I Bought A $5,000 Trailer For Cheap At the Salvage Auction!

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  • Опубликовано: 8 авг 2023
  • What's going on guys in todays video we Bought a new A new trailer from the salvage yard and we also fixed the truck aliment!
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  • @phil4294
    @phil4294 11 месяцев назад +38

    I built those trailers for years, they are usually bullet proof, I’ve repaired many trailers, everything on them are replaceable. It’s a really simple concept. The wiring might be a little tricky, anymore they sell complete harness, good luck and great purchase, I’m a little concerned with the truck being a light duty, but your trailer is awesome!!

    • @USAF99
      @USAF99 11 месяцев назад +8

      Agree with your concern, I came down here to comment the same. That half ton might tow it empty, but put 7k on it, plus the weight of the trailer....I wouldn't. Trailer will end up right back where it started. Hell of a score though!

  • @michiganracer1181
    @michiganracer1181 11 месяцев назад +31

    The axles are supposed to have a crown in them. I would think you if the spindles are good you could put new bearings, brakes, drums and use it. Pinning the fenders is a good idea if your hauling cars. At least the drivers side which you have to rebuild anyway.

  • @Detectaddict
    @Detectaddict 11 месяцев назад +68

    You scored an absolute bargain bro, new wheels and bearings few lights and it’s basically a new trailer, done well as you always do 👍🏽

    • @BrucePierson
      @BrucePierson 11 месяцев назад +8

      At least one pair of springs also.

  • @tigefendt8490
    @tigefendt8490 11 месяцев назад +1

    Axle tube has an arc from the factory.

  • @philtucker1224
    @philtucker1224 11 месяцев назад +13

    A good strong metal lock box up front for ratchet straps and a few wood blocks would be a good idea. If you’re planing to store it to the right hand side of your workshop.

  • @WildDigger
    @WildDigger 11 месяцев назад +24

    Awesome deal! The axles look good. Just get a new spring and get some new fenders. The hub is fine too. Just straighten the backing plate.

  • @rayboucher479
    @rayboucher479 11 месяцев назад +6

    Just take the hub off and heat the back plate and straighten it. Maybe the wheel bearings on that axle. 6 lug is 5,000 lb axle, 5 lug is 3,500 lb axle. You can hinge the fenders at the front and once it is loaded jus fold em down. Less of a chance they fall off or go missing !

  • @robertcrowther1547
    @robertcrowther1547 11 месяцев назад +12

    You are a very down to earth, honest builder. Thank you for sharing your victories, and the frustrations that seem to be a daily reality when growing a business and in restoring any type of automobile. It's great to see not just crazy awesome supercar builds. This phenomenal trailer deal is just as motivating to all of us regular wrenchers who are working to acquire affordable tools that are just as important to be able to handle all aspects of our projects big, small, cheap, or not. Lol. Thank you

  • @rayboucher479
    @rayboucher479 11 месяцев назад +2

    They arc the axles so when they load up they straighten up some. Looks like just a new leaf spring maybe u -bolts ,couple wheels and both fenders. Good buy
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  • @joeysweet9045
    @joeysweet9045 11 месяцев назад +10

    Thats a great deal Ben! All you got to do is purchase a axle and leaf spring and fenders thats probably $600 and you will have $1200 in a $5000 trailer!

  • @bushmagpie3312
    @bushmagpie3312 11 месяцев назад +7

    Great deal, the axles have a slight bend to have camber for unloaded. Once you load the trailer they straighten.
    Your suggestion of removing guards is great as some vehicles are slightly wider than trailer. You will be able to load them then refit guards.
    The hubs look in good condition, I would change all the bearings due to accident to ensure reliability.

  • @SARSteam
    @SARSteam 11 месяцев назад +8

    I hope you gave the man the 2 tacos 😁

  • @taurota1554
    @taurota1554 11 месяцев назад +3

    what a bargain.thanks for sharing and taking us along

  • @vehcor
    @vehcor 11 месяцев назад +3

    Even with all new parts you got a great deal!

    • @bodunk2k
      @bodunk2k 11 месяцев назад

      he was describing what he was gonna do and I was thinking 'wonder what mods scott would do'?

