Equipment trailer build Part 5 Decking, winch mount, decals, loading

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  • @WildGameEncounters
    @WildGameEncounters4 ай бұрын

    Any Man can have a trailer, but a real man will build his own! I love the design of the winch and also the color will be seen from far away!!!!

  • @magrolawfirmpa6805
    @magrolawfirmpa68052 жыл бұрын

    Shawn, you could have bought a trailer but you decided to make it yourself the way you wanted it. That is rare today and I salute you for showing us how! Thanks and keep up the content :-)

  • @GCFD

    @GCFD

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Margo! More on the way! We've been pouring concrete this week.

  • @timgarner6768
    @timgarner67682 жыл бұрын

    Being from the South Carolina Lowcountry, I can says that your word ..."horrific"...to describe South Carolina roads is an UNDERSTATEMENT.

  • @GCFD

    @GCFD

    2 жыл бұрын

    Haha yep!

  • @grizz474
    @grizz4742 ай бұрын

    Very Nice Work!! Myself....my brain just fogs over when I try to tackle even simple wiring of any kind.

  • @cheongyei
    @cheongyei2 жыл бұрын

    Happy for you Shawn. Thanks for documenting the project.

  • @GCFD

    @GCFD

    2 жыл бұрын

    The filming and editing video series was almost as much work as the trailer build!

  • @jeepindave5464
    @jeepindave54642 жыл бұрын

    I really dig the yellow. Good job Shawn.

  • @GCFD

    @GCFD

    2 жыл бұрын

    👍 Thank you Dave!

  • @shanewhite499
    @shanewhite4992 жыл бұрын

    Great job Shawn. Looks good and it's definitely going to do the job.

  • @GCFD

    @GCFD

    2 жыл бұрын

    👍 Shane

  • @bucklelanefarm
    @bucklelanefarm2 жыл бұрын

    Shawn you’ve convinced me not to build a trailer 😂. Looks like a lot of work! Great job though, and I really like the yellow paint job - less likely to get hit by other drivers.

  • @GCFD

    @GCFD

    2 жыл бұрын

    It was a cool project. It was a lot of work but also very creative and super cool to create something that works. I'm about to use it this afternoon!

  • @brentking-gmailking2570
    @brentking-gmailking25702 жыл бұрын

    Excellent build Shawn. You will be able to enjoy that trailer for years to come. Thank you for sharing and have a great day.

  • @GCFD

    @GCFD

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Brent!

  • @scheevie
    @scheevie2 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic Shawn! Talented man!

  • @GCFD

    @GCFD

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @alecsimages1
    @alecsimages12 жыл бұрын

    10/10 that is great, very well done Mr. Slosh or spray some old engine oil and diesel mix all over that wood till she stops drinking. Regards from Valencia Spain. Alec

  • @GCFD

    @GCFD

    2 жыл бұрын

    good idea! Thanks!

  • @andjuju6476
    @andjuju6476 Жыл бұрын

    Nice job, thanks for showing us all your hard work, from, Perth, West Australia.

  • @a1140
    @a11402 жыл бұрын

    looks fantastic shawn

  • @GCFD

    @GCFD

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Alan~!

  • @RaspyOB174
    @RaspyOB1742 жыл бұрын

    Perfect Documentary. Thank you immensely for taking the time to film. Looking Forward to the Afterthoughts and Math and Conclusions as well as more video breaking it in!

  • @GCFD

    @GCFD

    2 жыл бұрын

    Raspy I've been working and need to get that video finished up! Thanks for commenting - Shawn

  • @matthewpowner7173
    @matthewpowner71732 жыл бұрын

    13:14 looked like such an Andrew Camarata-esque type of shot! Love the build BTW!

  • @GCFD

    @GCFD

    2 жыл бұрын

    I agree. Money shot!

  • @dsdragoon
    @dsdragoon2 жыл бұрын

    Great project! I've wired a few trailers and those heat shrink "Solder and Seal Connectors" are worth their weight in gold.

  • @Stackali
    @Stackali2 жыл бұрын

    this looks like a trailer you would buy. it looks that good. fantastic job.

  • @GCFD

    @GCFD

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! thanks for watching and commenting! - Shawn

  • @jacksonbennett6151

    @jacksonbennett6151

    2 жыл бұрын

    And when you look closer it looks like a trailer you would WANT to buy!

  • @GCFD

    @GCFD

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Jackson!

