Utility Trailer Redeck Project

[@livetoridecando]

They say you can tell how good a carpenter is by how well he covers up his uneven ends.

[@rogersshop]

Quite true!

[@edgarfinley2949]

you probably dont give a shit but if you are stoned like me during the covid times you can watch all of the latest movies and series on InstaFlixxer. Have been binge watching with my gf for the last few days :)

[@graysonaydin916]

@Edgar Finley Yea, been using instaflixxer for years myself =)

[@Laron53]

Grandma has one that's been sitting round for years. Starting my restoration!

[@gibsonguy5240]

Great job. The new trailer floor looks so good. A trailer is such a useful thing to have. Always something to move

[@rogersshop]

And, lots of people that want to borrow it!

[@dman3349]

You’re a funny guy!!!! I have been wanting to do this myself. I have the exact trailer and hate that I cheaped out and went with mesh bottom versus my former wooden bottom trailer.

[@brianwoolery6576]

Curious how much this added to the tongue weight... Im going to do mine with wood, but removing the mesh first (what a chore!) I just sold a larger trailer with a wooden floor because it was so heavy to move around (5x10 w/15" wheels), so hoping i dont make this one as heavy to move around.

[@rogersshop]

I can still move it around easily. I wasn't concerned about extra weight as all I use it for is a golf cart and a lawn tractor.

[@bernmay6650]

Awesome shop, all you do is very cool thanks for your input !,

[@rogerwm.brazier4438]

Thanks Rog, great video and I like your shop

[@Gh0st_K1ng_D]

Did you drill through the thicker frames to put the screws threw? Or did you just use the mesh? I am attempting to do one myself, and i want to do it through the frame, believing that it should allow it to be more sturdy then just the mesh

[@rogersshop]

All are bolted through frame members.

[@yvesf5355]

Great Video Roger ,thanks

[@billypirtle1443]

The tailgate you can put your lawnmower next to the gate and weld you two more pieces of angle iron in place where the wheels run. I had to do this to my 14 foot trailer and found out that I welded ramps in the tailgate for the atvs to run up and down on works out for my 318 john deere.

[@michaelveltman9857]

When I did my trailer I was in a hurry, so I laid the boards on top of the mesh and held them down with wood screws and washers from the bottom. That was 6 years ago, and it's held up great.

[@cleancutslawncare]

Exactly what I’m doing. Going straight to the mesh. It’s already there, extra security

[@richardschaffling9882]

Looks good I have seen people get car scissor jacks and mount them to the back of the trailer

[@rogersshop]

Good idea! I've had this "flip" on me a few times when not hitched up.

[@baldeagle242]

Great video, Roger. I have a trailer like that I need to do the same thing too.

[@greencows00]

Looks great!! wanna come do mine?? lol.... on a side note I love the workshop! I love woodworking myself and would love a shop like that.

[@rogersshop]

Thanks. And of course, I always wish my shop area was bigger! I could have more toys that way......

[@chancecamp4752]

Nice video!

[@metal_mo]

I just picked up a used Lowes trailer just like this one. I plan on using 2x8s so there will be less hardware, and if the thing is square (probably not) and has a perfect 5' wide deck (probably not), 8 2x8s should fit perfectly without ripping (probably wont). Thanks for the video!

[@rogersshop]

I like your attitude!

[@johnkonstantine9115]

less holes in the frame....I like it.

[@metal_mo]

@@johnkonstantine9115 I ended up using 5/4 deck boards and 1” long 3/8” lag screws with fender washers. Worked great!

[@johnkonstantine9115]

@@metal_mo I'm guessing you screwed from bottom into 5/4?

[@metal_mo]

@@johnkonstantine9115 yes, exactly.

[@robertkerby2581]

Great video! Well done!

[@gilmo1938]

if you had to do it again, would you use non treat or regular wood and treat it yourself?

[@rogersshop]

Treated. It has held up just fine.

[@soniccash1up]

Love the shirt, beautiful island

[@rogersshop]

Yes! I intend to go back one of these days to spend more time. It's a good winter getaway.

[@johnstratton5637]

what sizes is the front skinny board u use and how wide is it n how thick

[@rogersshop]

1-1/2" square. Don't remember the length

[@williamodom2580]

Diamond cut off wheels and grinding wheels are the are the best

[@ian5852]

Great job. What size bolts did you use and what drill bit did you use to ensure lag bolts didn't spin on ya?

[@rogersshop]

I used 1/4-20 galvanized carriage bolts, washers, and nuts (lots of them!) and a 1/4" drill bit. Tight fit, but the wood shrinks when it dries out.

[@ian5852]

@@rogersshop Thank you! What length on the bolts?

[@rogersshop]

@@ian5852 2-1/4" and 2-1/2". 2" is a little short. I could not enough 2-1/4", so some are 2-1/2".

[@bigeyejim]

Is that a Hamm's? Righteous!

[@rogersshop]

You bet!!

[@michaelharless1658]

Do you drill thru the frame or attach thru the mesh?

[@rogersshop]

Drill through frame. Lots of drilling, so use a good bit.

[@stevea6722]

Might not look quite as nice but I think I would start at the sides with full width boards and work to the middle. That way only 1 board would need to be ripped. Plus you might be able to pull the trailer frame to square when you get started that way, although squaring the frame after the fact might affect the axle positioning and subsequent tracking. Just something to think about.

[@CROFTwins]

Great job on the install. It looks great. How much more sturdy does it feel?also any reason why you didn't use .75" plywood? Just trying to plan myself. Thanks.

