Many people have these Harbor Freight trailers and parts laying around from old builds. I'm digging the vibe of putting this stuff to use instead of throwing this stuff out! Nate don't let the Karen's and Kevin's of the internet bring you down.
Dude, I hope you see this. Let me remind you that you're an inspiration to us all who don't quiet have the experience and knowledge you have. You give us that push that some of us need to get out and discover the abilities we have and to get in that garage, I want to thank you for that. I look forward to your content and your next video!
I think reusing an exiting trailer is an awesome idea. It also shows people what is possible when you think out side of the box. I personally watch your videos for the unique perspective that you show of what is possible when you just roll with the plans that are in your head and troubleshoot on the fly. I’m the same way I follow an plan that I see in my mind, a lot of time it’s just down right fun to roll to the finish and then have people look at you with amazement of the finished product
If they don't like what you do they don't have to watch. I like a guy who think out of the box and builds from left over parts. You are one of the channels that is interesting to watch. Keep it going I'm a fan.
Already having a Vin is exactly why I started with a Harbor Freight trailer. I had the dang thing licensed, and registered, before I even got home to start building, and the actual WA title was in my just a few weeks later (pre 2019). Now I have a great off road teardrop, that is completely 'Upgraded' as parts 'wore out'.
The fabrication videos are honestly my favorite, its very refreshing to see these amazing builds come out of a shop that is achievable by most people instead of out of a $250k shop that not many have access too. You're fab videos have been a super big inspiration for me, not only in deciding what I want to do for my build or future builds, but just the confidence of actually being able to fab up some of these things instead of buying a run of the mill part and not learning anything. I love the concept of reusing parts you have laying around instead of going out and buying thousands of dollars worth of metal to build something. Keep up the great work man and ignore any haters.
Really like that you’re using thrift store parts! Because for a lot of people, me included, starting from like a old trailer is much easier and less of a daunting project then starting from scratch! Watching closely!!
I started with a pop up trailer frame and built a crazy trailer and even ended up having to replace the axle and install new mounts for it and all. After one trailer I'm ready to build one from scratch. Start toying with one and you'll realize it's actually easier than you think
A lot of people don’t have a “happy place” anymore so they get stuck on forums and social media trying to destroy other peoples’ “happy places” to help with their own unproductive misery. You rock Nate, do your thing and I’ll keep my half of the deal…watching. :)
I hope you read this: Do your thing man! I love seeing you work and learning what you do! There are always those guys. Utilizing parts and things you already have is what a lot of people do who just don't have the money. I keep talking about building a trailer and I've had different idea methods and appreciate this build you're doing. The negatives can really weigh on you and bum things out but TRUST there are 10s of thousands of us that appreciate what you do and always send positive comments and vibes your way. Build what and how you want and share it with us!
Don't stress on the haters Nate. You have clearly spelt out the plans and vision for these trailer projects and if people are to daft to understand the concepts and reasons they aren't worth listening to. Telling you that base for budget trailer is wrong would be like having someone whinge that you didn't use a 69 Fastback body when your project is all about restoring a Miata.
Nate!!!! You did it right. Your killing it with design and fab. I love watching when you build and do it more on the fly than planning down to fine details. Most people can talk because they cant do. Keep up the good work.
This is your build, man. You can't do it wrong. Forget about everyone else. They should be watching these videos to pick up tips and tricks, and to gain ideas; not to follow a build plan. There is, most likely, not going to be anyone else out there that has the same combination of parts laying around to throw this together that you have. And you are not going to have the same parts they have.
Love the build Nate! Helped my grandad make a trailer for a welder out of one of those harbor freight frames about 15 years ago he still has it! Use what you got man! Love it!
that sudden change of project design when your in the middle of a build has got to be one of my favorite parts to the build itself! it brings a little more excitement and interest into completing the project. Somethings drawn on paper don't always have the most appeal when you can actually put your hands on it and look at it from different angles. Embrace those design changes and definitely go with the flow!
As a self employed and shop owner Full time Welder Fabricator. I think it's a great video. There is nothing wrong with building and recycling from other products. It actually takes more skill then starting with a blueprint and a new pile of steel. Many of the haters in our world wouldn't know how to lay a bead yet read a tape measure. Keep up the good work. As a new follower I enjoy!
Don’t listen to the negative reviews/people! You are killing it and we all wish we could be in a shop doing the same thing you are doing! There are so many people that have zero creativity in building or repairing anything. Keep doing what your doing! Love the video’s!
I am soooooo looking forward to this series. The fact that you're building off of an existing, budget frame is awesome. Influencing people to work with what they got helps them be more creative. And realistically, the only limits on a project are creativity, money and time. Thanks in advance for all the ideas!
I just want to echo what everyone else has said to just be another voice of positive, gratitude and support! I absolutely LOVE you and your videos! I love and appreciate how real and honest you are. You aren’t some macho ego seeking person. If you can’t make it up it, you aren’t afraid to use your winch. You’re just real and honest! People relate to that. I do too. It’s so awesome and refreshing to see videos like this. I feel that’s where most people are and what people want. If I had an unlimited budget, I’m just buying the trailer I want, paying someone to do it or most likely know how to do it myself. Most people have parts laying around, or can get them, and shows us that it doesn’t have to all be custom perfection, to be amazing and do-able. It’s wonderful to see the mindset of using what you have and figuring out and making it work. So, THANK YOU!
Nate, I grew up in a junk yard and a lot of what we did was from parts we had laying around. It’s easy for keyboard fabricators to talk SH&T watching another man work. I dig the channel in its entirety. You do you brother, keep it up. Excited to see the series come together. 🤙🏼 Wanks are gonna hate bro.
I really appreciate how open and honest about your feelings of negativity online. I think a lot of people would benefit from remembering the phrase “there’s more than one way to skin a cat.” I like the concept you have for this trailer and I’m looking forward to this build.
