Welding a Camper Leaf Spring Hanger ! ( Emergency Welding Repair )

[@jasonp3076]

I've learned a ton in these videos, it's like being a helper from my living room. Just seeing the way a pro problems solves and approaches things is great.

[@nobodyhere4961]

Great job and after being in plant maintenance for over 25 yrs the only thing I would have done different is to make sure that no one got in that trailer while you're under there..... the lady didn't have a clue to the danger it was putting you in! Those metal brackets must have been made with the finest imported Chinesium out there. 😄

[@downhilldaddy5282]

Common sense is highly nonexistent nowadays.

[@MeltinMetalAnthony]

😂 I asked them not to go in and out but you know. I’m just the dummy getting you off the side of the road

[@nobodyhere4961]

@@MeltinMetalAnthony Remember always look out for #1 so you don't get stuck in #2 and you can't do very much welding while your at/in the hospital.... Safety first so it won't be your last!!! 🙂

[@peetky8645]

that tube steel frame he was welding the bracket to was way less than 1/4 inch

[@downhilldaddy5282]

@@peetky8645 there’s a point here…..

[@wolfman67ful]

Skill set 10. Takes a lot to roll up on a job and have everything to complete it.

[@TheEagleye92]

I could watch these all day You’re the man thank you! That lady climbing in the trailer with you under it was hard to watch, clueless people are terrifying

[@gambitdesert8500]

I was thinking the same thing how could she just walk in while he was laying under it on a Jack but the pin was in at least

[@arustydodge2111]

Truly dig your down and dirty emergency repairs! Well done, ANTHONY!!!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️👍👍

[@MeltinMetalAnthony]

Thanks 👍

[@mpd2056]

15:51 Sturgill Simpson reference?!? I love it! Thanks for posting, I enjoy your content.

[@MeltinMetalAnthony]

Yea buddy! Thanks for watching

[@schmiedee904]

Thanks!

[@MeltinMetalAnthony]

Thank you!

[@MckinleysMobileWelding]

Great job. You are welds big brother. I've learned a lot from you. Getting paperwork done to be official. Thank you.

[@martinschuessler1936]

It's horrible to be stuck in the middle of nowhere and nobody can help or is willing to help. Even though they paid you, thanks for helping them out right before the holiday!

[@taf005]

Always learn something new from your videos. Keep it up

[@justintasht1067]

My man dose it again saves the day and 1 happy customer. Great work 👍👍

[@chrisweldz1122]

Man I missed you all summer long I love your content and thanks for taking us on another adventure on your rig and can't wait to see more.

[@waynee.3244]

You’re an artist.

[@BruceLyeg]

Nice job. I think you're right about the spring twisting. I think they hit something and when it pulled the axle out of alignment it bent the spring at the other end, nothing you could really do about it other than what you did. RV's are such piles of crap. I did a ton of these repairs in when I was younger with an old Lincoln Weldenpower. I bet I've repaired leaf spring hangers on trailers at every gas station and roadside rest stop within a couple hundred miles of home.

[@DickHowe-c5q]

Nice weld!! I think the other side will break before the side you fixed does.

[@MeltinMetalAnthony]

I think so! Thanks

[@TheNicko773]

Better than factory brother man. Nice work.

[@downhilldaddy5282]

Job well done. I appreciate you using a high tensile strength welding rod thinking about those people’s safety. Although all they can think about is how much you are gonna charge them. Ain’t the welding world grand? lol

[@MeltinMetalAnthony]

Lmao your so dead on the guy kept saying I had him by the balls. I was like if you say that again I won’t help you.

[@elsart0]

@@MeltinMetalAnthony Did you weld with 1/8 rods or smaller? Thanks for your time! Sart0

[@downhilldaddy5282]

@@elsart0 most common rod size are the 3/32 and 1/8. I’m sure he used one of those too

[@3Mflatty95]

​@@MeltinMetalAnthonyBy the balls 😂😂😂 I don't know what that camping setup would cost. But in Australia a setup like that is 100k+. So I'm sure he's got the money to spend lol.

[@BRadWilson3]

I think I'd carry a couple different size spring perches on the truck, could save a lot of time.

