For future repairs; May I suggest you place a jack on the floor then a upright log on top of floor to gain extension and use that as leverage then arching the board into place. That way you lower the jack and never have to pound out the additional short pieces of stud. It will automatically be lowered and you out of harm's way. You'll save your back and be a lot safer.
@@Freddy-bx6sf Correct, if the earth is just dirt, rocks, gravel then I suggest placing a flat sheet of wood under floor jack for stability & to avoid floor jack sinking in ground.
Great result! I would suggest cutting the metal and bending it out of the way that way you don't have to bend the board at all. Then just bend it back and weld it once the board is in place.
Painted over the rust, not exactly what I'd call honest work. The rest of it was pretty good work tho. Should have sanded it all the rust out when he was stripping the boards.
Nah brother nothing was wrong with it. That’s what they go for around here and I was trying to move it quick. Probably would have sold as high as 2900-3000 if I wanted to wait.
Well worth $2,500 for a steal. I have been hunting for s trailer for a while now and one of this condition would be "cheap" if listed for $3,500. Great work! Never undervalue your skills and labor. Thanks for the video!
He didn't include taxes which would at least be $175. Dropping his hourly rate down to $30. And with video evidence online now you better believe the IRS will take note of it. It's far easier for them to audit people who can't afford lawyers than people who can afford lawyers. Remember that.
@@charliefarms1 okay? I never claimed you didn't pay taxes. I said you did not Include it in your cost/profit breakdown. So why exactly are you telling me to relax?
@@NonyaBuzinezz because you’re freaking out about taxes lol. It will be okay. I handle my finances and I’m sure other people understand that they would have to manage theirs if they did the same.
@@charliefarms1 noting a cost that was not mentioned in the video is freaking out? Furthermore if you want to claim I'm freaking out about something it's overwhelmingly obvious that it would be the length the government will go to gather a small amount of money from citizens. In case you need another reminder, I never mentioned your finances or if you pay taxes or not. My comment is just as truthful and relevant now that you've shared that you pay your taxes. How you connected my comment to you paying your taxes is still a mystery to me.
If you do this pretty often might want to invest in a airless sprayer. You'll get the job done with the same quality, but you'll save money on paint if you buy 5 gallons at a time. Cleaning the machine takes about 15 min. I'm a painter so I'm inclined to this thinking. Solid job brother.
Just bought one! Literally painted a trailer a couple days ago with it. Really worked awesome and saved a bunch of money on paint. A video is coming soon for that one too. Still getting used to everything
@ for the type of paint he is working with, I would recommend an airless. If however you are doing detailed automotive, I would recommended HVLP. And to be honest I am not an expert on HVLP sprayers.
@@K.O240 given he's only spraying a single stage enamel, that can picked up from a Sherwin Williams industrial store, Airless is the way to go, since they're easy to clean, easy to get and out of the paint. Plus, if he's doing a lot of trailers... he really never has to clean it, he could just keep the one airless in the one color and keep the bucket filled. If he were spraying a 2K (a enamel with hardener), I would recommend a HVLP gun, as they are easier to clean when the product begins to lock up.
Really nice job. For a second there I read the breakdown and thought you only made $43 profit. That’s a lot of work for $43. But then I finally read it right. $42 an hour is at bad. Especially since your outside, no boss, work when you want and no one tormenting you. Good job man!
I mean that doesn't count his own tools, his truck getting it, time buying or selling it, prep work, the spot it needs take on the property and general tool wear and tear.
Great job sir. I agree with some of the others. I expected this trailer to sell for more. Adding the red and white reflective stickers would add a nice touch to your already stellar work. Thanks for the video.
@@charliefarms1I’ve been looking for a side hobby to make extra cash and this video shows up. Thanks for the inspiration, keep up the work. That trailer looks amazing
Could you imagine telling a TV executive 20 years ago you were going to have millions of people watching a dude restoring a trailer? RUclips is awesome 😂
Working a ~$20/hr restaurant job in southern california. This kind of do-it-yourself moneymaking work is inspiring. I can't wait to be able to get my own place somewhere out of suburbia to even just have the opportunity to work for myself doing things like this.
