Just a note, less screws on the exterior wall means less wall strength both in pressure from inside out and from lateral force. A smooth surface looks nice but unless its a wall of fiberglass, it weaker than screwed at the vertical supports. A wall with less screws will tend to buckle and warp over time as that aluminum is subjected to temps and road movement.
Hey brother in all sincerity I know nothing about trailers but have a side-by-side and 3 motorcycles I am planning on hauling to Arizona from Michigan and your video was a huuuge help and I feel much more confident shopping for a trailer. I really appreciate you big time thank you.
Cyclic loading has little issue on steel. Granted a HAZ region may experience some cracking. But nothing like aluminum. Aluminum will begin to stress crack during multiple loading operations.
Great video I'm thinking of starting junk removal and aluminum is what you need considering I'm pulling wit 5.4 expedition lesser trailer weigh lesser stress on truck
It doesn't from moisture from above...you'd need to undercoat every single side and edge of the board..that adds a lot of weight. And.. it doesn't bind well. It's just not needed and a waste of money..unless you only paint the top. No one undercoat wood..for a reason. :)
@@stubby1122 The moisture issue comes from inside the RV..not outside. Humidity in the RV. This is what makes it so hard for people to wrap their brains around. lol. The RV's people undercoat..are in the scrap heaps. If you have a cargo trailer...coat the inside..leave the bottom (outside). And great protection. Wood panelling..is not metal..and undercoating..is meant for metal only..for a reason.
At 3:25 mark u show the floor of the 8.5wide what material is that? Idk if its the video but it doesn't look like plywood.. also with the screwless exterior what actually hold the aluminum to the trailer? My other question when you show the undercarriage of the steel trailer what are the cross members made from? I knew its steel but is it C-Channel or I-beam? The very last trailer u show is the inside OSB? Again idk if its the video picture on my phone but it doesn't look like plywood...
@stubby1122 I thought it was OSB but I figured maybe it was just my eyes because they have plywood on the walls... I guess that's why people should always read the standard features of every trailer they're looking at... I've also noticed trailer companies selling a 16ft but it's a 14ft box with a 2ft v-nose & there telling people it's a true 16ft trailer... it seems like alot of these companies have some kinda gimmick...
Thankyou. I’m looking for a half ton pullable. Was initially looking at 7x14 V nose. I live in a area of Canada where roads can get rough. Multiple use. Hauling lumber. Furniture etc storage in winter. Use as a portable shelter Couple of questions…what type of suspension should I look at? Torsion or spring. Tandem axels I think is a must. 12 foot V nose adequate? Reason is…I’m looking at lumber. For some reason 14 foot 2x4 is cheaper than 12 foot. Go figure I hope it would fit in on some sort of angle I’ve heard mention of extended hitches for backing up Steel frame? Thanks
What did you end up getting? I’m in BC looking for a portable shelter/hauler combo I’m thinking 7x16 or 7.5x16 but I’m struggling to decide which width to go with or if i have to consider 14’ long instead of 16 to be able drive through some streets that doesnt loops to Uturn :/
I tend to always like a pure plywood as well but that upgraded model is a significantly thicker wall compared to economy models that are a luan or thinner plywood
I would also ask about how its wired, i have an RC trailer and spent my spring taking off interior panels and cutting out a bag of those garbage crimp connectors and adding grounds. Dont get a wood floor get extruded aluminum also i wouldn't bother with a steel frame if you are in the rust belt.
I went to look at dark horse today, fully expecting to pull away with one. Very unimpressed by the fit and finish and I did not buy one. I will be looking at other brands.
I'll be sure to buy Dark Horse next time I buy a trailer. Your insight was valuable I learned a lot from your video thank you. are you based out of the midwest?
On cheaper trailers, yes it is completely normal. It's typically made of a kiln dried and chemically treated OBS board or plywood that is weather resistant, but not proof. So if WILL rot out eventually, it's a very common problem on the cheaper trailers and people rectify it by spraying either a foam covering or a liner like flex-seal. Though keep in mind this will make the trailer breathe less and you will require more topside ventilation or the interior wood (inner walls that are typically not weather treated to cut costs) can start to mildew and mold.
I bought a 7' x 16' cargo trailer for $9500.00 including sales tax. Now I get a personal property tax bill for $600.00 from the County, that's more than what it cost to tag my 2017 truck. Something is wrong.
This is actually one of the better videos that basically dumbs down all the trailer terminology that I once didn’t know!
Just a note, less screws on the exterior wall means less wall strength both in pressure from inside out and from lateral force. A smooth surface looks nice but unless its a wall of fiberglass, it weaker than screwed at the vertical supports. A wall with less screws will tend to buckle and warp over time as that aluminum is subjected to temps and road movement.
Perfect vid from an enclosed trailer expert salesman. Exactly what I was looking for.
Hey brother in all sincerity I know nothing about trailers but have a side-by-side and 3 motorcycles I am planning on hauling to Arizona from Michigan and your video was a huuuge help and I feel much more confident shopping for a trailer. I really appreciate you big time thank you.
We’re located in Jackson, MI. Would love to help you get one!
Biggest thing is the cross member boxed or cheap stamped z metal and on 24 inches or 16 inches,then what is the spacing
Bare osb on the bottom of those trailers…? That’s crazy!!
My experience with Darkhorse, rv door latch already replaced and cheap plastic door holder broke in light wind.
Just the info I needed! Now I need to know the right size for towing a vehicle
Solid information! Clear and excellent points. Thank you 🍻
Cyclic loading has little issue on steel. Granted a HAZ region may experience some cracking. But nothing like aluminum. Aluminum will begin to stress crack during multiple loading operations.
