Turning a $500 Trailer into a $5,000 Trailer! (COMPLETE TRANSFORMATION)

[@Wfernandez93]

What about covering those wheel arches to avoid rocks lifting up and hitting the cars?

[@jugz9130]

Yes

[@kingsmustrise]

BEAUTIFUL, its something else to have the trailer that the car is being transported in to be just as badass

[@glenwatkins7248]

How about a Second battery box on other side to hold all the straps

[@quinn_ryan69]

i was gonna comment that

[@quinn_ryan69]

but someone might steal straps if it’s out in the open… like if he stops at a store to pick up snacks for a roadtrip to a track…

[@glenwatkins7248]

@@quinn_ryan69 Maybe a small lock box.

[@timmay2k]

Need to add dot reflective tape to the side of the trailer and rear of it FYI

[@Jpwildboy69]

And plates in the wheel well so rocks don’t kick up from the trailer

[@JN-53]

Hopefully there will be a future video called “putting air suspension on our trailer”

[@andyv9201]

I own a trailer with a hydraulic system. It goes stupid low to the ground. Maybe they’ll use that instead

[@Will_JJHP]

Only thing I would've done differently is paint over the rust with an epoxy based rust encapsulator before applying the bed liner. Otherwise, nice change of pace "build"!

[@Symbiiote]

Waiting for the "We SLAMMED our trailer with air suspension!"

[@1one3_Racing]

Its 100% the best way to do it. I've built several car trailers of different design for loading low cars. I tried tilt and one where the axles slide forward and one like this with no suspension. On a small truck with hydraulics we even made a hook/slide that lay the bed on the ground and you could drive on with just 50mm clearance. But there's always issues. Like scraping and not being able to open doors. With roll cage and full containment seat, not being able to open the door is a huge hassle. Remote airbag is well worth the cost. Squat the trailer, drive on, raise it to max height, get out, drop it to ride height. If you get hung up you just raise it up. Etc.

[@ys_chrysthian]

🤯🔥

[@papatacomoto]

I use one for work. They come in handy

[@onenonly0011]

I thought it was just me lol

[@SrtJasper772]

I did it to mines💯 best idea I ever had

[@geot.v7155]

we need more of the Ricky show! he’s foreal the HGTV of cars and trailers 💪🏾😂

[@GroundDwellerCam]

Man, I would watch Rickie build a cake. So glad he's in more videos

[@pyro323]

The J hooks should be in line with the straps instead of off on an angle. That way the ratchet straps will last longer.

[@Darkslide2AR-FE]

I love odd and end projects like this, great work Ricky!

[@24revealer]

This should be titled ' How to spend 5000 and turn a $500 trailer into a $600 trailer...

[@MrMpm3001]

😂😂😂 damn

[@thenofilterchannel8247]

🤣😅🤣😅🤣😅

[@steveyantis3356]

Went from a 1500# GVWR to 1400# after adding all that weight. But didn’t add to the structure.

[@tedmann498]

You could do better 24 revealer

[@24revealer]

@@tedmann498 Have a go.

[@crimsonred9207]

The Ricky show is my favorite part of this channel !!!!!!

[@RunningSolo]

🙏

[@El.compa.chuy.21]

Loving the bloopers at the end! Definitely on the fan boat of waiting to see how long it take for it to be SLAMMED on a air ride suspension!!!

[@AngelHernandez-ex7ji]

Ricky is the best! We need more of him on the show!

[@mclarenjohnf1]

He is full time now

[@gunwing]

throtl srsly is such a good channel, mickey and rickie are a please to watch and so knowledgeable thanks for the content guys

[@thescottishhammer7570]

Love it. Tell Quinn that vertical welds always kicked my butt too. Only way to get better at welding is putting spark to steel.

[@juancabeza5809]

Put a cover over the winch to keep it from getting wet when it rains! With velcro so you can get access easily when you're going to use it! Also, an area somewhere close to the winch to keep a tarp (folded) to cover your cars to prevent sun/rain/snow(?) away!!! That's my contribution Ricky!

[@MeAlone44]

Having seen what Trailer tires can do when they blow, I would suggest you put some steel between the cars and the wheel well instead of leaving it open. Nice refresh overall!

[@tjhammond4921]

New merch is dope asf. I literally aspire to be y’all.

[@hopsgarage5513]

Great transformation. One thing I'd do is switch to a 6 prong trailer connector, they have a supplied voltage to top off that battery

[@chrisjinx69]

I have been on the fence on getting a trailer for the same amount and now after seeing this video I’m definitely going to go this route! Thanks again for the info and always bringing great content!