[@silverstreamweldingltd471]

Exactly, they’re like $10 lol . Coulda saved those people a lotta money in wasted time building shit just to end up having it crooked as fuck and bowing out of square lol

[@caseylugo4132]

Great fix with a Polaris a ...way to represent rock mount

[@fishaman7834]

Very common problem on trailers… good work

[@daltonhersey1022]

I’ve been waiting for a new video I’ve watched every video on your channel I’ve learned a lot of tips and tricks from this guy here take advantage of the knowledge if you don’t have a person to learn from this is a good Chanel to learn .

[@MeltinMetalAnthony]

More to come! Thanks for the support!

[@LandYacht-qy4dn]

You should buy a couple spud wrenches for lining up that hole! Otherwise looks great!

[@TheRitchieLeeShow]

Yeah, I was thinking alignment pin, however, an inch and an eighth spud wrench would be great as that also fits your cutting tip. Or just any other size that makes since. 😊

[@MeltinMetalAnthony]

Good idea!

[@2hotscottpro]

Every 11 year old know that 😂

[@JackHammer-vk6jv]

I like how you fried the black insulation blanket on bottom of trailer

[@MeltinMetalAnthony]

That’s not a insulation blanket

[@katelinscheulen7632]

Was waiting for a new video, good shit. love your videos man cant explain how much i appreciate it the effort, i learn so much. keep doing what your doing. Im a young female welder (17) about to go into a welding school, (Elite Welding Academy) then going off to the Union. been binging your shit learning as much as i can, you keep it as real as it gets i respect that, no bs.

[@MeltinMetalAnthony]

Nice man! Thanks for watching good luck on your journey

[@fredcharlotte]

Thank God that the spring didn't think it was too good for its home. 😂

[@lilteejay7162]

Brackets bowed out because they are not the same size as the oem ones you can see the oems are wider pass the frame and his is flush with frame

[@whatsnextgarage]

And that Rockstar is why America keeps moving forward! Fuckin' awesome work on the holiday, I can only imagine the relief they felt when they knew someone was coming to save their holiday! Can't say enough about how classy you are! Well done Rockstar!💪💪

[@MeltinMetalAnthony]

Thanks for watching Dave! I appreciate you!

[@henryholliday1]

I always enjoy your videos

[@jakepeoples8525]

Awesome job man💪🏻

[@GianfranFernandez]

Your a legend 🫡 best KZbinr welder!

[@MeltinMetalAnthony]

Thanks brother

[@Asphaltmafia1]

What I love about your videos is you're more of the Common Man relatable with other welders keep up the good work and I'll keep watching

[@jake-mv5oi]

Sharp turns with 2+ axle trailers put a side load on those hangers and with how tall they are, that's a lot of leverage where they're welded on. Lippert started putting braces on some of their hangers using a piece of angle iron going between the two pieces with the pointy end facing down. Lippert drawing 103727 has some dimensions.

[@jeffreyplumber1975]

looked like t5hat to me as well googled that lippert number and a bunch of stuff came up on those hangars taking a beating kinda shitty engineering i guess

[@PHILWORX]

Better than new

[@Weldingprobably]

Good job man

[@Farmersamm]

The springs appear "tweaked" because you're working with a cambered axle. The camber makes the spring perch sit at an angle, with the spring tilting towards the outside of the trailer frame. It's the way they're made. Like the restrike characteristics on the rods your using. Nice.

[@snowmexican1913]

transfer punches are gods gift for stuff like that.

[@andejo4436]

Great Job! You da Man for saving the day!!!

[@rays9033]

Amazing video quality and awesome welding!

[@MeltinMetalAnthony]

Thank you very much!

[@Obijuuankenobi]

Ill make sure to bring my lead the next time im on a plane. GG!

[@AustinRalls]

Excellent Job bro

[@MeltinMetalAnthony]

Thanks brother

[@garydudley7399]

That was a good video. Good repair job.

[@MeltinMetalAnthony]

Thanks 👍

[@alecreents4159]

Damn fine work, always getting ideas from you man, keep on keeping on.

[@MeltinMetalAnthony]

Thanks!

[@alecreents4159]

@@MeltinMetalAnthony I should be thanking you, but absolutely welcome

[@mikerobi6100]

great video nice job making bracket and welding too

[@Asomesauc]

More please 🙏🏻

[@davidspin5353]

Those rods are over kill, its mild steel. 60XX or 7018 is more than enough. But use what you got.

