Custom built foldable trailer from Harbor Freight with great options
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- Опубликовано: 4 авг 2024
- This custom built trailer is a must-have if you are carrying loads under 2,000 lbs. It folds away, you can customize it and it’s inexpensive!
Price has increased to $549 as of 2023.
Here’s the link to the trailer from Harbor Freight: www.harborfreight.com/1720-lb...
Here are the links to the corner brackets: 4 pc Trailer Wood Sides Latch Rack Stake Body Gates Corner Brackets PK-SB a.co/d/68Tn1cp
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Thanks Ali! I have the Northern tool foldable aluminum trailer and learned a lot from your video. Well done!
very nice work.
Great advice
Nice job. Really impressed. I've had my HF trailer since 2009. I've done so much with it. I really like what you did with the walls and the brackets. Never seen anything like them.
Thanks for the information ℹ️
You bet
I agree with the previous comments. Great video and good editing. Love your strap ideas and I'll do my own I interpretation from your ideas. Thank you. Liked and subscribed by the way.
Awesome! Thanks!
Accessory you still need is a tongue handle. U shaped handle that uses the coupler bolts to mount. Makes it easier to maneuver the trailer
Great!
Not sure if it has been mentioned but when folding the trailer if you lift the rear section up to just before half way and secure it with the strap it will make it easier to lift the front section to get it on the casters by acting as a counter balance. Just a thought.
Great advice! Will try it next time I use the trailer.
Great Job, a trailer like that has so many uses and can be pulled even by a small car. Plus it's a pickup that's cheap and no insurance, just plates!
Yes! Agreed!
Oregon does not require platess but California does:$90 as of 3/10/23
$48 here in Illinois
Haha notice the two states you guys mentioned, I'd guess NewYork probably charges too.
I'm diggin the strap idea. What tire do you run on there?
I got these tires because the load capacity is 1,600 lbs per tire.
Kenda Karrier 13in. Radial Trailer Tire and Wheel Assembly - ST175/80R13, 5-Hole
m.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200365267_200365267?cm_mmc=Google-LIA&Google_LIA&Tires%20%2B%20Wheels%20%3E%20High%20Speed%20Trailer%20Tires%20%2B%20Wheels&Kenda%20Tires&gclid=CjwKCAiAs8acBhA1EiwAgRFdw_aM5J3OfwTKky4rGAZU-Hu3yYfeMgCYKSE67SBmLtUrYg9IkyNN2xoCHrsQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
Hi Li, great video. Hey are those the original tires or did you upgrade? They appear a bit beefier than OEM, can you provide the details on where those are from?
They are upgraded tires. I got these tires because the load capacity is much higher; 1,600 lbs per tire:
Kenda Karrier 13in. Radial Trailer Tire and Wheel Assembly - ST175/8013,
5-Hole
Nice set up like your ideas just picked up the same trailer today.I see you upgraded the tires to 13 do they rub against the trailer and did you put any spacers.
The tires I purchased don’t rub against the trailer but I did have to remove the wheel covers. How this helps!
thank you for sharing this great build...may I ask where you purchased the corner over lapping brackets? Thanks in advance.
Here’s the link! Hodenn 8pc Trailer Wood Sides Bracket Latch Rack Stake Body Gates Connector with Screws a.co/d/emyrLoq
@@fixedbyli thank you
What is that metal plate that the toggle clamps are attached to? It's on the wood behind the toggle clamps.
love your trailer ....curious about the metal you have beneath the brackets ....what kind of metal is it
It’s the touch slotted angle bracket.
www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-2-1-4-in-x-1-1-2-in-x-48-in-Zinc-Plated-Offset-Slotted-Angle-801327/204225770
Nice additions to the trailer. After you removed the fenders how much clearance is between the tires? I've got a 48" mower deck that's 50" over all width and was thinking it wouldn't fit on the 4x8' trailers but with fenders off it might.
It’s 51.25” between the tires. 50” is safe but close..
Thx u! What is the size and type of receiver hitch do u hv so the trailer can be attached to tow hitch?
It’s a 2inch ball. Here’s the link to the trailer and the specs. Let me know if this helps.
www.harborfreight.com/1720-lb-capacity-48-in-x-96-in-super-duty-folding-trailer-62671.html
Great video, thank you!
Question: what was it about the smaller Harbor Freight trailer that you disliked? (Other than a lower maximum capacity in various ways.)
Asking because I just have a Subaru with a fairly low tow rating and a smaller garage than you have, plus won't be doing projects as large as you.
Thanks! More capacity = more options. That’s it! Once I exploded both tires i realized that it was best to get the higher capacity. Replaced the tires, sold it and bought the higher capacity.
@@fixedbyli I believe the highest capacity trailer is rated at 1720 lbs., not the 2000 lbs. you speak about at 00:58. Really like the mods BTW.
