It blows me away how you are able to 1) do all of this genuinely-quality work as effectively as you do, 2) record and edit it into concise snippets of quality entertainment for us, 3) manage to find the time to reply to as many fans as possible, and 4) still manage to make a profit (I presume.) You're a gem, dude. I will be here until 1,000,000 subscribers and beyond.

Dude. You're a badass. This is coming from a mid-50's car guy who's been wrenching part time since the late 70's and owns a car stereo shop. Dood. Thank you for the details on your builds, and humor. You've got some serious skills and an ideal approach.

You may already have a comment for it, But I didn't see it in the comments. Maybe ad a small solar panel and charge controller in the tool box to keep the battery topped up when the trailer is just sitting outside. Defiantly like the idea of lighting up the forward part of the fenders in order to be able to see them from the rear view mirrors. Love your videos and your attention to detail.

The only youtuber with a descent trailer. Dude knows what he’s doing.

Trailer looks good. When I did my trailer we used large tool box. The one that fits inside a truck bed, so that it’s not wide. I mounted spare tire under front of trailer so it’s not mounted open to be seen. It has a lock so can’t be stolen. My 10,000 lb wench we mounted in a cradle with a hitch. Welded bracket for mount that is bolted and can be removed. On top of storage in large toolbox the hitch has a tray for all your blocks and chocks. Ya it’s pretty sweet. 18’ dove I love it. My dad helped me make it what it is today. Could not of done it without him.

I own a 18 foot utility trailer, heavy duty with a pipe top rail. I added swivel trailer jacks on the back rear corners, on each side. I use a block of wood depending on the height needed to ground, and when I load a tractor or vehicle the swivel jacks carry the load of the vehicle or tractor when it loads down the back of the trailer and prevents the trailer from picking up the rear of my truck, or forcing the trailer down on the rear. Did this about 20 years ago, work perfect ever since. They swivel horizontal against the trailer when not in use, just pull the swivel pin and it drops and locks, or horizontal. Hope that helps, enjoy your channel. From the South Texas Border.

I love meeting guys on the road at night towing something making their lights point up and when they get even brighter head lights it’s even more awesome! Your a great guy !

Thanks for showing the trailer at night with the lights!

Man I wish I could work next to you and just learn as much as I can.. Great job!

Don't know where your at, but I always assemble electrical grounds/connections with dielectric grease to prevent corrosion from road salt. Always wear safety glasses when cutting metal. Last always aim your headlights at 25' from your garage doors. Those LED bulbs rotate to allow you to get the elements horizontal for your beam pattern. Otherwise you get a big blob of light, with no cutoff line, that just blinds oncoming traffic. That's a ticket in some states

Your attention to detail is outstanding. I have that issue too, some things I can't do just because it will be a rabbet hole.

Somebody on youtube that knows what they are doing. Makes a refreshing change

As a firm believer in "Anything worth doing, is worth overdoing" I approve of this build. :)

Black tool/battery/equipment boxes will exceed 170°F in the sun on a still day. Light colors will go about 130°F in same conditions... like hot beach sand. So, if stuff inside is sensitive, paint chrome or put an aluminum shield over. [1/2 in gap... 12mm for foreigners] Like your work. Thanks. 👍🏼🤠

Thanks for showing how you professionally customize a trailer, those were some useful additions. you always do real quality work and I enjoyed watching. Also thanks for showing how it looks at night, I was hoping were going to do that!

You put a battery on your trailer, you can now delete the breakaway box and only run the switch (the one with the wire you hook to your truck) from positive to brake line of trailer. That's what I did since I have a winch too on my '08 Suretrac.

Dig it, good video. On my trailer, I installed rear back up lamps on the rear edge of the trailer next to the rear, red running lamps. Wired them into the 7 pin. When I shift the truck into reverse those lights kick on along with the factory back up lamps on the truck. They are white, oval LED, same style as the read Oval tail light. Having them sure assists backing up in the dark.

Nice job. You make it look like advanced legos. A kid playing with his toys. Really looks great!

Hi Vehcor... Nice Job! making the Brackets & Bolting them to the Trailer Frame. I do the same thing instead of welding. Nice Idea & size for the Tool Box Winch & switches. Remember to maintain the wood on your Deck by Pressure Washing & using a Wood Preserver every 2 years. You can also have the Undercarriage of your new Trailer Rust Proofed or Oil Sprayed to prevent rust. I too bought a new 2009 18' Kaufman Car Hauler with an upgrade Diamond Plated Deck & 15 " Tires with extra D Rings. I haul Vehicles here in Toronto too. Nice replacement Lights that I will be getting too. I replaced all the Lights on my Trailer with LED Lights & 2 Backup Floods. Thank you for taking the time to share your Ideas & Video. Grace

That is truly smart how you came up with the winch mount. I've never seen a mount for a trailer made this way very helpful video.