[@E5135]

thank you anthony for another video 👍

[@robertlarsen2062]

Nice Sturgill Simpson reference.

[@michaelhobden6741]

sweet mag drill

[@MeltinMetalAnthony]

Definitely a must have!

[@skitown11]

China's finest!

[@stevenakn1]

Great repair brother 👊 ask cricket about them wireless leads he just got there pretty bad ass 😜

[@MeltinMetalAnthony]

Lmao I want em

[@lukearcher886]

Kick ass video! Welcome to MT, by the way!

[@co1urzz]

7:46 it hurts on the inside, why are the frame rails different lengths, why is the hole offset

[@WeldorLife]

where is Anthony based out of now? No longer in S. Fla.?

[@RedLittleChicken]

Dose a repair like this require a "non-liability contract" ? how do you make sure you're not at fault if something were to go wrong?

[@SalahMay]

That's a great question. This kinda rhymes with a lot of the good welders I know will not repair rims and stuff because of the liability. Dunno how any of that works legally.

[@peetky8645]

nice job

[@Adriheydri]

Where can I get a pair of them sick shades?

[@peteratos660]

Just a question would this repair be stronger than using preformed stock? Never done any thing like this??

[@bradschoomaker5105]

We need some more merch to buy!

[@Redcat-lp6qy]

what happened tot the dodge?

[@repaircollc]

I think these campers are made of tin foil and cardboard these days. It's a wonder you didn't have to straighten the frame rail as well. Thanks for taking us along✌️

[@MeltinMetalAnthony]

Thanks for coming!

[@joshg6874]

Need more meltin metal man

[@KINGMARS413]

I hope you asked that lady why the fuck she went in the trailer when you were under there. She looked right at you and probably thought about not going in and still did 😂

[@gladuec]

Hell ya bro good work

[@schellycraft4290]

Awesome, as usual. I really don't want to be "that guy", but at 16:09, is that a bit of underfill? It should still hold fine, but what do you do in these situations, through in another pass? Thank you for all your videos, I learned a lot from you

[@theconsciouscarpenter.8531]

How much fit you charge for this , how much would you normally charge if it wasn’t July 3rd?

[@956Godfather]

Thanks 👍💯

[@steveo4031]

Nice glasses I reckon it would have been good to weld another plate on the side

[@bobs-nq8wr]

Hey Anthony - just wondering why you didn't do all the bends and then drill both holes at once from the 2nd side? Would this not work for some reason (e..g, too much chatter, bit's too short)? Always nice to see what you're workin on! thanks sharing

[@MeltinMetalAnthony]

Exactly the bit is too short, thanks for watching bud!

[@DirtRoadLanding]

Great Video!. Question, how many amps are you running to weld the hanger to the frame?

[@MeltinMetalAnthony]

I think 80 I can’t remember

[@texasmcgyver]

Great video! 💯🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸💪🏼

[@MeltinMetalAnthony]

Thanks man!

[@shakes7333]

Was that a Lippert frame?

[@mdmwelding3189]

Nice.

[@MeltinMetalAnthony]

Thanks!

[@STUCKINTH3SYSTEM]

MY GUY

[@panchovilla5767]

The question is how much to get out of it.

[@brandontillman7347]

Do you have to unplug the RV batteries before doing this? Or is that just vehicles?

[@jimdarhower4945]

At least you ain’t sittin in a tank in ol Bagdhad lol. Did you do time in the military? I welded on those things for years.

[@Ca21431]

Great videos, just wondering how often you use your mag drill? Is it worth it for dyi guy to have one?

[@MeltinMetalAnthony]

Uhh that’s hard to say. I use mine once a week professionally

[@peetky8645]

do yourself injury?

[@Ca21431]

@peetky8645 lol, been there done that!!

[@peetky8645]

@@Ca21431 haven't we all! lol

[@Xtrida]

What did you ever do with your auctioned truck the big boy

[@TheKickstart89]

Good Job! Start putting out some more content everybody's missing your smart ass. hahaha🤑🤑🤑🤑

[@dyizhere]

I think it’s pronounced “Fill-et” like billet. Great content.

