You finally found your calling ! Building new trailers you're a lot better at building new trailers than your drainage , you do real clear work on that trailer
HI George I think I'm much better at drainage. It's raining today and I'm revisiting my old jobs. Outfalls that are several years old are gushing water today.
MFG trailers never have this much attention to detail. They are quick welded together then over painted without primer and runs, yes they are functional but what you are building is far superior in terms to attention to detail. Thanks and more please
I agree Cliff. I paid a guy 250/ hour to do some fabrication work for me a couple years ago. When I got his work back I realized welding was not some mystical art and I could do better!
Great job! The sound of a good weld is the same as the sound of eggs frying in a skillet. Your wire speed was set just a little bit too high, that's why it sounds like it's spitting at you. Slowing the wire speed slightly would also allow you to do the overhead welds that are giving you such a problem. You are also pushing the fire a little. Give the molten metal pool time to build and then move it along the piece. Keep working on it! I've only been doing this for about 35 years so I'm still learning, too!
Before you weld more (i.e. only something that has to last), you should probably get a course in adjusting welds and what it takes for the welding to last.
The more you practice welding the better you get. Beautiful welds on the safety chains by the hitch, I love my Miller 250 also. The basket is a great idea and I will add one to my trailer.
Thank you Geoff! I am pretty happy with the welds on this trailer. I was paying a guy 250/ hour a couple years ago for some fabrication and my stuff looks as good or better than his.
It's Sunday afternoon here in Scotland (just after 2:30) and I've really enjoyed the last 45 minutes. I love watching people do things they are good at. Plus, even though I would never build something like this there is always something new to learn that can be applied elsewhere. Can't wait to see the finished product all painted and in use on a future drainage job. Well done, Shawn...keep up the good work 😊
Great job Sean! I'm glad you changed the things that you didn't like. I do the same thing now but only after I made the mistake of settling for something and saying it was good enough. I swore at myself for 3 years every time I looked at it and wished I would have changed the design when it was the easiest.
I agree Ed! I knew that stronger piece of C channel was going to be a pain to cut, but I was like, I gotta do it. Plus doing work "for the video" holds me to a pretty tough standard.
I kind of understand the video aspect... Yet, I do things like that without "video pressure". I believe you do as well. From what I see, you're a good guy and most likely would have done the same thing without the video. Keep up the great work!
Could you mount your winch on a 2” tube bracket then put receivers on your trailers so it could be swapped about to which ever trailer you need it on (or truck if they have those hitches) 😀
Thank you! I recently took it to pick up a 10600 lb skid steer and brought it back across SC ROADS and it did well. Talk about potholes and crappy road conditions.
Nice trailer! You can use a small piece of stock to fill that hole, hold it flat with one of your magnets on the back side while you weld. Looking forward to more!
Astonishing trailer you got going, I just got done building one from scratch as well. 8'x20' but mine isnt as heavy duty as your's is. Built by purely 2" angle, I was after a light trailer. Not a heavy ball of chain as I don't have a diesel truck. I went with detachable fenders to free enough space to get my dually past them. It is indeed more convenient to lay diamond plate than wood at this point in time.
Wow! Watching you create useful items is awe inspiring! I can't wait to see the finished product! You are talented! Great job (not that I'm qualified to judge) 😂😂👏👏👍👍😷
Just a note. A place to hook your safety chains when not in use on each side might be nice. Just a small hoop that will accommodate the hook Keeps them from lying in the dirt or killing the paint on the tongue when the trailer is parked.
I'm going to use the gusset for the hitch coupler. I'll talk about that in the next video. So far the trailer is working pretty well. Should be getting a tag this week!
Great work Shawn. I watched both parts with keen interest. Your measuring, cutting and cutting skills lead me to believe that you were a professional metal fabricator in an earlier life 😁😁😁.
Thank you Oldstock! I have been enjoying working with metal but haven't done too much with it. I'm not shy about buying the right tools which makes a huge difference.