  • @jacksonbennett6151

    @jacksonbennett6151

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@GCFD if you want it done right, do it yourself!

  • @iveneverdonethisbefore8390
    @iveneverdonethisbefore8390 Жыл бұрын

    Other than the colour that is a fantastic looking trailer. Great work.

  • @hollandduck79
    @hollandduck792 жыл бұрын

    from the Netherlands thanks for the video Shawn

  • @GCFD

    @GCFD

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Hollandduck!

  • @leixu67
    @leixu67 Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic job. I vote to paint it darker green . thanks for sharing!

  • @Mrcaffinebean
    @Mrcaffinebean2 жыл бұрын

    Love the color, nice build!

  • @GCFD

    @GCFD

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! - Shawn

  • @danne77sthlm
    @danne77sthlm2 жыл бұрын

    Wow, this concluded the building serie of this trailer, nice, really like it!

  • @GCFD

    @GCFD

    2 жыл бұрын

    I still want to talk about the price and titling process (in NC) and some clips on using it.

  • @danne77sthlm

    @danne77sthlm

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@GCFD Even that I dont live in the US, it will still be interesting to hear about the price, and to see it be used, looking forward to that as always :)

  • @TJ-Travler
    @TJ-Travler2 жыл бұрын

    Excellent Build Shawn!!! And thank you for the feedback on the other video! I certainly do appreciate the help!!!

  • @GCFD

    @GCFD

    2 жыл бұрын

    👍

  • @towboatjeff
    @towboatjeff Жыл бұрын

    Amazing job on the trailer. You've got me wanting to get more practice welding so I can build myself a trailer one day.

  • @GCFD

    @GCFD

    Жыл бұрын

    Getting the right welder was the biggest thing for me. That miller 250 is awesome!

  • @kenmccall8051
    @kenmccall80512 жыл бұрын

    Trailer looks great 👍 love the skid steer should have no problem moving material at all.keep up the great videos Shawn ✌️👍👌😎

  • @GCFD

    @GCFD

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Ken!

  • @redzed40
    @redzed402 жыл бұрын

    fantastic job

  • @GCFD

    @GCFD

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @stevencorley2352
    @stevencorley23522 жыл бұрын

    Great trailer, congrats Shawn. I kinda like the color. You sure can't miss it on the road.

  • @GCFD

    @GCFD

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Steven!

  • @Stephen-J-in-IA
    @Stephen-J-in-IA2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you brother. Your video has been very helpful in my upcoming project.

  • @GCFD

    @GCFD

    2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome! I'm glad it was helpful!

  • @wcsd9577
    @wcsd95772 жыл бұрын

    You did a fantastic job on the trailer. It looks like something you'd buy from a dealer. I don't even like the color yellow at all and I still love the way it looks.

  • @GCFD

    @GCFD

    2 жыл бұрын

    Haha thank you!

  • @anthonyfindlay466
    @anthonyfindlay4662 жыл бұрын

    That trailer looks awesome bro, good job!

  • @GCFD

    @GCFD

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Anthony!

  • @Edwinwest72
    @Edwinwest722 жыл бұрын

    I have watched from start to finish and you do great work. BTW I love the yellow paint

  • @GCFD

    @GCFD

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Edwin! The last installment should be up soon.

  • @chrishelms1967
    @chrishelms1967 Жыл бұрын

    Nice job 👍

  • @GCFD

    @GCFD

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Chris!

  • @GuzzyMan
    @GuzzyMan2 жыл бұрын

    nice job on the trailer

  • @GCFD

    @GCFD

    2 жыл бұрын

    👍

  • @lindajoyce1808
    @lindajoyce18082 жыл бұрын

    Like the paint color that yellow stands out for others drives to see.

  • @GCFD

    @GCFD

    2 жыл бұрын

    I like the color too! I'm just worried it staying looking good.

  • @steverusie6986
    @steverusie69862 жыл бұрын

    Really here for the drainage jobs, but it is very interesting on how the tools come together! Great job with this trailer!

  • @GCFD

    @GCFD

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Steve! More drainage stuff is on the way, waiting for rain footage. This week we did concrete!

  • @steverusie6986

    @steverusie6986

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@GCFD I love the concrete stuff as well! I seem to never pick up the correct end of the hammer so the build stuff is interesting but isn’t something that I will be hands on with. As a Certified Professional Land Use Planner for a City of just over 27,000 citizens your hands on drainage and concrete projects really help me in my profession. Keep up the great work and I look forward to your work on Land Clearing!