I love the phrase, "more than one way to skin a cat". Was there such a high demand for skinning cats they needed multiple ways to do it? The other one is, "kill two birds with one stone." That phrase has been around so long the pinnacle of bird killing technology was stones? Is there anything we say today that hopes to have that sort of longevity?
@@shepelkstone haha very true. Perhaps we should adapt a phrase to modern times. Maybe something like “there’s more than one type of device you can use to access the internet.” Then again that somehow sounds less profound despite being far less morbid.
I like how you addressed the comment section so perfectly. If I was making "how to" videos the comments alone might make me quit lol. Tbh...most people who comment, do so from an armchair while on their phone and haven't made much of anything in their lives, much less filmed it lol
As a person who is a creative, I totally understand having a bunch of extra, leftover, stuff lying around the shop. As a former homeschool dad, I understand even more using what you have and modifying it to make it suit your needs. I am totally stoked to watch this build. I also am learning a ton about fabrication. Metalworking has always been “magic” to me, since I’ve always men a musician or worked with wood. I wouldn’t give two craps about negative criticism, I would just say - “You do you and I’ll do me.” I hope to make it out that way to meet you some day - or if you come to Tennessee, we can meet here. Thanks for the great videos Nate, keep it up!!
I love watching your build videos! You're not obligated to defend your build choices to every (or any) critic on the internet. Really looking forward to the rest of this series, Nate!
Some people are never wrong, in their own minute brain, and no matter how much you show them your theory or POV is on point. Let them put their feet even further down their own throats. I've been trying to work out a trailer gear/tent and now I have inspiration. I'll get a utility trailer and build it to fit inside the utility frame where I can take it off when I need to haul garbage away and put it back on to go hunting or just camping.
It's your trailer and you did it your way. Nothing wrong with that. It is good that you used the harbor freight trailer and showed the points that need improvement. Seen other videos that use harbor freight trailer and just build on top of them and they don't last.
Agreed. These are the only videos of his that I watch, the ones of him building stuff! I know how to go out & have fun but the building I love to watch for any new tricks or tools. Especially budget builds because they seem more attainable to the average Joe like me.
I like your presentation style. Very informative and you explain why you do things. Your though process shows that you are intelligent and think things out.
Great to see a budget build. Not everyone will love it but that’s fine, everyone is a little different. Looking forward to seeing the rest of this build!
Your building what you can with what you got…..FOR FREE! Don’t let those negative comments get to ya! Most of those guys can’t afford to build what you do cause they owe their mom rent! Nate, your killing it bro! Keep up the hard work man!!!
This is your channel this is your UA-cam. This is your content. You do you! I love watching all your work on everything! Builds and adventures! Thank you for your videos!
I didn’t think I’d care to see this, but it’s actually really cool. That’s a sweet little budget build trailer right there. I’m actually pretty dam excited to see where the rest of it goes. Nice!
Putting your mental well-being before the YT comment section is fantastic and even better to let your community know that before you go dark. Excited to see the outcome!
This video couldn’t have come at a better time. Last weekend I took my harbor freight trailer (modified; longer axle, spacers, bigger wheels, rooftop tent) and sadly the whole upper part of the trailer and some frame bolts came apart. I almost threw it down the mountain. I barely made it home but when I did, disassembled, and threw away the trailer. Same day I bought a 1975ish Ford Courier trailer bed truck conversion and just finished building it this weekend. Welded roof rack, bigger mud terrain wheels, and my old Tacoma Bilstein (stock) shocks (not judging, just sharing my life 😂 ). I’m sure your HF trailer will be the best out there though. So I’m excited for this series. Keep them coming.
Not all of us have a work space, I really enjoy hanging out in your shop. You give really solid advice without over explaining. I love watching the custom fabrication stuff, keep it up man! cheers.
Nate, as someone who has a lot of creative thoughts about how to do things and make them work, but doesn’t have the tools or time with something like a welder, I enjoy all your fab videos!! One day I’ll have those and in my opinion, there is no real wrong way to Fab something!! Keep them coming!!
I had a friend moving cross country. with some old t posts from a fence, and an old boat trailer and a cheap fluxcore welder, we banged out a shit trailer in a saturday. it ended up lasting 10 years and many thousands of miles. it wasnt pretty, but it worked. its great that you can show something people can do on a tight budget.
I love this build and look forward to the future uploads! It’s a very realistic representation of what the average joe can do with what is already laying around or can be purchased for super cheap. With sound fabrication and a little forethought you can build exactly what you want without breaking the bank. Keep up the good work 👍
Thanks Nate! Keep building. Your builds are my Happy Place. I spent a lot of time on the Craft Side, fabricating for work before entering the management space. You encourage me to pick the welder back up and improve my ride.
My dad bought a harbor freight trailer from a guy. Just recently, I rebuilt the whole thing. Tore it down. Cleaned up any and all rusted/paint chipped areas. Welded everything back up. Repainted it. Installed new taillights. It’s mainly used as a yard trailer that has a “dump” feature, but can be used to haul small, lightweight, items.
Its funny how each state has different rules for trailers, homemade or customized. Like you said this is going to be a budget build. Use what you have and drive on.
You go ahead and do your thing. If someone doesn't like what you do, they can scroll past. I love what you are doing and please continue your great job.
I love the idea of the center tube for strength through the entire chassis, well done. I know you are not that far yet, have you figured out ways to level it when you are setting up? Do you need to secure it so it's not so bouncy while trying to sleep? I saw someone else comment something about using an alternator on the yoke of the diff to charge the trailer while driving - that sounds like a great idea, just need to do the math for the right size pulleys and a way to mount the alternator and tighten the belt. Please do the Watts link, if for nothing else, it's rarely done and I'll bet there are a large number of viewers that have no clue what it is or why you would use it - pros/cons. And you do a very good job of explaining things for those that are not educated in the mechanics of how that stuff works. And of course, love the using spare parts for a build. I rarely read the comments, let alone comment myself, but I really enjoy the builds, all of them. I just like to see how other people work around the different issues of building something instead of just buying what someone else built.
