Peeled a stamped steel hitch on the Alcan Hwy once long ago. I had power tools but no power. Great story about how an elderly couple (driving a Dodge Polara with a trailer) saved the day. They had a generator buried in their travel trailer because the trunk of the Polara was full of beer coolers! Happy trails 👍🏼
All chains are required to be fastened so each corner chain is totally independent of the others. You can use one long chain as you have on the rear, but each half of the chain has to be used independently. Basically chain it in a way that if one side comes loose, the other side stays tight. With the tie off points being so far back, your chain is too short to tie down like that. Easiest to just cut it in half and and add hooks to make it into two chains. Many states also require a separate chain to tie the loader down. Stake pockets are perfectly acceptable tie points. Just drop the chain through, then bring the hook back up to hook it over the top edge of the pocket. We've tied equipment like that for years.
The chain explanation is close, but chains aren't required to be "used" independently, yet are rated individually according to the link size and grade for load compliance purposes. Providing a chain of sufficient grade is used, one chain may be utilized as long as each side meets relevant state CMV inspection load securement guidelines, i.e. equals load securement per load weight/length secured. The issue here is the hook Ray used on the front of his uniloader would fail a CMV inspection. The throat of the hook is too narrow and doesn't fully engage in the pad eye. At least what I observed in the video. In this load, each chain is evaluated independently in it's weight securing capacity being equal or greater than minimum compliance standards. Suppose the uniloader weighed 16k lbs, each chain/ratchet binder would need to be rated individually to secure 4k lbs. Stake pockets on that trailer are ordinarily rated at 2,500 lb capacity, so the load would fail inspection as 5k total is less than the 8k minimum. The ratchet binder is also an often overlooked item as the chineseium binders are typically rated at 3.5k. Another inspection failure item. Same with welded D rings. However, unless Ray is hauling a commercial load in a commercial capacity, most CMV officers (and yes, in Florida there are certified municipal and county officers for CMV inspections as well as certified FHP troopers) , as long as the chains weren't loose - he wouldn't be stopped. I have yet , in over forty-five years of commercial haul experience, met a CMV inspector who pays strict attention to private loads on small dually trailers due to the amount of commercial traffic monitored. Florida also allows chain/binders to overhang the trailer. It isn't recommended but allowed. In other states, it isn't. I wouldn't have secured that load in the manner Ray has, but he didn't ask, and I didn't offer. Nor do I suspect he cares either.
All cat keys are the same (to make moving stock around easier), get a new barrel for yours to avoid someone with bad intentions getting in and make sure you have your own password on the starter.
You should be dropping the hook through that square Stakeholder. thing that's attached to the side of the trailer and then bringing the hook up around the top. So both your hook is at the top and the chain is coming out of that stake holder on the top.
Got the hitch receivers for my past two vehicles from eTrailer. As well as my roof rack crossbars, and past two sets of kayak racks, Malone top to bottom. I think my current receiver is a Curt. Seems to work good so far, and good customer service the time or two I've dealt with them. No complaints so far.
Lose and loose are two different words. This has to be the most common spelling error on the 'net these days. The good news is, mistakes in a title are easy to fix.
I just want to be that guy one time. You shouldn't double wash or something you're going to lose your trailer! And that it's what you call a joke, or satire. God bless Rain Man Ray's
Hey Ray, you should have a couple of d-rings welded in by those stake pockets, you don't want the chains that far away from the machine, you need to have the tie down points closer than they are now. Believe it or not, the machine can move around on the trl chained like that.
Instead of longer chains, weld on more D rings. The load needs better lateral retention which you would get with closer rings. You are not just securing for a normal ride home but for a SHTF incident. When I ordered my utility trailer I requested D-rings every 2 feet instead of just one in each corner. I've used them all at one time or another. That long crossed chain at the rear don't cut it. Separate chain on each side connected closer. All IMO
id trust those stake pockets more than the d-ring. sure, the d-ring is more beefy but its held on by two welds. the stake pocket is part of a structure. d-rings should be welded to a base plate which is welded to the trailer to spread out the load. this spring when i bought a dump trailer, thats one thing i looked for was d-rings with base plates because ill be hauling a skidder in from time to time. instead of putting in a bigger spring pack, im going to try an air bags system from airlift or firestone, not sure which one yet. i have a ram 2500 slt with the shorter wheel base so the ride can be rough.
I don't know the real name for them but those clips on your trailer ramps I call knuckle clips. Always seem to spring back and give you a rap on the knuckles!