Sorry, slight typo there... I meant to say your measuring, cutting and welding skills. And yes, the range of tools that you have are sure useful. Looking forward to your next video. Not too far off 20k subs.
very nice job on trailer build and welding! I would pay money for something like that! loving those rub rails, extra front diamond deck, storage basket, gussets and filling in those holes does not matter so much, they are not bearing any weight so the ol fill and grind came out nice!
Yeah I know that these are not cheap to build I ordered some materials like two years ago right after the pandemic and just a few things to update a trailer that was already existing was like over a thousand or $1,400 so I know to build this trailer with axles tires everything you're talkin probably I would say no more than probably five to seven thousand depending on how expensive things are out there where you're at
@@GCFDeverything will crack eventually where there are concentrated loads, especially when loading machinery on and off and junk roads, its just a little extra work will extend the life of the trailer significantly by spreading the loads over a wider area. the only other thing I would recommend is air suspension but that's a significant cost with less functional benefit (still somewhat kinder on the tow vehicle) and more convenience and comfort.
Dude. Nice layout and design. You obviously have some talent. Would be a shame if it fell apart on the highway from welds that are insufficient. But hey if it hasnt happened yet it probably wont right.
Trailer looks nice, everything in the fabrication portion was looked great until the chains supporting the ramps, it needs a piece of flat bar with pins.
Nice job Sean, can’t wait to see the finished product. One question, how will u get a title for trailer? Will you talk through that process in video and explain please. Thanks
Filling holes with weld in steel. 1 get a thick scrap of aluminum preferably forged or rolled 2 clamp aluminum to back up the hole 3 fill the hole with weld 4 grind flat
Great trailer. Wish I had one. Will you use wood for the main floor area? At the end of the project, I would love to see an itemized list of the materials sizes and types and the costs. Every time I need a piece of stock steel and get it from the big box stores it costs a fortune for a tiny amount. Is there a better less expensive place to buy steel stock?
How much of a bubble of fall does the dovetail have? Great work! The only thing I may have done different is some RV scissor jacks on the rear corners instead of the static legs on the ramps. That way you can compensate for uneven ground. Those safety chain mounts are really nice. Much better than the last link just being welded to the trailer.
Everyone remember this, there are no pressure sensors in the tires of trailers. Low tire pressure causes tire sidewalls to flex excessively...this causes excessive heat that causes the tires to blowout. I personally overinflated my trailer tires by 5 psi. Over inflation is 100x safer than under inflation. The worst that can happen with over inflation is a slight increase in wear in the center of the tread. If you have a trailer then go check the tire pressure!!!
Shawn, do you have a 240 volt MIG welder using Argon gas or something similar? I can tell you now once you do and get use to using it you won't ever go back to any other. There is no flux to worry with and what you see under your shield is what you'll see when it's removed. With the correct wire you can weld all positions such as overhead, uphill, downhill and more. And you can use 70 thousand tensile strength wire like a pro. There are TIG welders but they are better used for tedious types of welding for example body repair and also on aluminum. TIG to me takes getting use to because it reminds me of brazing with a torch. For what you do MIG would be the way to go. Ps that wire with rosin inside is for the birds LOL
@@GCFD Try moving your wire in a zig zag pattern slightly overlaying the weld you just made. Doing that will make a much stronger weld and will have a more professional look when finished rather than seeing humps and blobs when finished. All your welds should look like the welds you made that hold the chain on the front of your tongue. The weld as you will notice looks slightly concave and very consistent and professional. Practice makes perfect.
Thank you for the tips! I need all the help I can get with welding. So you won't believe what happened today. Last summer I towed a friend's trailer and bobcat home to return to the job the next day. The trailer was missing the safety chains and I was terrified making the 20 min drive home. So much so that I ran out to the trailer supply and got two 3/8" heavy duty chains. I welded them on but my air pressure was off so the welds look like crap. The friend and his crew thought I was ding bat crazy for welding those chains on there but they use them. This morning the pintle didn't get locked in place and that trailer let go with an 8000lb bobcat on it. The trailer flung the dump truck around a little but no damage occurred. They were so happy I had welded those chains on and I looked at the welds and they looked intact. Pretty crazy..