[@fillowtree5505]

Nice job helping people out! Do you have to disconnect any batteries while welding on a trailer?

[@MeltinMetalAnthony]

You should if the current is traveling a further distance. My ground was right next to where I welded so I didn’t need to

[@jamesmacdonnell4085]

I noticed when you were installing the leaf spring eye end it seemed to be hung up a little bit between your new hanger. Is that a concern that the leaf spring eye end is too tight? Should it have movement? It seemed too tight , I am not knowledgeable with leaf spring installation specs, but I hope that the spring has enough movement for proper wear. Awesome video, tough job working on the road. Thanks for any info. Jim

[@Gangstercub]

Why wud u mangle the threads on that bolt.

[@MeltinMetalAnthony]

The threads are inset

[@eddibadillo6018]

How much did you charge for that job, my friend?

[@jerseycowboy1]

Big money repair, nothing like emergency calls. Ca-ching

[@MeltinMetalAnthony]

Didn’t charge too much. I tried to be reasonable as he was a firefighter

[@jerseycowboy1]

@MeltinMetalAnthony Good deal! We all need to support each other, especially those traveling on the road.

[@MikeFullyFulford]

Kinda looked like the spring bushing had exited chat, hard to tell, that may be part of the problem. Massed produced trailers are such poor quality to start with. Also surprised some Karen didn't didn't flip out over you welding at a fuel station lol.

[@MeltinMetalAnthony]

Oh no I was at least 300ft from the pumps

[@JohnSmith-lv8xk]

How do these people get in touch with you ?? Did you leave a stack of business cards at the truck stop ??

[@MeltinMetalAnthony]

Reputation in town

[@JohnSmith-lv8xk]

@@MeltinMetalAnthony Nice, so the out of towners just asked enough people till someone said I know a guy ?

[@ptitheprodigy]

@@JohnSmith-lv8xkmaybe or marketing on google for mobile repair too all th why had to look up was the town and type mobile repair or trailer repair

[@rudyvaldez]

As a welder I found myself also doing haircuts every so often.

[@kneedeepinit]

its a newer trailer, you may have done the only good weld on it

[@DIRTDUMMY1]

Oh drilling those holes is easy... until you try it yourself. THEN it's ridiculous 😅

[@MeltinMetalAnthony]

😂

[@tomasalvarado207]

😎👍

[@scraplife1170]

My thoughts when you were trying to line up the spring bolt. You: I gotta be outta my f*cking mind doing this on a holiday. Customer: I waited 7 hours for this jerk0ff and now he’s making videos under there? 😂

[@davidshurtleff7246]

Looks great but you’re not back gouging on that. Your just grinding down the tac’s so that everything can be consumed together

[@ShaneRogers-b1t]

I know you have a spud wrench

[@kingtut5923]

OOOOpS bolt going the wrong way again

[@MrBowmanmt]

I am thinking $ 475 for labor ? Plus or minus

[@MeltinMetalAnthony]

$500 with Metal! Good guess

[@MrBowmanmt]

@@MeltinMetalAnthony your the man

[@ronniesand3594]

At the end of the video I thought that horse trailer was on fire

[@thegarbagegladiators4735]

You know what pisses me off? That people have the audacity to walk inside of something that you're working on that's jacked up in the air. That s*** pissed me off big time 11:55

[@righteousgrub]

looks like she got flashed too

[@santiagopena1251]

NEVER FINGER A HOLE!!!!!!! Bull pen Barel pen Or spud wrench would be good tools to add to your bag

[@micahjenkins2544]

Mechanic Anthony?

[@MeltinMetalAnthony]

Nooooo 😂

[@duramaxdiesel1000]

I doubt he hit somthing, Lippert makes all of these frames and there absolute junk from the factory. I have a welding business that does mostly boiler/pipe work but we have a contract with a big local RV dealership. I send one of our rigs weekly to that dealership for frame repairs. Alot of the time its king pin super structure repairs. If people were able to see whats holding their king pin together underneath their bedroom they wouldnt even touch these fifth wheels! paper thin material, HORRIBLE fitup, and like zero welding, and the welding that is done... is down hand with lack of fusion and porosity. Lippert is putting my kids through college.... i hope they dont adjust their QC at all lol. Nice quick repair though!