Harbor Freight 2000lb Truck Bed Cargo Unloader

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  • Опубликовано: 21 янв 2025

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  • @TazsDeliveries
    @TazsDeliveries 2 года назад +44

    This was such a great video. Not only did you show how the product works, you showed the flaw AND how to fix it! Thank you!

    • @jamesmarkkonstruction6742
      @jamesmarkkonstruction6742  2 года назад +1

      Hey Christopher, Thank you for the watching the video. Sure do appreciate the great comment. Have a great day! Jimmy

    • @morgma
      @morgma Год назад

      Get this man a beer 🎉

    • @dholtman5977
      @dholtman5977 Год назад

      @@jamesmarkkonstruction6742I like the boxes in front of the wheel wells to keep the load on top of the cargo unloader.

    • @jamesmarkkonstruction6742
      @jamesmarkkonstruction6742  Год назад

      Hey Morgma, Sorry I missed your awesome comment. Have a great day Jimmy!!!

    • @jamesmarkkonstruction6742
      @jamesmarkkonstruction6742  Год назад

      Hey dholtman5977 , Thanks for the comment, here is a video on them, ruclips.net/video/1PcV3yfZdPY/видео.html enjoy, Jimmy

  • @goldsbywashington3509
    @goldsbywashington3509 2 года назад +17

    I have one of those. Get you a 4x8 sheet of shower board, very slick stuff and lay it in the bed and run the unloader fabric on top. I have moved 2 Ton- 4000 pounds of rock, easy peasy.

    • @jamesmarkkonstruction6742
      @jamesmarkkonstruction6742  2 года назад +1

      Hey Goldsby Washington, Thanks so much for watching and the great suggestion. Will sure try it out. Thanks and have a great day!!

    • @goldsbywashington3509
      @goldsbywashington3509 2 года назад +1

      @@jamesmarkkonstruction6742 Hey Bro, enjoyed the video. Let me know what you think after you try it. Depending on how long your bed is, you may have to buy 2 sheets as it needs to go from back all the way to end of tailgate.

    • @jamesmarkkonstruction6742
      @jamesmarkkonstruction6742  2 года назад

      Sure will, Thxs again!!! Jimmy

    • @secondchancecomposting
      @secondchancecomposting 9 месяцев назад +1

      Can you please send a link on where to purchase the shower board? Thanks.

    • @goldsbywashington3509
      @goldsbywashington3509 9 месяцев назад

      @@secondchancecomposting Lowes- Homedepot

  • @MissionaryForMexico
    @MissionaryForMexico Год назад +5

    Two other improvements. Buy a cheap harbor freight tarp, to go onto bed first, spray a can using silicone spray onto bed and tarp! It will become more slippery and easier to move the load!

    • @jamesmarkkonstruction6742
      @jamesmarkkonstruction6742  Год назад

      Hey MissionaryForMexico , Thanks for watching and for the suggestions. Have a great day, Jimmy

  • @rich.trails
    @rich.trails 9 месяцев назад +3

    My truck has a plastic bed liner, and it seemed to unload a yard of gravel easier and the stock bar didnt bend like that. Nice video.

  • @rusosure7
    @rusosure7 Год назад +2

    I wonder if a sheet or two of cheap plastic below the unloader would assist in helping it slide.

    • @jamesmarkkonstruction6742
      @jamesmarkkonstruction6742  Год назад

      Hey rusosure7, Thanks for watching, you are in good company with that suggestion. Many have tried and found it to be helpful. Have a great day. Jimmy

  • @redyeti7371
    @redyeti7371 Год назад +1

    Thanks mate! Mine didn't come with instructions so your video was invaluable. Managed to get my stone unloaded without the modification but it's a close thing, I'll be copying your method for that as well. Thanks again!

  • @jonaseddy729
    @jonaseddy729 7 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you, you make the rest of our lives a little easier. 👍🏽

    • @jamesmarkkonstruction6742
      @jamesmarkkonstruction6742  7 месяцев назад

      Hi jonaseddy729, I really appreciate the great comment. It certainly makes video creation worth it. Thank you for watching and have a great day!!! Jimmy

  • @solarguy6043
    @solarguy6043 2 года назад +4

    Had the exact same problem and almost the exact same fix. Instead of putting a piece of pipe inside the original flimsy one, I replaced it with a solid steel 1" bar. I also had to make a couple diagonal pieces to wedge between the tailgate and the box. The bumper strap wasn't strong enough.