@@GCFD we all live and learn. Thankfully those guys learned a valuable lesson in regard to safety chains. Weld appearance doesn't really show its strength. Appearance however is what many will look for because it does show a welders limitations and flaws and it is a definite selling point.
Since the back on the trailer has lets say.. couple of inches to sag down when you load something heavy on it you don’t have any concerns that the tongue of the trailer will be up in the air? Also this mai lift your tow truck up. I think those jacks should dig into the ground or be super close to the ground. Just a thought! Other than that good job!
Everbilt(Brand Rating: 4.4/5) 1/2 in. Nickel-Plated Steel Hole Plug the Home Depot. However if you want a welded hole put a small piece of thin steel inside and then fill in the hole outside.
I like the angle iron facing down for better traction. I have flipped all the ramps on all my trailers. It's much easier to walk on them with the wide part of the angle iron facing up as well.
Thinking about your drainage systems, why do you glue the joints if there is no pressure to the system? Doesn’t seem like you would need to glue, just make sure joints are well set.
i am not a welder or metal fabricator, but i would cut out a small square (around the hole), then find some scrap metal the same thickness and cut a square piece to fill the hole, then weld it in.
Go up to the Tag office, get an MVR 15 with a VIN. Stamp the VIN on the trailer, take the trailer to inspector and get them to sign off on it. Then take that paperwork back to the Tag office. That should happen this week so wish me luck!
What a great two, hopefully 3 part with paint video. How long have you been welding? I definitely would love to see the reveal to you crew and see their reaction. Now I want to go buy a welder and get into some trouble. 😁
Looks to me like you have your ramps upside down where they will catch debris much worse. I personally don’t like the short rub rails but it’s yours not mine but it should do the job very well.
No John the angle facing like I have it gives tremendously more traction. I could care less about debris trapping in there now that I realize how much better it is facing this way.
Yes in NC I had to visit the Tag office for a VIN, then I stamp that on the trailer and take it to an inspector. They sign off on it and I take all that paperwork back and hopefully get a tag and title.
i scanned to see if someone else has made this suggestion and didn't see one so if i am repeating a suggestion forgive me. how about composite 2 x 6 lumber if you have the supports spaced right. while the strength is not the same (reason for the correct cross braces) they will be almost indestructible. while more expensive the money you have saved by doing your own build will give you a superior product. Diamond C (in Texas) are starting to use composite lumber in their builds.
@@Mostafa-vs8bd You can't easily do it on trailers in the US. All of the wiring standards that you would see have the brake and turn signals combined onto one wire. To do it you would have to custom wire the tow vehicle and trailer.
I have it flipped with the wide end of the angle iron facing UP, so it has great traction. I see lots of trailers with the narrow side of the angle iron facing up, which offers no traction. I have flipped the ramp on my other trailer too.
Yeah this is asking for porosity and cracks in thr weld considering how much liability their is with trailer I would of expected someone to take every precaution to ensure good welds to with proper penetration and snd removing scale ok evey weld seam .
Doing okay on the trailer you need to turn your heat up in melt in the weld better than what you're doing even know them well should hold they are do not seem hot enough another thing it's a good idea to practice good safety measures when you're working around are ark rays of welding I have got flash burn not only on my chest but also burnt skin on my forearms doing just what you're doing here in the past many moons ago if I'm just doing a couple tax here and there no problem with a good helmet but if I'm really getting down like you are I'm wearing a good cow hide or leather jacket with heavy-duty gloves them are not welding gloves other than that pretty good job
Good night I mes up Gmail fix it Stephen west palm beach I love your work I think I do trailer or in Jamaica we sa jack of al trade and good at it respect God bless your family I would love have trailer like the u build in Jamaica on farm first one to Jamaica I which u best of live and family u are great
You finally found your calling ! Building new trailers you're a lot better at building new trailers than your drainage , you do real clear work on that trailer
Ahh! What is given with one hand is taken with the other! Lol 🤭
HI George I think I'm much better at drainage. It's raining today and I'm revisiting my old jobs. Outfalls that are several years old are gushing water today.
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I have to disagree! I've seen you do both ! You build a MEAN trailer!
When is the container castle build? 😂
Hahah You'll have to visit NY for that! I'm happy with my cinder block castle (1950s block house).