I like your way around the government regulations about getting a title for your trailer by using a scrap H.F. trailer. That was great thinking. Best part of the build so far.
Nate, I hear ya, and for the most part everyone thinks their way is the best. If you put ten fabricators in a room with a problem you will get nine different solutions. All correct in the end outcome. So basically build what you want and unless the person saying you are wrong is paying the bill for the build, what they say doesn't matter. There are a lot of keyboard warriors that love to spew hate. I think that you are doing what the average guy with a real budget would do. I literally just picked up an old home built trailer (with a title already) as a starting point for me. For the exact same reasons. I am in Washington as well and found out about the lack of inspections. I would put your trailer against any commercially fabricated trailer any day. It will perform just as well on the trail, and will out perform in the fact that its custom to your taste and what your family needs. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK BRO!!!!!!
I’m putting 4 drop-leg jacks for leveling. I’m attaching them with hitch receivers, so I can remove them when in motion. We were camp, level ground is at a premium.
@@jeffandrews7335 I was thinking of using the round trailer jack style for mine for the sole reason there’s less time fabricating anything, just weld it on and go
This video inspired me to start mounting my extra Dana 35 axle under my harbor freight trailer, and Ill definately copy the single steel piece running from hitch to the rear. Also ignore the negativity. Those people will always complain about something.
My first utility trailer was cut from and built from a pop up camper. It worked great and I didn't draw anything either. Just keep plugging away, I enjoy seeing the creativity.
I reused a small old trailer my grandparents had they gave me. I still have it today and it’s on its second rebuild. The first time I used scrap parts and free stuff cause I was broke and needed a trailer to haul two quads. Not it’s done right and still didn’t cost a lot. I’m happy with what I have now so don’t let anyone give you crap.
I've been wanting to see something like this! Wife and I want to try to build an off road and I suggested the HF body as a starting point since I know nothing of vehicle frames.
Hey for all the haters I am near to tell you I loved watching this make do video. I will never have loads to throw at a trailer but I can make do with loads of bits I have and you have given me lots of ideas and motivation to get the welder and trailer out.
“It is clear you don’t like my way of doing evangelism. You raise some good points. Frankly, I sometimes do not like my way of doing evangelism. But I like my way of doing it better than your way of not doing it.” D.L. Moody to a critic
Well you inspire the novice with use of a trailer like this. I know it inspires me! Builds like this are what I love to watch. This is something I have considered for some time now. Screw the haters
Looks like a worthy project sir, thanks for taking us along. My goodness do I hear you on getting anything government related done or changed, though you all sound worse south of us here in BC in that regard. Shocks are a good idea on a utility trailer!!! I've got to see about that on my firewood hauler utility trailer now! Thanks and stay well.
So pumped for this i was planning on building exactly what your doing and i never though to use an axle from a truck I was stuck figuring out how to make the stock axle work. I was gonna use the same wheels i have on my fj for bonus spares.
Love this idea with a budget build with what you have laying around. Wanted to do one like this but never got around to doing it but this has re-sparked my interest and my wheels are turning with ideas again. Keep up the great work and content!
Remember you can please some of the people some of the time and none of the people all of the time. Dont let scathing comments ruffle your feathers as haters will be haters and they deserve no recognition. Thats why there is a delete button. Love you content and as you said repurposing a budget trailer that meets a need is a great project and will inspire some and also save both time snd money.
Nate, I love watching your videos. Hands down, you create great content and I love your rationale when building projects. I always look at what can I learn from you today. Not well you should have done it that way, or this way. Your builds are built with the best common sense and budget will allow. Keep up the awesome content!
Thanks for doing this, it's what I am planning for my 2nd HFT trailer. I used the first oe for 10+ years, and sold it for more than I paid for it. I've ad this 3/4 ton for several years now and want to beef it up. Please carry on and F- the comments. Opinions are like a.. holes; everyone has one and they (almost) all stink. You do good work.
Nice work. I’m glad to see another fabrication series going again. I love the fab stuff. It’s honestly the best content by far because there are so many adventure videos but there’s not any fabrication videos like yours and I appreciate the insight and tips I get as a newbie welder
Kids these days don't have workshops, budgets, or even shop classes at school. I know because I'm a kid (18) in these days. I would build all day if I could, but my wallet is thin and my garage is nonexistent.
@@marcustruman1015 I circumvented that by programming, learning electronics, physics, and watching a lot of machining videos. No need for wallet or garage there, and once you have both there's a lot more stuff you can do. Maybe you live in the city but if not, try and find a cool neighbor who will let you fabricate stuff in a less savory part of his yard/terrain - get one of those energy counters so you can pay him for the electricity you use, and tell him you'll help him out with any such fab needs he may have. Regardless, my point was that people can't seem to turn off their stupid social media these days - in any situation. It's like they have brain damage. People are making fun of you online? Look away, take a walk. I had to deal with plenty of that s in person and learn how to handle it. I'm convinced people keep themselves so bored that it's literally more fun for them to get bullied online than to do literally anything else. Just find something to do, maybe find a metalworking shop with cool people, tell them you wanna do it for free just to learn if you have time, or look for an internship/apprenticeship so you can get some money while you learn. If you know people you may find a friend of a friend has an uncle with his own shop and things may work out well. Even if you're useless and plan on staying useless, just close the facebook/twitter tab and go watch a movie or play a game. Jeez.
Everyone's a pro and can do it better on the internet. I fab for a living and even at work I get "why didn't you do it this way" from people who have never picked a tool in their life. There are many ways to skin a cat... I love your channel. I have learned a lot from watching your videos and this series excites me. I'm lifting an old popup trailer to pull behind my rig and you have addressed things in your videos that I never considered. Thank you for your content. I appreciate it.