    • @jamesmarkkonstruction6742
      @jamesmarkkonstruction6742  2 года назад

      Hey Solar Guy, Thanks for the info! Sounds like you beefed this up nice. Have a great day. Jimmy

  • @PaulPaid
    @PaulPaid День назад

    Nice that you've upgraded the weak component. Now put a socket head on that thing and crank it with a heavy duty impact driver😉.

    • @jamesmarkkonstruction6742
      @jamesmarkkonstruction6742  6 минут назад

      Hey PaulPaid , Thx for watching and the great comment. I will give that a try. Have a great day, Jimmy

  • @PatrickJoseph007
    @PatrickJoseph007 2 месяца назад

    Absolutely brilliant, Brother. Thank you for the great idea! 🙂

    • @jamesmarkkonstruction6742
      @jamesmarkkonstruction6742  2 месяца назад

      Hey PatrickJoseph007 , Thanks for the Comment and for watchin'
      Have a great day. Jimmy

  • @javier0304
    @javier0304 2 месяца назад

    If there’s a will there’s a way. Great video.

  • @llib90630
    @llib90630 3 года назад +1

    i wonder if you would be able to weld a socket in the pipe and use a cordless impact wrench

    • @jamesmarkkonstruction6742
      @jamesmarkkonstruction6742  3 года назад +1

      Hey Dave, Thank you for the response. I bet you could, however, it will depend on your load and how much leverage you can maintain on the impact gun. You might need an extension on the handle of your impact gun. Good luck and let me know how you make out.

  • @GuitarNewby
    @GuitarNewby 2 года назад +8

    They need handles on both sides so that two people can crank in tandem 👍.

    • @jamesmarkkonstruction6742
      @jamesmarkkonstruction6742  2 года назад

      Hey GuitarNewby, Awesome Idea, Thanks so much for watching. Have a great day! Jimmy

    • @noahlathrop4111
      @noahlathrop4111 8 месяцев назад

      Just put a large pulley wheel on the other side and connect your truck winch

  • @FritzMoney
    @FritzMoney 2 года назад +3

    Great fix! I'm wondering to save your back are you able to get a socket fabricated to the handle end so you could attach a milwaukee drill for quick unload?

    • @jamesmarkkonstruction6742
      @jamesmarkkonstruction6742  2 года назад +1

      Hey Fritz, That suggestion seems to be popular, I would use some caution due to the amount of torque required to turn the handle. The Drill sure might try to break your wrist unless you have a long handle on the drill. Thanks so much for watching. Have a great day. Jimmy

    • @FritzMoney
      @FritzMoney 2 года назад

      @@jamesmarkkonstruction6742 understood, thanks for the information!

  • @javierbarrientes7235
    @javierbarrientes7235 2 года назад +1

    That’s awesome bro and thanks for the tip on making it stronger

  • @charleswaters455
    @charleswaters455 2 года назад +1

    Needs more likes!
    I have this tool and it does work. It's not perfect, but what is? Today, it took my old body way more than 60 minutes to unload 1 yard of soil. I should have used this tool.

    • @jamesmarkkonstruction6742
      @jamesmarkkonstruction6742  2 года назад

      Hey Charles, Thank you so much for watching. I really appreciate it! Yep, I still use this whenever I can, my old body appreciates it as well. Have a great Day. Jimmy

  • @blitzegron4848
    @blitzegron4848 Год назад +2

    Why not weld a socket on the end with a 1/2in drive. Then use a ratchet with a "cheater bar"?

    • @jamesmarkkonstruction6742
      @jamesmarkkonstruction6742  Год назад +1

      Hey blitzegron4848, Thanks for the comment, You have hit on a very popular upgrade from quite a few people. Sounds like a great idea. maybe I will add this and put it out. Thanks so much for watching and have a great day. Jimmy

  • @ColdWarVet607
    @ColdWarVet607 2 месяца назад

    Nicely Done! Got to get me one of these and replace the pole with he black pipe. 2000lbs...huh? I might be able to get my Mother in Law out of the bed withe that then!. Nicely Done!!!! Thanks much!!!!!