Nice thoughtful install on the winch. Out of the weather with extra storage.

The accessories are almost as much as the trailer. Man I like the setup 🤞👍

The winch setup you made is exactly what i wanna fab up for my pj. Good job

Really impressed with this set up. Attention to detail and i dont think there is such a thing as overboard. I am looking into adding a winch to my trailers even though they are not car haulers. Would like to throw an idea of using a Solar panel to keep up the trailer battery. The smaller 2.5 watt kits are pretty cheap. The switch panel was spot on in my opinion. Enjoyed watching this clip.

I liked the winch setup! I have a removable hitch mount on the front of mine. I found that a remote for the winch helps tons. I can steer what i'm winching, and don't have to worry about the cable on the switch.

Love your setup. Just bought a 18ft dove tail trailer. I'm on the same thing flipping cars. Got 12000lbs winch from harbor freight. $288. I'm add lights under the trailer for reverse too.. I'm use a long light bar.

Add a solar trickle charger to the lid so the battery is always charged when you go to get the trailer.Simple flexible rubber flap over the top of the cable rollers to protect them and a couple drain holes in the box in case water does get in.

I am getting ready to mount a winch on my 18` dovetail. I like the idea of putting it inside the box. I have one on my 20`, but it was plenty long enough to mount directly at the front of the bed. I don`t think I`ll have enough room on the 18` to do that. when I have a car on, I have to pull forward so far so the doors will clear the trailer fender, there is not enough room for a winch.

Great idea with the toolbox. Keeps the weather off the electrics and the sticky fingers away too. Another idea would be to have some lightweight gravel guard protection for what you are hauling. Could even be a stretched tarp. You would be amazed at the stuff that flies around the highway.

Pretty slick using that toolbox like you did. Awesome job.

Just a little note, as you were putting on the tires on the rims. The safest was is to release the rim then add air. That reduces the binding between the machine and tires. That was how I was taught.

Here's a tip, next time you drill into metal, use bacon grease as a cutting oil. Dip the tip of the drill bit in it. It works wonders and it's free. Be sure to pickup any shards from the floor if you have any pets around. Great Video...👍😀😎👌

Very clean. Wish I had found this before I made mine. Will use the light idea though!

I totally get it not wanting to weld on a brand new trailer. Im in the same boat .thanks to you i wont half to .

Great trailer . I love the idea of putting the winch in the box . Really makes it look very proffessional great job scott . And no afternoon shift either lol . Those oxbeam lights are great i know a few guys who have them fitted to tractors and machinery . They say its like night and day the difference they found with them fitted . Ur vids are great hope u and family are well scott pls take care ... ian ....

Mounted a winch on my 25' flat deck similler to what you did but didnt use the tool box. I built a hitch receiver and mounted winch on a hitch stock so i can take my hitch off and use it on front of my truck or the back also slides and pins right in to my hitch. used #4 welding cable with booster cable clamps to run to my truck battery 20'. Been pretty handy.

Nice work. I have a 20' PJ with the mega ramps and I've been considering a setup just like yours. thanks for the vid!

Hey from Alaska. Put your battery in a water and dust proof box. The elements will make life hard when it come to the longevity of the battery. Road dirt , grime and water on the roadway ect. Yput your winch in protective box why not your battery.

Nice job. I recommend you fabricate a weather tight seal in the fairlead opening so no moisture gets inside your winch box & corrode anything if it's parked outside or during road trips. I made my winch removeable by fabricating a male & female trailer hitch mount set-up on the A-frame of my tandem trailer so nobody can steal it or it gets stolen along with the trailer. I might make mine removable inside a box like you did though for those long hauls if it rains or snows I could just leave it mounted. Right now I'm about to fab up a removeable winch mount for my single axle trailer using a dual hitch extension type set-up. That way I can carry the winch on the back of my trailer to help offset the tongue weight during trips & just plug it into my trailer hitch along with the 7-way elec. cord when it's needed to pull something heavy up onto the trailer. I also recommend getting a wireless remote control for the winch so you can help guide & steer vehicles etc. onto the trailer when no one is around to help you. Add some wireless Bluetooth marine type speakers for some jams. Some wireless remote control switches for your trailer lights & accessories is a good option also you might want to consider. Have a great day & GOD Bless :-)

Nice video , I just rebuilt my 2004 "Cargo mfg co" after being dormant for 10 years , we had very similar ideas and I hadn't watched your excellent video !