Loving the trailer build gonna ask if this could work in anyway could you take a alternator and run it from the axle since the gears are going to be turning on the road anyway and use it to charge a on board battery system or would you have to use some kind of sprocket to gear the rpms up to match that of a engine belt or?. Just an idea I've had for awhile. Thanks
Dude, I'm just impressed that you can just look at it, and give it your best shot to just-right "alter" it. Doing that upgrade out of a harbor freight trailer is genius! Gives us harbor freight trailer owners hope that we could do stuff to upgrade also! Thanks for sharing and rock on!!! 👍😎
Most don't spend big money for these types of builds (no funds remaining from truck build) I think this build is more real life and way more needed than a perfect world build!
Only positive comments here - Most people would be lucky to find someone as talented as you if they wanted to pay someone to build this professionally. Totally agree there are lots of worrying DIY builds out there. People don't appreciate although you are building something unusual, and it might seem 'made up as you go', you are coming from a very professional and experienced background and not just borrowing some of your Grandads tools and guessing as you go.
Are you going to use rear folding bed section for upper deck ? Was thinking that pinion going down the road could be used for a charging system (or a boat prop) .
I don't understand why so many people want to give the government more, control/oversight/power/money when it is so clearly terrible at most things. Imagine if we got our food from the government and they shut down.
I'm honestly so happy you used the harbor freight because I'm sure a TON of us have considered doing this as a budget build. I know I certainly have! Also really appreciate you using what you've got in the shop. I think I've got some spare Tacoma suspension parts laying around that would allow me to do something similar.
Nate don't sweat the haters, sure there's many ways to build, you do you. I've enjoyed watching your channel get ideas. Then I take ideas and build my style. Keep up the great work.
Great job, using what you already have and thinking outside the standard box ... Recycle and reuse is a great moto to live by . Dont let the haters get you down.. You have a wonderful platform to build what ever you want . The girly man complainers have nothing .. Remember talk is cheap... You are the builder doing great things inspiring others to be productive . Love your work...
I think this is going to be an awesome series because many of us have that clapped-out trailer that could now become a fun new project for us, so thank you for starting this.
I’ve always wanted to hook an old alternator up to the pinion on one of these truck axle trailers and use it to charge a battery bank. Not efficient, I know, but an interesting bit of engineering. Keep up the good work!
I think you are doing a great job. I happen to only watch the fabrication videos and you inspire me to do more. If nobody is talking bad about you, you aren’t doing anything. The negative energy people are putting out to you, probably comes from their insecurities or shortcomings. Don’t let those people ruin your happy place. Keep doing your thing man.
It's not wrong if it works and you're building it for you not someone else, not everyone can throw £1000's at a build and seeing something made cheap but functional is a bonus.
Glad to live in UT. Single axle trailers don’t need to be registered or titled. I got a cal ranch single axle utility trailer for under a grand. Took the expanded steel deck off. Welded 1” schedule 40 pipe down the sides in the angle iron bottom. Welded a 1.5” schedule 40 pipe down the length on the underside, and welded 2 1.5” sch 40 pipes at an angle from the sides to the tongue. All of that made it very stiff, especially in comparison to how it was. Then I’ve been welding an 11 gauge plate as the floor. It’s overkill, it means I can tow dirt bikes, my touring bike, metal runs, and camping is great as well. Also swapped from spring under to spring over and went from the original 12” tires to 29” tires that came off my last trailer. Eventually it’s getting a heavier axle with trailer brakes and some better suspension. Been a fun project. And no legal worries.
Many people have these Harbor Freight trailers and parts laying around from old builds. I'm digging the vibe of putting this stuff to use instead of throwing this stuff out! Nate don't let the Karen's and Kevin's of the internet bring you down.
Reduce reuse recycle !
I thought Todd was the male version of Karen?
@@andrewbias780 i think its Chad
Well said. 😊👍👍 🦘🇦🇺🦘
No, they are Kyle's!!!
Dude, I hope you see this. Let me remind you that you're an inspiration to us all who don't quiet have the experience and knowledge you have. You give us that push that some of us need to get out and discover the abilities we have and to get in that garage, I want to thank you for that. I look forward to your content and your next video!
I think reusing an exiting trailer is an awesome idea. It also shows people what is possible when you think out side of the box. I personally watch your videos for the unique perspective that you show of what is possible when you just roll with the plans that are in your head and troubleshoot on the fly. I’m the same way I follow an plan that I see in my mind, a lot of time it’s just down right fun to roll to the finish and then have people look at you with amazement of the finished product
If they don't like what you do they don't have to watch. I like a guy who think out of the box and builds from left over parts. You are one of the channels that is interesting to watch. Keep it going I'm a fan.
Already having a Vin is exactly why I started with a Harbor Freight trailer. I had the dang thing licensed, and registered, before I even got home to start building, and the actual WA title was in my just a few weeks later (pre 2019). Now I have a great off road teardrop, that is completely 'Upgraded' as parts 'wore out'.
Paying for that vin tag haha people try to steal them off trailers too, I mounted my tongue jack covering my tag so no one takes it
The fabrication videos are honestly my favorite, its very refreshing to see these amazing builds come out of a shop that is achievable by most people instead of out of a $250k shop that not many have access too. You're fab videos have been a super big inspiration for me, not only in deciding what I want to do for my build or future builds, but just the confidence of actually being able to fab up some of these things instead of buying a run of the mill part and not learning anything. I love the concept of reusing parts you have laying around instead of going out and buying thousands of dollars worth of metal to build something. Keep up the great work man and ignore any haters.
Really like that you’re using thrift store parts! Because for a lot of people, me included, starting from like a old trailer is much easier and less of a daunting project then starting from scratch! Watching closely!!
I started with a pop up trailer frame and built a crazy trailer and even ended up having to replace the axle and install new mounts for it and all. After one trailer I'm ready to build one from scratch. Start toying with one and you'll realize it's actually easier than you think
I freaking love seeing budget builds from readily available parts. Screw the haters!