    • @jamesmarkkonstruction6742
      @jamesmarkkonstruction6742  2 месяца назад

      wow ColdWarVet607, thats a good one, thanks for watching and the great comment!
      have a great day. Jimmy

  • @PainterD54
    @PainterD54 6 месяцев назад

    I have to weld another short piece of pipe to mine to get the handle to clear the truck so I wouldn't hit my hand with the crank handle against the bumper. Mine was a little too close. I used a piece of thicker wall tubing so the hold would be stronger and not strip out like the original one did.
    And I found if you have a plastic bed liner, the unloader works a hell of alot better because it slides easier than against the rough uneven metal of a truck box.

    • @jamesmarkkonstruction6742
      @jamesmarkkonstruction6742  6 месяцев назад

      Hey PainterD54, Thanks for the great comment, those are great additions. Yes, the surface under the unloader does make a big difference, you're right.
      Thanks again for watching and have a great day!! Jimmy

  • @landofthefree1804
    @landofthefree1804 2 года назад +1

    That was a Badass solution. Great job

  • @4sl648
    @4sl648 Год назад

    Im going to get one. A slick HF tarp under the unloader sheet may help with the heavy loads.

    • @jamesmarkkonstruction6742
      @jamesmarkkonstruction6742  Год назад

      Hey 4sl648, Thanks for watching and great idea! Best of luck and have a great day. Jimmy

  • @micahwest5347
    @micahwest5347 Год назад

    Thank you for the video. Nice work man.

    • @jamesmarkkonstruction6742
      @jamesmarkkonstruction6742  Год назад

      Hi micahwest5347 , Thanks so much for watching and for the comment! It is greatly appreciated. Have a great day! Jimmy

  • @Mike-01234
    @Mike-01234 8 дней назад

    Had one of these I cut down put on a Toyota 4x4 pickup worked okay. I wouldn't put it on a pickup you care about rough on the tailgate also doesn't slide well on a bed that has a spray in liner. I had a plastic liner it worked good because it slid I decided later to just build a dump trailer that holds about 7500 lbs. I have 3/4 ton Ram Diesel tows it easy. When I had that little toyota pickup I used to move gravel in it have the guy fill it until the rubber stops were 1" from the rear axle. Probably over loaded but I only had to go a few miles on surface streets drove slow.

    • @jamesmarkkonstruction6742
      @jamesmarkkonstruction6742  7 дней назад

      Hey Mike, Thx for watching along with the great story/comment. The Dump trailer sounds cool. Have a great day, Jimmy

  • @aaronfrodge5164
    @aaronfrodge5164 Год назад

    need to figure out a way to put an impact on it.

  • @heyyo2696
    @heyyo2696 2 года назад

    Does the L bracket make dents on the tailgate outside body panel. Everybody miss
    that question.

    • @jamesmarkkonstruction6742
      @jamesmarkkonstruction6742  2 года назад

      Hi Hey yo, Thanks so much for watching. Great Question. No, No dents They do not even scratch the paint. There are pads on the inside to protect the finish. Have a great day. Jimmy

    • @heyyo2696
      @heyyo2696 2 года назад

      @@jamesmarkkonstruction6742 thanks for replying. I will buy one and i will insert 3/4 black pipe to make it more stronger and no more bending of the pipe. Try buy one 4x8 plastic panel at home depot so the canvass will just slide easily even with more loads on top.

    • @jamesmarkkonstruction6742
      @jamesmarkkonstruction6742  2 года назад

      Hi Hey Yo, Sorry I missed this follow up. I wish you the best of luck with this. I also use these truck bed side fillers to help with the unloading process ruclips.net/video/1PcV3yfZdPY/видео.html, see if you like them. Thank you again Jimmy

  • @fitiam1972
    @fitiam1972 Год назад

    New Ram truck tailgate is to thick . Have they resigned them for newer styles trucks

  • @BGFVNHGVB
    @BGFVNHGVB Год назад

    The next day was he backed up a hill?

  • @cayankeelord3730
    @cayankeelord3730 6 месяцев назад

    Be nice to use some type of adapter so you can use a "hole-hog" drill or winch to just run the load out electrically with the push of a button.

    • @jamesmarkkonstruction6742
      @jamesmarkkonstruction6742  6 месяцев назад

      Hi cayankeelord3730 , Great idea in your comment. Thanks for watching and thanks for sharing. Have a great Day, Jimmy

  • @kirkkramer2412
    @kirkkramer2412 Год назад

    Battery operated drill or impact wrench.

