Building 3x Firefighting Trailers

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Жыл бұрын

Been meaning to build these for a while! Just in time for summer and the bushfire season. Thanks for watching :)
Follow up video where I answer your questions etc here - • Firefighting Trailer B...

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@woodsrider1138 11 ай бұрын

Every campground host should have one of these. Especially during fire season.

@aheindustries 10 ай бұрын

Very handy to have!!

@mattbryson6436 9 ай бұрын

Best video I’ve seen for a fire fighting unit. Cheers.

@aheindustries 9 ай бұрын

Much appreciated mate!

@seymourpro6097 Жыл бұрын

Great project, use the metal sheet on the IBC to give another person a clue which way to set the valves for pumping water and for drawing water up. Pictures work best in a stress situation.

@FontedaPipaPortugueseFarmLife Жыл бұрын

That is exactly what i need to do to my similar fire trailer...... i live in Portugal now so writing in English wont be any good if i have a Portuguese guy with me

@robbiestewart1984 Жыл бұрын

Having just completed my own setup last month its worth time and money spent putting together best advice is fully camlock all your hose connections for quick attach and detach when you aren't using them I used a t piece with 2 valves for supply line to pump from tank and also a secondary one for suction also used the release outlet as my filler hose that goes right into the tank outlet on right side t piece connected to the tank outlet

@KosukiFire Жыл бұрын

If you want to prevent water slosh, cheap baffling is use softball woofle balls, fill it up.

@GRid-yk2ru Жыл бұрын

Very nice build, that's going on my to do list! Don't forget to vent the top cap, that pump will collapse the ibc tote easily. Lol

@aheindustries Жыл бұрын

Thanks, yep you are absolutely right. I always leave the fill cap loose for that reason. It also has a 10mm hole in the centre of the cap anyway.

@Kyle-ev4fk 8 күн бұрын

Dang I thought I had too many trailers. I don't know that the leaf springs are necessary. Without springs you could lower the trailer so that you can use all the water in the tank. Cool stuff though.

@brianoz2640 Жыл бұрын

Best description of a build I have seen, not long winded and not treating watchers like dick heads. Good onya mate

@aheindustries Жыл бұрын

Cheers mate!

@Danscott1401 Жыл бұрын

Nice work!

@aheindustries Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@gtdoering4630 6 ай бұрын

well done!

@aheindustries 6 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@cesarflores9416 4 күн бұрын

You will have the measurements or plans that you can share

@kylep4059 Жыл бұрын

nice job .i find when hauling liquid having tank baffles is a lifesaver . Baffle balls are great but not cheap . Slotted drain coil (called Big O in in my neck of the woods ) is a very cost effective solution (easy to find bunnings has it )very cheap or even free if old scrap or damaged . That way you dont slosh if you have to move with less than a full tank especially on something lite like a quad . thats what i am using in my ibc .

@aheindustries Жыл бұрын

Yep, would definitely help but probably not worth it just for a property fire unit! Thanks mate

@JakeRoy98 Жыл бұрын

You're a very good fabricator sir. I'm building a fire pumper setup for my pickup but want to do a trailer build like this for me 4 wheeler as well.

@aheindustries Жыл бұрын

Thanks mate, good luck with your build!

@catherinejones6481 Жыл бұрын

That’s awesome

@aheindustries Жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

@Cards36555 10 ай бұрын

Great video. No need for the top hose going into the IBC as you can fill the tank up from the bottom existing outlet.

@aheindustries 10 ай бұрын

Thanks! Although I'm not sure how I would fill from the bottom outlet when that is my suction point?

@mattgroves8642 3 ай бұрын

Great video mate. Were they 60” axles?

@aheindustries 3 ай бұрын

Thanks mate, they were 1480mm tip to tip so about 58"

@rileywillard139 Ай бұрын

Should put a hook on the side of the tank towards the front so you can drive and spray water and not drag the hose

@aheindustries Ай бұрын

There is a hook on the front for the suction hoses. Check out the other trailer build video which is more used for watering plants etc

@busman1630 Жыл бұрын

Very nice build. Thanks for sharing. Been meaning to build something like this myself using an old water tote. Couple of questions for you.... Is that a 1000 litre tote? When it's full, could you pull it with the quad? I guess because of the trailer tire height and when hooked up to the quad there is a definite front slope towards the hitch. Would that not put too much weight on the hitch when full? What size are the rear tires/rims. What is the weight rating on those axles? Thanks again for this video. I'm a little ways from you in Canada here.

@aheindustries Жыл бұрын

Thanks mate! Correct, they are 1000 litre "totes" we call them IBC's here in Aus :) Yep, quad can pull it ok when full. I use low range 4x4 though so I don't over work the CVT. Keep in mind I definitely wouldn't be going up or down any steep inclines when full, it would weigh 3 times the quad and rider so it would end in tears pretty quickly. Ball weight isn't too bad when full, I can actually pick the hitch end up quite easily which is what I wanted to be able to hook it up quickly in an emergency. Keep in mind when its full if you are going uphill it will be negative ball weight and downhill you will get more ball weight. Obviously this has all to do with the axle position. I used 45mm square axles which are rated to 1500kg Wheels are factory VDJ 76 and 79 Landcruiser items, 16 inch. Can't remember tyre size off the top of my head and I can't be bothered running down to the sheds lol. If I was to ever replace the tyres I think I would go with a slightly smaller profile. I was just using what I had. The 3rd one I made with the ford rims sat a bit nicer as it was lower to the ground. Thanks a lot for the comment mate, you live in a lovely part of the world! I need to get over there one day soon :)

@jezza79 3 ай бұрын

I had a look at some of the trailer component companies and they offer a few spring weight. What did you put on these?