It's technically not my skid. The owner has moved out of state, we have a "handshake lease" agreement. I could buy it or could tell him to sell it. But the trailer is mine and it's quite useful, I can move cars long range without the burden of pulling the cargo trailer. (Yes I have a trailer problem lol)
After all those Etrailer name drops, you'd think that Etrrailer would be convinced to have high traffic web sites mentioning Etrailer every time they could mention Etrailer! Watcha say, Etrailer guys!? :)
The stamped steel is functional until the rib wears down around the front and then the trailer can come off the ball while still locked down. Don't ask me how I know. Luckily it happened at slow speed and all was good. Replaced with something that will out last my lifetime now.
Thats a sweet hitch. My civic with its class 2 hitch really wouldnt benefit from an upgrade like that thought. I did recently check that the mounting bolts were tight thought.
Chinese metallurgical quality is very inferior to our domestic irons and steels. I wouldn't be one bit surprised that cast tongue develops hairline fractures and eventually disintegrates apart while towing. Please be safe and double up on the chains from trailer to hitch.
Last time I had one of those "Clip-On's" connect to my BALLz it stretched me out & caused a knee injury...... yeah, I need to know what a good hitch connector to my truck would be? A lot of them I see don't look that strong but this piece is strong & I guess these guys see a good unit to match it to the truck connect? Sorry, IDKnow the terminology but I'd like the match to what you bought for my truck tow equipment. I don't trust what I have now so I'm asking now that you brought the subject up. peace
@@RainmanRaysRepairs And there have been many of them.😁😁😁😁😁 Put Justin to it. We seem to be between both of your anniversaries, so HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY. Yes, a bribe.
etrailers unboxing experience is garbage. i have used them a few times and i have had things missing from the box because they don't know how to ship shit.
Take look at the Leaf Spring Installation Video! BENT Springs! No Airbags Needed! Overload Upgrade. ua-cam.com/video/5Zi7g0TpRJc/v-deo.html
Peeled a stamped steel hitch on the Alcan Hwy once long ago. I had power tools but no power. Great story about how an elderly couple (driving a Dodge Polara with a trailer) saved the day. They had a generator buried in their travel trailer because the trunk of the Polara was full of beer coolers! Happy trails 👍🏼
Updating trailers is always a good thing.
All chains are required to be fastened so each corner chain is totally independent of the others. You can use one long chain as you have on the rear, but each half of the chain has to be used independently. Basically chain it in a way that if one side comes loose, the other side stays tight.
With the tie off points being so far back, your chain is too short to tie down like that. Easiest to just cut it in half and and add hooks to make it into two chains. Many states also require a separate chain to tie the loader down. Stake pockets are perfectly acceptable tie points. Just drop the chain through, then bring the hook back up to hook it over the top edge of the pocket. We've tied equipment like that for years.
The chain explanation is close, but chains aren't required to be "used" independently, yet are rated individually according to the link size and grade for load compliance purposes.
Providing a chain of sufficient grade is used, one chain may be utilized as long as each side meets relevant state CMV inspection load securement guidelines, i.e. equals load securement per load weight/length secured.
The issue here is the hook Ray used on the front of his uniloader would fail a CMV inspection. The throat of the hook is too narrow and doesn't fully engage in the pad eye. At least what I observed in the video.
In this load, each chain is evaluated independently in it's weight securing capacity being equal or greater than minimum compliance standards. Suppose the uniloader weighed 16k lbs, each chain/ratchet binder would need to be rated individually to secure 4k lbs.
Stake pockets on that trailer are ordinarily rated at 2,500 lb capacity, so the load would fail inspection as 5k total is less than the 8k minimum.
The ratchet binder is also an often overlooked item as the chineseium binders are typically rated at 3.5k. Another inspection failure item.
Same with welded D rings.
However, unless Ray is hauling a commercial load in a commercial capacity, most CMV officers (and yes, in Florida there are certified municipal and county officers for CMV inspections as well as certified FHP troopers) , as long as the chains weren't loose - he wouldn't be stopped. I have yet , in over forty-five years of commercial haul experience, met a CMV inspector who pays strict attention to private loads on small dually trailers due to the amount of commercial traffic monitored.
Florida also allows chain/binders to overhang the trailer. It isn't recommended but allowed. In other states, it isn't.
I wouldn't have secured that load in the manner Ray has, but he didn't ask, and I didn't offer.
Nor do I suspect he cares either.
All cat keys are the same (to make moving stock around easier), get a new barrel for yours to avoid someone with bad intentions getting in and make sure you have your own password on the starter.
beat me too it.
Did I miss something? Ray used the old bolts, washers and nuts on the hitch instead of the shiny new ones that came in the box?