I was thinking the same exact thing.
He gives off Andrew camarata vibes. He just talks a lot more.
Little Camarata type outro...nice touch
Haha Dennis. I don't have a drone, so....
MFG trailers never have this much attention to detail. They are quick welded together then over painted without primer and runs, yes they are functional but what you are building is far superior in terms to attention to detail. Thanks and more please
I agree Cliff. I paid a guy 250/ hour to do some fabrication work for me a couple years ago. When I got his work back I realized welding was not some mystical art and I could do better!
"Hey! This is Shawn with Full Bubble Equipment Trailers, and today I have..."
Great video Shawn. I'm in awe of your skills and thoroughness.
Thank you! I will get going on Part 3 hopefully this week.
@@GCFD Cool. Can't wait. If you're ever looking for work in the 704 area, let me know. North of Charlotte.
Stop encouraging this dude to put people's lives in danger with his lack of welding skill
Great job! The sound of a good weld is the same as the sound of eggs frying in a skillet. Your wire speed was set just a little bit too high, that's why it sounds like it's spitting at you. Slowing the wire speed slightly would also allow you to do the overhead welds that are giving you such a problem. You are also pushing the fire a little. Give the molten metal pool time to build and then move it along the piece. Keep working on it! I've only been doing this for about 35 years so I'm still learning, too!
This is a really cool project, thank you for sharing!
Thank you! It's been a pretty fun and creative project.
Good work on your trailer build Shawn.
Thank you Jack!
Great looking trailer, I especially like how you took ideas from multiple trailers and made it you best fit.
Thank you! This is still my favorite trailer for all those reasons.
Before you weld more (i.e. only something that has to last), you should probably get a course in adjusting welds and what it takes for the welding to last.
What you said. 1000%
Love the front end- 2 extra feel plus basket
Its great this guy has all these skills.
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The more you practice welding the better you get. Beautiful welds on the safety chains by the hitch, I love my Miller 250 also. The basket is a great idea and I will add one to my trailer.
Thank you Geoff! I am pretty happy with the welds on this trailer. I was paying a guy 250/ hour a couple years ago for some fabrication and my stuff looks as good or better than his.
I love watching your trailer build. This thing is awesome! Now I want one!
👍 Thank you!
What type of work you do?
@@OmertaDon I run landscape crew for a business in Northeast Ohio.
You are a smart cookie dude well done...
Thank you! It's been a learning experience for sure.
Nice job Shawn, that is one beast of a trailer.
Thank you Dylan! I should be getting tags this week for it.
Keep up the great work. I'm excited for the finished result
I am too Ben! I still have over 200 video clips to put together. I think I will have a fantastic "wiring a trailer from scratch" video, too!
Man, great job. I wish I had the skills you have. This is great work!
My style is to learn learn learn, then jump in! I graciously accept any help I can get and try to give any help I can.
It's Sunday afternoon here in Scotland (just after 2:30) and I've really enjoyed the last 45 minutes. I love watching people do things they are good at. Plus, even though I would never build something like this there is always something new to learn that can be applied elsewhere. Can't wait to see the finished product all painted and in use on a future drainage job. Well done, Shawn...keep up the good work 😊
Thank you Tracy! I hope to get tags for it this week. I still have over 200 video clips to edit for Part 3 and 4.
Well? Whatcha waitin for? Snap to it!!! 🤭🤣😂
Thanks for sharing, your great project. I am amazed you have all those skills. Enjoy watching your video.
Thank you!
Great job Sean! I'm glad you changed the things that you didn't like. I do the same thing now but only after I made the mistake of settling for something and saying it was good enough. I swore at myself for 3 years every time I looked at it and wished I would have changed the design when it was the easiest.
I agree Ed! I knew that stronger piece of C channel was going to be a pain to cut, but I was like, I gotta do it. Plus doing work "for the video" holds me to a pretty tough standard.
I kind of understand the video aspect...
Yet, I do things like that without "video pressure". I believe you do as well. From what I see, you're a good guy and most likely would have done the same thing without the video. Keep up the great work!