Man this thing is slick I like how you used the tool box to house the wench and control panel.

This video put my some of my ideas of future mods for my 18’ trailer on video, lol it’s gonna be easier now since I can refer back to your video this up coming summer, before starting work. Your are a true craftsman.

Looks great. I did lights on my trailer for loading and unloading atvs. Also the lights are wired up the the 7 pin trailer harness for reverse lights.

I have watched most of your videos. For somebody that takes so much effort and pride into repairing vehicles, and returning back to factory specs or better. It shocked me to install aftermarket lights that are not dot approved.

to hell with ramps! i bought a new 20ft tilt bed road warrior last year and its been glorious ever since! and i added a 17,500 smittybilt winch to the front because no kill like overkill!

Great job on your trailer. Particularly the two spares.👍🏻👍🏻

Great video and expert build. The only thing I could think of to make it better is if all that was done to my trailer.

Sizzling bacon, welds sound good. Those magnetic angle jigs are well worth it. Nice job on winch box.

Some viewers are commenting on your 12V wire from your 7 blade plug to the trailer to keep your battery charged. I have a dump trailer that I also installed a small 50 watt solar panel on top of the tool box that holds my hydraulic pump and battery. It just ensures I have enough power to control the hydraulic pump and also enough power to control the 12 volt electric tongue jack.

Thank you for your comments very helpful

I have auxbeam headlights in my truck and I think it’s a clean trailer set up the way you got it set up

I wish I could post a picture on here. I built a winch mount on my PJ trailer that bolts on. I also didn’t want to mess up my powder coat. I have my winch on a receiver mount so I can use it without the trailer. The mount I built allows it to mount on the trailer the same way and the wiring is all run off the truck. I can remove it to keep it out of the weather.

You got an A+ in welding now teach me.

Your welding skills are some of the best I have seen you are really skilled

'Weld inspection..how did I do?'..... Aww man , you missed a bit !!......lol.. Nice job on the frame build.....Nothing like a good bit of over engineering ! Just like I'd do it.... Good to see you're still around.

A small service light inside your winch box for night time use might be helpful. If you want to get fancy you can wire it thru an outside mounted weather-proof lighted-handle switch, in case you forget to turn if off when not in use.

i wish you where a 1/4 of a dad to me. respect to everything you do, it helps the ppl that find you

I’ve never bought a new vehicle either I find the depreciation too great congratulations on your new trailer trailers don’t depreciate like cars

Amazing video man! I admire the detail you take in all your work. Impressive.

As a fabricator not bad.... I couple things I would do slightly different for weld joint for better strength on, that said very nice and nothing wrong with what you have done. Excellent work dude

Hi Scott just watched this episode as I am going through all your videos . Noticed all trailers in America have timber floors is that because of rust as in Australia they are all steel . Thanks great job as usual 👍👍👍✅✅

Very nicely done. I enjoyed watching. A few upgrades you should consider is Sterling Power Battery to Battery Charger that way your not having to worry about a down trailer battery. It chargers the trailer battery off the truck. Electronic brakes for the trailer and some running and turn leds wired and mounted on the fenders front side and rear to see the trailer alignment on the road also for others to see your trailer mainly when turning or lane change. Also more of a convenace but a backup camera on the end. :) Thanks for the videos. :)

Very nice job and top notch workmanship brother. Thanks so much to share with everyone

Ceramic coat? Automatic must for us in the midwest! Nice build. If you haven't noticed, I'm bingeing on your channel right now.

Hello great level of detail in this video just what we want to see great additions to your trailer looking forward to seeing the next one

Dude is fucking awesome with his fabrication work . Thanks for sharing such an awesome detailed video for us truckers and trailer pullers .

Always enjoy your youtube videos. I learn a lot and also what not to do regarding beyond my skillset. Thank you

Looks professional and will be a great asset,

Nice job. I would consider putting that battery in a battery box of some kind water tight if possible you will find that pulling trailer in the rain or snow you mite find that it will short out the battery! As always enjoyed the video

Wasnt sure I would like that winch mount setup you did but looks pretty good.