  • @shysgarage2405
    @shysgarage2405 11 месяцев назад +4

    That's a great win for that trailer even if you have to stick some money into it...
    It would not be money wasted if you got 2 axles, 4 steel wheels and tires, all lights, complete wiring harness, leaf spring kit. Plus doing some metal work... Only other thing to do is make sure that it is in square because of the accident and you will have a really good trailer for a long long time... 💯

  • @TKDiscGolf
    @TKDiscGolf 11 месяцев назад +7

    Bro that’s a deal on that trailer 🎉

  • @bgd5339
    @bgd5339 11 месяцев назад +9

    It doesn't look bent. You can only see a huge bend in it! 😅 😂

  • @carbonfibercreationswashin7213
    @carbonfibercreationswashin7213 11 месяцев назад +4

    Sweet buy! Grease all the hub bearings...nobody ever does it and that is the first part to wear out or break on trailers....besides lights.

  • @DRCrimeCircle
    @DRCrimeCircle 11 месяцев назад +1

    Great deal damn i want one i miss the salvage run videos do more

  • @robstephens
    @robstephens 11 месяцев назад +2

    If the axle is bent, you could remove it and straighten it on the frame machine.

  • @thatdave86
    @thatdave86 11 месяцев назад +1

    For your future ventures with picking up vehicles etc ,set up your truck with tie down straps ,chains and d shackles,some rope ,maybe some emergency lighting ,tools wire ,blocks of wood etc ,be prepared ..
    That trailer should work out okay ,get some simple wheels that are easily available

  • @jcwfla
    @jcwfla 11 месяцев назад +5

    And being fans , we’ll all watch you fix this bargain trailer. Win/ win

  • @nephewIan
    @nephewIan 11 месяцев назад +1

    Love these past couple of videos, simple easy and done!

  • @dakine215
    @dakine215 11 месяцев назад +2

    Would love to see a video of you getting the trailer in tip top shape!

  • @GregBailey-ck1fb
    @GregBailey-ck1fb 11 месяцев назад +2

    V-tune you stole that thing lol good job man

  • @michaelkrause7672
    @michaelkrause7672 11 месяцев назад +2

    Definitely a solid purchase. Guarantee if you shop around for parts, you should be able to easily stay around $1k-1500 all in on a $5000 trailer. I think if you're wanting to keep the little 2.7 eco, you might need to look into some bags or something for the rear. Those 150s squat something fierce whenever you put any kind of weight on the back.

  • @rl5055
    @rl5055 11 месяцев назад +5

    Axle is Bent! Replace both and springs, and add chain.
    Also, add air bag load suspension to your ford.
    The money you will spend to fix it correctly will still be under what this trailer is worth.
    Shop around for the fenders.

    • @stone9882
      @stone9882 2 месяца назад

      Not bent the axle on trailers is supposed to be boed up when not loaded and then when it's loaded it straightens out.

  • @timdavies3162
    @timdavies3162 11 месяцев назад +6

    Always love your videos. This looks like a great buy. Keep up the great work

  • @Hanlonsgarage
    @Hanlonsgarage 11 месяцев назад +2

    That was a deal! 150 dollars! Crazy!

  • @cbenjr9618
    @cbenjr9618 11 месяцев назад +1

    Great find. Looking forward to new build.

  • @timrobertson299
    @timrobertson299 11 месяцев назад +4

    great score, but I would recommend buying a new axle for the trailer if for no other reason it took a bad hit and it is never a good idea to use an axle that has been hit in an accident, you have seen yourself how many spindles have broken from being hit, this could have a crack in it that will give way under a load, another thing you need to consider replacing your steering boxes when you get a car or truck thats been hit in the tire hard, I have had a truck that was hit in the drivers steer tire that resulted in the steering box failing shortly after. luckily the driver was backing into a loading dock when the steering went completely out, just a word from experience with trucks and trailers, and yes the front axle is bent pretty bad, it should have some arch to it but compared to the rear axle it has a very pronounce arc to it. do whats right and safe!

  • @bobgrob4
    @bobgrob4 11 месяцев назад +3

    be a good video seeing this get fixed up. Good buy. Always good to have a trailer around.

  • @DumbCarGuy
    @DumbCarGuy 11 месяцев назад +84

    Now if you only knew someone that can straighten and tweak that thing into shape. 🤔

    • @6.2Slomaro
      @6.2Slomaro 11 месяцев назад +7

      Maybe VTune knows a guy, that knows a guy that can do it .