Could you mount your winch on a 2” tube bracket then put receivers on your trailers so it could be swapped about to which ever trailer you need it on (or truck if they have those hitches) 😀
That trailer will survive nuclear apocalypse - great work Shawn!
Thank you! I recently took it to pick up a 10600 lb skid steer and brought it back across SC ROADS and it did well. Talk about potholes and crappy road conditions.
great job. very thorough on your explanations of why and how you did it. very thoughtful for showing safety tips as well.
Thank you John!
Wow, that was a ton of work for part 2. Good work Shawn
It sure was! Part 3 should be coming within a week or so.
Thanks for posting this! I’m building an equipment trailer similar to this, but making it longer and a triaxle
Nice trailer!
You can use a small piece of stock to fill that hole, hold it flat with one of your magnets on the back side while you weld.
Looking forward to more!
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Weld in the plug that was just ejected.
Nice work looks professional love the videos too
thank you will
Oh boy, do those fender gussets look like a sharp edge to catch everything on!?! Love the content 👍
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Astonishing trailer you got going, I just got done building one from scratch as well. 8'x20' but mine isnt as heavy duty as your's is. Built by purely 2" angle, I was after a light trailer. Not a heavy ball of chain as I don't have a diesel truck. I went with detachable fenders to free enough space to get my dually past them. It is indeed more convenient to lay diamond plate than wood at this point in time.
Sounds like a good build!
Wow! Watching you create useful items is awe inspiring! I can't wait to see the finished product! You are talented! Great job (not that I'm qualified to judge) 😂😂👏👏👍👍😷
Thank you!
Just a note. A place to hook your safety chains when not in use on each side might be nice. Just a small hoop that will accommodate the hook Keeps them from lying in the dirt or killing the paint on the tongue when the trailer is parked.
I'm going to use the gusset for the hitch coupler. I'll talk about that in the next video. So far the trailer is working pretty well. Should be getting a tag this week!
Fantastic. Seriously.
Great job 👏
Thank you!
I have the same kneeling pad they are awesome!
It was in the concrete section of the hardware store.
Great work Shawn. I watched both parts with keen interest. Your measuring, cutting and cutting skills lead me to believe that you were a professional metal fabricator in an earlier life 😁😁😁.
Thank you Oldstock! I have been enjoying working with metal but haven't done too much with it. I'm not shy about buying the right tools which makes a huge difference.
Sorry, slight typo there... I meant to say your measuring, cutting and welding skills. And yes, the range of tools that you have are sure useful. Looking forward to your next video. Not too far off 20k subs.
Another excellent video!
Thank you Brian!
thanks for the video .
nice trailer
Thank you!
The plate in the fender colect water and make rust
Weld all around it to prevent penetration water
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very nice job on trailer build and welding! I would pay money for something like that! loving those rub rails, extra front diamond deck, storage basket, gussets and filling in those holes does not matter so much, they are not bearing any weight so the ol fill and grind came out nice!
for a guy does Drainage for living he weld really good
Nice work
Thank you! - Shawn
inspiring build man! cool to see
Great Video and super high quality build, you should do a cost breakdown when u finally finish it!
I have all the costs in a spreadsheet so I will make sure to cover it. I definitely spent more than I thought!
@@GCFD ... but I bet you have something of superior build, something you like and can use for your own needs.
Yeah I know that these are not cheap to build I ordered some materials like two years ago right after the pandemic and just a few things to update a trailer that was already existing was like over a thousand or $1,400 so I know to build this trailer with axles tires everything you're talkin probably I would say no more than probably five to seven thousand depending on how expensive things are out there where you're at
Would box the C channel a few inches each side of where your spring hangers are and axle bump stops to help avoid cracking.
I thought I avoided that by using 7" c. I guess it wouldn't hurt. 👍
@@GCFDeverything will crack eventually where there are concentrated loads, especially when loading machinery on and off and junk roads, its just a little extra work will extend the life of the trailer significantly by spreading the loads over a wider area. the only other thing I would recommend is air suspension but that's a significant cost with less functional benefit (still somewhat kinder on the tow vehicle) and more convenience and comfort.