We moved from the inland empire (upland) to Connecticut during Covid to start a homestead. We bought a busted house on a big chunk of land, now we have goats for dairy and chickens for eggs, we grow vegetables every year. The move and the first year was definitely a struggle, at times we were scared we made the wrong choice, but that’s what “change” does to you I suppose. We’ve never been happier… plan for it, start researching what you want to get into, and as soon as the opportunity presents itself go for it!
@@MrSagerific95 that sounds like exactly what i want to do :) it feels great to hear about others pulling it off, im happy for you. I'll make it happen myself soon
Just move the fuck out. Get a job doing real man's work somewhere and go from there. Shit go down to work in the oil industry and you'll have enough for land, shop, trailers galore. FUCK WORKING IN A RESTAURANT IN SO CAL. That shit cannot be good for your soul. Just up and leave. You won't die. Don't bother saving...just GET THE FUCK OUT. you'll be totally fine. Better actually.
Bananaboy444 Keep your eyes peeled for opportunity... While a large trailer like this might require some space and tools to work on... I suspect there are opportunities that if you are paying attention you could do in a small house or apartment... I believe there is always opportunities for people that are paying attention and willing to take some risks.. Good Luck!
Very nice transformation! If you do enough of these, I feel like you could save a little money or at least have a better product for the same money if you got a harbor freight HVLP gun and sprayed with a 2k high build primer that you can buy by the gallon on the internet and then run to john deere and get some blitz black implement paint. Just a thought, and it'd save your fingertips. Keep the videos coming!
Yeah, this is how flipping stuff usually works. Fix the absolute bare minimum to make it look nice and then sell it to the next poor bastard down the line
I love the cost breakdown and profit breakdown at the end. Good to know that it wouldn't be worth my time if I was doing it to make money, but I'm in the process of doing this with a trailer I own, so it was fun to watch 🤘🏼
How do so many people in these videos not notice that the metal in the front of the trailer that holds the boards is just stich welded and is meant to be cut and removed to put new boards in?
One more way to cut the cost a little is to use old motor oil for the wood deck sealer. Thin it a little with paint thinner and roll it on heavy (or spray with a pump sprayer with a fence staining tip). It looks good, lasts a long time, and is virtually free. The smell is strong at first but fades quickly with sun and time.
Really great job! I’ve also seen people condition the wood with 1 part diesel to 1 part used motor oil - it comes out to a dark waterproof finish and would be a cheap great alternative moving forward! Just an idea - never used it myself!
Thanks! I’ve never tried it before either. Apparently it smells like diesel and is slippery for the first couple weeks, and since I sell my trailers almost immediately, I haven’t tried using it yet. Might do it on my next one especially since it’s free.
I miss my old Ford Ranger 4x4 😢 I sold it and bought a F150 for better tow capacity (i do landscaping)... Now im always paying to fix this big piece of crap at the garage.
Don’t feel too bad about the welds on the fenders… welding thin steel to much thicker steel is always hard. Ends up being too hot for the thin metal but too cold for the thick.
one thing that is important with stick welding is to wear good gloves at least for your support hand because that hand will get exposed to alot more radiation(heat, mostly). and the tacking method you did works fine for something like sheet metal but in the future if you ever did this in a shop it can be alot easier to tig weld the sheet metal on a really low amperage maybe 30-35 or so. normally tacking would be no bueno but sheet metal has bit different of rules because it isnt weight bearing. nice video btw - nate, a welder mostly
Been wanting to get a wire welder. I used one back in college and I could weld really well with it. Any recommendations on an affordable wire welder that can do this type of work? It’s been over 7 years since I’ve used one though
@@charliefarms1 tons of options but to be honest when it comes to mig and tig equipment it's mostly a "you get what you paid for" situation. for tig I like Miller's for mig and stick/fluxcore I like lincoln's but ive used both and just feels like miller's are constantly needing maintenence in comparison. There are so many types of welders out there I would just say search based on your budget's price point. Also it depends alot on the situation. Gasless fluxcore ran off of a generator can be real cheap but you need to handle and store that flux wire carefully. It doesnt need the carbon dioxide gas that DS fluxcore does (but can sometimes be added to the machine with a hose I believe) and with a gasless fluxcore wire you can weld outdoors with out the need for a gas tank. Personally im gonna be building a mobile rig soon with an inverter generator from Harbor Freight called the Predator 9500 with a Titanium 225 stick welder (also from HF) to start out my side hussle after work along with all the common hand and power tools.
