Your mechanical and fabrication abilities are amazing!

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@redneckoriental

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm currently working on a "cleaning your own DPF (diesel particulate filter)" video. It's a long video. And I just picked up a beat up, old 1989 power boat. I hope to do a restoration video on in. It will probably take years. There are a lot of new skills I'll have to learn. But it'll be fun because I can describe things from a beginner's perspective.

Great job and extremly clear explainations ! 👍

@redneckoriental

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I thought I'd share what I've learned about hydraulics the past few years. 10 years ago, I dreamed of building my own hydraulic tilt trailer, but had no idea where to start. I learned how to weld. I learned how to rebuild hydraulic cylinders. I learned how to repair power units. I learned how to fix motors. Although I didn't have to build the trailer myself, it all came together on this trailer.

fantastic especially the creative approach. we did get a glimpse of your swing away trailer jack perhaps a tutorial on that? thank u dave

Your skill and editing is excellent

Great job! As the trailer is quite long, perhaps perimeter led floor lighting so you don't step/drive off by accident when it's dark. We used to have to load snowmobile, and it always gets dark early.

Great Job !! I learned a lot !! Thank you for posting !!

Nice work. I am looking forward to your next build.

@redneckoriental

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Besides fixing broken stuff, my next project will be a 19' boat I'm getting, almost free. It's going to need LOTS; upholstery, fiberglass, paint... the 5.0L engine and outdrive are supposedly good though. It'll be fun. Always wanted a boat.

Killer job. Thanks for sharing

Excellent job 👏

Outstanding. What a nice job you did on the conversion. I'm about to do the exact same thing on a 1971 International deck over 18k I just bought. It has the dampener piston on it as well. If my set up comes anywhere near as good as yours I'll be extremely happy.

@redneckoriental

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Dave. Good luck on your project. Mine turned out a lot nicer than I had planned. Originally, it was just a quick and dirty, but then my OCD just kept adding other functions and details. I find old trailers are often better built with better materials than modern trailers, but they need a few design updates.

@daveh.8488

2 жыл бұрын

@@redneckoriental You're exactly right about the quality difference of the old trailers. I'm finding Bethlehem Steel stamps on all the steel in my trailer. I love the fact that all the steel etc came from the US and is as heavy duty as it is. My only problem right now is I found one of the torsion axels are bent. I can't find a new one and I don't know if I'll be able to straighten it.

@redneckoriental

2 жыл бұрын

@@daveh.8488 if the the axle ends or spindles are badly bent, that's no good. But if the axle tube is bent, or the axle tube can be bent to correct the problem. It can be corrected with a chain and bottle jack. I've had to do this on 3 axles. On one of them, I removed the axle to do the bending. The other 2 were done with axles still on the trailer. Here's a video on how... kzread.info/dash/bejne/ooattseqiditcs4.html

@daveh.8488

2 жыл бұрын

@@redneckoriental I'd rather it was the spindle so I could cut it off and weld a new one on, but unfortunately it's the axle that's bent. These are torsion axles so there are four individual axles. I have the one that's bent out. When I heat it, the rubber inside starts to melt. I'll have to look a little closer and come up with another idea. I don't believe a replacement is available either. I'm sure I'll figure something out. I always do...

Very well executed bud thanks for the video I'm installing mine soon

@redneckoriental

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Good luck with gour project. Please post to let me knw how ot went.

excellent explanation.

Great job

Great video

Really nice video

Awesome video!! I been to that ORing place they literally have every oring you can think of. Lol

Extremely informative video - thanks!!

I recently purchased a manual tilt trailer that doesn't have a dampener. I had thought about adding one to somewhat control the tilt speed, but adding a used hydraulic unit would make it much better. My first re-work on it will be the winch set up.The previous owner had removed the winch he had on it because it "burned up". There is nothing wrong with it or the controls, just has badly corroded cables, but the mounting bracket was a bent up piece of junk, and the winch is only 3500 lbs. I have a once used 5000 lbs winch in my shop, that I have mounted on a receiver hitch, so I can plug it into my truck if needed. Now L have the old bracket cut off, I need to build a new, stronger bracket and mount a receiver to it. I also need to do some brake work on the trailer before using it on the road.

Hello from the great state of Michigan nice job

@redneckoriental

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Michigan!

Great video! Very good content and excellent editing! You have a new sub! 🦅🇺🇸

@ridingaround486

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I wish I had more time to make videos like this. I just got and almost free boat. I'm going to make a restoration video. At may take years.