    • @deanlife9151
      @deanlife9151 11 месяцев назад +1

      Really?? Plug

    • @deanlife9151
      @deanlife9151 11 месяцев назад +1

      Dumbcarguy really

    • @louisfkoorts5590
      @louisfkoorts5590 11 месяцев назад +2

      ​@@6.2Slomaro😂

    • @DumbCarGuy
      @DumbCarGuy 11 месяцев назад +3

      @@deanlife9151 😂 are you for real 😂

  • @sleepysamk1400
    @sleepysamk1400 11 месяцев назад +1

    If you can rebuild a McLaren then a trailer is a piece of cake to you V 👍👍👍🇬🇧🇺🇸🇬🇧🇺🇸🇬🇧👌🔥☝️☝️☝️

  • @rafaeltorovip
    @rafaeltorovip 11 месяцев назад +3

    Next video should be repairing the trailer and doing some nice modifications. 👍

    • @Pumpkingilmour
      @Pumpkingilmour 11 месяцев назад

      Yes, looking forward to seeing this trailer rebuilt from start to finish.

  • @williamtoney-bb8tx
    @williamtoney-bb8tx 11 месяцев назад +7

    Yes Sir !!! Looks like you got a great deal !!! I'm sure it will be as good as new when you get done with it !! 💯 😎

  • @ls4.8frank
    @ls4.8frank 11 месяцев назад +3

    That front Axle is definitely bent, you can see it in the video. And yeah Ben, the brakes are most likely locked up from the accident. Overall not too bad so at least you have yourself a good trailer in the works. The only thing is that you will be maxing out the tow capacity on that truck. I would have looked for a rebuildable F-250 or 3/4 ton Chevy or Ram. But anyways, good haul and it will be nice to see how it turns out.

  • @cliff4695
    @cliff4695 11 месяцев назад +1

    Haven't watched this channel in a bit. Looks like he's been packing on a little bit of extra weight

  • @bobbybannerman2853
    @bobbybannerman2853 11 месяцев назад +3

    HI V-TUNED GLAD YA GOT A FANTASTIC DEAL ON THE TRAILOR. YOU WILL HAVE THE TRAILER FIXED IN NO TIME. TAKE CARE.

  • @garyammerman2153
    @garyammerman2153 11 месяцев назад +1

    $1000 expense and some sweat equity for a good trailer like that is a steal! Good find Ben! Put a good combo lock on the tongue latch or your bros will drive away with your prize.

  • @gopaulsalick507
    @gopaulsalick507 11 месяцев назад +13

    Congratulations on the success man, keep it up

  • @Trixboomer
    @Trixboomer 11 месяцев назад +1

    Scored! This is an easy fix for you. Add an electric winch and its on like donkey kong!! Keep up the sweet videos

  • @dickdegraaff5452
    @dickdegraaff5452 11 месяцев назад +13

    Dear Ben,
    For you repairing the by you bought trailer seems to be a piece of cake since a trailer is far less complex than a car. I wish you lots of success with this trailer and all your other ongoing projects plus I send you love from the Netherlands

  • @xJeanplef
    @xJeanplef 11 месяцев назад +1

    Love these videos!!

  • @maryfaw5655
    @maryfaw5655 11 месяцев назад +2

    Nice trailer and a real good price I would buy them all day at that price

  • @bernardowens1648
    @bernardowens1648 11 месяцев назад +4

    Do some investigating on the axles and wheels. This is a great buy for what little money you will need to invest to make it perfect. Great video!!

  • @namtech425
    @namtech425 11 месяцев назад +1

    Great buy, to fix those axls are easy and a little welding, painting and some electrical is super easy. Well done mate.

  • @joanwilliams3221
    @joanwilliams3221 11 месяцев назад +8

    Looking forward to seeing you rebuild the trl. They always come in handy ! Good thing your dads shop has a CNC machine good job great purchase…👍

    • @eriklarson9137
      @eriklarson9137 11 месяцев назад +1

      Do you think trl is a known abbreviation for Trailer? Why did you only shorten that word? I am legit fascinated when people think they can just change the language and others will still understand them.