  • @GCFD

    @GCFD

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@steverusie6986 thank you Steve! I’m glad you find my stuff helpful.

  • @winstonjones7519
    @winstonjones75192 жыл бұрын

    You Sir, are an excellent craftsman! I have wanted to build a trailer for a while. When I do I will be able to use your videos as a guideline. Well done. The trailer should work out well for years. Thank you for making these videos.

  • @GCFD

    @GCFD

    2 жыл бұрын

    thank you Winston! i think making the videos was more work than making the trailer. I still need to do the last installment of this build, titling, cost, and using!

  • @winstonjones7519

    @winstonjones7519

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@GCFD Very nice Sir.

  • @ednaemode5762
    @ednaemode57622 жыл бұрын

    That’s a nice trailer

  • @GCFD

    @GCFD

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @rfl35
    @rfl352 жыл бұрын

    Great job ! 👍 my wife would have been pissed if I spent that much time and money on a trailer!!! And that’s why I’m not Married!😂 I do what I want when I want with my own money!!😀

  • @GCFD

    @GCFD

    2 жыл бұрын

    Haha Rock on! 👍

  • @DocteGaby
    @DocteGaby2 жыл бұрын

    Is smooth pvc better at applying the truck's brakes or would corrugated do the job? 😁 More seriously, is wood expansion something to worry about? Are you going to treat it? I love the yellow colour for the metal, would be a shame to paint it black!

  • @GCFD

    @GCFD

    2 жыл бұрын

    The pressure treated will shrink over time, which is why I pull the boards tight together. I will treat it after a few months and the wood dries out some. And yes, PVC for the win!

  • @cheongyei

    @cheongyei

    2 жыл бұрын

    LMAO...so zany!

  • @MsShannon1958
    @MsShannon19582 жыл бұрын

    Looks good

  • @GCFD

    @GCFD

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Shannon!

  • @MrDbone75
    @MrDbone752 жыл бұрын

    Good Wednesday afternoon to you sir from Wellington Somerset in the UK

  • @GCFD

    @GCFD

    2 жыл бұрын

    👍

  • @sniperfi4532
    @sniperfi45322 жыл бұрын

    Hope you didn’t have to sell your first born to afford that timber. Great trailer build mate!

  • @GCFD

    @GCFD

    2 жыл бұрын

    Those boards were $38 each!

  • @Lorenejonesbaby99
    @Lorenejonesbaby992 жыл бұрын

    The wood $$$ Wow!

  • @GCFD

    @GCFD

    2 жыл бұрын

    For sure! metal was even more expensive so what do you do?

  • @robertsalido1232
    @robertsalido12322 жыл бұрын

    Great Ideas Shawn. Even go so far to add a Generator for welding repairs to your equipment in the field. Wood was more expensive than a steel deck, but in the long run, it's an expense that will last quite a while. Maybe a small light bar in the rear of the cab for early morning or night deliveries or pickups. Run one in my truck, and it's great to have, and as always, Great Job!

  • @GCFD

    @GCFD

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Robert!

  • @RaspyOB174

    @RaspyOB174

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@GCFD Was the wood really more expensive than a steel deck?

  • @jeffreyshier9021
    @jeffreyshier90212 жыл бұрын

    The Gate City trailer building company.🤔 That is one sweet trailer.

  • @GCFD

    @GCFD

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Jeffrey! I like it so far.

  • @jimanderson4495
    @jimanderson44952 жыл бұрын

    Shawn. Love the yellow. I vote to keep it. You’re going to need to build some more trailers to haul your fleet of equipment. More details in what you have invested in the trailer. Time and money if you care to divulge. Thanks for the videos.

  • @GCFD

    @GCFD

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes, that'll be the next video. Cost and titling. I need to make that one soon!

  • @RaspyOB174

    @RaspyOB174

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@GCFD Are to allowed to have a trailer hooked to the back of a trailer? How does one man bring his Skid Steer Loader and his Excavator in one trip? Seems like you need more than one piece of machinery for most jobs.

  • @bcschro100
    @bcschro1002 жыл бұрын

    You need to cross your chains. It will act as a cradle if your trailer hitch fails and is required by DOT if you are CMV.

  • @GCFD

    @GCFD

    2 жыл бұрын

    Good point!