    • @jamesmarkkonstruction6742
      @jamesmarkkonstruction6742  Год назад

      Hey kirkkramer2412 , Thank you for watching. You are in good company, quite a few have mentioned using a impact gun or something like that. As you may have noticed, depending on the weight. in the bed, it does require a lot of torque. let me know if you are able to adapt this with an impact gun. have a great day, Jimmy.

  • @chugger22
    @chugger22 Год назад

    Looks like it would work great for unloading firewood!

    • @jamesmarkkonstruction6742
      @jamesmarkkonstruction6742  Год назад

      Hey chugger22, Thanks for the comment, yes, you're right, it does work great. just be sure to keep any material out from in front of the wheel wells. Here is a video on how I do that, ruclips.net/video/1PcV3yfZdPY/видео.html. Thanks again for watchin and have a great day!! Jimmy

  • @smartdummy5751
    @smartdummy5751 Год назад

    Definitely better than digging the dirt out.

    • @jamesmarkkonstruction6742
      @jamesmarkkonstruction6742  Год назад +1

      Hey Smart, Thanks so much for watching. It sure is better than diggin', you're right.
      Have a Great day! Jimmy

  • @barstow611
    @barstow611 11 месяцев назад

    Really cool video nice upgrade

    • @jamesmarkkonstruction6742
      @jamesmarkkonstruction6742  10 месяцев назад

      Hey barstow611, Sorry I missed your comment, Thanks so much and thanks for watchin. Have a great day, Jimmy

  • @byrdz
    @byrdz Год назад

    Weld a piece on the end and use a hefty impact drill

    • @jamesmarkkonstruction6742
      @jamesmarkkonstruction6742  Год назад

      Hey byrdz , Thank you for watching and for the suggestion. You are in good company with quite a a few others that have suggested that. Thanks again and have a great day, Jimmy

  • @truedox
    @truedox 2 года назад

    Do you think this would work on the HF trailer?

    • @jamesmarkkonstruction6742
      @jamesmarkkonstruction6742  2 года назад

      Hey Michael, Thanks for watching!! Not sure which HF trailer you have. But I would say it should. Good luck!! have a great day

  • @seacube3
    @seacube3 9 месяцев назад

    Great testing and modding.

    • @jamesmarkkonstruction6742
      @jamesmarkkonstruction6742  9 месяцев назад

      Hey seacube3, Thanks for watching and for the great comment. Have a great day, Jimmy

  • @jillpabst6670
    @jillpabst6670 8 месяцев назад

    you are so resourceful.

    • @jamesmarkkonstruction6742
      @jamesmarkkonstruction6742  8 месяцев назад

      Hey jillpabst6670, Thanks so much for watching and the great comment. It is sure appreciated. Have a great day, Jimmy

  • @metal_mo
    @metal_mo Год назад

    That's a nice upgrade mod!

  • @morgma
    @morgma Год назад

    Loved the video

  • @TurkeyCreekjackjohnson_
    @TurkeyCreekjackjohnson_ Год назад

    Good stuff jack

  • @charleswaters455
    @charleswaters455 2 года назад +2

    The next step is to find a way to use a drill or hammer driver to turn the wrapping rod. You need quite a bot of torque, so you'd have to have a reducing gear or something. Boy, that would be nice.

    • @jamesmarkkonstruction6742
      @jamesmarkkonstruction6742  2 года назад

      Hey Charles, Nice upgrade thought. Thanks for watching. Good luck and let me know how you make out. Thanks Jimmy

    • @Maximum4security
      @Maximum4security Год назад +1

      Just bought one yesterday and think i have an idea on how to make one
      🤔🤓

    • @jacobmay2284
      @jacobmay2284 Год назад

      if you do this please make a video and tag me or comment here!

