Modifying ATV trailer to Collect Firewood

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I wanted to make a few improvements to my ATV trailer to make it better for collecting firewood. The trailer is an "Ohio Steel" trailer, and is designed, so that side boards can be built and installed on the trailer. So I made the sideboards out of oak, but I also made them to hold my Chainsaw and two axes. Now the trailer holds twice the firewood as before and my tools.
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@houndsmanone4563 5 жыл бұрын

Nope, I don't like working in the rain either. Nice build. That improvement really gave you double towing space for firewood. Nicely done and thumbs up.

@foreverturningpeterkipfer5468 4 жыл бұрын

Love the idea, especially the 'out of the way' tool storage. The only change I would make is having some interlocking pins to lock the front and sides together. It would help strengthen the removable sides from any forces pushing them out. Keep those videos coming.

@rdlowman6 4 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing. Came over and saw your comment at the top of the list. Not only would it make it stronger it would not flop as much. slapping and pulling may damage the trailer. Use two door hinges. The pen will come out to separate the sides.

@johnsadler8637 4 жыл бұрын

Concur. When I saw the front flex with the weight of the saw, I thought the bouncing while the trailer was moving might be a problem. Whether a hinge or latch, or even an old pre-Bungee rubber bungee would make the front and side stake pockets last longer.

@Tonetwisters 2 жыл бұрын

Watching Mr. Evan cut firewood (and watching them quackers waddle)are probably my favorite CVA videos!

@fancybrooks3156 5 жыл бұрын

Good job. Efficiency is the word!

@pedrosantos6472 7 ай бұрын

Looks good great idea

@thelyingscotsman7993 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah nice load,good job.

@batpherlangkharkrang7976 3 жыл бұрын

Hi...... Evan, thank you for sharing your video homestead 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋 🎥👍👍👍

@Void9961 3 жыл бұрын

Pretty neat brother!! 🤙

@fernandobrown7386 5 жыл бұрын

I wish I had something like this for fire wood I do it the old way wheelbarrow are wood to the house great video thro

@jerryhill681 5 жыл бұрын

I would suggest you tie the front to the sides so the front doesn't shake so much. Also velcro would also work to] hold the axe. Could be adjusted to hold more firmly

@rtwogb Жыл бұрын

awesome

@judithbrown7319 5 жыл бұрын

I did that on my yard trailer, and ended up adding pieces of plastic lattice on the inside. It is a huge help moving leaves off the yard to the compost bin or chicken pens, and I pile brush and tree trimmings in it too. Also move firewood! I would like to add ropes like you did for rakes and pitchfork and put a 5 gal bucket on the front for small tools.

@CountryViewAcres 5 жыл бұрын

I like the idea of a bucket. Maybe one of those hang on feed buckets could hold tools. I may do that.

@Beecozz7 5 жыл бұрын

So, when you say "we" don't you mean you!!! LOL Nice wagon!

@augustreil 5 жыл бұрын

Nice build ! Just wondering why no countersink for the screws ? Also, Do you plan to strap,hinge the two corners for more strength ? Thumbs up and thanks.

@kentmccormick4230 2 жыл бұрын

You could even add something like a plastic ammo box to the front near the saw for your saw tools and what ever else you may need to carry that is small

@Sqeptick 5 жыл бұрын

I love projects like this, it looks very useful. Hey, if you want to treat yourself, put a Gränsfors Bruk axe on your Christmas list this year. I've got the same fiskers axe you've got, but it barely gets used because the Gränsfors Bruk is so much better.

@CountryViewAcres 5 жыл бұрын

Yea, I have been looking at those axes. Do you know which one you have?

@Sqeptick 5 жыл бұрын

@@CountryViewAcres I've got the splitting maul since I use it purely for splitting, never for felling.

@samyza2005 4 жыл бұрын

when u hit bumps does ur wood gate an hooks fall out ??

@jkdubs2 5 жыл бұрын

Really digging the new video editing you're doing man. Small suggestion.. maybe lower the volume of the music a touch. It isn't overly loud it just makes you have to turn you volume up and down alot. Nice trailer modifications! Your channel is one of my favorite ones.

@CountryViewAcres 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion. I tweak the volume of each clip and the music quite a bit. Sound balance is kind of a finesse. I listen with a set of speakers while editing. I think a using a headset would probably help me out. The sad thing is, it probably takes me on average of three to four hours to edit a 15 minute video. This is a time consuming hobby.

@jkdubs2 5 жыл бұрын

@@CountryViewAcres I have no doubt about how hard you work at it! I can see a huge difference in quality from the earlier videos (not that they were bad, just that you were new to it haha.) I definitely can't do it myself. I'm excited to see your progress on editing and the land.

@CountryViewAcres 5 жыл бұрын

Yea some of my earlier videos the sound is horrible, you can't hardly make out what is being said. I finally purchased my first microphone about 1.5 to 2 years ago. Now I have 4 microphones, but a wireless mic system would improve things a lot but they are expensive. Thanks for your input. Have a happy thanksgiving.

@jkdubs2 5 жыл бұрын

@@CountryViewAcres Happy Thanksgiving!

@Poipubeachboy6584 3 жыл бұрын

How did you grease the wheels?

@fsjeepin4644 Жыл бұрын

I watched this video half a dozen times when I got my cart, there weren’t many videos showing any mods to these things, thanks for sharing. I upgraded the tires on mine to some 22x12x8 Carlisle HD Field Trax. Video link below: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/j7uYm8ihu5-qj3U.html

@daddyrabbit835 5 жыл бұрын

I used the wood frame idea to make a holder for my chainsaw, but I want to mount it to my 1 inch tube rails without drilling through them. I have to secure them somehow.

@CountryViewAcres 5 жыл бұрын

1 inch conduit clamps maybe.

@outdoorstudios2022 10 ай бұрын

Hello Rebecca & Evan

@elliottshovar1517 2 жыл бұрын

You need to get a measuring bae that attaches to your saw. Can’t remember what they are called.

@daviddavis5689 4 жыл бұрын

I'd cut a plywood floor for that plastic tube ;personally and remember the weight limit rating.

@gopro8491 4 жыл бұрын

Does anyone know if this trailer is any good for pulling in the woods behind a atv

@timberray9572 3 жыл бұрын

I have a 500cc ATV and I tow a 4x6ft trailer for collecting firewood, I believe big tires are a must in the woods. I have a few videos of my rig if you care to watch.

@Newman81964 5 жыл бұрын

I have never been a fan of supporting a chainsaw by the bar. I have seen some chainsaws that the bar has bent from doing it this.

@CountryViewAcres 5 жыл бұрын

I was worried about that myself, after seeing the way saw wobbles back and work while going down trails. but so far so good. fingers crossed.

@brianmurray667 4 жыл бұрын

Country View Acres just extend the holder so the saw body has something against it, then bungee cord the body to the support. This way there is no pressure acting on the bar.

@peteswerdon2796 4 жыл бұрын

What do you and your Wife do for living other than the Farming?

@CountryViewAcres 4 жыл бұрын

I work in industrial maintenance fixing equipment. And Rebekah is a registered nurse.

@dbriggs1689 3 жыл бұрын

Let's see how it dumps

@steve-xo5bc 4 жыл бұрын

I failed at spelling!

@steve-xo5bc 4 жыл бұрын

The plastic will FALL!

@HeritageFarmsTexas 5 жыл бұрын

Nice video, I’ve been looking for a small trailer option. Just joined your channel. Congrats on 11k. Wow. We are just getting started. Any advice? Check us out if you get a chance. Thanks.