You should be dropping the hook through that square
Stakeholder. thing that's attached to the side of the trailer and then bringing the hook up around the top. So both your hook is at the top and the chain is coming out of that stake holder on the top.
4 separate points with 4 binders Ray!
I really like these mini loaders, they are small and strong, little steel giants. 💪🏻🧐
My night was boring as hell. Then Ray uploaded . Hell yeah!!!!!!
Ray, more stronger more better!
Got the hitch receivers for my past two vehicles from eTrailer. As well as my roof rack crossbars, and past two sets of kayak racks, Malone top to bottom. I think my current receiver is a Curt. Seems to work good so far, and good customer service the time or two I've dealt with them. No complaints so far.
Glad you loader fixed Good 💡 with the chain extender 😂
Beautiful trailer Ray now your a pro 👌 💪
Another great video Ray Man
Been getting stuff from them for years
Lose and loose are two different words. This has to be the most common spelling error on the 'net these days. The good news is, mistakes in a title are easy to fix.
refresh, it's fixed
I swear I'm not illiterate, dang thing isn't updating...moderately embarrassing
I'm loosen my mind. :)
You happy now?
My pet peeve is across(t) and height(h) pronunciations
Nice Work 👍 Thank you for sharing with us.
11:52 - He said the magic words, meaning that it is indeed not goin' nowhere.
Ohhh noooo, you didnt use the new hardware!
Ray.I use Etrailer products all the time.Its a very good company to do business with.
Take your sawzall to your bump stop if necessary, but your sharp, youll figure it out! Great video.
That is definite coupler upgrade but I personally prefer the Bulldog style couplers.
thx Ray
bloody ell 0031 in birmingham uk ,lucky i am up .
I just want to be that guy one time. You shouldn't double wash or something you're going to lose your trailer! And that it's what you call a joke, or satire.
God bless Rain Man Ray's
we love the silverado
Your trains sound like my trains.
Your trains are bringing orange juice.
My trains here in Waco are bringing reclaimed wood and farm sinks. 😆
Greetings I love your videos. Keep up the good work.
I gotcha Ray. My bosses husband works for them in St. Louis
Hey Ray, you should have a couple of d-rings welded in by those stake pockets, you don't want the chains that far away from the machine, you need to have the tie down points closer than they are now. Believe it or not, the machine can move around on the trl chained like that.
Yay, I see my "Certified UA-cam Mechanic" stickers made it on the Dirty-Max!
Instead of longer chains, weld on more D rings. The load needs better lateral retention which you would get with closer rings. You are not just securing for a normal ride home but for a SHTF incident. When I ordered my utility trailer I requested D-rings every 2 feet instead of just one in each corner. I've used them all at one time or another. That long crossed chain at the rear don't cut it. Separate chain on each side connected closer. All IMO
id trust those stake pockets more than the d-ring. sure, the d-ring is more beefy but its held on by two welds. the stake pocket is part of a structure. d-rings should be welded to a base plate which is welded to the trailer to spread out the load. this spring when i bought a dump trailer, thats one thing i looked for was d-rings with base plates because ill be hauling a skidder in from time to time.
instead of putting in a bigger spring pack, im going to try an air bags system from airlift or firestone, not sure which one yet. i have a ram 2500 slt with the shorter wheel base so the ride can be rough.
I may have used to weld those cabs together in the factory years ago in a model very similar to that cat
I don't know the real name for them but those clips on your trailer ramps I call knuckle clips. Always seem to spring back and give you a rap on the knuckles!
15th! Ray,Lauren, Dave, and Justin, another fantastic video, I always learn something. Roger in Pierre South Dakota
10:15 Reah Ray, it's fun doin truck stuff.
Not the Goonies intro!!! BWAAAHAHAHAAA!!!!😂😂😂
Hello Ray and hi to the guys
I get lots of parts like you for my camper, good quality and prices
he wants few bucks or freebies
I wonder if Ray is starting a construction company? 🤣 that’s an expansive toy to have. Trailer ain’t cheap either. Sorry Ray just busting balls.
he should to help others.
It's technically not my skid. The owner has moved out of state, we have a "handshake lease" agreement. I could buy it or could tell him to sell it. But the trailer is mine and it's quite useful, I can move cars long range without the burden of pulling the cargo trailer. (Yes I have a trailer problem lol)
@@RainmanRaysRepairs me too bro. I like trailers. 🤣 I also help etrailer stay in business. 😁
After all those Etrailer name drops, you'd think that Etrrailer would be convinced to have high traffic web sites mentioning Etrailer every time
they could mention Etrailer! Watcha say, Etrailer guys!? :)
Reee reee ah what was I supposed to reee about oh well you can remind me latter. Until then keep up the trumping great work.