@baldeagle242

2 жыл бұрын

@@ridingaround486 sounds good, I'll be watching for it. 😁👍

Awesome video. Yes add some awesome led lights. I did it to my trailer. I have a video on it. Remote control lights and strobes

Got you bro.

Removable fenders! A hitch at the back for pulling another trailer! Aero nose. Aero tail. Aero walls. Aero roof! A tilting enclosed aero trailer! Since it is now an enclosed tilting trailer; side doors.

I get my o rings from prongs and things too, across from the California speedway , lol, nice 👍 thanks BigAl California.

@redneckoriental

2 жыл бұрын

Cool! I used to go to hydraulics places like Parker Hydraulic shops or Hose places like Hoseman, but they seldom have anything in stock. O-rings and Things can match my seals 99% of the time. Lately, they've got more metric sizes, too. I used to always have trouble with European stuff because of the metric sizes. Lately, they've had no problem matching those. They really should expand. I just wish they were open Saturday. Well, they'll come for an emergency call on Saturday, but it's a $150 fee. If the customer's willing to pay it, I'll call them in.

Would be great if you show the protection circuit. Thanks

@redneckoriental

3 жыл бұрын

It's quite simple. That wire just goes from your trailer connector to the battery on the trailer. Just cut that wire and put a fuse in-line.

loading lights? Strobe lights when loading in a dangerous area?

@redneckoriental

2 жыл бұрын

Hi. Some other commenters had made those suggestions. I'm definitely going to do those things. I'll put one light on the lid of the tool box so when I open the lid, it's pointed at the deck. But also, someone had recommended a rack at the front of the trailer. If I make a rack, I can also install deck/work lights and flashing lights. When I do this, I'll make a video. Thanks for the suggestions!

Where are you located and how much would you charge to do this work ?

I’m Trying to build a tilt trailer. Can you give a overview video of the hinge and such?

@moocow2529

2 жыл бұрын

Hello Justin. Mine basically has the deck on top of the frame, tied in together with a pin. It's probably not the best setup, as this thing was made in the 60's. I'll try to do an illustration below. The frame only goes as far back as the pivot point. The basic concept is, the deck has plates extending down on the right and left sides through which a very large pin is inserted through the frame and the plates. The cylinder ends just need to be attached with one end a few inches lower than the top end. I know this is not the same as a video. I'll try to make one when I get a chance. =========I===I========= I o I============== (front)

This is a really good video, the only nitpick i have is that you could fit the "gravity tilt" valve inbetween the two outputs of the pump, it would have saved some complexity in the plumbing (as it would only require 2 hoses)

@redneckoriental

Жыл бұрын

I wanted to locate the valve with all the other controls in the tongue tool bin. So, I had to run hoses.

@ravenof1985

Жыл бұрын

@@redneckoriental thats what im saying, if you put the valve across the two outputs of the pump (in the bin) before the long hoses that go to the cylinder, you would have achieved the same with a couple of fittings and one very short hose.

I guess it all depends on how much free time me has. You can buy that trailer for under $8000. And how much your time is worth. But nice build and good looking trailer

The spindle on the left front axle LOOKS Like it is Bent , i.e. , it has been overloaded !

You could also paint it in pink to match the color of my eyes..

Awsome! How did you side load over the fenders? Did you drive them up from the rear then physically move them in place? I have a pj 20 foot trailer looks a lot like yours but its considered a side load which means I can only side load at the front then load the rest from the back. I was thinking to weld on new heavy duty custom fenders and weld supports from the outer frame to underneath the fenders to support the fenders from collapsing. I need to add room for another ATV. Maybe you can do this if you have not already. Nice trailer thanks for sharing. Also where did you get those seals for that pump please?

@redneckoriental

2 жыл бұрын

The seals are from a store called "O-Rings and Things" in Fontana, California. I don't know many stores like them. If you don't have a seal shop near you, look for a hydraulic shop. Yes, we drive the ATVs up the rear, then reposition them sideways. They're not very heavy. The largest one is a 400cc. Sometimes I park them head-first. When I do that, I can fit 2 of them side-by-side. The fenders are actually double-thick, welded to the deck frame at the ends and at the middle. I had bought wide fenders, cut them down the middle, stacked them and welded them together to make them extra thick. I can ride the ATVs on them with no problem. I did accidentally drive the front wheel of a Suzuki Samurai on a fender with no damage, but I don't think they would hold the weight of a truck. Someone had suggested I make them removeable. I plan to do that someday. This way, there would be better clearance for a forklift to load pallets.