@@charliefarms1 but for this kind of sheet metal work if you cant get an oxy welding setup id recommend getting a gasless fluxcore welder than can run 1/16" fluxcore wire and a set of copper backing pieces to absorb some of the heat when you are welding very thin metals and large gaps or both
Used to do this for a living, new custom trailers and rebuilds , lots of money, hard work, but you get to take pride in a quality finished product, except when a bum pays you with a bad check.
Have you ever used tractor implement paint? I buy fix and flip trailers down in FL, I usually use a wire brush on a grinder to knock off any surface rust then use the Majic or Rust-Oleum High gloss black Implement paint. The paint is like tar but looks amazing when its done and lasts for about 5-7 years before it needs to be repainted.
Fantastic job wow. I took lots of notes lol. Hard work I can see. I am surprised you didn’t sell it for more, maybe your area and more details but I also don’t know much about trailer prices lol. Either way you did amazing and I hope others can learn from you.
Thanks! I appreciate it! Yeah in my area most people won’t pay more than 3k for something unless they can make payments. It works for me and I enjoy the work
I can't believe someone charged you $1,600 for a rolling deathtrap of a trailer. You did a great job, though. Better than I could have. Thanks for the great content.
For those type of flimsy fenders, I always put a brace in the middle and I usually use an old recycled lawnmower blades once I clean it up and remove any sharp edges from the blade.
for the welding get you a thinner rod and always keep your puddle focused on the thicker material and just wash it in to thinner material till you get a good bite into it. best way to learn is to do it and learn from the not pretty scenarios
You could save a little by using a propane/air torch. If you're refilling those colemans from a larger propane tank, then it's the same. Also, diesel and waste oil is cheaper than canned sealant, but it's good practice to soak the board ends. I hope nobody installs some E-track just to find out those boards aren't firmly attached to the frame.
If you invest in plastic wire loom from harbor freight and add a wheel to your jack you could tack on an extra $200 bucks to that asking price. Great job!!
What I did to make it easier to replace the boards is just cut out a notch, put the boards in and slight them over, and then tack weld the piece that was cut out. Can be recut and rewelded for future board replacements
A quick polish for those nice aluminum wheels and a scrub and shine for the tires could add another few hundred to that sale price with less than an hour invested.
Great videos and I love how you take time and do a good job . I wonder how frequently do they sell tho. Like is this like just part time or you do this full time .
How many cans of primer and paint? And is the paint gloss or semi gloss? Also I could suggest adding the reflective tape, i just flipped my first trailer and it adds a nice pop to the sides
Wow, I may have stumbled into the one category of things in my area that are not insanely overpriced because I thought $1600 was overpaying for it in that condition and was surprised he only got $2500 on the back end if he had to pay that amount to start.
How much should I be looking for to buy a trailer for to flip it? I’ve been scouting marketplace for a few weeks now and just wondering how much a good price is to flip a tamden trailer for?
It all kinda depends on the trailer and your location. For example, I’m in Kentucky, so car haulers and utility trailers are very common. I’d say 1 out of 4 people have a trailer in my area. But when I lived in Florida, not many people used those types of trailers, but tons of people have boats. So If I was in Florida I would probably be flipping boats/boat trailers instead. If you watch my video on how to find trailer cheap, I go over the things I look for when buying one. Typically I pay between 1000-2000 for the trailers I flip because I know they cost 3800-4500 brand new, and I can make them look brand new and sell for half the cost. I always always always calculate how much I would have in the repair before buying the trailer to make sure it’s worth it. I suggest saving trailers on marketplace, then going back and seeing what sells. That will give you an idea of their value and how fast they sell
Thanks! This one had brakes on the front axle, but honestly I had never wired brakes or used them so I didn’t wire them up to work. Most people around here don’t use brakes on trailers anyway, so I knew it wouldn’t make much of a difference in value. For wheel bearings I get the wheels in the air and see if there’s any movement and that can typically tell you if they need to be done. I always pull the dust cap off to see what the grease is looking like too. I spend the extra time to check the bearings before buying the trailer too because that can usually get a discount.