[@Chris0nwheelz]

Me as a german guy with TÜV and all the stuff you have to go through before you can get anything on the street: 👁👄👁

[@sebastianeiselt37]

Hab 1:1 genau das gleiche gedacht... kannste dir nicht ausdenken, verienigte Hüttenwerke e.V. lässt grüßen

[@Frezzyy]

most of eu has that problem, sadly I live in the eu aswell and have that problem as well :(, cant mod anything without paying extra

[@tkrteejay5558]

That will be the USA soon sadly

[@Frezzyy]

@@tkrteejay5558 I mean I get it, its for the safety of the road but like, Ive been living in Spain for years and the system here is so broken is laughable, if you know someone that works for tuv,itv (depends on country but its the same shit) you can get any mod passed without a problem. If you don't know anyone you just pay a lot more and you get papers with the mod. Basically its modding cars with extra steps or paying double the price..

[@phillhuddleston9445]

In the US at least in the state I'm in you can build a trailer from scratch and have it titled easily you just have to have some proof that you actually built it like pictures of the build or materials receipts so they know it's not stolen.

[@Dodds_Dirtbikes]

That trailer is sick! I would put a sheet of metal on the inside of the fenders to protect the car in case of a blowout. I would also put a tool box on it for the straps.

[@RunningSolo]

Ahh.. yeah this makes sense... everyone else keeps saying this because of rocks potentially hitting the car but I have never had that happen... but a blow out would definitely make damages .... thanks for the tip.

[@Dodds_Dirtbikes]

@@RunningSolo thanks for being rad 🤘🏼

[@ImWinchester]

If he wanted it to become a 10k trailer, should’ve just put down new plywood🤣🤣

[@Voevoden]

Truly refreshing to see something new/different. Good vid guys

[@1harleyvette]

Very nice job. Wouldn't know it was the same trailer. The only thing that I do different with my trailer hookup is ---- I run a heavy welding cable back from the truck battery positive to a plug disconnect at the rear bumper to power the winch. Then run a separate ground cable from the trailer to the truck. No need to use a separate battery . Never ran the truck battery down .

[@alocal1334]

Nice work...next time how about adding a wind screen and tire storage

[@aaronmanzer3020]

This video had DIY-Dad KZbin channel vibes and I’m here for it.

[@Blown_Chevy]

You can charge that battery off your 7 pin trailer connector also. Its a slow charge but at least everytime you are towing you will be charging also

[@mattsadach5208]

Trailers probably the best build I've ever seen you guys do no joke. Lights and wheels suspension upgrade air bags. 🤔🤔

[@reecewatson773]

You can also hook it into your tail lights through the battery. That way everytime you hook up the light's, you charge up the battery...

[@onehotpinto]

Sexy looking trailer! I did the same thing to my first trailer and wish I had gone with the aluminum diamond plate instead of steel. Also wish I had used bed liner instead of paint. The only thing I would add to your trailer would be inside fender skirts. They help keep any road grime off the car especially when you are towing in the rain.

[@zaidizainal2495]

THIS IS 'THE RICKIE SHOW' 🎉🎉

[@dylandull5687]

Love the Volvo 240 in the back

[@lucasturner9749]

FYI when you are welding with solid core mig wire you want to weld downhill so you wont get the dripping metal. cool build

[@imthejaybird]

Nice job cleaning it up. Like others have said, add some inside skirts to your fenders… also, I never saw anything holding the battery secure other than the plastic box being bolted down. I’d recommend a more sturdy solution to holding the battery in place. Wouldn’t take much more than some of your 1” tube and some all thread. Anyway, nice work on the trailer update.

[@jamesfcookjr]

Throtl vip squad good afternoon Rickie Mickey Quinn Evan Rick victor Shawn Big Jeff and the rest of the team awesome Rickie giving a little T.L.C to your trailer 👍🏽🤙🏽😊

[@santiagot.6459]

Nice project! Maybe add removable fenders on the trailer in case you need more clearance for the vehicle door.

[@slow_sylvs9643]

Nice trailer refurb fellas, I would definitely weld on a front bar on the deck for wheel stops though.

[@WilliamPickett75]

The trailer looks good. I would've put the winch hiding inside of a truck toolbox like I did. I also hid the battery next to the winch. The only wat you can tell its there is the roller fairlead mounted on the outside of the toolbox along with the winch hook,

[@HanRaph]

The four wheels should all match man! Love this type of vids keep them coming.

[@luislopez995]

🇵🇷 Boricua al control…..!!!!!!!!! Dímelo RICKY…!!!!!!!!