Good morning I noticed on your deck. It’s a wood tilt deck. How can you make the trailer lighter?

@redneckoriental

Ай бұрын

I'm using "rough cut" lumber, not regular framing lumber. Rough cut is is thicker, so it's stronger. There's not much you can do to make a deck lighter. Lighter means weaker. Steel, aluminum and wood are about the same strength by weight. An aluminum deck will be lighter, but weaker. Also, steel and aluminum decks are more difficult and expensive to repair. If I see one of the planks split, I can use wood glue and wedges to squeeze the split together. If you don't abuse it, a wood deck should last 10 years or more.

I would like to see a headgate or rack of some sort on the front with storage on top. Off set the loss of the mid storage box.

@redneckoriental

2 жыл бұрын

Oh that's a great idea! I'd make it removeable because... don't know why. But have a basket so I could load coolers, tents, paddle tires, etc. And make that basket removeable as well. And someone else recommended lights. I could install lights on the rack. Whoa. Putting this on my to-do list. Thanks!

@UncleChester

2 жыл бұрын

I like the removable idea as well. I picture something like a miniature tire carrier on a racecar trailer. There is a lot of dirt track cars around here and they all run the same basic trailer setup. Lights are a dandy idea and I saw someone had commented on a wash down hose. A rack might be a good spot for a water tank. Can't wait to see what you come up with.

You did it like a pro that works great Paint that thing and you’ll have an awesome trailer👍🏻

@redneckoriental

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Danny. I originally sprayed it with gray bedliner coating. But since then, I've had to do a lot of cutting, welding and there's damage mostly from lending it out. It does need to be repainted. I don't think I would ever do the bedliner spray again though. The color fades too quickly. So, touchup never matches.

more side light to be more visible

Install a small air compressor and tank i did it to my car hauler and i use it everytime

@redneckoriental

3 жыл бұрын

Hello El Monstro. Good suggestion. I keep a 12V air compressor (tire pump) on the trailer. That's why I installed the cigarette lighter socket on the control panel. When I tow with my work trucks, they have air compressors on them. We've switched to all cordless tools. So, other than inflating a tire, I wouldn't have much need for air.

Maybe look into your primary tow rig and run battery lines to rear. I've seen people with dump trls unhooking to turn around and jump them to dump

@redneckoriental

2 жыл бұрын

Hi. I have 2 gauge wire on winch connectors at the rear of all my trucks. I used to run the winch using the winch connectors to the truck batteries, but there have been times I screwed myself pulling heavy loads, draining the truck battery. The Optima yellow top battery I used was free as well. So, I figured may as well out a battery in the trailer. Besides, I didn't install a winch connector at the rear of the family SUV and this is the vehicle we use when using the trailer for recreational purposes.

One question, and one suggestion. 1. Why you didn't connect the ball valve to the hydraulic hoses on the control box? It's shorter and simpler. I can't find any reason to put double lines for the same connection. 2. instal a solar panel and never worry about battery again.

@redneckoriental

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Dennis, 1. I wanted the ball valve to be at the control panel instead of at the power unit for convenience and safety. If there's weight on the front of the deck and I flip it to free tilt, I'd rather not have arms and legs near the deck in case it slams down. Also, I have a a vehicle loaded, the front of the vehicle covers access to the bin where the power unit is installed. I thought long and hard about it. I considered using a switch to unlock the holding valve on the power unit. But that wouldn't give me any variable control. Also, I'd have to keep the switch on to energize the solenoid if I wanted to leave it in free tilt. Running extra hose was the best solution. 2. A solar panel is good for float charging. I do connect one if I think I'm parking the trailer for months. But you need a faster way to charge when it's in actual use. Using the winch very quickly drains the battery. I once dragged a disabled skid steer onto the deck. That worked the winch at full load for 3 or 4 minutes. And the battery ran out. I had to run the truck engine and let the battery charge a while, 2 or 3 times actually. Imagine how long it would take to recharge the typical car battery (50Ah) using a solar panel. Even if you had a 12W panel, which would be too large to store anywhere in a tool bin, it would take 50 hours to charge that battery.

@denismilic1878

2 жыл бұрын

@@redneckoriental Tnx, for a long and detailed response. Of course, solar panel addition is only for battery protection, not for powering the pump. I'm daily in touch with different types of caravans, trailers, and boats solar panels are almost a necessity. I now understand your hydraulic lines layout logic. Good job.