    • @joanwilliams3221
      @joanwilliams3221 11 месяцев назад +1

      @@eriklarson9137 being a truck driver for 48 years that’s how we shorten the word sorry if it confused you ! Have a good day 😊

  • @lonnygallant827
    @lonnygallant827 11 месяцев назад +3

    Great deal! Even if you put $1500 into parts! Would like to see you rebuild the trailer!

  • @leelu5758
    @leelu5758 11 месяцев назад +3

    Put air bags on the rear. That helps alot and give a good ride. Axles will have a bend upward in the middle for camber.

  • @stormchaser8605
    @stormchaser8605 10 месяцев назад

    Nice find, looking forward to the repair video

  • @royhi1809
    @royhi1809 11 месяцев назад +1

    Great find!

  • @rodsan7867
    @rodsan7867 11 месяцев назад

    No problem you guys are awesome on the frame machine

  • @wiilli7685
    @wiilli7685 11 месяцев назад

    Awesome purchase. Trailer is solid.

  • @dustoff1472
    @dustoff1472 2 месяца назад

    Recommend you put removable fenders on the trailer. It’s help with the loading and gives you more flexibility. Enjoying the channel. Tks for sharing.

  • @bobbyjay75
    @bobbyjay75 11 месяцев назад +4

    You did good on that purchase Ben. Looks like a $7500 trailer. ❤

  • @richardgreening3533
    @richardgreening3533 11 месяцев назад +1

    Great find , you’ll have that trailer fixed in no time.

  • @bobmanzi7712
    @bobmanzi7712 11 месяцев назад

    great stuff thanks

  • @ralan350
    @ralan350 11 месяцев назад +3

    The axles are supposed to have a little bit of an arch to one that’s perfectly normal. It looks like all it needs is a new spring and personally I probably would replace the front axle just out of caution in case there is hairline cracks you cannot see where the brake bolts on I have seen the entire brake assembly come off going down the road due to stress cracks you could not see until after it came off

  • @Treetrimmer82
    @Treetrimmer82 11 месяцев назад +1

    Great video as always Ben

  • @mkbarber65
    @mkbarber65 11 месяцев назад

    You might want to consider purchasing a weight distributing hitch for that trailer, it will definitely help the ‘squat’ of the truck and prevent swaying when you tow. We have a 31’ travel trailer and it’s a must with those. That box is a break away brake-in case the trailer comes off-get a new one as that one has lost its pull out key and the electric brakes will stay applied once you plug in the connector. Good luck with the trailer!

  • @dougsweldingfabrication953
    @dougsweldingfabrication953 11 месяцев назад +2

    Nice buy !!! Keep up the good work

  • @tdotw77
    @tdotw77 10 месяцев назад +1

    Great deal man! You can't go wrong @ $150 + fees, even if both axles are bent. Fix'er up & good to go with a little elbow grease & few hundred bucks!

  • @lpsblacktouch7310
    @lpsblacktouch7310 11 месяцев назад +1

    Great deal, easy fix !

  • @starkyslp16
    @starkyslp16 11 месяцев назад +9

    Looks like a solid purchase! Certainly some stuff to fix up, but nothing you can't handle and nothing too expensive.

  • @alanpaulick7815
    @alanpaulick7815 11 месяцев назад +9

    Finally your own trailer Ben. Well done. Thanks for the road trip. Take care hey.

    • @brobrown6553
      @brobrown6553 11 месяцев назад

      The hey is oi oi?🤣

  • @TK-ff5kc
    @TK-ff5kc 11 месяцев назад

    Great deal, easy peasy fix.

  • @steve-en8hm
    @steve-en8hm 11 месяцев назад

    Great buy. Soon have that like new again

  • @kennycox3186
    @kennycox3186 11 месяцев назад

    This is a good video. I enjoyed the not knowing and you thinking on the fly!!

  • @roderickbrown149
    @roderickbrown149 11 месяцев назад +3

    That’s a good deal even if you have to spend $400 to $500 more to get it back to a legal and usable condition.

  • @Coffeewiththepreacher
    @Coffeewiththepreacher 11 месяцев назад

    Great purchase!