  • @Mrcaffinebean

    @Mrcaffinebean

    2 жыл бұрын

    I’ve been crossing the chains for years and never knew why I was doing it. Thanks for telling me! Lol

  • @terencemacsweeney3667
    @terencemacsweeney36672 жыл бұрын

    Good luck with your new trailer which looks great. Suggest you load the trailer keeping the weight on top of the twin axles and then you will have better balanced trim when towing. I know it may not be always possible but its much easier tow a balanced load than where it is either front loaded, where the weight is bearing down on the hitch, or rear loaded where it is pushing up the hitch. I like your channel and enjoy your presentations.

  • @jamesgibson5876

    @jamesgibson5876

    Жыл бұрын

    I guess you know that balanced with out toung weigght is no bueno ... right ..

  • @ravneiv
    @ravneiv2 жыл бұрын

    Nice build congrats. You could start a trailer business as a side hustle.

  • @GCFD

    @GCFD

    2 жыл бұрын

    This took a good bit of time but I think it came out nicely. 👍

  • @10lauset
    @10lauset2 жыл бұрын

    Cheers

  • @GCFD

    @GCFD

    2 жыл бұрын

    👍 Laurie

  • @randyjohnston4513
    @randyjohnston45132 жыл бұрын

    Nice build. You may want to add more reflective tape to the sides, DOT requires at least 1/2 the length of the trailer to be in tape.

  • @GCFD

    @GCFD

    2 жыл бұрын

    Good call!

  • @tracyrain4941
    @tracyrain49412 жыл бұрын

    Wow, that is an impressive build! I've built the occasional house, car, train but nothing like that trailer. Oh, I should add, my builds were in Lego! 🤭 Love how you just had to go out and buy another machine...hope to see any maintenance work done on that soon. Really though, great work, great vid and looking forward to the next one already 😊

  • @GCFD

    @GCFD

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Tracy! The next and final installment will be titling, cost, using, reflections. Coming soon-ish.

  • @tracyrain4941

    @tracyrain4941

    2 жыл бұрын

    Soon-ish! SOON-ISH! Not that I want to put any pressure on you, BUT, please hurry with the next vidoe, please! 🤭🤭🤭 Was that too much? I can never tell!!! 😊

  • @GCFD

    @GCFD

    2 жыл бұрын

    Haha It's on my list to get done for sure. I have been getting some video of using the trailer from other jobs or ones that were too small to make a video, so hopefully it'll be worth the wait Tracy!

  • @robfl07
    @robfl072 жыл бұрын

    Did you stamp that vin number underneath somewhere (hidden) so that if the trailer is ever stolen it’s still identifiable if the visible one is ground off? It should have it stamped in a couple places for easy identification. Just a thought.

  • @GCFD

    @GCFD

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes I stamped it in a few places. And I welded my initials in the frame. You can see it in the wiring video.

  • @Stratos53100

    @Stratos53100

    2 жыл бұрын

    Was my comment on the previous video, Since having a Welding business in the family for almost 40 years every custom trailer build had it ( and a name) welded in - not just stamped....

  • @hawaii3100
    @hawaii31002 жыл бұрын

    Do you check the rims and hubs for heat ?, with a new trailer, you should check every time you get out of the truck.

  • @GCFD

    @GCFD

    2 жыл бұрын

    No I didn't know that was a thing. I'll check.

  • @kennethbean1587
    @kennethbean15872 жыл бұрын

    Hope you made sure to put the growth rings up, like a rainbow, so when the boards cup they shed the water instead of holding it.

  • @GCFD

    @GCFD

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes of course.

  • @LorenP
    @LorenP Жыл бұрын

    If you had to do it over again would you have the smooth side of the channel frame facing inward? I think it would have made cutting and welding a couple of the frame cross members easier, but then would have complicated the side rub rails, D-rings, and fenders. Nice trailer build, Shawn! I am planning on building my own. This build series is very helpful =0)

  • @GCFD

    @GCFD

    Жыл бұрын

    No way Loren. Check out my other trailer videos where I referb a Hudson trailer kzread.info/dash/bejne/e6d-pq1yhcSngrA.html This has the C channel facing the wrong way and I still struggle to tie stuff down with that trailer. My yellow trailer is still my favorite.

  • @dylantrinder1571
    @dylantrinder15712 жыл бұрын

    Great job Shawn, I agree that the paint may need altering. Why not put black on the deck plates and keep the rest yellow?

  • @GCFD

    @GCFD

    2 жыл бұрын

    I like the idea of black on yellow.