Dude, I'm not a fabricator but I love what, how and why you build what you build. Keep what you are doing. Best.
The value of a used Harbor Freight trailer just went up. 👌🏾
A lot of people don’t have a “happy place” anymore so they get stuck on forums and social media trying to destroy other peoples’ “happy places” to help with their own unproductive misery. You rock Nate, do your thing and I’ll keep my half of the deal…watching. :)
Nailed it🤘🏾
F a bunch of Negative Nora Karen's!!
Agree! It's like social media exists purely for people to just be a holes to each other.
I hope you read this: Do your thing man! I love seeing you work and learning what you do! There are always those guys. Utilizing parts and things you already have is what a lot of people do who just don't have the money. I keep talking about building a trailer and I've had different idea methods and appreciate this build you're doing. The negatives can really weigh on you and bum things out but TRUST there are 10s of thousands of us that appreciate what you do and always send positive comments and vibes your way. Build what and how you want and share it with us!
Don't stress on the haters Nate. You have clearly spelt out the plans and vision for these trailer projects and if people are to daft to understand the concepts and reasons they aren't worth listening to. Telling you that base for budget trailer is wrong would be like having someone whinge that you didn't use a 69 Fastback body when your project is all about restoring a Miata.
This... Golden! Needs to be top comment!
Starting with the dot hate. Who cares what they think! Modify the heck out of it! Ain't no cop ever gonna care that you made a better trailer
Nate!!!! You did it right. Your killing it with design and fab. I love watching when you build and do it more on the fly than planning down to fine details. Most people can talk because they cant do. Keep up the good work.
This is your build, man. You can't do it wrong. Forget about everyone else. They should be watching these videos to pick up tips and tricks, and to gain ideas; not to follow a build plan. There is, most likely, not going to be anyone else out there that has the same combination of parts laying around to throw this together that you have. And you are not going to have the same parts they have.
Love the build Nate! Helped my grandad make a trailer for a welder out of one of those harbor freight frames about 15 years ago he still has it! Use what you got man! Love it!
that sudden change of project design when your in the middle of a build has got to be one of my favorite parts to the build itself! it brings a little more excitement and interest into completing the project. Somethings drawn on paper don't always have the most appeal when you can actually put your hands on it and look at it from different angles. Embrace those design changes and definitely go with the flow!
As a self employed and shop owner Full time Welder Fabricator. I think it's a great video. There is nothing wrong with building and recycling from other products. It actually takes more skill then starting with a blueprint and a new pile of steel. Many of the haters in our world wouldn't know how to lay a bead yet read a tape measure. Keep up the good work. As a new follower I enjoy!
I'm so glad you are building this with this trailer. I have this trailer and my wife has been on me to build her a camping trailer.
Glad you are into it! I love these kinds of projects 👊
Don’t listen to the negative reviews/people! You are killing it and we all wish we could be in a shop doing the same thing you are doing! There are so many people that have zero creativity in building or repairing anything. Keep doing what your doing! Love the video’s!
I am soooooo looking forward to this series. The fact that you're building off of an existing, budget frame is awesome. Influencing people to work with what they got helps them be more creative. And realistically, the only limits on a project are creativity, money and time. Thanks in advance for all the ideas!
I just want to echo what everyone else has said to just be another voice of positive, gratitude and support!
I absolutely LOVE you and your videos! I love and appreciate how real and honest you are. You aren’t some macho ego seeking person. If you can’t make it up it, you aren’t afraid to use your winch. You’re just real and honest! People relate to that. I do too. It’s so awesome and refreshing to see videos like this. I feel that’s where most people are and what people want. If I had an unlimited budget, I’m just buying the trailer I want, paying someone to do it or most likely know how to do it myself. Most people have parts laying around, or can get them, and shows us that it doesn’t have to all be custom perfection, to be amazing and do-able.
It’s wonderful to see the mindset of using what you have and figuring out and making it work. So, THANK YOU!
Nate, I grew up in a junk yard and a lot of what we did was from parts we had laying around. It’s easy for keyboard fabricators to talk SH&T watching another man work. I dig the channel in its entirety. You do you brother, keep it up. Excited to see the series come together. 🤙🏼 Wanks are gonna hate bro.
Glad you are recycling old parts and not throwing them away. That's why we keep everything. Keep up the good work.
I really appreciate how open and honest about your feelings of negativity online. I think a lot of people would benefit from remembering the phrase “there’s more than one way to skin a cat.”
I like the concept you have for this trailer and I’m looking forward to this build.
I love the phrase, "more than one way to skin a cat". Was there such a high demand for skinning cats they needed multiple ways to do it?
The other one is, "kill two birds with one stone." That phrase has been around so long the pinnacle of bird killing technology was stones? Is there anything we say today that hopes to have that sort of longevity?
@@shepelkstone haha very true. Perhaps we should adapt a phrase to modern times. Maybe something like “there’s more than one type of device you can use to access the internet.” Then again that somehow sounds less profound despite being far less morbid.
I like how you addressed the comment section so perfectly. If I was making "how to" videos the comments alone might make me quit lol. Tbh...most people who comment, do so from an armchair while on their phone and haven't made much of anything in their lives, much less filmed it lol
I had to stop at 13:40 to tell you, you are doing one hell of a job. Keep it going, I can't wait to see the future videos on this project.
As a person who is a creative, I totally understand having a bunch of extra, leftover, stuff lying around the shop. As a former homeschool dad, I understand even more using what you have and modifying it to make it suit your needs. I am totally stoked to watch this build. I also am learning a ton about fabrication. Metalworking has always been “magic” to me, since I’ve always men a musician or worked with wood. I wouldn’t give two craps about negative criticism, I would just say - “You do you and I’ll do me.”
I hope to make it out that way to meet you some day - or if you come to Tennessee, we can meet here.