[@RunningSolo]

Wepa!!

[@evandorin8191]

Love the video! Just here to mention that not only do you run the chance of rocks kicking up from the tires like others have said, but if y’all have a blow out it’s going to tear the living hell out of the door or fender of whatever is loaded. You guys put so much time love and effort into your builds. I’d hate to see something minor cause massive amounts of damage like that. Otherwise, keep up the killer work 🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@CurtisDrew1]

On my bolt on "D" ring tie downs I cut some strips of rubber/ plastic mud flap1/2 inch X width of the bolt down strap of mub flaps to fill the gap between the "D" ring and the trailer frame they are bolted to. This give the "D" rings some cushion so that they don't rattle going down the road, but still allow the "D" rings to swivel to the angles they needed. And they last for years. Currently my mud flap anti rattle strips are going on 25 years...

[@Mike.098]

I would make the fenders included on the inner side to prevent damage to the car from stuff flying to it from the wheels... Epic work.

[@jamesplymire5342]

Bingo!! I've ALWAYS used a sawz-all to cut trailers and thick steel.

[@JAM4382]

matching wheel's as many have mentioned, a battery tender, a cool add on would be a tire rack so you can carry an extra set of wheels and a trailer spare. also a rack to carry extra fuel cans

[@mclarenjohnf1]

Would it be worth fitting a lock box for the straps and stuff as well as some form of antitheft for the winch?

[@daltonnash465]

You guys make every project cool!

[@accordino86]

look into a set of cluster straps they are made for flatbeds they have a cluster on one end that has the proper tie down hooks for all makes and models

[@Callumlambizle]

This is like an actual TV show - quality and editing is great. Love it!

[@craigtaylorsr8996]

I enjoyed this video. You gave me some great ideas for budget trailer. And the that winch kit is great.

[@CharleyMcGee]

The diamond plate looks nice, but still gets REALLY slick if it is wet. I'd paint that and throw some sand in the paint to provide some grip. Also, I'd build a battery box under the trailer. The optima won't mind being on its side, so a maintenance door in the floor of the trailer will help prevent battery theft. Same for the winch, really. I'd build a shroud for it and mount the fairlead to that. Make it MUCH more difficult for someone to steal it.

[@Turk_85]

Mount a box on the tongue to hold your straps and winch accessories. Just something like the battery box on the other side.

[@JessieGuevara]

What about trailer lights?? It would be cool to see what kinda trailer lights you plan to installed on your new trailer and the process of installing it.

[@leBoomer12]

21:30 « of course I measured it » 😂😂

[@claydoncarcare6087]

This is a bad ass upgrade…good job 👍👌

[@elliotkane4443]

Whats with rivets/bolts for the checker plate rather than welding?

[@solomonnwoke4358]

I love the sound track you used why loading the M Class. Nice good on the trailer 👌.

[@jasonmorales1846]

A safety suggestion.You should put the 3 marker lights at the rear of the trailer and 1 on left and right sides at rear as well.

[@PumpkinDefender]

I’d love to see y’all make some custom toolboxes for it and mount them on top of the fenders to store all of the spare straps and accessories.

[@drewdaskievige754]

Most people put those type boxes on the tongue area. Tie downs , jumper cables or booster box plus ya have the battery for the wench for jumping also.

[@bluedeval03]

Then you can’t get in and out of vehicles

[@phillipsmith2443]

I usually add strut channel inset along the track of where the car tires will run to give more anchor points.

[@AlphaMachina]

Awesome change of pace, guys. Sick trailer, man.

[@Garrett_Builds]

Nice work! I would recommend having multiple attach hooks at each corner incase one fails. And also a weather resistant box for the straps and inner wheel covers to keep the tires from kicking stuff up at the cargo.

[@madlad_don2387]

Just curious why you didn't put a plate on the side for the wheel wells so nothing flies up in the cars

[@Muddymikey]

Make the fenders on the trailer fold out of the way so you can open the door of the vehicle when it is loaded on the trailer. Put some cool wheels and tires on it too. Turned out really nice guys.

[@davidbain1418]

I would have mounted the winch back a foot or more but yeah a winch and tie down points are a huge improvement .

[@blaze6942]

Some sort of tool box next to the Winch to hold the straps and some marker lights it might be to low but may be some slid out ramps

[@jordeezy]

Maybe have a place under the trailer to store the ramps. Or have them attached to the ramp and slide out or in when it needs to be used or stored

[@adrianrichardson7002]

Cool build! like the content. Was hoping fore a part 2. wouldn't change a thing on what you've done; things i was looking for: how you were going to address the wheel and tire package and the inner fender opening. and maybe a light package for night travels. possible a lights that show off the cars that you are hauling. (Just next level suggestions). but definitely a transformation for sure...