  • @gregorymacneil2836
    @gregorymacneil28362 жыл бұрын

    You may want to coat the ends with log sealer to help prevent future splitting - which you can probably do from the underside even with the deck installed.

  • @GCFD

    @GCFD

    2 жыл бұрын

    Great idea!

  • @dsdragoon

    @dsdragoon

    2 жыл бұрын

    I agree the cut ends of the pressure treated wood should be retreated anf if the filler center board had to be ripped to fit then the ripped should be treated too.

  • @Boraxo
    @Boraxo2 жыл бұрын

    I redecked my car hauler about 6 months ago and gapped the boards 3/16. If I was to do it again, I think I would go 1/2 gap.

  • @GCFD

    @GCFD

    2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome!

  • @awesomestuff9715
    @awesomestuff97152 жыл бұрын

    i see you mentioned that you might paint the trailer black at some point, but if it comes to that point, you should keep some of the yellow, so it's like a bee, black and yellow lol

  • @GCFD

    @GCFD

    2 жыл бұрын

    That was my original plan - to paint certain parts black like the rub bars and the front decking. I thought it would look pretty cool. Time got away from me and I just did yellow.

  • @johnmays2798
    @johnmays27982 жыл бұрын

    Looks great. 2 things. 1. Please cross your chains so if you come unattached it will cradle the tongue. 2. Couldn't you have turned that hitch upside down so you wouldn't have needed to cut it off? Once again great build!!!

  • @GCFD

    @GCFD

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes john! I've been crossing the chains every time now. And i tried turning the hitch but it looked terrible. Cut!

  • @bobbailey4954
    @bobbailey49545 ай бұрын

    The prices they are charging for lumber I will be choosing the lumber that I’m buying.

  • @MarkK01
    @MarkK01 Жыл бұрын

    I am not sure if you can still buy Imron paint but that might have been a better choice It is a industrial paint and a lot of mines use it to paint there equipment. It has a really strong smell to it,

  • @stevefrederick8215
    @stevefrederick82152 жыл бұрын

    Loved the trailer build series.With the skid steer on the trailer what is the overall travel level like ,it could affect truck steerage.🇳🇿👍👌

  • @GCFD

    @GCFD

    2 жыл бұрын

    I've pulled the skid for around five hours so far on the trailer. It pulls well and rides well.

  • @biglsd1
    @biglsd12 жыл бұрын

    Hey Shawn Definitely keep the trailer yellow, I think it stands out plus when people look they see your company name. This was an awesome build, was it cheaper to build one or just buy one?? Cheers Lee from the UK 🇬🇧

  • @GCFD

    @GCFD

    2 жыл бұрын

    The next/final installment will be talking about cost, Way cheaper to buy and not build!

  • @Boraxo
    @Boraxo2 жыл бұрын

    Cross your chains.

  • @GCFD

    @GCFD

    2 жыл бұрын

    👍

  • @chriss2295
    @chriss22952 жыл бұрын

    You can paint the high wear parts black.

  • @GCFD

    @GCFD

    2 жыл бұрын

    Great idea! The trailer would look even more unique.

  • @jackhume4532
    @jackhume45322 жыл бұрын

    Hi Shawn, is your trailer now finished? And what sort of moveable winch are you going to use on this new trailer, as I think that it is really good that you took the time to build this one ☝️ and for it to look really good for such a practical piece of equipment.

  • @GCFD

    @GCFD

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes the trailer is finished and I've been using it. The next video will be costs, titling, using. Coming soon!

  • @1loadermanjack
    @1loadermanjack2 жыл бұрын

    Nice job. Your skid steer almost didn't fit. 😎👍 On my 25 foot gooseneck flat bead I mounted my winch the same way. (reese receiver) I use a Harbor Freight BadLand 12000 lb Works great. Strong too.

  • @GCFD

    @GCFD

    2 жыл бұрын

    👍 My truck has a gooseneck hitch but I've never pulled one. Are they safe? What if the ball lets go, will the trailer take out the cab?

  • @1loadermanjack

    @1loadermanjack

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@GCFD I think Goosenecks are a lot safer than bumper pulls, the way weight is distributed in front of rear axle. If it was to come loose from the ball the hitch might hit a short wheel base cab before the trailer hit the back of the bed. Id have to measure it. They pull so much better. Also you can turn them around in a 2 lane road.

  • @GCFD

    @GCFD

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@1loadermanjack they make a lot more sense than BP trailers.