@@charliefarms1 awesome! thanks for the detailed reply! I subscribed, loved the video! In Canada where I am from trailer brakes are always a good selling feature, that trailer would cost at least $4000+ CDN here
@@charliefarms1 makes me shudder to hear "people around here don't use brakes on their trailer". For an empty trailer that's all well and good but with a vehicle on it??? Well let me put it this way, even with working trailer brakes and an adjustable brake controller installed in my truck I make sure to give a lot of runoff room in front of me when pulling a heavy trailer. That don't even account for fear of getting jack knifed by a trailer with no brakes in stopping conditions that are less than ideal.
Laws or not putting a vehicle on that trailer and not having brakes on it is a BAD idea. I was very happy I paid the money to put a brake controller module in my truck when I hauled a camper trailer half way across the country a few years ago.
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For future repairs; May I suggest you place a jack on the floor then a upright log on top of floor to gain extension and use that as leverage then arching the board into place. That way you lower the jack and never have to pound out the additional short pieces of stud. It will automatically be lowered and you out of harm's way. You'll save your back and be a lot safer.
That’s really smart! Thanks for the tip. Definitely will do that next time
For clarification your recommendation is:
“Bent” board
Upright Log
Jack
Earth
And then just lowering the jack?
@@Freddy-bx6sf Correct, if the earth is just dirt, rocks, gravel then I suggest placing a flat sheet of wood under floor jack for stability & to avoid floor jack sinking in ground.
@@RAJsWork got it, thank you!
Great result! I would suggest cutting the metal and bending it out of the way that way you don't have to bend the board at all. Then just bend it back and weld it once the board is in place.
I feel like someone got a great deal for $2,500. I was fully expecting this to go over $3,500. Very satisfying video to watch - good stuff
Thank you!
I think they knew what they were getting. $1500 trailer with a $500 facelift and they didn't have to put the work into it.
Yea I can't even find clapped out 16ft landscape trailers for $2,500 around me....
SAME!
I found a couple from 900 - 1500 might get into flipping these tbh
This is what honest work looks like. Showcasing costs and labor at the end tops it off.
Lip stick on a pig just saying.
@@wing3737 Loll that's true but I'm sure the buyer was aware of the damages when purchasing. Those car haulers can cost 5-10K new.
Painted over the rust, not exactly what I'd call honest work. The rest of it was pretty good work tho. Should have sanded it all the rust out when he was stripping the boards.
@@wing3737sold for $2500 obviously there’s something wrong with the trailer if it’s that cheap
Nah brother nothing was wrong with it. That’s what they go for around here and I was trying to move it quick. Probably would have sold as high as 2900-3000 if I wanted to wait.
Well worth $2,500 for a steal. I have been hunting for s trailer for a while now and one of this condition would be "cheap" if listed for $3,500. Great work! Never undervalue your skills and labor. Thanks for the video!
Depends on location. Nearly new ones around here go for $2000.
The cost breakdown at the end was excellent! Thanks for including that
He didn't include taxes which would at least be $175. Dropping his hourly rate down to $30. And with video evidence online now you better believe the IRS will take note of it. It's far easier for them to audit people who can't afford lawyers than people who can afford lawyers. Remember that.
@try44 I pay my taxes, relax lol
@@charliefarms1 okay? I never claimed you didn't pay taxes. I said you did not Include it in your cost/profit breakdown. So why exactly are you telling me to relax?
@@NonyaBuzinezz because you’re freaking out about taxes lol. It will be okay. I handle my finances and I’m sure other people understand that they would have to manage theirs if they did the same.
@@charliefarms1 noting a cost that was not mentioned in the video is freaking out? Furthermore if you want to claim I'm freaking out about something it's overwhelmingly obvious that it would be the length the government will go to gather a small amount of money from citizens. In case you need another reminder, I never mentioned your finances or if you pay taxes or not. My comment is just as truthful and relevant now that you've shared that you pay your taxes. How you connected my comment to you paying your taxes is still a mystery to me.
If you do this pretty often might want to invest in a airless sprayer. You'll get the job done with the same quality, but you'll save money on paint if you buy 5 gallons at a time. Cleaning the machine takes about 15 min.
I'm a painter so I'm inclined to this thinking. Solid job brother.
Just bought one! Literally painted a trailer a couple days ago with it. Really worked awesome and saved a bunch of money on paint. A video is coming soon for that one too. Still getting used to everything
Do you recommend airless over HVLP gun?