I have the same setup on the heavy duty model. The only thing i have different is i installed a bracket for mud flaps instead of fender. I don't want be paying for damage to any cars or trucks on the road. When i fold mine i take off the mud flaps along with rail fence. I also had to buy outside bracket for fence too mount to. I also ditched the lights for LED lights. They are brighter and the light will not crack or break like conventional light housing will. My lights also have a clear light for illuminating the license plate. I also welded my trailer 360 degrees around each piece. I change out the cheap tongue hitch with heavier hitch. Its more secure now too. No one will steal this trailer off my vehicle. I had one steal of my vehicle 4 years ago. How they took it is still a mystery. I found it by accident and in the process of sueing the 2 people that had it. They actual faked a bill of sale and got a title for it. Since i have the original i will win and get the trailer back or they will have to pay me for the trailer fully assembled. With will be a lot more than i paid for the unassembled trailer. They are going to regret stealing it. Then i am pressing charges for theft.
Jeez! Didn’t think of mudflaps and welding it. If it got stolen, it’s because people love them! 😂 Joking aside. I’m thinking of putting an AirTag on mine. Thanks 🙏
Does this trailer need a license tag in the state of Florida?
Nice configuration. I just bought the1720lb trailer (9/30/2023) and 6 bolts need to be removed in order to fold it. I used to own the lighter duty version for which no bolts needed to be removed. Either they changed the 1720lb trailer design since you bought it, or you may actually have the lighter version - i don't know.
As long as the trailer closes with the wood boards, you should be able to countersink the bolt (hide it flush with the wood boards. Let me know if this helps.
@fixedbyli In my trailer, there are 4 carriage bolts (2 on each side) that bolt the suspension frame to the rear trailer frame, and then 2 bolts that bolt the rear and front trailer frames. My conclusion is that this is one of the major differences between the modern/lastest SuperDuty trailer vs the LIghterDuty trailer. The foldability is not related to any optional wooden add-ons. @@fixedbyli
Hi, can u tell me here u got this corner brackets that hold ur back gate frame? And what r they called. I could find them in Amazon. Thx
Sure. 4 pc Trailer Wood Sides Latch Rack Stake Body Gates Corner Brackets PK-SB a.co/d/68Tn1cp
The tire?
Hi Liam, can I ask how much that set up is worth with the side rails on it. The reason I ask is we inherited one from my father-in-law I don't think it's ever been used but we found the side rails and we're gonna put them on today and try to figure out what is a reasonable sell price to try to sell it for
Approximately $200 to $250
Nice video! I'm retired, have little hobby shop. I need to pickup a 1200 lb. Metal lathe that's about 1300 miles away. The wife and I have a 2021 honda passport. With the wheels removed and back seats down, do you think it's possible to put this in the passport? I hate to travel with this empty bouncing around, one way will probably be bad enough. Thx
Even if you take off the wheels, the axle will be sticking out. Better to drag the trailer.. I would suggest to replace the bearing grease with something more heat resistant so that the bearings don’t get damaged.
I have one of these but haven't figured out a good way to handle the spare tire. I'm intrigued by your setup--what kind of brackets are those, and how did you secure them to the trailer?
Spare tire! I installed it underneath the trailer. You need heavy duty brackets. I recommend these!
www.homedepot.com/p/2-1-4-in-x-1-1-2-in-x-36-in-Offset-Slotted-Angle-801357/204225747
Do you have the break down on what wood and specs did you used in the build?
I built the wood frame based on the dimensions of the trailer. I measured the trailer and then I cut the pieces.
@@fixedbyli is the wood 2x4?
@@peten6445 The vertical boards are 2x4. They are required as the brackets are intended only for a 2x4. The horizontal boards are 1x6. Anything larger than this gets heavy when you have to take the walls down. Anything smaller is flimsy.
Did you chsnge the wheel size?
I did get a bigger wheel and I replaced the wheel bearing grease.
Where did you get the interlocking corner brackets?
Sorry. Took so long to reply. Im not receiving notifications . Here’s the link!! Hodenn 8pc Trailer Wood Sides Bracket Latch Rack Stake Body Gates Connector with Screws a.co/d/cu0Vnvo
What is the name of the latches that hold the sides and where can I get them?
Lots of stuff in this video! There were a few latches in there. All can be purchased at Amazon!
Latches: 3-Pack 2000lbs Capacity Heavy... www.amazon.com/dp/B082KCDKWR?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Latches for the gate: Red Hound Auto 4 Pc Stake Body Utility Trailer Rack Corner Connector Wood Panel Gate Side Latch Brackets Set - 4 Piece Makes 2 Corners a.co/d/10upbDw
How thick of plywood did you use on the floor? If it is too thick, then the trailer won't fold.
23/32 in. x 4 ft. x 8 ft. CCX Ground Contact Southern Yellow Pine Pressure-Treated Plywood
Whats all the material you used?
Are you looking for something specific? Sounds like a good recommendation to recreate the video with links to all materials.
@@fixedbyli no just basically everything it was a very good video. I just want to copy most of your build.
Wheel covers???
Took them off.
Aren't there bolts in the middle that need to be taken out when folding? This looks too easy. :)
Nope. Just the two bolts as shown in the video!
Yes there are. OP has not read the owners manual.
I'm not sure about 2 but I remove 4 wverytime before I can fold mine. 2 in the middle on the trailer to hold the two pieces together and 2 by the fenders (1 on each side?)