Are you planning to buy one of these trailers? Do you already own a Harbor Freight trailer? Tell us about your experience!

@jennyshoning-cargill461

Ай бұрын

We bought the 1195 LB trailer. assembly was a nightmare. there were parts not listed and listed parts not included. so many instructions are not clear. and as you said very confusing assembling it upside down. Thanks for the video. we didn't know about the 4 longer bolts. I wish they packaged them separately.

Excellent video…thanks

Hey I thought about getting one of those :)

There is two trailers thy do not sell anymore the 5 x 10 and the boat trailer have not seen any of these in 20 years now I have the boat trailer and two 5 x 10. Bought them back in 1982 still use all 3. Boat trailer has a 16 ft extra wide john boat on it.

I’d put the chains on the underside of the top flange to help simplify the forces involved, but this should be super strong enough.

@MrFredsDIY

4 ай бұрын

That is not a bad idea! Thanks for commenting.

Great video! The leaf springs have some play after i tighten the bolts. I know im not supposed to tighten em so hard that the metal rail bends. Hahaha. Did yours have some play as well? Thanks!

@MrFredsDIY

10 күн бұрын

Yes, mine were the same

@ericmoon3167

10 күн бұрын

@@MrFredsDIY thanks bud! Sounds good!

Break it down Fred👍🏼

Any idea what the torque spec is for the M10 bolts?

A really great video!!! When levered, what is the hight from the ground to the top of the surface of channel where the floor would be installed? Thank you!

@MrFredsDIY

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for commenting! with the 12 inch tires, the top of the frame sits at 20 1/2 inches. I also measured my old trailer with the 13 inch wheels and upgraded tires. That measurement is 22 inches.

@LW-io4sw

4 ай бұрын

@@MrFredsDIYThank you!

Your video is really helping me with my HF 1720 trailer build. I'm having fits getting the wheels on the axle spindle at the moment. It seemed you left the shipping grease in the hub - did you add any more grease after installing the wheels? If you did (or if you just know), what grease can I just add to the hub with the shipping grease without having to clean out all the old grease and removing the back seal too?

@MrFredsDIY

2 ай бұрын

Harbor freight says that this grease in trailers they currently sell is not shipping grease and is appropriate for use. I used marine grease with my grease gun to add several pumos at each zerk fitting.

@michaelmiles4141

2 ай бұрын

@@MrFredsDIY Thanks! The internets say it's not cool to mix grease, but if you just added marine grease that's great since it's what I prefer to use. I've also got some Bearing Buddies coming, but not quite sure on the size. Again, the interneters claim the 2047ss is a fit. I think I'll remove the tire from the hub to give it another shot at installation and I'll measure the dust cap&Hub ID to verify the 2047ss.

@MrFredsDIY

2 ай бұрын

@michaelmiles4141 bearing buddies are on my list. I’m going to try the 2047ss first as well. Fred Jr and I put bearing buddies on his boat trailer, and I have to say it was not as easy as I thought it would be.

@michaelmiles4141

2 ай бұрын

@@MrFredsDIY I finally got the wheel on. Turns out the spindle was just a smidge rough behind the threads and the outer bearing wasn’t sliding on. Some twisting and gerfiddling got it on there. I also measured the dust cap and 2047 is the correct size.

could you install a deck that hung off the front of the frame on the hitch side with out impeding the function of the trailer? if so how far up could you go do you think?

@MrFredsDIY

2 ай бұрын

If you follow the shape of the tongue, you could probably go 24 inches or so. If not, then you could probably only go 12 inches is my guess.

So do you need to remove the carriage bolts from the spring mount every time you want to fold the trailer?

@MrFredsDIY

2 ай бұрын

Yes. It’s really not too inconvenient.

I got one used for free and it came with 8inch wheels lol

@MrFredsDIY

4 ай бұрын

8” ! Holy cow. That seems woefully inadequate. Lol

@channelofchannels7845

4 ай бұрын

@@MrFredsDIY it has 3ft sides and the guy was filling it to the top with scrap

@MrFredsDIY

4 ай бұрын

Oh boy lol

how do you get a license plate for it?

@MrFredsDIY

4 ай бұрын

After I finish filming the lighting installation video, I will take it to the DMV for an inspection. They will match my purchase receipt & title to the vin stamped on the frame. Once it passes the inspection I can get a registration and license plate.

@watvannou

4 ай бұрын

The same way you get one for any other vehicle? The trailer comes with a certificate when you buy it and you present that to clear roadworthiness requirements and then pay for a plate. (at least that's how it went for me in Canada)

@chrisbarton8499

4 ай бұрын

@@MrFredsDIY thanks, i have never bought a trailer before, did not know the process

Dude Mines straight up missing holes hahah

If you do one of these in the future please go a lot slower. And say what each peice looks like. Hopefully I'll find a video that's helpful 😢

Sorry Harbor Freight is Junk!!

@hunterkranendonk6785

4 ай бұрын

Not everything sucks

Any idea on where to get a better tire rated for a decent speed?

@MrFredsDIY

Ай бұрын

Carlise makes trailer tires with a higher speed rating.

@jennyshoning-cargill461

Ай бұрын

@@MrFredsDIY Thanks. We also need a 4 lug tire. seem pretty limited in options.