Great video I'm thinking of starting junk removal and aluminum is what you need considering I'm pulling wit 5.4 expedition lesser trailer weigh lesser stress on truck
Why are they using OSB on the floors? and 2, Why isn't the underside of the OSB on the floors coated?
Osb is actually stronger, I do with they would coat the bottom.
Undercoating the bottom will trap interior moisture. The floor will rot quickly if snow, water, etc gets inside. Same reason rv's aren't undercoated.
@@mazecentric4124 Undercoating doesn't allow moisture getting in in the first place.
It doesn't from moisture from above...you'd need to undercoat every single side and edge of the board..that adds a lot of weight. And.. it doesn't bind well. It's just not needed and a waste of money..unless you only paint the top. No one undercoat wood..for a reason. :)
@@stubby1122 The moisture issue comes from inside the RV..not outside. Humidity in the RV. This is what makes it so hard for people to wrap their brains around. lol. The RV's people undercoat..are in the scrap heaps. If you have a cargo trailer...coat the inside..leave the bottom (outside). And great protection. Wood panelling..is not metal..and undercoating..is meant for metal only..for a reason.
At 3:25 mark u show the floor of the 8.5wide what material is that? Idk if its the video but it doesn't look like plywood.. also with the screwless exterior what actually hold the aluminum to the trailer? My other question when you show the undercarriage of the steel trailer what are the cross members made from? I knew its steel but is it C-Channel or I-beam? The very last trailer u show is the inside OSB? Again idk if its the video picture on my phone but it doesn't look like plywood...
I asked the same questions about the OSB (especially being used on the floor) but it seems they don't want to answer that question.
@stubby1122 I thought it was OSB but I figured maybe it was just my eyes because they have plywood on the walls... I guess that's why people should always read the standard features of every trailer they're looking at... I've also noticed trailer companies selling a 16ft but it's a 14ft box with a 2ft v-nose & there telling people it's a true 16ft trailer... it seems like alot of these companies have some kinda gimmick...
More than likely, some sort of stable deck or drymax. Actually, it lasts longer than standard plywood.
@@jeffreyguay259 But not as long as if it were undercoated.
Thankyou. I’m looking for a half ton pullable. Was initially looking at 7x14 V nose. I live in a area of Canada where roads can get rough. Multiple use. Hauling lumber. Furniture etc storage in winter. Use as a portable shelter
Couple of questions…what type of suspension should I look at? Torsion or spring.
Tandem axels I think is a must.
12 foot V nose adequate? Reason is…I’m looking at lumber. For some reason 14 foot 2x4 is cheaper than 12 foot. Go figure I hope it would fit in on some sort of angle
I’ve heard mention of extended hitches for backing up
Steel frame?
Thanks
What did you end up getting? I’m in BC looking for a portable shelter/hauler combo I’m thinking 7x16 or 7.5x16 but I’m struggling to decide which width to go with or if i have to consider 14’ long instead of 16 to be able drive through some streets that doesnt loops to Uturn :/
Great information!
Thank you
Excellent information
Glad it was helpful!
Wall height. Does a 6 foot wall mean I’m jumped over all the time when when wearing my helmet and work boots?
Yes it does , go for the 7 foot
How is that last high class trailer you showed better with osb walls and floor than the cheaper models that have plywood?
I tend to always like a pure plywood as well but that upgraded model is a significantly thicker wall compared to economy models that are a luan or thinner plywood
I would also ask about how its wired, i have an RC trailer and spent my spring taking off interior panels and cutting out a bag of those garbage crimp connectors and adding grounds. Dont get a wood floor get extruded aluminum also i wouldn't bother with a steel frame if you are in the rust belt.
What about polycore?
I went to look at dark horse today, fully expecting to pull away with one. Very unimpressed by the fit and finish and I did not buy one. I will be looking at other brands.
Thanks!!
I'll be sure to buy Dark Horse next time I buy a trailer. Your insight was valuable I learned a lot from your video thank you. are you based out of the midwest?
Yes, and we delivery across the Midwest! Thanks for watching.
@@howeequipment It was a learning experience thanks again.
That exposed wood underneath doesn’t look right. Is that normal?
On cheaper trailers, yes it is completely normal. It's typically made of a kiln dried and chemically treated OBS board or plywood that is weather resistant, but not proof. So if WILL rot out eventually, it's a very common problem on the cheaper trailers and people rectify it by spraying either a foam covering or a liner like flex-seal. Though keep in mind this will make the trailer breathe less and you will require more topside ventilation or the interior wood (inner walls that are typically not weather treated to cut costs) can start to mildew and mold.
@@akustaka Great info, thanks 👍
I bought a 7' x 16' cargo trailer for $9500.00 including sales tax. Now I get a personal property tax bill for $600.00 from the County, that's more than what it cost to tag my 2017 truck. Something is wrong.
What state or province are you in?
Never heard of that. It’s a trailer not even RV living space. You better check that
This sounds suspiciously like California behavior
Did you ever get that figured out
Arkansas?😅
We have 12"
Very helpful!
Help me pick
Do you build gaming trailers
@@alexboone261 ?
Glad it was helpful!
Not sure if you know but on my headphones, your audio is only coming out my right side speaker not both, Not sure if you knew what happened at editing
Can’t hear u proper from music
I wouldn’t want a welded aluminum trailer. Also these welds don’t look very professional.
I don’t know why they leave exposed wood underneath.
@@nomansland4811 money talks.
The background music isn't just distracting, it is actually louder than the guy speaking. I came to this video for info, not to be entertained.
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All I could tell from this video is that dark horse trailers are trash
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