@ for the type of paint he is working with, I would recommend an airless. If however you are doing detailed automotive, I would recommended HVLP. And to be honest I am not an expert on HVLP sprayers.
@@K.O240 given he's only spraying a single stage enamel, that can picked up from a Sherwin Williams industrial store, Airless is the way to go, since they're easy to clean, easy to get and out of the paint. Plus, if he's doing a lot of trailers... he really never has to clean it, he could just keep the one airless in the one color and keep the bucket filled.
If he were spraying a 2K (a enamel with hardener), I would recommend a HVLP gun, as they are easier to clean when the product begins to lock up.
Really nice job. For a second there I read the breakdown and thought you only made $43 profit. That’s a lot of work for $43. But then I finally read it right. $42 an hour is at bad. Especially since your outside, no boss, work when you want and no one tormenting you. Good job man!
I mean that doesn't count his own tools, his truck getting it, time buying or selling it, prep work, the spot it needs take on the property and general tool wear and tear.
Can we talk about the semi rolling down the highway backwards in the background at about 8:35? lol! Seriously though, good job!
lol, for anyone confused the video for some reason at that part is being rewinded...
Someone get this man a sawsall.
that boy pulled out the chainsaw on us haha. great video
Chainsaw is faster lol
Great job sir. I agree with some of the others. I expected this trailer to sell for more. Adding the red and white reflective stickers would add a nice touch to your already stellar work. Thanks for the video.
Oh she's a beaut Clark! Good job man looking forward for more flips. 👍
Thanks! More coming for sure
@@charliefarms1I’ve been looking for a side hobby to make extra cash and this video shows up. Thanks for the inspiration, keep up the work. That trailer looks amazing
Please more! I have no use for trailers, but this is so nice to watch. Keep it up man!
Thanks!! I really appreciate it. More to come
Same here, I couldn't agree more!
Could you imagine telling a TV executive 20 years ago you were going to have millions of people watching a dude restoring a trailer? RUclips is awesome 😂
@@floatingaxtechnologies2656 that made me laugh out loud haha thanks!
I’m liking these trailer build series. Quick and to the point.
I'll literally never do this myself but I watched the whole thing. Super cool to see your process. Total night and day difference
Thank you!
Nice job on the trailer. I agree a sprayer and bulk paint would save money, if you are going to do this regularly. Enjoyed the video.
DUDE! Good work! Loved how cut and dry you did it, and the plank trick is awesome!
Thanks!!
Even more awesome would be cutting the angle iron, laying the new planks and the rewelding it. So much easier
That method of installing the boards is amazing. I always wondered how that was done!
Appreciate both your trailer work and your video edit skills! Both are great!!
After seeing all the repairs and what you had to do, I feel like they robbed you at $1600
1,100 max
I know what I got haha
Working a ~$20/hr restaurant job in southern california. This kind of do-it-yourself moneymaking work is inspiring. I can't wait to be able to get my own place somewhere out of suburbia to even just have the opportunity to work for myself doing things like this.
We moved from the inland empire (upland) to Connecticut during Covid to start a homestead. We bought a busted house on a big chunk of land, now we have goats for dairy and chickens for eggs, we grow vegetables every year. The move and the first year was definitely a struggle, at times we were scared we made the wrong choice, but that’s what “change” does to you I suppose. We’ve never been happier… plan for it, start researching what you want to get into, and as soon as the opportunity presents itself go for it!
@@MrSagerific95 that sounds like exactly what i want to do :) it feels great to hear about others pulling it off, im happy for you. I'll make it happen myself soon
Just move the fuck out. Get a job doing real man's work somewhere and go from there. Shit go down to work in the oil industry and you'll have enough for land, shop, trailers galore. FUCK WORKING IN A RESTAURANT IN SO CAL. That shit cannot be good for your soul. Just up and leave. You won't die. Don't bother saving...just GET THE FUCK OUT. you'll be totally fine. Better actually.
Bananaboy444 Keep your eyes peeled for opportunity... While a large trailer like this might require some space and tools to work on... I suspect there are opportunities that if you are paying attention you could do in a small house or apartment... I believe there is always opportunities for people that are paying attention and willing to take some risks.. Good Luck!
I could watch this all day long! Great video!