To fill the hole, use those 3/4 plugs you drilled out as a filler peice and weld it/melt into the hole on your tail light housing
Nice job
Thank you!
@@GCFD id maybe add some some strengthening gussets on the jacks on the ramps, as added insurance
For the hole. Before welding it to the frame lay a brass bar under it and weld it up.
Thanks Shawn. When finished, could you give a cost breakdown?
Yes Jim I have it all in a spreadsheet.
Missing some Gate City water related projects!!
I know Jim! We haven't had much rain lately. I have projects that are waiting for the after-footage.
@@GCFD certainly understand! Minimal in Raleigh as well. Some coming this afternoon for sure!
@@jimbeck6093 Yes! I'm supposed to clean out a large channel drain tomorrow and worried about the rain coming in.
Hi
Are your ramps back to front?
It looks like they will catch all the mud & crap from the machines.
Nice trailer tho 👌
Yes! The wide side of the angle iron is facing UP. This gives much better traction, even though it catches more debris.
I was going to ask the same thing. My equipment trailers ramps are the other way.
Dude. Nice layout and design. You obviously have some talent. Would be a shame if it fell apart on the highway from welds that are insufficient. But hey if it hasnt happened yet it probably wont right.
If you lay a piece of brass under the whole you can plug weld it and it won’t stick
Awesome Tip! Thank you!
Trailer looks nice, everything in the fabrication portion was looked great until the chains supporting the ramps, it needs a piece of flat bar with pins.
I like the chains better because they can be adjusted with different loads and I find the flat bars get bent and the pins lost. 👍
I fill in holes like the one in the light box by placing a piece of thick aluminum on the inside then welding in the hole.
cut a round cut that fits the hole and use a magnet to hold it in place while you tack it in. Then you can remove the magnet and finish the weld
Great tip! I did that on the second one and it worked really well. I used the plug from the hole saw hole I cut. Sooo much easier.
One question - are you going to be able to remove the ramps if you need to?
Yes pull a pin and slide the bar out.
Use your slug from your hole saw to fill holes.
Yes! I did that on the other side and it worked really well. Great tip!
Hole saw a piece of steel just smaller than the hole. Weld in the plug.
Great idea Geott!
I’m thinking this is the best trailer build
Cleanest way to fill the hole is to to take a steel plug of similar size of hole. Weld around the plug, much less grinding.
I actually did that with one of my 3/4" plugs that I drilled. It worked much better! Thanks for sharing!
Nice job Sean, can’t wait to see the finished product. One question, how will u get a title for trailer? Will you talk through that process in video and explain please. Thanks
Yes I will mention getting the title. That should be this week so wish me luck! Of course this will be my experience in NC.
I'm in Delaware and here you need the receipts for all the parts and have it inspected and a few more small steps (paperwork & fees).
@@OmertaDon thanks for sharing, I hope he shows what he does for that in his situation
Great work looks like a solid trailer, do you find any difference in your welds if you prep the areas first? i.e. wire brush, angle grinder ect.
Not really. I think having the ground closer to the work helps though.
Filling holes with weld in steel.
1 get a thick scrap of aluminum preferably forged or rolled
2 clamp aluminum to back up the hole
3 fill the hole with weld
4 grind flat
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Great work Shawn. How much do you think your strongly built trailer will weigh when finished?
I weighted it at the quarry and it's 3120 lbs.
Great work. The deck should have at least full bubble of fall - just joking.
Hahah!
Great trailer. Wish I had one. Will you use wood for the main floor area? At the end of the project, I would love to see an itemized list of the materials sizes and types and the costs. Every time I need a piece of stock steel and get it from the big box stores it costs a fortune for a tiny amount. Is there a better less expensive place to buy steel stock?
I get my steel at a metals outlet in town. Yes, I will do a breakdown as I have everything in a spreadsheet. 👍
May want to put some angled pieces under your wheel wells in the center to help support it in the middle (should you step on it)
Yes I have those plus a bar welded across the bottom of the fender. They’re strong for sure!
How much of a bubble of fall does the dovetail have? Great work! The only thing I may have done different is some RV scissor jacks on the rear corners instead of the static legs on the ramps. That way you can compensate for uneven ground. Those safety chain mounts are really nice. Much better than the last link just being welded to the trailer.