  • @waynek921
    @waynek921 11 месяцев назад

    Dam good job V.T. that trailer content was neet be nice to see keep up the great work

  • @reloaded1880
    @reloaded1880 11 месяцев назад

    Great purchase

  • @thomaskapp8306
    @thomaskapp8306 11 месяцев назад

    vtuned . the bend in the front axle is there to make the tires to make the tires strait up and down . check the tires with a level for the plumb just like you would do for a wall to make it strait up and down . i use to work in a trailer shop whenni was young

  • @dmmaddex
    @dmmaddex 11 месяцев назад

    beautiful truck and nice deal on the trailer.

  • @johnstergios3989
    @johnstergios3989 11 месяцев назад

    Glad to see that you didn't need a trailer for your trailer. Thumbs up on the video.

  • @jayharris6503
    @jayharris6503 11 месяцев назад

    Great deal on the trailer!!!

  • @aaronwood3540
    @aaronwood3540 11 месяцев назад

    20' dovetail. 18' pan 2' dove. 5200 # axles brakes on front axle. Nice buy. Cost you less than 500 to fix. You can straighten the light box. Yellow brown and white wire on the left side. New fender cost 150. You got a great deal. That thing will be a good trailer for you for a minute.

  • @mickwhitehouse7537
    @mickwhitehouse7537 11 месяцев назад

    Awesome stuff mate keep it up

  • @wajirasheed
    @wajirasheed 11 месяцев назад

    Great buy

  • @crggotal
    @crggotal 11 месяцев назад

    I like that the channel it’s back posting regularly !

  • @ssamirye7259
    @ssamirye7259 11 месяцев назад

    Awesome score

  • @alvaroalfaro8979
    @alvaroalfaro8979 11 месяцев назад +1

    This looks good!! you can do it better with all led and a new axel in no time

  • @eddiefinch436
    @eddiefinch436 11 месяцев назад

    Great buy on the trailer, wish i could find one like it

  • @westonnwinter8289
    @westonnwinter8289 11 месяцев назад +1

    You can order the parts from Load Trail.

  • @francois1608
    @francois1608 11 месяцев назад

    nice little project right there

  • @rogerb4436
    @rogerb4436 11 месяцев назад

    Looks great especially for the price. Just a suggestion, if permitted in the U.S, when reinstalling the side guards I would try install using pins instead if bolts. I found it so much easier and faster pulling stainless pins to remove the guards instead of unbolting.

  • @RatherBeRestoring
    @RatherBeRestoring 11 месяцев назад

    Hell yea that was a steal!!

  • @jamesbergeron8356
    @jamesbergeron8356 11 месяцев назад

    All easy repairs, good buy. All the parts you need are universal and easy to get.

  • @victorrobinson7008
    @victorrobinson7008 11 месяцев назад +1

    Add secondary boards on top of the original boards super heavy duty floor !

  • @JRs-Garage
    @JRs-Garage 11 месяцев назад

    Sweet trailer deal Ben !

  • @ToddMills801
    @ToddMills801 10 месяцев назад

    Great trailer I love that colour of the truck

  • @melmcclure3710
    @melmcclure3710 11 месяцев назад

    Heck of a deal on that trailer

  • @victorrobinson7008
    @victorrobinson7008 11 месяцев назад +1

    Take both axles off check them both for damage ! Replace damaged parts or buy 7000 pound axles with new rims and trailer tires ! Plus cut off damaged metal , sand and paint but don't forget about the lights ! And you were just at O'Reilly's Auto Parts you could have got those lights and most of the wires that you may need to put it back together .haha

  • @williamm.vazquez8801
    @williamm.vazquez8801 10 месяцев назад +1

    Sweet Deal On Trailer

  • @shartne
    @shartne 11 месяцев назад

    YES! WOW what a great Bargon! You did well! Looking forward to a video of the fix up of the trailer.

  • @endall39
    @endall39 11 месяцев назад +6

    You're way ahead on that deal. Well done, and a good project for content!

  • @jasonhovey815
    @jasonhovey815 11 месяцев назад +1

    At arch in the axles in stock I don’t know if they look fine. Looks like you just need some u-bolts and tires and wheels. Great score for $150

  • @CigarsnWhiskey
    @CigarsnWhiskey 11 месяцев назад

    Awesome deal

  • @niftysin
    @niftysin 11 месяцев назад +4

    Can you please do a price breakdown on this truck?