Very nice transformation! If you do enough of these, I feel like you could save a little money or at least have a better product for the same money if you got a harbor freight HVLP gun and sprayed with a 2k high build primer that you can buy by the gallon on the internet and then run to john deere and get some blitz black implement paint. Just a thought, and it'd save your fingertips. Keep the videos coming!
Thanks! Yeah I plan on getting one in the spring. Had a hard time with the first one I bought so I have been hesitant to try it again lol
@@charliefarms1rattle cans are less hassle tho. The Rust-Oleum pro grade cans go a long way too.
You didn’t replace all the boards? Those remaining were also structurally deficient. You also left a lot of rust that you just painted over.
Yeah, this is how flipping stuff usually works. Fix the absolute bare minimum to make it look nice and then sell it to the next poor bastard down the line
@@PersononYT56 Yep, inspecting and greasing the wheel bearings could have been an invaluable, yet inexpensive step as well
Wow! What a big difference, keep up the good work!!
Thank you!
I love the cost breakdown and profit breakdown at the end. Good to know that it wouldn't be worth my time if I was doing it to make money, but I'm in the process of doing this with a trailer I own, so it was fun to watch 🤘🏼
I'd mount a battery and winch on that and keep it! Great job!!
The board with Jack is a great way to do it. I'll have to try that.
How do so many people in these videos not notice that the metal in the front of the trailer that holds the boards is just stich welded and is meant to be cut and removed to put new boards in?
So much value for free, thank you sir!! 🙏🏽
One more way to cut the cost a little is to use old motor oil for the wood deck sealer. Thin it a little with paint thinner and roll it on heavy (or spray with a pump sprayer with a fence staining tip). It looks good, lasts a long time, and is virtually free. The smell is strong at first but fades quickly with sun and time.
Can attest to this. Works great
We use diesel fuel to thin it out.
Yep. Used motor oil with diesel fuel is excellent for coating wood.
Beautiful.... just don't forget the DOT tape...
Really great job! I’ve also seen people condition the wood with 1 part diesel to 1 part used motor oil - it comes out to a dark waterproof finish and would be a cheap great alternative moving forward! Just an idea - never used it myself!
Thanks! I’ve never tried it before either. Apparently it smells like diesel and is slippery for the first couple weeks, and since I sell my trailers almost immediately, I haven’t tried using it yet. Might do it on my next one especially since it’s free.
Nice to see these videos keep coming, keep it up man! Love the effort that has gone into the editing and all the price breakdowns
That was bloody great to watch
Those truck drivers drive backwards in Kentucky! Thats almost more impressive as this trailer flip!
Hahahah 😂 didn’t think anyone would notice
I miss my old Ford Ranger 4x4 😢
I sold it and bought a F150 for better tow capacity (i do landscaping)... Now im always paying to fix this big piece of crap at the garage.
Great work, love this kinda stuff, might look into doing stuff like this
Sealed in the rust real good
Great work. Easy to understand and no bs straight to the work. Keep up the work. Def learning alot and staring my own thing soon.
Anyone else tripped out at first when the semi @8:35 in the background was cruising in reverse? lol
No electric trailer brakes? Do they work? Nothing about a new trailer battery and break away cable / break away switch.
Don’t feel too bad about the welds on the fenders… welding thin steel to much thicker steel is always hard. Ends up being too hot for the thin metal but too cold for the thick.
one thing that is important with stick welding is to wear good gloves at least for your support hand because that hand will get exposed to alot more radiation(heat, mostly). and the tacking method you did works fine for something like sheet metal but in the future if you ever did this in a shop it can be alot easier to tig weld the sheet metal on a really low amperage maybe 30-35 or so. normally tacking would be no bueno but sheet metal has bit different of rules because it isnt weight bearing. nice video btw - nate, a welder mostly
Been wanting to get a wire welder. I used one back in college and I could weld really well with it. Any recommendations on an affordable wire welder that can do this type of work? It’s been over 7 years since I’ve used one though
@@charliefarms1 tons of options but to be honest when it comes to mig and tig equipment it's mostly a "you get what you paid for" situation. for tig I like Miller's for mig and stick/fluxcore I like lincoln's but ive used both and just feels like miller's are constantly needing maintenence in comparison. There are so many types of welders out there I would just say search based on your budget's price point. Also it depends alot on the situation. Gasless fluxcore ran off of a generator can be real cheap but you need to handle and store that flux wire carefully. It doesnt need the carbon dioxide gas that DS fluxcore does (but can sometimes be added to the machine with a hose I believe) and with a gasless fluxcore wire you can weld outdoors with out the need for a gas tank. Personally im gonna be building a mobile rig soon with an inverter generator from Harbor Freight called the Predator 9500 with a Titanium 225 stick welder (also from HF) to start out my side hussle after work along with all the common hand and power tools.