The stamped steel is functional until the rib wears down around the front and then the trailer can come off the ball while still locked down. Don't ask me how I know. Luckily it happened at slow speed and all was good. Replaced with something that will out last my lifetime now.
Also an option (maybe?) spacers on the axel to add 1.5in of ride height.
Add more "D" rings to the trailer.
Thats a sweet hitch. My civic with its class 2 hitch really wouldnt benefit from an upgrade like that thought. I did recently check that the mounting bolts were tight thought.
2 grade 70 3/8" chain 25' long and 2 binders are all you need to secure that.
The new key they gave you for your skid steer is actually a universal cat key. You can start anything made by caterpillar with that key
😈 I know
@@RainmanRaysRepairs now we wait for someone to buy a new cat skid steer and return their old one
Add another D-ring closer to skid-steer. I think you got enough truck and spring to haul two skid-steers.........
Nice
Now get a tool box for the trailer for all your chains
Ray one long chain go thru both holes on machine up to d rings then use binders
JD on Big Truck Big RV is sponsored by e trailer, so he might be your point of contact.
Ray, they make a thing you can pin into the stake pocket that provides a D ring for you. Probably available on etrailer 😂
Those binders are ( steamboat ratchet with screw jacks )
Those rings don't look strong enough to hold that machine. You might have to change them for stronger ones.
Add more D-rings to the trailer...
Trailer hitch gravity
cat keys arent cut they are all exactly the same and are manufactured in the millions, the have been using the same key for like 30 years
Nuts fall as you get older 😮
no need balls anymore
It's true. My wife wears mine as an ankle bracelet. Cheers.
@@GregorydavidMckdang...welcome to the club
@@GregorydavidMck my wife kicked them away
@@GregorydavidMck
😂
Hey Ray..... you Goonie 😆😆😆😆
nice cast piece filled with bondo like those china anvils?
👍
It’s called a lowboy
Don't lose your balls, not for a minute, you need your balls, your brain is in it. 😅
Chinese metallurgical quality is very inferior to our domestic irons and steels. I wouldn't be one bit surprised that cast tongue develops hairline fractures and eventually disintegrates apart while towing. Please be safe and double up on the chains from trailer to hitch.
Gravitas
Not sure if there's anything left on your truck that is factory spec.
so, please don't take this as a REEE, but it looked like you reused the old mounting hardware, and I'm curious as to why?
Last time I had one of those "Clip-On's" connect to my BALLz it stretched me out & caused a knee injury...... yeah, I need to know
what a good hitch connector to my truck would be? A lot of them I see don't look that strong but this piece is strong & I guess
these guys see a good unit to match it to the truck connect? Sorry, IDKnow the terminology but I'd like the match to what you
bought for my truck tow equipment. I don't trust what I have now so I'm asking now that you brought the subject up. peace
hey ray cool video you herd about 2024 honda hrv with gear box problem
Not yet...what do that do?
Is it Warsher or Washer? My grandmother always said it was warsher...
You need more d rings on your trailer
Everything is a box opener
Yeah but what about 4 non blondes?
Chinesesium cast iron Okaaay?
Better than Chineseium stamped steel plates IG
No customer cars to repair?
My shoes are made in Vietnam
Just searched your channel for a new video. 1min ago uploaded. Crazy
Good timing! WIN!
I turned China upside down one day and the label said "Made in USA".
Yep, China special in an etrailer bag, bought the exact same coupler from vevor last month.
!st 1st 1st.......But still NO .......you what RAY.
I know I know, I think about it every day....ya know it takes me forever to do things ;)
@@RainmanRaysRepairs And there have been many of them.😁😁😁😁😁 Put Justin to it. We seem to be between both of your anniversaries, so HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY. Yes, a bribe.
@@clbcl5 “You never have time unless you take time” I will take the time and I’ll do it tomorrow! Priority for me!
@@RainmanRaysRepairs THANK YOU.
@@clbcl5 thank you MOrE!
Etrailer customer service is sometimes really good and sometimes terrible.
*Lose
yea, YT isn't updating the title, making me look illiterate 😠
@@RainmanRaysRepairs All YT viewers can spel proply :)
57 views is REALLY early
Darn, thought I was first. LOL
You're close
Wow first.
etrailers unboxing experience is garbage. i have used them a few times and i have had things missing from the box because they don't know how to ship shit.
Aww, you fixed it before I could leave a snarky comment.