[@rogersshop]

Treated plywood does not hold up very well when exposed flat to the elements. Plus, I wanted the extra strength of solid wood here since I do haul heavy loads on occasion.

[@rjskum688]

@@rogersshop what size 2x4s should I buy? I bought a 5x8 utility trailer to haul a mower around. Would wood 1 inch thick work fine? I know nothing about decking a trailer.

[@rogersshop]

@@rjskum688 since I haul heavy loads I used 2x6x8 treated lumber

[@rjskum688]

@@rogersshop thank you. I had that expanded metal on my trailer as well. It allows too much play and my mower wants to rock side to side. Thank you for the help. I subbed

[@danielpadgett2831]

Seen another video of a guy talking about how far off center the tongue was on those trailers something like 2 and some odd inches off

[@rogersshop]

Not on this one. Dead center.

[@collinmc90]

Gotta do this to my trailer. It's so shaky and flimsy, need to ridge it up a little.

[@seattleprowash5464]

what bolts did you use

[@rogersshop]

1/4-20 hot dip galvanized carriage bolts. No rust or problems so far.

[@dandaugherty5916]

Closing on a year later, how much did the wood shrink?

[@rogersshop]

It did not shrink at all. It was not "brand new" wood when I did it.

[@larryslamann8478]

Can you use decking boards instead of 2x6’s

[@rogersshop]

I suppose you could, but would not be as strong. I suppose it would depend on intend use.

[@larryslamann8478]

@@rogersshop ok. Thanks

[@bma4203]

The composite decking looks and works much better ..

[@rogersshop]

True, it look nicer and does not tend to warp, but in this case, i would have had to add considerable additional bracing and it would not have the strength of the 2 x 6 lumber.

[@kybble]

So how much of the weight capacity of the trailer did adding the wood take up?

[@rogersshop]

Never really gave it much thought, but probably 200 lbs, or less. i mainly use this to haul an electric golf cart or a John Deere 445 lawn tractor, so it wasn't a concern.

[@charlies6546]

overkill on the bolts? factory only fastens front and back rails with boards sitting in box rails

[@kenthompson3730]

My factory trailer has boards bolted to every cross beam.

[@SinnerSince1962]

@@kenthompson3730 I staggered mine with 2, then one centered. 2, then one centered again. All the way down the length of the board.

[@LLCNet21]

Trailer looks good. Harbor Freight sales junk when it comes to tools.

[@billypirtle1443]

Do what I did take out that light mash and put a haver wire mash in it and welded ever mash end in.

[@damarpo5467]

mesh to light weight! thats for hauling pine straw

[@rogersshop]

The only two things I use this for is to haul either a garden tractor (Deere 445) and a golf cart. But, not at the same time!

[@donaldcampbell5277]

Added weight of the boards decreases load capacity of the trailer.

[@rogersshop]

I haul a golf cart occasionally and a lawn tractor. Neither even comes close to weight limit on the trailer, so that is not an issue for me.

[@Slablabfishing2023]

Weight capacity doesn’t matter if the expanded metal floor is caving in when he hails something

[@julioyperla]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 I can't count. I had the same thing with my trailer it is like 1/2 inch out of square.

[@hhazelhoff1363]

The make self taping trailer screws lust for that application, no pre drilling required, also next time just start with a full board on one side and work your way over that way you only have one rip, the 45 cut will also rot very quickly, not a good idea

[@rogersshop]

Those self tapping s crews lose their coating when threading in and then rust off............Many years of construction experience proves it. The 45 will not rot. This is treated lumber that has also been coated and sealed.

[@metal_mo]

They call it "Pressure" treated for a reason. It's treated to the center. The 45 degree cut will not rot.

[@SinnerSince1962]

He might do a slight roundover with a router. That's all I'd do.

[@zachsheffee8458]

A little Asian persuasion or American persuasion?

[@paulwatson4189]

next time you may want to leave a gap between the boards. You need to leave room for expansion and contracting so you don't end up doing it again. It's the same principal as doing a house deck.

[@rogersshop]

No need. Wood was wet when installed. After a year, no problem.

[@warrenmichael918]

gap? LOL When i use that wet treated wood, i always try to smash it as tight together as possible so when it shrinks, it doesnt have gaps big enough to fall through! haha

[@SinnerSince1962]

No. That will be zero issue. New wood shrinks plenty over the period of a year. It's full of moisture.

[@danielwarpaint1963]

5 commercials in 16 minutes,,,, naw

[@zachsheffee8458]

Just tell your wife. I can buy another welder. Or I can hire somebody to do the work for the same or more money! For about the same or less money it’s better to do it yourself!!

[@terryb5862]

2nd tip of the day: Don't buy ANYTHING from Harbor Freight (nor Northern Tools) if you want it to 1) last more than a day, 2) work at all.

[@brandontranchon8302]

I have a bauer bench grinder from HF I use every weekend for 3 months no issues runs great

[@justsayin7937]

I have a central pneumatic 10 gallon 2hp compressor that has been running strong for 7 years from HF...

[@CC-xu2yz]

Plenty of good tools at HF. Bad ones too.

[@SinnerSince1962]

I have HF tools I've had and used for years... Back when it was Buffalo Brand.

[@thecoyoteguy9098]

Tip...when editing your videos...turn down the volume of your tools....GEEZE 🤦‍♂️

[@elterrible3067]

Don’t buy anything from harbor freight period !

[@rogersshop]

This trailer did not come from Harbor Freight.

[@warrenmichael918]

@@rogersshop He was saying that about the cheap HF cut off wheels you used to cut the mesh off the trailer i think.