@@charliefarms1 but for this kind of sheet metal work if you cant get an oxy welding setup id recommend getting a gasless fluxcore welder than can run 1/16" fluxcore wire and a set of copper backing pieces to absorb some of the heat when you are welding very thin metals and large gaps or both
Used to do this for a living, new custom trailers and rebuilds , lots of money, hard work, but you get to take pride in a quality finished product, except when a bum pays you with a bad check.
Nice restoration there.
Great video, super fun and motivating.
Have you ever used tractor implement paint? I buy fix and flip trailers down in FL, I usually use a wire brush on a grinder to knock off any surface rust then use the Majic or Rust-Oleum High gloss black Implement paint. The paint is like tar but looks amazing when its done and lasts for about 5-7 years before it needs to be repainted.
Great job man love the video. I would definetly reccomend sanding before painting. It is garunteed to chip very quickly otherwise
Fantastic job wow. I took lots of notes lol. Hard work I can see. I am surprised you didn’t sell it for more, maybe your area and more details but I also don’t know much about trailer prices lol. Either way you did amazing and I hope others can learn from you.
Thanks! I appreciate it! Yeah in my area most people won’t pay more than 3k for something unless they can make payments. It works for me and I enjoy the work
I can't believe someone charged you $1,600 for a rolling deathtrap of a trailer. You did a great job, though. Better than I could have. Thanks for the great content.
None too shabby! Well, sorta shabby, but no longer beat to shit. Nice flip!
I couldn’t even sell it after getting it looking this good!
Nicely done!
For those type of flimsy fenders, I always put a brace in the middle and I usually use an old recycled lawnmower blades once I clean it up and remove any sharp edges from the blade.
8:00 your ranger sounds like a beast, mine didnt sound like that lol
for the welding get you a thinner rod and always keep your puddle focused on the thicker material and just wash it in to thinner material till you get a good bite into it.
best way to learn is to do it and learn from the not pretty scenarios
Hell yeah, man. Good job!
You could save a little by using a propane/air torch. If you're refilling those colemans from a larger propane tank, then it's the same. Also, diesel and waste oil is cheaper than canned sealant, but it's good practice to soak the board ends. I hope nobody installs some E-track just to find out those boards aren't firmly attached to the frame.
Great job, I definitely think you could sell this for much more!
If you invest in plastic wire loom from harbor freight and add a wheel to your jack you could tack on an extra $200 bucks to that asking price. Great job!!
I like how you left all that rust under the primer
Awesome. Give us some tire shine on the next one. Possibly a little more negotiating on both sides and that’s a real good gig
Looks great! hopefully you cleaned the underside as well.
What I did to make it easier to replace the boards is just cut out a notch, put the boards in and slight them over, and then tack weld the piece that was cut out. Can be recut and rewelded for future board replacements
Just found your channel and you have got yourself a new subscriber mate! :) great videos and great work my friend, please keep it up :)
Nice work. I did that with a motorcycle trailer except i kept it instead of selling it!
Nice side hustle
I like these videos. Im sure you have a lot going on but i hope you start making videos again. Merry Christmas
Good job. Some of the fools in here talking crap. Couldn’t dream of touching $40 an hour lol
Man, you ought to get one of those handles for spray cans. Save your fingers. Great side hussle though .
Ranger sounds so good
A quick polish for those nice aluminum wheels and a scrub and shine for the tires could add another few hundred to that sale price with less than an hour invested.
Next time when you get done welding it,Take some 7018 and go back over the world. Just a friendly tip. Thanks for the video.
Love this channel
Great work
Great videos and I love how you take time and do a good job . I wonder how frequently do they sell tho. Like is this like just part time or you do this full time .
Very cool, I would have asked for a bit more but the fenders were a bit dented up. $40+/hr isn’t bad
Not bad!