Thanks for the great videos Nate, keep it up!!
I love watching your build videos! You're not obligated to defend your build choices to every (or any) critic on the internet. Really looking forward to the rest of this series, Nate!
Some people are never wrong, in their own minute brain, and no matter how much you show them your theory or POV is on point. Let them put their feet even further down their own throats. I've been trying to work out a trailer gear/tent and now I have inspiration. I'll get a utility trailer and build it to fit inside the utility frame where I can take it off when I need to haul garbage away and put it back on to go hunting or just camping.
It's your trailer and you did it your way. Nothing wrong with that.
It is good that you used the harbor freight trailer and showed the points that need improvement.
Seen other videos that use harbor freight trailer and just build on top of them and they don't last.
The "budget" builds are more realistic and what a normal guy would do in the driveway or garage. I dig it and can't wait to see how it turns out.
I enjoy seeing budget builds of almost ANYTHING. As somebody that likes to try to learn to do things myself, videos like this are very valuable!
Agreed. These are the only videos of his that I watch, the ones of him building stuff! I know how to go out & have fun but the building I love to watch for any new tricks or tools. Especially budget builds because they seem more attainable to the average Joe like me.
Agreed! I love these fab videos, the way Nate shows and explains things makes me feel like I could pick up a welder and do something like this myself.
I like your presentation style. Very informative and you explain why you do things. Your though process shows that you are intelligent and think things out.
Great to see a budget build. Not everyone will love it but that’s fine, everyone is a little different. Looking forward to seeing the rest of this build!
Your building what you can with what you got…..FOR FREE! Don’t let those negative comments get to ya! Most of those guys can’t afford to build what you do cause they owe their mom rent! Nate, your killing it bro! Keep up the hard work man!!!
Don’t worry about the naysayers I think you are a very talented person I wish I could do half of what you make, keep up the good work.
Thank you 🙏
Honored to have you watching my friend
This is your channel this is your UA-cam. This is your content. You do you! I love watching all your work on everything! Builds and adventures! Thank you for your videos!
I didn’t think I’d care to see this, but it’s actually really cool. That’s a sweet little budget build trailer right there. I’m actually pretty dam excited to see where the rest of it goes. Nice!
Putting your mental well-being before the YT comment section is fantastic and even better to let your community know that before you go dark.
Excited to see the outcome!
This video couldn’t have come at a better time. Last weekend I took my harbor freight trailer (modified; longer axle, spacers, bigger wheels, rooftop tent) and sadly the whole upper part of the trailer and some frame bolts came apart. I almost threw it down the mountain. I barely made it home but when I did, disassembled, and threw away the trailer. Same day I bought a 1975ish Ford Courier trailer bed truck conversion and just finished building it this weekend. Welded roof rack, bigger mud terrain wheels, and my old Tacoma Bilstein (stock) shocks (not judging, just sharing my life 😂 ).
I’m sure your HF trailer will be the best out there though. So I’m excited for this series. Keep them coming.
Not all of us have a work space, I really enjoy hanging out in your shop. You give really solid advice without over explaining. I love watching the custom fabrication stuff, keep it up man! cheers.
Nate, as someone who has a lot of creative thoughts about how to do things and make them work, but doesn’t have the tools or time with something like a welder, I enjoy all your fab videos!! One day I’ll have those and in my opinion, there is no real wrong way to Fab something!! Keep them coming!!
I had a friend moving cross country. with some old t posts from a fence, and an old boat trailer and a cheap fluxcore welder, we banged out a shit trailer in a saturday. it ended up lasting 10 years and many thousands of miles. it wasnt pretty, but it worked.
its great that you can show something people can do on a tight budget.
Love it. I'm a budget, home hobbyist welder. This is a wish list, yet practical project. I'm loving the channel. Keep it going!!
I love this build and look forward to the future uploads! It’s a very realistic representation of what the average joe can do with what is already laying around or can be purchased for super cheap. With sound fabrication and a little forethought you can build exactly what you want without breaking the bank. Keep up the good work 👍
Thanks Nate! Keep building. Your builds are my Happy Place. I spent a lot of time on the Craft Side, fabricating for work before entering the management space. You encourage me to pick the welder back up and improve my ride.
My dad bought a harbor freight trailer from a guy. Just recently, I rebuilt the whole thing. Tore it down. Cleaned up any and all rusted/paint chipped areas. Welded everything back up. Repainted it. Installed new taillights. It’s mainly used as a yard trailer that has a “dump” feature, but can be used to haul small, lightweight, items.
Its funny how each state has different rules for trailers, homemade or customized.
Like you said this is going to be a budget build. Use what you have and drive on.
Yeah, in Oregon if the trailer is under a certain GVW it doesn't even have to be registered.
@@chadalcock7275 this like the only reason i keep my stuff registered in oregon
@@chadalcock7275 Same in Ohio. All you need is a scale ticket showing the trailer unloaded weight.
You go ahead and do your thing. If someone doesn't like what you do, they can scroll past. I love what you are doing and please continue your great job.
I love recycling old parts like this! I just built a transmission crossmember out of the old track bars I removed from my YJ lol
I like leaving the brakes on axles and mounting a handbrake to the trailer tongue. If you unhook you can yank a break instead of blocking tires.
I love the idea of the center tube for strength through the entire chassis, well done. I know you are not that far yet, have you figured out ways to level it when you are setting up? Do you need to secure it so it's not so bouncy while trying to sleep? I saw someone else comment something about using an alternator on the yoke of the diff to charge the trailer while driving - that sounds like a great idea, just need to do the math for the right size pulleys and a way to mount the alternator and tighten the belt. Please do the Watts link, if for nothing else, it's rarely done and I'll bet there are a large number of viewers that have no clue what it is or why you would use it - pros/cons. And you do a very good job of explaining things for those that are not educated in the mechanics of how that stuff works.
