I thought I was done improving my trailer, but watching this video I realize that I still have some more improvements to make. I like the idea of removable sides, it's practical and versatile. Thank you for taking the time to document this improvement for us, it is greatly appreciated.
Excellent!! I love seeing your boys helping and it turned out great. I’m getting ready to do an 18ft car hauler trailer the same way. Thanks for the video.
good to see the kids involved, to straighten the frame hook it up to you're truck put enough down pressure on it to start lifting the truck and very slowly and carefully push backward you won't get it perfect but if you are careful you'll get it close
To make it truly removable you could substitute the lag bolts out for lock pin/cotter pin bolts or Clevis pin bolts. That way you don’t need to bust out a drill and hammer to bang those lag bolts off. If you do this just make sure you treat the pin bolts with some rust resistant spray made by rust-o-leum
Nice idea on the clevis pin bolts! I may end up just taking and leaving them out. The sides are so wedged in there I don't think they will ever come out under regular use.
Wonderful video and a nice trailer for a used one. I built a custom 14’ tandem axle trailer while in high school and still use it 21 years later. I had stake pockets that I had built wooden sides and they worked well for awhile until the treated wood got so swollen with moisture that taking them off what nigh on impossible. So I have some sides welded up and I tried to weld 1.25 sq tubing side by side to go into the stake pockets but it got so frustrating that I abandoned it and used multiple 1/2” grade 8 bolts, and I drilled and tapped the sides so I just use an impact to take them on and off. My question is how did you not burn up your step bit? I used cutting oil and a slow speed on mine and it took forever, and so I used cobalt bits and they worked faster.
that's why you should have a block under your jack stand. if it happens again and you have a tiger torch or some kind of torch that's a lot easier then a sludge hammer :) nice side walls tho
Corner brackets - I got the Carry-On brand brackets from Tractor Supply Corp (TSC). They rusted quickly. I like yours better. My trailer is the 4x8 1750 lb rating from Harbor Freight. Now that I've discovered a 5x8 aluminum version from Northern Tool, I think I like that one better (it costs a little more) I think the HF trailer will be finding a new owner. Hello, craigslist ...
You are correct. The weight of the sides and being connected with the other side, it won't be bumping out. Next time I take the side out I'll be leaving the bolts out.
I have probably ruined over 30 drill bits when I was adding stale pockets and marker lights to my gooseneck. To this day I’ve never found a drill bit that will easily drill into steel.
@@VincesDIYs Thanks for the info on 6011. I have never used it. I only mig weld but I may get some 6011 and get busy with the stick. Thanks again. If I didn’t mention it before, good recovery on the back gate and hinges.
If you're not an expert welder then why didn't you just bolt them on? I wouldn't have wanted to weld them on unless I knew what I was doing or felt comfortable doing it.
@@marte1a256 Wow! Is that the best that you can do? Is result to abusive behavior and or name calling? Lol Maybe you should go to anger management or something like that.
Since they’re going in horizontal he doesn’t need lock washers. No amount of vibration will force those bolts out due to gravity. He could even get away with using cotter/clevis pin bolts instead of lag bolts
I thought I was done improving my trailer, but watching this video I realize that I still have some more improvements to make.
I like the idea of removable sides, it's practical and versatile.
Thank you for taking the time to document this improvement for us, it is greatly appreciated.
Happy it is useful for you!
Kudos to you for including your son and teaching him! Well done sir.
Thank you!
Excellent!! I love seeing your boys helping and it turned out great. I’m getting ready to do an 18ft car hauler trailer the same way. Thanks for the video.
Thanks for the kind words and all the best on your trailer!
good to see the kids involved, to straighten the frame hook it up to you're truck put enough down pressure on it to start lifting the truck and very slowly and carefully push backward you won't get it perfect but if you are careful you'll get it close
Love your trailer! Just built a flat bed trailer and I need to make sides too.... gonna be easy after watching your video!~
Hope it is useful!
Very good DIY! You have a lot of excellent help!
Thank you!
Not sure if you have done so but make sure to treat the cut ends of the treated wood since that cut part is no longer treated.
That looks great. You have inspired me to do the same. Thank you 👍
Good video on how to make more work for yourself.
Haha. It does seem that way doesn’t it....
@@VincesDIYs a little but none the less still turned out nice
To make it truly removable you could substitute the lag bolts out for lock pin/cotter pin bolts or Clevis pin bolts. That way you don’t need to bust out a drill and hammer to bang those lag bolts off. If you do this just make sure you treat the pin bolts with some rust resistant spray made by rust-o-leum
Nice idea on the clevis pin bolts!
I may end up just taking and leaving them out. The sides are so wedged in there I don't think they will ever come out under regular use.
Wonderful video and a nice trailer for a used one. I built a custom 14’ tandem axle trailer while in high school and still use it 21 years later. I had stake pockets that I had built wooden sides and they worked well for awhile until the treated wood got so swollen with moisture that taking them off what nigh on impossible.
So I have some sides welded up and I tried to weld 1.25 sq tubing side by side to go into the stake pockets but it got so frustrating that I abandoned it and used multiple 1/2” grade 8 bolts, and I drilled and tapped the sides so I just use an impact to take them on and off.
My question is how did you not burn up your step bit? I used cutting oil and a slow speed on mine and it took forever, and so I used cobalt bits and they worked faster.