If you are putting a lot of miles on that trailer, go for a TPMS. Spares ar nice for AFTER the blow out, preventing blowouts from low pressure is much better! You can have one tire low at night and not feel it for 300 miles until it blows, by then the other one is overheated and weakened and will blow out the next day... If you find yourself in tight situations at night, add some 'turning lights' just ahead of your trailer axles, LEDs aimed to light up the area ahead and around your trailer tires so you can see what's back there, activate them with a wireless remote control on your dash. Back-up lights on the tail end as well, but those should be very bright and run off your winch battery with a relay, and 2 remote control switches. One on dash for normal use and tailgaters, the other either on your keychain or in toolbox. Wired to winch battery in case you need light before truck is hooked up. Mount a small LED work light on the front of the tool box with it's own local switch, wired to winch battery, aimed at hitch for hitching up at night. 12V hitch jack. Weld on some RV stabilizer Jack's to the tail end corners, tucked up where they will not drag, then you can unload without the truck if you need to.

Great Video. I just picked up a PJ C5 new also. I was looking for a great video to mount my new Warn winch and lights. You sir, did an excellent job. This directly applies to my trailer. Thanks!!!

OK, I gotta admit, you do much better work than I've seen on here or I do... I'm envious. - Only thing I'd do differently is put the battery mounting J hooks upside down so you can get to the nuts from the bottom for when you change the battery, and maybe mount the on deck lights higher and farther out. I'll look for a update on how you end up liking the set up.

Man !! This has been one of my favorite videos ever. You really made all the modifications look easy when I know it's not. I read quite a few comments and your answers, and I might be even more impressed with your brain. lol one thought I about the deck you said about it rotting, do they make a composite that would be thick enough and also not crack under the weight of a car or what ever you're hauling?

You should get LED's for the 15 silverado you have. I got them for mine and it makes a world of difference. congrats on the new trailer

Very nice work! I too have a PJ equipment trailer (18' 10k), but the tongue on mine is too short for a box with the way the jack is mounted on it. I welded a receiver tube to the front stop bar with some bracing, and put expanded metal in the bottom of the tongue for an area to throw chains & straps. I am about to run welding leads from my truck battery to a connector at the bumper so I can plug my winch right in and run it off the truck. One less battery to buy and maintain when it doesn't get used often enough to justify it for me.

You sir are quite talented.

Could you shoot a vid on loading up the trailer with a car using the wench etc? Super smooth fab!

Very clean build of trailer components...great job.

That new trailer smell.

Again great video thks mate! Im going to build my replacement trailer i can do it pay day to pay day

There is a diode mod you can do to this year model that will allow you to run both dim and brights at the same time. Its a simple cheap mod that allows alot of brightness when brights are needed. I did it to mine and it makes a big difference when I installed the HIDs which takes a few seconds to warm up.

Now thats how you do it! I wouldnt have been patient enough to get it powdercoated but very nice touch

Great Trailer set up.

Nice idea for the winch, very nice !!

You should always wear a welding jacket, the rays from a mig/tig welder can severely burn your skin, take it from an old guy with many hours of welding ive been there and done that. The problems came out when you are older.

Nice set up for sure! Thanks for all the ideas for my trailer

I wanted to put extra lights on my trailer now I have to, you did a go editorial on a light install

I wish I was this talented.

Great job !!! I enjoyed it .. Should have included the lights and how everything worked. When switches was hooked up. Nice viedo..

That my friend, was freakin awesome! Great Video! 👍

Enjoyed the trailer build. That’s kind of what I want for a car hauling trailer. Then you put plug and play LED bulbs in reflector housings on your truck. Ouch, people must hate you at night lol.

Small thing I would add is one of those small solar panels they make for trailers to keep the battery charged when no in use

You have probably heard this already, but safety, safety, safety! But well produced a video!

Maybe add a onboard compressor and a hot dog tank for air tool's or air up a tire out in the field. Also maybe a couple D- ring's wield to the trailer for tie down's along with a weather prof box for your tie downs

I've had a few PJ trailers and the 1st thing I do is paint the wheels black, looks stealthy. Just a "suggestion" when drilling, go slow your bits will last longer......... :-) Fantastic job!!

My only thought for an improvement would be to add a light in the box, something on a switch that could turn on when the lid is opened. This would allow you to see what’s going on in there at night. It wouldn’t need much just a couple LED’s would do it.

You’re a freaking artist!

awesome work I loved the way you did everything very clean and useful for what you need it for.

That’s a nice trailer set up I need to learn how to weld