And of course, love the using spare parts for a build. I rarely read the comments, let alone comment myself, but I really enjoy the builds, all of them. I just like to see how other people work around the different issues of building something instead of just buying what someone else built.
I like your way around the government regulations about getting a title for your trailer by using a scrap H.F. trailer. That was great thinking. Best part of the build so far.
Nate, I hear ya, and for the most part everyone thinks their way is the best. If you put ten fabricators in a room with a problem you will get nine different solutions. All correct in the end outcome. So basically build what you want and unless the person saying you are wrong is paying the bill for the build, what they say doesn't matter. There are a lot of keyboard warriors that love to spew hate. I think that you are doing what the average guy with a real budget would do. I literally just picked up an old home built trailer (with a title already) as a starting point for me. For the exact same reasons. I am in Washington as well and found out about the lack of inspections. I would put your trailer against any commercially fabricated trailer any day. It will perform just as well on the trail, and will out perform in the fact that its custom to your taste and what your family needs. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK BRO!!!!!!
Should put air bags in this bad boy for leveling, or maybe on the "no budget" like you did on the disco!
Air shocks might be cheaper 👍👍
I’m putting 4 drop-leg jacks for leveling. I’m attaching them with hitch receivers, so I can remove them when in motion. We were camp, level ground is at a premium.
@@jeffandrews7335 I was thinking of using the round trailer jack style for mine for the sole reason there’s less time fabricating anything, just weld it on and go
Wouldn't the air bag suspension be bouncey though?
I think hydraulic shocks would help eliminate bounce and rebound.
@@WheresHerb no you'd still have your typical shocks
This video inspired me to start mounting my extra Dana 35 axle under my harbor freight trailer, and Ill definately copy the single steel piece running from hitch to the rear. Also ignore the negativity. Those people will always complain about something.
Super pumped for this - going to be a huge inspiration series for a lot of us!
My first utility trailer was cut from and built from a pop up camper. It worked great and I didn't draw anything either. Just keep plugging away, I enjoy seeing the creativity.
I like it! I think this is a great start IMO!
I reused a small old trailer my grandparents had they gave me. I still have it today and it’s on its second rebuild. The first time I used scrap parts and free stuff cause I was broke and needed a trailer to haul two quads. Not it’s done right and still didn’t cost a lot. I’m happy with what I have now so don’t let anyone give you crap.
I always thought about do this (recycle/modify a trailer) for Overlanding, glad to see you doing it. Excited to see how it goes. Keep going!!!
As someone that can barely torque a bolt to spec, I'm impressed by literally any fabrication. Keep up the great work.
I've been wanting to see something like this! Wife and I want to try to build an off road and I suggested the HF body as a starting point since I know nothing of vehicle frames.
Hey for all the haters I am near to tell you I loved watching this make do video.
I will never have loads to throw at a trailer but I can make do with loads of bits I have and you have given me lots of ideas and motivation to get the welder and trailer out.
“It is clear you don’t like my way of doing evangelism. You raise some good points. Frankly, I sometimes do not like my way of doing evangelism. But I like my way of doing it better than your way of not doing it.” D.L. Moody to a critic
Well you inspire the novice with use of a trailer like this.
I know it inspires me!
Builds like this are what I love to watch. This is something I have considered for some time now.
Screw the haters
Looks like a worthy project sir, thanks for taking us along. My goodness do I hear you on getting anything government related done or changed, though you all sound worse south of us here in BC in that regard. Shocks are a good idea on a utility trailer!!! I've got to see about that on my firewood hauler utility trailer now! Thanks and stay well.
So much of UA-cam is filled with builds that are outside of reality for most people. Eff the haters, you are doing great!
So pumped for this i was planning on building exactly what your doing and i never though to use an axle from a truck I was stuck figuring out how to make the stock axle work. I was gonna use the same wheels i have on my fj for bonus spares.
You know. Is not with what you do it, is how you are going to do it. That is what is make your channel special. Creativity. 👍
Love this idea with a budget build with what you have laying around. Wanted to do one like this but never got around to doing it but this has re-sparked my interest and my wheels are turning with ideas again. Keep up the great work and content!
Remember you can please some of the people some of the time and none of the people all of the time.
Dont let scathing comments ruffle your feathers as haters will be haters and they deserve no recognition. Thats why there is a delete button.
Love you content and as you said repurposing a budget trailer that meets a need is a great project and will inspire some and also save both time snd money.
Nate, I love watching your videos. Hands down, you create great content and I love your rationale when building projects. I always look at what can I learn from you today. Not well you should have done it that way, or this way. Your builds are built with the best common sense and budget will allow. Keep up the awesome content!
Thanks for doing this, it's what I am planning for my 2nd HFT trailer. I used the first oe for 10+ years, and sold it for more than I paid for it. I've ad this 3/4 ton for several years now and want to beef it up. Please carry on and F- the comments. Opinions are like a.. holes; everyone has one and they (almost) all stink. You do good work.
Nice work. I’m glad to see another fabrication series going again. I love the fab stuff. It’s honestly the best content by far because there are so many adventure videos but there’s not any fabrication videos like yours and I appreciate the insight and tips I get as a newbie welder
Check out FabRats on youtube.
@@richardraleigh6490 thanks man I’ll give them a watch later
People need to watch more videos like this and undrestand that building with all new materials is not always the best, especially when on a budget.
"if I feel like the computer is making me feel bad feelings, I'm just gonna go back in the shop and build"
kids these days need to learn this.
Kids these days don't have workshops, budgets, or even shop classes at school. I know because I'm a kid (18) in these days. I would build all day if I could, but my wallet is thin and my garage is nonexistent.
@@marcustruman1015 I circumvented that by programming, learning electronics, physics, and watching a lot of machining videos. No need for wallet or garage there, and once you have both there's a lot more stuff you can do.
Maybe you live in the city but if not, try and find a cool neighbor who will let you fabricate stuff in a less savory part of his yard/terrain - get one of those energy counters so you can pay him for the electricity you use, and tell him you'll help him out with any such fab needs he may have.