  • @1loadermanjack

    @1loadermanjack

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@GCFD I measured my Silverado,(6ft. bed) front of trailer is 32 inches from bumper but the hitch is 31 inches from front of bed. My GMC Sierra has 8ft bed , it wouldn't hit the front in that truck. Also on both of my trucks I have B&W turn over hitches. Once you pull a gooseneck you won't like BP's anymore. lol

  • @bcschro100
    @bcschro1002 жыл бұрын

    Paint your decking with old motor oil. it's as good as stain and a lot cheaper.

  • @GCFD

    @GCFD

    2 жыл бұрын

    I have tons of that. Does it make the deck slick?

  • @RaspyOB174

    @RaspyOB174

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@GCFD Definitely is going to make the deck slick. Why not just use the old motor oil on the bottom and sides and ends and then maybe some truck bed liner for the top. Or clear with a texture, maybe sand and just touch it up as time goes on. Depending on visual preference. Seems sealing yet grippy

  • @rjsmith2007
    @rjsmith20072 жыл бұрын

    Looks awesome. Is there a parking brake on the truck? Possible to wire that to the trailer brake? I guess the engineered brake pipe does work tho! Can't wait to see the skid steer at a new job!

  • @GCFD

    @GCFD

    2 жыл бұрын

    That's a great idea but I think the pipe works just fine for now, like you said. I definitely prefer schedule 40 over corrugated for applying the brakes!

  • @rjsmith2007

    @rjsmith2007

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@GCFD lmao

  • @ravneiv
    @ravneiv2 жыл бұрын

    Do you stain the wood or leave it being pressure treated? What about adding like a grip spray lining or tape, etc. I've seen a lot of videos of people and machines slipping on wet mossy wood trailer decks.

  • @GCFD

    @GCFD

    2 жыл бұрын

    I have treated wood decks before with thompsons water sealer with good results. Several commenters have mentioned used motor oil.

  • @abuhadhood8
    @abuhadhood8 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Shawn Great Looking Trailer, Where do you get the Decking lumber from?

  • @conradhaigh2500
    @conradhaigh25002 жыл бұрын

    I would put the vim number in some different places 1 that can be seen and a couple hidden and take photos of were they are. As you said in a earlier video that there was quite a phew trailers going missing

  • @ronkennedy213

    @ronkennedy213

    2 жыл бұрын

    Agreed. Use the welder to weld GCFD in a couple of places or cut the letters into some permanent piece, make things difficult.

  • @GCFD

    @GCFD

    2 жыл бұрын

    I sure did! I also welded my initials into the frame. They are visible in the previous video (;

  • @ronkennedy213

    @ronkennedy213

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@GCFD "Excellent" as Monty Burns would say

  • @GCFD

    @GCFD

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ronkennedy213 at least I’m not working in sector 7-G

  • @Mostafa-vs8bd
    @Mostafa-vs8bd2 жыл бұрын

    Hello You said you would make a hole in the front diamond plate to drain the water Did you regret it? Dont forget painting naked place such new thing which weld it

  • @GCFD

    @GCFD

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes I dirilled a few holes and they are working very well.

  • @mr_dj.ruideboi3755
    @mr_dj.ruideboi37552 жыл бұрын

    G’day mate, nice build have enjoyed watching this little series, do you treat your boards with anything eg linseed oil? Or are they treated pine?

  • @bcschroeder8696

    @bcschroeder8696

    2 жыл бұрын

    I use used motor oil, best cheap way just as good.

  • @GCFD

    @GCFD

    2 жыл бұрын

    I am letting the boards dry out a little but want to treat them with something. I'm worried that used oil will be too slick?

  • @bcschroeder8696

    @bcschroeder8696

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@GCFD the boards will soak the oil in. All stain or water repellent is, is oil. Google it, some thin the oil with diesel some use it straight.

  • @GCFD

    @GCFD

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@bcschroeder8696 awesome. Thank you! I have lots of used oil around!

  • @brendamayfuller8803
    @brendamayfuller88032 жыл бұрын

    Please consider keeping it yellow, people are less likely to run into a bright yellow vehicle. Or perhaps white, another safer colour. Both show up well at night and against the black of road surfaces. Statistically they are about 10% less likely to be in an accident, and that is significant.

  • @GCFD

    @GCFD

    2 жыл бұрын

    I like the yellow more and more every day. It's showing signs of use but I can touch those up.