Feel you could get trailers even cheaper from uhaul. And the like.
Nice job man!
Great video!
Thanks!
How many cans of primer and paint? And is the paint gloss or semi gloss? Also I could suggest adding the reflective tape, i just flipped my first trailer and it adds a nice pop to the sides
good video, I'd do this in a heartbeat but where I live trailers in the rough shape it was in when you got it are still going from $3k-$4500 lol
Wow, I may have stumbled into the one category of things in my area that are not insanely overpriced because I thought $1600 was overpaying for it in that condition and was surprised he only got $2500 on the back end if he had to pay that amount to start.
Awesome job! It can be tremendously satisfying. Have you tried tractor/implement paint? It's what I've used on trailers, holds up very well.
How much should I be looking for to buy a trailer for to flip it? I’ve been scouting marketplace for a few weeks now and just wondering how much a good price is to flip a tamden trailer for?
It all kinda depends on the trailer and your location. For example, I’m in Kentucky, so car haulers and utility trailers are very common. I’d say 1 out of 4 people have a trailer in my area. But when I lived in Florida, not many people used those types of trailers, but tons of people have boats. So If I was in Florida I would probably be flipping boats/boat trailers instead. If you watch my video on how to find trailer cheap, I go over the things I look for when buying one. Typically I pay between 1000-2000 for the trailers I flip because I know they cost 3800-4500 brand new, and I can make them look brand new and sell for half the cost. I always always always calculate how much I would have in the repair before buying the trailer to make sure it’s worth it. I suggest saving trailers on marketplace, then going back and seeing what sells. That will give you an idea of their value and how fast they sell
@@charliefarms1Awesome, Thanks!
Great video! I would love to find a $1600 dual axle trailer! What about the wheel bearings and trailer brakes?
Thanks! This one had brakes on the front axle, but honestly I had never wired brakes or used them so I didn’t wire them up to work. Most people around here don’t use brakes on trailers anyway, so I knew it wouldn’t make much of a difference in value. For wheel bearings I get the wheels in the air and see if there’s any movement and that can typically tell you if they need to be done. I always pull the dust cap off to see what the grease is looking like too. I spend the extra time to check the bearings before buying the trailer too because that can usually get a discount.
@@charliefarms1 awesome! thanks for the detailed reply! I subscribed, loved the video! In Canada where I am from trailer brakes are always a good selling feature, that trailer would cost at least $4000+ CDN here
@@charliefarms1 makes me shudder to hear "people around here don't use brakes on their trailer". For an empty trailer that's all well and good but with a vehicle on it??? Well let me put it this way, even with working trailer brakes and an adjustable brake controller installed in my truck I make sure to give a lot of runoff room in front of me when pulling a heavy trailer. That don't even account for fear of getting jack knifed by a trailer with no brakes in stopping conditions that are less than ideal.
I think the trailer was slightly overpaid since it was in pretty rough shape but overall great work and repairs!
Keep up the good work. Buyers know what they are buying?
great vid, would be awesome if you could post links to the hardware you purchased for us.
Will do on the next one
Curious of the state you are in? In NJ if the trailer is registered over 3500lbs it has to have brakes. Laws vary or course
Kentucky
Laws or not putting a vehicle on that trailer and not having brakes on it is a BAD idea. I was very happy I paid the money to put a brake controller module in my truck when I hauled a camper trailer half way across the country a few years ago.
This guy gets a good work ethic
Have you tried spraying bleach on the old original wood? Sometimes that gets rid of the black and makes the stain/ seal look more uniform.
Good idea. I’ll try it next time
Great job. Not sure where you live but around here that would of sold between $3,500 min to about $4,500.
Wait what about the bottom of the boards wouldn't they be vulnerable to rot since they didn't get the coat?
Great video i just picked up a 18ft trailer.
I'd like to do what you did.
What kind of welding product you used and what brand degreser?
does the rear wheel look bent at 5:53? or is that illusion
Lol the pickaxe took me out.
Nice little profit but how many beat up cheap trailers arr you going to find for sale?
May I suggest a Wagner sprayer and a no spray can of primer. Will save u much time and alot of money
I'd say that turned out pretty nice.
You had the welder out fix the crack in fenders first thing somebody will do is step on the fenders and crack!