Regardless, my point was that people can't seem to turn off their stupid social media these days - in any situation. It's like they have brain damage. People are making fun of you online? Look away, take a walk. I had to deal with plenty of that s in person and learn how to handle it. I'm convinced people keep themselves so bored that it's literally more fun for them to get bullied online than to do literally anything else. Just find something to do, maybe find a metalworking shop with cool people, tell them you wanna do it for free just to learn if you have time, or look for an internship/apprenticeship so you can get some money while you learn. If you know people you may find a friend of a friend has an uncle with his own shop and things may work out well. Even if you're useless and plan on staying useless, just close the facebook/twitter tab and go watch a movie or play a game. Jeez.
@@marcustruman1015 and also, do you think most kids back then just up and had had workshops or budgets or shop classes?
Everyone's a pro and can do it better on the internet. I fab for a living and even at work I get "why didn't you do it this way" from people who have never picked a tool in their life. There are many ways to skin a cat... I love your channel. I have learned a lot from watching your videos and this series excites me. I'm lifting an old popup trailer to pull behind my rig and you have addressed things in your videos that I never considered. Thank you for your content. I appreciate it.
Loving the trailer build gonna ask if this could work in anyway could you take a alternator and run it from the axle since the gears are going to be turning on the road anyway and use it to charge a on board battery system or would you have to use some kind of sprocket to gear the rpms up to match that of a engine belt or?. Just an idea I've had for awhile. Thanks
I don't know if that would work but that's a really ingenious idea as far as I'm concerned.
Dude, I'm just impressed that you can just look at it, and give it your best shot to just-right "alter" it. Doing that upgrade out of a harbor freight trailer is genius! Gives us harbor freight trailer owners hope that we could do stuff to upgrade also! Thanks for sharing and rock on!!! 👍😎
I had old jet ski and trailer. Trailer now goes camping.
Nice
Most don't spend big money for these types of builds (no funds remaining from truck build) I think this build is more real life and way more needed than a perfect world build!
I think this build is gonna be bad ass, love projects that are creative and made from shit laying around.
Only positive comments here - Most people would be lucky to find someone as talented as you if they wanted to pay someone to build this professionally. Totally agree there are lots of worrying DIY builds out there. People don't appreciate although you are building something unusual, and it might seem 'made up as you go', you are coming from a very professional and experienced background and not just borrowing some of your Grandads tools and guessing as you go.
Are you going to use rear folding bed section for upper deck ? Was thinking that pinion going down the road could be used for a charging system (or a boat prop) .
Interesting…
Oh yeah mounting an alternator on the axle would be awesome!
The charging system idea is awesome!
Thats actually a neat idea. The pinion would he spinning pretty close to engine rpm at speed, it would be hard to make it work though
@@Beandiptheredneck OR AT LEAST AN ICE CREAM MAKER. LOL
Negative comments, they can do one, for me your creativity is spot on and I learn allot!
No new vehicle inspections lololololol
They've been trying to get rid of their customers for years.
Let's go Brandon.
Let’s go Brandon!
I don't understand why so many people want to give the government more, control/oversight/power/money when it is so clearly terrible at most things. Imagine if we got our food from the government and they shut down.
@@turtlealberigi yep! Let’s go Brandon!
I was greatly relieved when you said "We're going to add shocks" at 11 minutes. Awesome build.
The reuse and rebuild theme is incredible, the creativity to take some junk and make something cool is inspiring.
I'm honestly so happy you used the harbor freight because I'm sure a TON of us have considered doing this as a budget build. I know I certainly have!
Also really appreciate you using what you've got in the shop. I think I've got some spare Tacoma suspension parts laying around that would allow me to do something similar.
Nate don't sweat the haters, sure there's many ways to build, you do you. I've enjoyed watching your channel get ideas. Then I take ideas and build my style. Keep up the great work.
Great job, using what you already have and thinking outside the standard box ... Recycle and reuse is a great moto to live by . Dont let the haters get you down.. You have a wonderful platform to build what ever you want . The girly man complainers have nothing .. Remember talk is cheap... You are the builder doing great things inspiring others to be productive . Love your work...
finally, a trailer with a differential. I have been calling for this for years.
I think this is going to be an awesome series because many of us have that clapped-out trailer that could now become a fun new project for us, so thank you for starting this.
On the fly fabrication is the way great things are created .
I’ve always wanted to hook an old alternator up to the pinion on one of these truck axle trailers and use it to charge a battery bank. Not efficient, I know, but an interesting bit of engineering. Keep up the good work!
I think you are doing a great job. I happen to only watch the fabrication videos and you inspire me to do more. If nobody is talking bad about you, you aren’t doing anything. The negative energy people are putting out to you, probably comes from their insecurities or shortcomings. Don’t let those people ruin your happy place. Keep doing your thing man.
It's not wrong if it works and you're building it for you not someone else, not everyone can throw £1000's at a build and seeing something made cheap but functional is a bonus.
It surprises me on how people can criticize someone that gives away free knowledge and makes it entertaining at the same time
Glad to live in UT. Single axle trailers don’t need to be registered or titled. I got a cal ranch single axle utility trailer for under a grand. Took the expanded steel deck off. Welded 1” schedule 40 pipe down the sides in the angle iron bottom. Welded a 1.5” schedule 40 pipe down the length on the underside, and welded 2 1.5” sch 40 pipes at an angle from the sides to the tongue. All of that made it very stiff, especially in comparison to how it was. Then I’ve been welding an 11 gauge plate as the floor. It’s overkill, it means I can tow dirt bikes, my touring bike, metal runs, and camping is great as well.
Also swapped from spring under to spring over and went from the original 12” tires to 29” tires that came off my last trailer. Eventually it’s getting a heavier axle with trailer brakes and some better suspension.
Been a fun project. And no legal worries.