  • @Stratos53100

    @Stratos53100

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yellow ( im not a fan of white at all ) It's the official color of Matt's off road & recovery, including the Banana (Jeep) and the Morrvair. Not to mention we had a custom '83 3/4 ton Suburban in the family that was yellow as well.

  • @73henny
    @73henny2 жыл бұрын

    Really enjoyed the trailer series. What do you think the outcome was with regard to the cost of building vs the cost to buy one like you've built?

  • @GCFD

    @GCFD

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm working on the last installment, titling, cost, using. I think it would have been way cheaper to buy but the lead time was 16 weeks

  • @73henny

    @73henny

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@GCFD Pleased there is another instalment to come.

  • @watchthe1369
    @watchthe13693 ай бұрын

    Your Bobcat died? Letsdig19 is down in the Carolinas too, he likes his volvo excavator too (a 220) Maybe the skis steer will work for you on some of the bigger projects.

  • @joshsmykalski3950
    @joshsmykalski39502 жыл бұрын

    you could of flipped that hitch around, just make sure it dont hit the tailgate when lowered

  • @GCFD

    @GCFD

    2 жыл бұрын

    For sure. It was too high when flipped so it got cut 👍

  • @joshsmykalski3950

    @joshsmykalski3950

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@GCFD Before posting I said to myself a man building his own trailer would surely know to flip the hitch around and try that first, I should have known better, you got it covered! Btw best of part of your videos are going back in a downpour to watch!

  • @cd1168
    @cd1168 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent job

  • @GCFD

    @GCFD

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Chris!

  • @cd1168

    @cd1168

    Жыл бұрын

    Which axles did you use ? I’m in the middle of rebuilding an old trailer and looking to buy a new tandem axle kit

  • @GCFD

    @GCFD

    Жыл бұрын

    @@cd1168 I used some 7000 blacked with electric brakes. I think they were dexter

  • @ggghullable
    @ggghullable2 жыл бұрын

    Could that trailer hitch just able to spin around 180° instead of cutting. Unsure if it would work!?. Great build by the way. 😁👍

  • @GCFD

    @GCFD

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm not sure I understand your question

  • @ggghullable

    @ggghullable

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@GCFD the part you cut, that was too close the the road. As you pulled it out of the truck, could it have been pulled out then turned 180° the put back in the truck?. That might have worked without cutting the bottom off??. It would flip that part over. Too late now as you've cut it, but I thought it could have been an idea. Hope I described it correctly. Nice trailer Shawn .

  • @GCFD

    @GCFD

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes it could have been turned up. It still looked wrong with that much hitch sticking up in the air so It needed to be cut. 👍

  • @ggghullable

    @ggghullable

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@GCFD I thought you would have looked into doing that but I didn't hear you mention that you looked at it so I thought I'd give it a mention. Thank Shawn, waiting for your next video 😁

  • @johnbranch882
    @johnbranch8827 ай бұрын

    im from north Carolina Moore County can i ask where your located you did damn good work except for the pain n the prep u had to do with Rustolem u dont need to do the Prep

  • @Blackwater_House
    @Blackwater_House2 жыл бұрын

    A person who is excessively orderly and fussy is described as being Anally Retentive. Supposedly this is some reference to their childhood toilet training. For Myself I just consider it’s a sign of Craftsmanship and Pride in your Construction.

  • @GCFD

    @GCFD

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I tried to put the effort where it would pay off. Aligning the bolts perfectly wasn't worth the effort for me.

  • @druszaj
    @druszaj2 жыл бұрын

    How does Shawn apply the brakes? With schedule 40 PVC, of course!

  • @GCFD

    @GCFD

    2 жыл бұрын

    Haha. Another commenter wondered if corrugated would work better for that application. 👍

  • @jimbeck6093
    @jimbeck60932 жыл бұрын

    Any water projects coming up?

  • @GCFD

    @GCFD

    2 жыл бұрын

    They are waiting for rain footage. I did two awesome concrete jobs last week and have several other old ones waiting for footage.

  • @CaptainMcFartin
    @CaptainMcFartin2 жыл бұрын

    What paint do you find best to use on a trailer?

  • @GCFD

    @GCFD

    2 жыл бұрын

    I haven't found a good one yet. The rust-o-leum was decent.

  • @TheRandythawkins
    @TheRandythawkins2 жыл бұрын

    Acknowledging that I have not built a trailer before....I would have spaced the boards apart, say, 1/2" maybe. You butted them to each other. Why no space between them? Is there a reason beyond personal preference? Thanks!