Hmm, not sure. I do fine that if I use a regular bit for the initial hole and then the step bit it works best
that's why you should have a block under your jack stand. if it happens again and you have a tiger torch or some kind of torch that's a lot easier then a sludge hammer :) nice side walls tho
Corner brackets - I got the Carry-On brand brackets from Tractor Supply Corp (TSC). They rusted quickly. I like yours better. My trailer is the 4x8 1750 lb rating from Harbor Freight. Now that I've discovered a 5x8 aluminum version from Northern Tool, I think I like that one better (it costs a little more) I think the HF trailer will be finding a new owner. Hello, craigslist ...
Hard to go wrong with aluminum. My next video on this trailer is getting rid of the rust...
Your Son does good work!!!
Thanks! I’ll let him know :)
Think you could have spaced the side boards only use have as many,,,good idea for the rear spacer board I like how you used screws vs I bolts
Yes, depends what you haul. I get dirt and gravel sometimes so solid sides are nice.
removable sides? they're literally lag bolted to the frame lol. These sides are removable in the same way that my Jeep's engine is removable.
Hahahaha - Maybe semi removable is a better description :)
@@VincesDIYs good video though!
I would of just bypassed the screws. I doubt the stakes would jump out, unless you were off-roading it and hitting some big bumps.
You are correct. The weight of the sides and being connected with the other side, it won't be bumping out. Next time I take the side out I'll be leaving the bolts out.
@@VincesDIYs or use cotter pin/clevis pin bolts. Makes removing easy peezy and gives u reassurance if u hit a pot hole those things can’t bounce up
I wonder how much cargo capacity you have left?
Sufficient
I have probably ruined over 30 drill bits when I was adding stale pockets and marker lights to my gooseneck. To this day I’ve never found a drill bit that will easily drill into steel.
I find that step bits work best.
You might want to give your trailer a coat of paint to ward off rust. It is such a nice trailer. Did you build it?
Yes, I ended up doing that in the other trailer build video I made
I did not build it but bought it as it was.
greetings good video in which store did you buy the corner joints
Amazon. Links are in the description
How much penetration are you getting on your welds without grinding first? If you grind the galvy off you won’t make such a health risk.
I was using 6011 so clean surfaces was not needed. Good point on grinding the galvanizing.
@@VincesDIYs Thanks for the info on 6011. I have never used it. I only mig weld but I may get some 6011 and get busy with the stick. Thanks again. If I didn’t mention it before, good recovery on the back gate and hinges.
"Trying too much at a time." As you go back to forcing the drill.
Haha. Sometimes it takes awhile for the lesson to sink in :)
When you weld uphill your slag doesn't cover your puddle and you can see whats going on.
Thanks for the tip!
Those grounding wires will give u grief , check it out
Good work
Thanks!
How did you get those kids to do manual labor? I’m impressed! Did you pause the WiFi?
Haha, keep devices out of their hands.
If you include your kids in your projects they will choose working with dad over games I’m sure.
Good job
Thanks!
Why the barrel bolts? Were the stake racks not enough?
If I hit a big bump in the road, theoretically the sides could bounce out.
😎👍🏽
Where did you get the things you welded on your trailer? I figure Lowe’s or HD would carry something like that but don’t know what to call it.
On Amazon - links listed in the description.
What's is the name for the corner corner piece
There is a link to them in the description
I am doing what you did to your trailer only I am making gaps between the side rails.
Nice!
Hope you didn’t inhale the fumes when welding galvanized metal
Your right. Have to be careful welding galvanized metal.
He did lol
Very aggressive driller you are lol
Yes I was pushing a little too hard :) They were also very old bits that were given to me and seemed weaker than other ones Iv'e used.
Good stuff!!
Thanks! Working on a full trailer overhaul. Should have something within a month.
What did you use for the welding?
6013 rod (I think)
What kind of wood is that?
Pressure treated
If you're not an expert welder then why didn't you just bolt them on? I wouldn't have wanted to weld them on unless I knew what I was doing or felt comfortable doing it.
Being comfortable doing something and being an expert are 2 different things.
@@VincesDIYs Yeah! I suppose so but I probably would've just bolted it on there though if I was you.
@@luigiprovencher yea thats why its his ideas and video! Make your own! Idiot
@@marte1a256 Wow! Is that the best that you can do? Is result to abusive behavior and or name calling? Lol Maybe you should go to anger management or something like that.
Are the 2x4 holders tapered.
No the are not
your tire sidewall is rubbing the frame.
Nice catch. See next trailer video where I overhaul the frame and fix that issue as well - Refurbishing a Utility Trailer
U for got lock washers
Not really needed. The galvanizing keep them from coming out even if I want to take them off.
Since they’re going in horizontal he doesn’t need lock washers. No amount of vibration will force those bolts out due to gravity. He could even get away with using cotter/clevis pin bolts instead of lag bolts
2:46 didn't you say those were galvanized? I dont think welding galvanized steel is good for you
I was in an open arena and was not breathing in the smoke.
Should have ground all of them also ground the galvanizing off, poison fumes
Tighten too much you’ll smash the stake pocket
Maybe welding class? It hurt my brain to watch this, but yet a good Father & Son learning project!
Haha. Was my first major welding project. Definitely not pretty but will stay together.