  • @fitiam1972
    @fitiam1972 Год назад

    Won't work on

    • @jamesmarkkonstruction6742
      @jamesmarkkonstruction6742  Год назад

      I don't know of a redesign just yet, I keep an eye out for it. Thanks for watching. Jimmy

  • @JC-gi7mi
    @JC-gi7mi Год назад

    Amazing solution here folks

    • @jamesmarkkonstruction6742
      @jamesmarkkonstruction6742  Год назад

      Hey JC-gi7mi , Thanks so much for watching and for the awesome comment! It is greatly appreciated! Have a great day. Jimmy

  • @smottiebug7518
    @smottiebug7518 Год назад

    Since I see you have a mill at your disposal. It looks like you need to make yourself a longer handle or a couple reduction gears to make it easier for you. Plus i would put a tarp down before I would put something as fine as dirt in the tailgate.
    That way you dont have to dig out your truck bed around your your wheelwells. Also I woudnt want to be the one following you as dirt falls thru the cracks of the bed. That if a rock falls and cracks my whidsheild you can be sure ur that I will have your insurance buyvme a new one.

  • @sunseeker6088
    @sunseeker6088 2 года назад

    I would set it up so my 3/4 Milwaukee impact wrench, on low speed, could move the material.

    • @jamesmarkkonstruction6742
      @jamesmarkkonstruction6742  2 года назад

      Hey Sunseeker, Thanks for watching, Great suggestion, let me know if you set that up. Jimmy

  • @hectoribarra8473
    @hectoribarra8473 10 месяцев назад

    I think you forgot to install 1 more piece that is the reason you weren’t able to unload. I have done way heavier than that

  • @jakeelperro3876
    @jakeelperro3876 2 года назад

    But you are americans, why you didnt built a 3000 or 5000 pnds tool?

    • @jamesmarkkonstruction6742
      @jamesmarkkonstruction6742  2 года назад

      Hey Jake, thx for watching, your right there should be 3 to 5k. thanks for the comment. Jimmy

  • @davidsignor7931
    @davidsignor7931 Год назад

    There is a reason that they make dump beds

    • @jamesmarkkonstruction6742
      @jamesmarkkonstruction6742  Год назад +3

      Hey David, Thanks for watching. You're right, That's why I own two dump trucks. Not everyone can afford a dump bed and this is the only truck that can fit into tight spots on some jobs. Dump beds cost between $1500 and $5000 this costs $50. Thank you for the comment. Have a great day, Jimmy

  • @astonesthrow
    @astonesthrow 2 года назад

    A full yard of dirt is ~3000lbs

    • @jamesmarkkonstruction6742
      @jamesmarkkonstruction6742  2 года назад +1

      Hey Dan Thanks for watching I really appreciate it, You may have noticed the invoice shown in the video showing 1.06 tons from the scale, that comes from their one yard bucket machine.
      Here is what I found direct from google "One cubic yard of dry dirt weighs about 1,944 pounds or 0.97 US tons, based on a density of 72 lb/ft³.Jun 28, 2022". So it also depends on what type of dirt you are talking about, the video used topsoil. Thanks for the comment and have a great day

  • @mikeadler434
    @mikeadler434 Год назад

    👍👍

  • @allenbryant1355
    @allenbryant1355 Год назад

    That wasn’t a flaw, he overloaded it. I dumped 1500 pounds of top soil without a problem.

    • @jamesmarkkonstruction6742
      @jamesmarkkonstruction6742  Год назад

      Hey Allen, Thank you so much for watching. Sure do appreciate the comment, you're right I did overload that one load. Have a great day. Jimmy

  • @joedoe4642
    @joedoe4642 11 дней назад

    You brokeded it

  • @bgregg55
    @bgregg55 3 месяца назад

    Wouldn't it be nice if we didn't need to fix brand new products though.

    • @jamesmarkkonstruction6742
      @jamesmarkkonstruction6742  3 месяца назад

      Hey bgregg55, Wow, you sure got that right!! Thanks for watching and the oh so true comment. Have a great day. Jimmy

    • @PaulPaid
      @PaulPaid День назад

      Stay within the manufacturer's listed capacity and you will probably have to fix things less often.

  • @eternalbeing3339
    @eternalbeing3339 Год назад

    Looks cheap. Not going to bother with it if it cannot move that much dirt.

    • @jamesmarkkonstruction6742
      @jamesmarkkonstruction6742  Год назад

      Hi eternalbeing3339, Thank you for watching and for the comment. looks can be deceiving, as the video suggests, the roller rod needs reinforcing but the rest will perform as suggested. For the price it will definitely beat shoveling out the back of your truck. Thanks and have a great day. Jimmy