  • @GCFD

    @GCFD

    2 жыл бұрын

    These are brand new boards and so they will shrink a bit. I close the gaps knowing that gaps will form as the boards dry out. Same with a deck.

  • @jamesgibson5876
    @jamesgibson5876 Жыл бұрын

    I didnt nootice you crowning the lumber ror the. Deck when gou mentioned the knotts i waz sure you wolid have pointedbout thst the rings of the tree .. will cup the boards .. when playing as kids we learned to place boards so yhe grain will shed water

  • @andyuy7949
    @andyuy794926 күн бұрын

    what is the maximum load for this equipment trailer? will 3Tons forklift will be ok?

  • @matthewschumacher4158
    @matthewschumacher41582 жыл бұрын

    How did you go about getting it titled (ie) the VIN number I have always wondered about that process because I would like to build my own trailer as well

  • @GCFD

    @GCFD

    2 жыл бұрын

    Are you in NC? What I had to do was take the trailer to the DMV for an inspection. I had all my receipts for the parts and materials. They looked at the VIN I had stamped on the trailer, looked at my paperwork and gave me the paperwork to title it. They didn't check a single thing with the trailer besides the VIN.

  • @matthewschumacher4158

    @matthewschumacher4158

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@GCFD Yes I'm in NC I appreciate the info great job looking forward to seeing more

  • @dennisryan7487
    @dennisryan74872 жыл бұрын

    Are you acounting for Shrinkage ???...

  • @GCFD

    @GCFD

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yep!

  • @ovidiuciuparu6421
    @ovidiuciuparu64212 жыл бұрын

    I think after a couple of years when the wood will be destroyed… you will go for steel deck. That will last forever. My suggestion will be to get at least one spare tire for the trailer. You can attach them on the front. Left and right.

  • @GCFD

    @GCFD

    2 жыл бұрын

    My care trailer's wood deck is 15 years old and starting to deteriorate, so I hope to get 15 out of this one. Steel is just too slippery for me.

  • @ovidiuciuparu6421

    @ovidiuciuparu6421

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@GCFD good! I was thinking on the steel with diamond pattern on it.

  • @GCFD

    @GCFD

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes diamond plate is extremely slippery when wet or muddy.

  • @larryehrlich57
    @larryehrlich572 жыл бұрын

    I have to admit that I have never seen anyone strap their wood planking tightly together. I was a jumbo jet pilot so what do I know...other than I have been told that wood expands when wet. If that is true then why would you strap dry wood together, or was it wet wood strapped together???

  • @GCFD

    @GCFD

    2 жыл бұрын

    This was brand new green treated lumber so it was very wet. It contracts as it dries out and gives a slight gap between the boards.

  • @larryehrlich57

    @larryehrlich57

    27 күн бұрын

    ​@@GCFDThanks...now I know the answer to my question...and it makes sense. Blue Sky's.

  • @netposerx
    @netposerx2 жыл бұрын

    Why not protect the paint when cutting that hole for the receiver?

  • @GCFD

    @GCFD

    2 жыл бұрын

    I didn't see a way to protect it. I primed and painted over everything once I cleaned it up. What a pain.

  • @Chestnut0923
    @Chestnut09232 жыл бұрын

    What is the trailers registered GVWR? Just curious. Did you have to go and get it inspected to get it registered?

  • @GCFD

    @GCFD

    2 жыл бұрын

    Robert the inspection was a joke. He took one look at the trailer and my paperwork and signed off on it. It has no registered weight as they didn't ask for one. I need to finish that video where I title it.

  • @Chestnut0923

    @Chestnut0923

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@GCFD my question here is. What happens with DOT If you get pulled over and don’t have a registered weight? I feel they dropped the ball and put you in a hard place if you get stopped

  • @almeal406
    @almeal406Ай бұрын

    What is the gauge of the C channel main beams? are they 5mm ?

  • @AJordan707
    @AJordan707 Жыл бұрын

    What was total cost to build?

  • @husseinadnan3981
    @husseinadnan3981 Жыл бұрын

    Hello sir how are you doing it's a nice job that you do and I really like it I just want to ask if there will be an any opportunity for me to come join you work cuz I really need this chance to work out how you doing

  • @TheLepfrog
    @TheLepfrog2 жыл бұрын

    I think you had the hitch you cut upsidedown but not sure

  • @GCFD

    @GCFD

    2 жыл бұрын

    Tyler it definitely worked upside down but it looked really stupid sticking up so high. It had to go.

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