Add a little compresser so u can air atv tires or what ever else u need to air up

@redneckoriental

2 жыл бұрын

Hi. Thanks for the suggestion. I do keep a small air compressor in the tool bin. It plugs into a cigarette lighter socket. That's primarily why I installed a cigarette lighter socket at the control panel.

Confused. So you didn’t refill with oil?

@redneckoriental

2 жыл бұрын

I filled the power unit with oil. Actually, I used ATF, which is interchangeable. The power unit pushes the oil into the cylinder. If you cycle the cylinder up and down several times, it will purge the air out of the cylinder.

What about license plate bracket with light? Out and up. Off of the side of the bed

@redneckoriental

2 жыл бұрын

Hiya! You know, I spent a good half hour thinking about how to mount that plate. I would have liked to be able to mount it off the side like you described, but it would be broken off in a second, sticking out like that. I mounted it inside the folding ramp because it's a protected area. Even then, it gets damaged. I wanted to run a light to it, but I'd have to make sure the cable doesn't get clamped between the ramp and the deck when I fold it down. It was hurting my brain. So, I said good 'nuff. I've never been pulled over not not having a license plate lights.

@23steph13

2 жыл бұрын

@@redneckoriental did you do foldable Fenders?

@redneckoriental

2 жыл бұрын

@@23steph13 Doh! Another thing to add to the trailer mod list. I regret asking for ideas.

@23steph13

2 жыл бұрын

@@redneckoriental I just bought a 92 trailer. Trying to think of everything I can do to my it as nice as the newer trailers

You are smarter than the average bear, if I say so myself!

install a safety lock so you can lock the trailer in the up position

@redneckoriental

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Jared. If the lever is flipped to hydraulic (instead of free tilt), it locks in position because they have a holding valve. The hydraulics are locked by default.

Lights. Wash down tank work bench with vise

@redneckoriental

2 жыл бұрын

Lights! Great idea. Something to light up the deck would make it easier to load at night. Got me thinking now. Maybe I can inset the lights into the lid of the bin on the tongue. That way when the lid is open, the lights are pointed at the deck. Thanks!

Makita guy 👍

Maybe use your trucks altenator to charge the trailer battery

@redneckoriental

2 жыл бұрын

Hi. The vehicle's alternator does charge the trailer battery. In a trailer plug, one of the wires gives the trailer +12V. That's the wire I was protecting with the auto-reset fuse.

What about a winch to pull a vehickle on.

@redneckoriental

2 жыл бұрын

Hi, Keith. All the way at the end of the video (at 13:33) you'll see the winch installed on the trailer. I should have shown more of this. On the trailer, I welded a steel tube as a trailer hitch receiver. The winch is installed on a carrier with a standard sized trailer hitch tube. So, I can attach the wince to the trailer or I can pull it off and attach to one of my trucks.

@keithhill9138

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry l didn't see that part. Thats a grest way to attach a winch to anything if you ask me.

Don't understand why you put loctite on that Rod eye for..

@ridingaround486

2 жыл бұрын

Hello. The rod will want to spin over time as it extends and retracts. When it spins, it will of course want to spin itself loose from the clevis. It's blue thread locker. If heat it up, it can be removed.

Solar charger for battery

@redneckoriental

2 жыл бұрын

Hello, Sir. I do keep a solar panel in the tool bin. I connect it when I'm parking the trailer for long periods to keep it float charged.

Can we please do a brain transplant so I can do as fine of work as you do? THANKS for the great video!

@redneckoriental

2 жыл бұрын

I learned everything I know through brain transplant. A bunch of people dumped their knowledge on KZread and I transplanted it into my brain. Yeah, I wish it was like instant knowledge. But heck, not long ago learning was 100x slower. You'd have to dig for it in the library. And just like KZread you'd have to figure out for yourself what's real or useful and what's meaningless and bull. I don't know how I learned to do anything back then. Actually, I didn't learn anything nor do anything back then. One day they will have direct transfer of knowledge, straight into the brain. My grandkids will say, "Grandpa, I have no idea how you learned anything having to watch all that KZread."

“I’ve replaced everything on this trailer accept the frame” Uhhh the frame is the trailer 🤣

@redneckoriental

2 жыл бұрын

Uhhhh... yeah that would be right. "EXCEPT" the axles, hubs brake assemblies, tires, coupler, deck, fenders, lights, wiring, ramps, chains, jack aren't part of the trailer?