Thank you Robert! I have been using my other trailers with just the ramp jacks and I like it. I may add some scissior jacks at some point.
A dovetail is a woodworking joint, has nothing to do with a trailer.
Could you put some small earth magnets on the inside of the fenders so it will “hold” the rings up when driving? May help with noise from vibration.
Yes that would be a good idea for sure. It would help the paint job too!
Everyone remember this, there are no pressure sensors in the tires of trailers. Low tire pressure causes tire sidewalls to flex excessively...this causes excessive heat that causes the tires to blowout. I personally overinflated my trailer tires by 5 psi. Over inflation is 100x safer than under inflation. The worst that can happen with over inflation is a slight increase in wear in the center of the tread. If you have a trailer then go check the tire pressure!!!
Good advice!
Shawn, do you have a 240 volt MIG welder using Argon gas or something similar? I can tell you now once you do and get use to using it you won't ever go back to any other. There is no flux to worry with and what you see under your shield is what you'll see when it's removed. With the correct wire you can weld all positions such as overhead, uphill, downhill and more. And you can use 70 thousand tensile strength wire like a pro. There are TIG welders but they are better used for tedious types of welding for example body repair and also on aluminum. TIG to me takes getting use to because it reminds me of brazing with a torch. For what you do MIG would be the way to go. Ps that wire with rosin inside is for the birds LOL
Yes I finally found a Millermatic 250 and that was the last piece I needed to start this trailer project. That welder is incredible.
@@GCFD Try moving your wire in a zig zag pattern slightly overlaying the weld you just made. Doing that will make a much stronger weld and will have a more professional look when finished rather than seeing humps and blobs when finished. All your welds should look like the welds you made that hold the chain on the front of your tongue. The weld as you will notice looks slightly concave and very consistent and professional. Practice makes perfect.
Thank you for the tips! I need all the help I can get with welding. So you won't believe what happened today. Last summer I towed a friend's trailer and bobcat home to return to the job the next day. The trailer was missing the safety chains and I was terrified making the 20 min drive home. So much so that I ran out to the trailer supply and got two 3/8" heavy duty chains. I welded them on but my air pressure was off so the welds look like crap. The friend and his crew thought I was ding bat crazy for welding those chains on there but they use them. This morning the pintle didn't get locked in place and that trailer let go with an 8000lb bobcat on it. The trailer flung the dump truck around a little but no damage occurred. They were so happy I had welded those chains on and I looked at the welds and they looked intact. Pretty crazy..
@@GCFD we all live and learn. Thankfully those guys learned a valuable lesson in regard to safety chains. Weld appearance doesn't really show its strength. Appearance however is what many will look for because it does show a welders limitations and flaws and it is a definite selling point.
@@whip205inthebam3 I’ve been upgrading a trailer and my welder is making very pretty welds. It makes such a difference to have them look nice.
How long is it? God Bless!!
use the plug out of your carbide bit. save a little time and wire
Since the back on the trailer has lets say.. couple of inches to sag down when you load something heavy on it you don’t have any concerns that the tongue of the trailer will be up in the air? Also this mai lift your tow truck up. I think those jacks should dig into the ground or be super close to the ground. Just a thought! Other than that good job!
Great point! The jacks are similar to my other two trailers. The suspension on the trailer and truck have enough sag.
Hey shaun. Id like to build one myself. What do you think the cost will be when its finished?
I'm at about 6k for everything, finished.
@@GCFD where do you buy your materials?
Everbilt(Brand Rating: 4.4/5)
1/2 in. Nickel-Plated Steel Hole Plug the Home Depot. However if you want a welded hole put a small piece of thin steel inside and then fill in the hole outside.
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Nice trailer. Looks like the ramps are upside down though.
I like the angle iron facing down for better traction. I have flipped all the ramps on all my trailers. It's much easier to walk on them with the wide part of the angle iron facing up as well.
Thinking about your drainage systems, why do you glue the joints if there is no pressure to the system? Doesn’t seem like you would need to glue, just make sure joints are well set.
