added on another week! I can see the roaming Gnome roaming around in the paint reflection.😉😂😂 Stay safe and healthy! Spoke to ya later, Ka moan.😎

[@JeffLMisc]

ah penny lights. 100% the way to go. They also make them in a stop/tail/turn configuration as well. I've had some on my utility trailer (which people have borrowed and tried their best to smash off) and they have seemed to hold up for 8 or 9 years now. I like the T for the back center marker. Damn good idea :)

[@rayweaverling3141]

Another great video. Learned a few things and laughed along the way. One thing you could do to help us more is post where you get your tools. I have been to some auto parts stores and Lowes and such but still am having trouble finding a multi pack of the bearing leaf or the adjustable torque hammer!! Seriously though, great ideas and fun to watch.

[@db130]

The bobcat at 3:54 slayed me..... hilarious!

[@jabbasan12]

Great content! Love the sarcasm :)

[@bigbear5510]

Sarcasm, what's this sacrum that you speak of.😉😉🤣🤣🤣

[@PortersMob]

This video makes me wish you were closer to my area. My dads now 40+ year old solid steel bed snowmobile trailer needs basically to be completely rebuilt.

[@mikeznel6048]

Thank you for keeping air tools alive. Cordless are great and have their place but in a shop like this, the batteries wouldn't last. Pneumatic is just as good as lithium, even better if you use your tools for extended periods of time every day.

[@snoopdogie187]

Pneumatic is great for diy also. The tools are cheaper, and at most you worry about replacing a hose. A hose is cheaper than a battery, with the added benefit that you only need one hose, verses two or more batteries per brand of tool.

[@lynnbrooks9134]

I have c-clamp envy!!!!!!!

[@Just_Chuck_It]

I have a 2012 7'x14' PJ low boy dump trailer. 14k capacity. Never a single issue with it.

[@jaysonburns4423]

...awsome work man...you should be giving the guys who build these tips on how to make them better....

[@45AMT]

They way this is going that trailer will be ready for the scrapyard in a few years. The ramp brackets seem like a good idea until they back into something bend them. Then they can't close the doors. LOL!

[@chadsandefer5666]

Been a subscriber for a while now maybe a year and I just wanted to say you do a great job bro best work on you tube ive ever seen I would buy your cars if I lived over there keep it up

[@dougaranda6187]

Everything except the pizza girl, and my favorite tool, the pneumatic rivet gun. There's always next week I guess! Fun video.

[@nicholasbennett2358]

and you pack them so well

[@landyr71]

You made the tlr great again... 😉

[@oldtimefarmboy617]

If they are using the spare tire bracket to lift the front of the bed when overloaded, a couple of heavy D-ring brackets or a couple of heavy chain hooks welded to either side of the spare tire so they can use a chain between the bobcat and trailer would help prevent damage as well.