@aheindustries 3 ай бұрын

1250kg rated springs mate

@FLYBOY123456789 Жыл бұрын

couple of suggestions. 1. Check your audio before releasing a video...constantly having to adjust my volume. Not cool. 2. A lot of great work for a mediocre volume and pressure...get a higher HP engine and bigger hose. 3. Nice work...great video except for volume auditing. Thumbs up mate.

@mstrickk1 11 ай бұрын

The reel hose and nozzle combo look real good, what brand are they?

@aheindustries 11 ай бұрын

They are all different brands mate, just second hand ones that have come off commercial buildings as I believe they have to be changed every 10 years or so.

@lobosalexis17 Жыл бұрын

please equalize your music with your volume.. its very annoying having to lower and raise volume all the time good build thanks for the idea

@aheindustries Жыл бұрын

Yep, cheers for the feedback. Noted! Pretty new to this editing thing so will try to improve on every video :)

@brucegrover84 Ай бұрын

Awesome job but why not build one big trailer that holds 3+ tanks? U could have used 1 pump 1 hose

@mikeluke4032 Жыл бұрын

Lol the bed leg got me 😂

@aheindustries 4 ай бұрын

Does the job perfect!

@rocketwilder9679 8 ай бұрын

Great build video.What length axle did you use?

@aheindustries 8 ай бұрын

Thanks! 1120mm from memory mate

@aheindustries 8 ай бұрын

So I stumbled onto the parts order paperwork today... Axle was 1480mm tip to tip. Cheers

@gerrylaws2034 Жыл бұрын

Great build. I would be interested in a schematic for the water flow if you could share it. Thanks.

@aheindustries Жыл бұрын

Don't have any schematics sorry mate

@reed1541 8 ай бұрын

Can you tell me the total amount of money you have into one of these units?

@sil15a 10 ай бұрын

nice compact build mate!, what thickness RHS did you use for the chassis 3mm or 5mm?

@aheindustries 10 ай бұрын

Cheers! 2.5mm galv RHS mate. If I was building a road registered one I would go the 3mm.

@sil15a 7 ай бұрын

Cheers for the reply mate

@jezza79 4 ай бұрын

Where do you get all the components for the build? Keen to have a go at one

@aheindustries 4 ай бұрын

All the plumbing parts and pump come from my local irrigation/water shop. The steel and trailer parts are pretty self-explanatory I would assume! IBC, Fire Reel and wheels from sellers on Marketplace etc

@juliogonzo2718 Жыл бұрын

Pulling that loaded behind an atv would require a lot of care. That much weight behind could jacknife real easy

@Internethugg 5 ай бұрын

What kind of pump this?

@aheindustries 5 ай бұрын

This particular one was an ebay unit.

@papat3877 Жыл бұрын

What is the hose size are you using an what is the psi from the pump?

@aheindustries Жыл бұрын

1 inch to fire hose, 2 inch recirc hose and 2.5 inch from IBC outlet. Not sure about PSI sorry

@saxonvanbentley 10 ай бұрын

What was the length of the axle there? Thanks mate.

@aheindustries 10 ай бұрын

Hmmm i have 1120mm in my head but don't quote me on that! Was a fair while ago

@saxonvanbentley 10 ай бұрын

@@aheindustries thanks mate 👍

@davekelsey1821 11 ай бұрын

can i get a paets list for the fire fighter please? i am very impressed

@aheindustries 10 ай бұрын

If I build another few I will itemise the parts for you!

@KaleosOne1 11 ай бұрын

Could you make a video on a pond siphoned into the IBC container?

@aheindustries 11 ай бұрын

I think i will do a follow up video on the fire trailer as it has been super popular and a lot of people have questions about it :)

@buckiesilas5284 9 ай бұрын

Just wondering if you are a firefighter any where

@aheindustries 9 ай бұрын

No I'm not, just a washed up truckie lol

@Jennifer-007 7 ай бұрын

Most annoying and unbalanced loud music I’ve ever heard.

@aheindustries 7 ай бұрын

Everyone has to learn....... Thanks for the kind comment!

@christopherjohnpaul5591 9 ай бұрын

The loud, annoying music has got to go! Or speak louder.

@aheindustries 9 ай бұрын

Yep, rookie editor here... still learning mate

@christopherjohnpaul5591 9 ай бұрын

@@aheindustries The content of the video was good. I found it very informative. I was trying to listen to it in my truck and kept having to adjust the volume. Keep up the good work sir! Kudos from the USA! 🇺🇸