We glue because a glued joint is better. The glue seals the pipe so the water stays in and roots stay out.
i am not a welder or metal fabricator, but i would cut out a small square (around the hole), then find some scrap metal the same thickness and cut a square piece to fill the hole, then weld it in.
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How do you get the trailer road certified / titled in NC
Go up to the Tag office, get an MVR 15 with a VIN. Stamp the VIN on the trailer, take the trailer to inspector and get them to sign off on it. Then take that paperwork back to the Tag office. That should happen this week so wish me luck!
@@GCFD Sounds simple. I guess, it would require tons on paperwork here in Europe, to let it drive on road
What a great two, hopefully 3 part with paint video. How long have you been welding? I definitely would love to see the reveal to you crew and see their reaction. Now I want to go buy a welder and get into some trouble. 😁
@@GCFD Good luck and thanks for the response
Whats the weight capacity of the trailer? are those 2 3/8" axel tubes? Whats the thickness/gauge of those channel beams?
To all viewers. I recommend changing your settings to 2X normal speed when watching his videos.
Gate city drainage to Gate city fab shop?
Lol not any time soon.
Like an Andrew Camarata video minus the doggies
Haha no dogs here 👍
Is that ok having that much tongue weight . It seems more than 70%
If you still wanted to use the hole you could use a rubber plug to fill it up. Otherwise you did the right thing.
can weld a trailer together but cant repair a press bender.
Is it Shawn or Sean?
Shawn 👍
Looks to me like you have your ramps upside down where they will catch debris much worse. I personally don’t like the short rub rails but it’s yours not mine but it should do the job very well.
No John the angle facing like I have it gives tremendously more traction. I could care less about debris trapping in there now that I realize how much better it is facing this way.
9:36 Welds on the hitch bracket could of been done better.
Where is part 1 ???
Need a serial number placed somewhere for insurance purposes?
Yes in NC I had to visit the Tag office for a VIN, then I stamp that on the trailer and take it to an inspector. They sign off on it and I take all that paperwork back and hopefully get a tag and title.
i scanned to see if someone else has made this suggestion and didn't see one so if i am repeating a suggestion forgive me. how about composite 2 x 6 lumber if you have the supports spaced right. while the strength is not the same (reason for the correct cross braces) they will be almost indestructible. while more expensive the money you have saved by doing your own build will give you a superior product. Diamond C (in Texas) are starting to use composite lumber in their builds.
Great point Paul! With current pricing I paid $38 for each 2x8x16 pressure treated!
Why in USA blinker light and stop light and tail light are once?
Its confusing
If it blinks its a turn, if it's solid it's stop.
@@GCFD correct but But how much does it cost to install a separate light?
@@Mostafa-vs8bd You can't easily do it on trailers in the US. All of the wiring standards that you would see have the brake and turn signals combined onto one wire. To do it you would have to custom wire the tow vehicle and trailer.
ramp doesn't appear to have any traction
I have it flipped with the wide end of the angle iron facing UP, so it has great traction. I see lots of trailers with the narrow side of the angle iron facing up, which offers no traction. I have flipped the ramp on my other trailer too.
have you thought of starting your own trailer business?
Nooo! LOL This build took a lot of time. I think it turned out well but it was rough.
Why don’t you grind/clean that metal before you weld? I’ve never seen anyone not grind the metal clean before welding.
I degreased it but it didn't have much rust so I didn't grind.
Yeah this is asking for porosity and cracks in thr weld considering how much liability their is with trailer I would of expected someone to take every precaution to ensure good welds to with proper penetration and snd removing scale ok evey weld seam .
Doing okay on the trailer you need to turn your heat up in melt in the weld better than what you're doing even know them well should hold they are do not seem hot enough another thing it's a good idea to practice good safety measures when you're working around are ark rays of welding I have got flash burn not only on my chest but also burnt skin on my forearms doing just what you're doing here in the past many moons ago if I'm just doing a couple tax here and there no problem with a good helmet but if I'm really getting down like you are I'm wearing a good cow hide or leather jacket with heavy-duty gloves them are not welding gloves other than that pretty good job
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