[@ColeTrickle13]

Looks good nice upgrade. Now just needs some marine grade plywood carpeted fender covers (like a boat) to keep the rocks from hitting the cars.

[@EternallyFaithful]

These type of trailers are so sick & make it be able to sit on the ground 🔥

[@tacobell9585]

What are you guys doing with the is300? I'm looking for one.

[@BoomSquadCarAudio]

Looks brand new nice heck yeah!

[@IAM1SPD]

That's a dope trailer setup. I think you should add a solar panel to maintain the battery when you aren't using the trailer. And maybe grip tape down on that diamond plate because when it gets wet I can assume it will be fairly slick. Maybe with that tubular steel you had add some bracing under the winch plate, add more Drings just for more securement options.. And lastly finished off the area on the trailer upfront under the winch with diamond plate.

[@Ouss_bang_gt_6272]

He what's up 😄 I'm From Algérie 🇩🇿🇩🇿 I love your work and I learn from you a lot thank u very much Brothers 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@ThomasHegland]

Nice Job. Only problems I see is no inner fenders covers, But I suspect you will add those. And, you can't open the doors. Other than that, nice job. Maybe a follow up Video showing how you addressed those two issues and any other things that cropped up.

[@kisasabell5041]

3 things . I would have sanded off rust til metal was smooth before paint. It makes it looks so much better . Also where the winch an plate was mounted. I would have set it back more, off the tongue and to where it caught both sides of the frame . Also the tubing cross piece's would have been heaver metal

[@pip5461]

Nice job... that will come in very handy !

[@RollingwithRuckus]

I can't believe I'm barley finding this channel today. I'm from San Diego and have been in the car scene here since 2001. Glad I found it though 👍👍

[@williamking9200]

Did you get matching wheels for both sides? That would finish it off nicely..

[@danielbonds4857]

You need reflective tape aon the sides and the rear. Also need to move your brake/tail lights to the tail of the trailer.

[@Temperature956]

That's what I was gonna say Ricky it's More fun simple with a Plasma Cutter. Keep at it dale ya TU SABE.

[@RixxNation]

Great job, I would have built slots for the ramps to hide between the top & bottom. Wish I had some sponsors that could hook me up with the supplies to fix my trailer. Until then I'll just wait, cause I'm not about to spend that kinda loot.

[@kisasabell5041]

It really takes no where close to 10g. That the price of a new goose neck. New boards , unless you just want diàmond plating. Around 3500 to 4000 ,is where new trailers Begin to start and probably heaver , after the cross members he added

[@jacobezell9521]

Also maybe would have put D rings in all four corners for the straps! Those front straps look a little off as far as the straps being pinched in the hook!

[@Gabber666NL]

One thing did do to my trailer is putting a connector in for the battery between the car so it charging up when I’m driving. Other thing would be some are suspension but seeing you guys have solid axels it won’t work

[@gavvinhurst2524]

Add industry rollers on the back of the trailer so it won't scrape all the time

[@travismassingale7801]

oooouuuu The Ricky Show i like. Every Tuesday please

[@nclivin4220]

Connect the air line to the plasma cutter. It will work a lot better 👍

[@bjornjochems]

Just wanted to ask if you added some wood in the U beams back? Or how does the u beams are filled?

[@mannmadesbc]

Very nice transformation Bro!

[@luislopez995]

Yoooooo….!!!!!!!! Time to upgrade your plasma cutter…🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@proto8432]

Nice looking trailer. Only thing I was thinking was to add another battery box on the other side for the straps.

[@RunningSolo]

I like this idea 💡👌

[@seanvargo1828]

I like the trailer the only thing I would do different is have the winch forwards so I can have a tool box on the tung for the straps so I have them all the time with the trailer

[@muasboy]

Do a video on Ricky’s fade!! His hair is always on point haha

[@keithspencersr.6806]

Second box for all the tools, tie downs, and what about the tires & rims.

[@pwar-oz4mh]

CLOSE IN THE BACKSIDE WHEEL ARCHES,

[@thomodonnell8896]

Wait, whose trailer is it, again?

[@jacobpounds4639]

I would have build a latching saddle or a box you can slide in for the ramps so you have freed up space in the bed of the truck as well

[@rootsrock1n]

Ricky, swap out your steel cable on that winch for synthetic rope. It will save some weight, just as strong if not stronger and if it breaks you can do on the spot repairs without any tools.