Ground wire is a great technique but you should protect wires with wire loom or conduit. Don’t need full conduit. Even open end straight runs provide drainage and protection.
@armedanddangerousdiy60962 күн бұрын
Good call
@theflourcity3 күн бұрын
Nice job. Cozy set up in the man cave. All the best.
@armedanddangerousdiy60962 күн бұрын
I work from home half the week so I listen to records down there a lot.
@tbonemckracken73253 күн бұрын
Nice work and thanks for the walk-thru. Additionally, I appreciate your sense of humor and respect your perseverance sir.
@armedanddangerousdiy60963 күн бұрын
I appreciate that! Thanks for watching!
@MaxDamage-bh2os8 күн бұрын
Man, you`re outstanding! Thank you! Total respect for excellent editing and fitting music!
@armedanddangerousdiy60965 күн бұрын
Thanks! Most videos average 3-6 hours of editing. I’ve gotten better over the years but I do appreciate the encouragement.
@zachwalker52210 күн бұрын
👏👏👏
@armedanddangerousdiy60969 күн бұрын
The video that’s coming out next week. I built a rolling base for it so you can roll the shelf around.
@jonathansimmonds578412 күн бұрын
it's quite ridiculous, just because you cut a hole at an angle it doesn't mean the air will flow at that angle! Round holes cut with a stepped hole drill will do just as well, air gets sucked in the same way whatever shape the hole, even square and triangular. A boat builder here in England showed me 40 years ago how to burn waste, sawdust in particular and sawdust isn't the most combustible of product unless you know how, his barrel only had one 6 inch hole in the bottom and the barrel stood on 4 house bricks. I'm not giving away the sawdust method, it's so simple but roars like a jet engine! It's quite laughable looking at all the hard work some of you put into making one when all you need is one hole and 4 bricks....
@armedanddangerousdiy609610 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching
@Pocketfarmer115 күн бұрын
Mostly good. The license plate looks iffy couple of good pot holes and it’s gone. The spare undermount would really suck if you had to get it out with a load on the trailer and those kind of flats only happen in the rain at night don’t you know. Nice fence/ sides
@armedanddangerousdiy609614 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@dodgydave156421 күн бұрын
i wanted so bad to see someone as anal as me in modifying a cheapo trailer into a rolls royce of trailers.... i was horrified almost immediately... first and foremost... FLIP FLOPS? REALLY? just smash your toes with a hammer and cut out the middleman. your wiring and attachment leaves much room for improvement, use some wire loom for a more professional look as well as protecting the wires. cuts down on the ability of chafing. spare tire under the bed? i bet thats great on a snowy or rainy day. lighting? LED LED LED. replace those terrible HF tail lights with 4 to 10 inch slim line stop tail turn mounted on the rear beam... removes the chance of smashing your leg and bending the bracket as well. marker lights front and rear.. top of fenders too.... LED LED LED. how about adding some ''e'' track and or eyelets? NOW... IF YOU REALLY WANT TO PIMP YOUR RIDE... add some under deck colored LED lighting. visibility.... 3M vinyl reflective tape... for the added HEY WATCH OUT for me look. next... and this is a just in case one... a old GM scissor jack and lug wrench for tire changes. next a nose box... old plastic milk crates are great for straps and that scissor jack. these are just a few of my improvements... im working on others... didnt mean to be a jerk... BUT SAFETY SAFETY SAFETY and overkill to make yours the best and be the best
@armedanddangerousdiy609620 күн бұрын
Ok
@Zanooka14 сағат бұрын
Who asked?
@johnbaltes646024 күн бұрын
Interesting video. I assume this full maintenance is done once a year.
@armedanddangerousdiy609623 күн бұрын
Yes. I did it in the spring for this video, but typically I do it in the fall after leaf pick up because the dust clogs the air filter. This way it’s ready to go in the spring time.
@joshXnovak125 күн бұрын
LOVE the ingenuity! Lots of great ideas here for the HF trailer I just picked up. Mostly bought it for my motorcycle, but I justified the purchase for work as well. Tax write off that also suits my personal needs of hauling my bike around so I don’t need to ride it two hours to where I want to go ride some more and then two hours home lol
@armedanddangerousdiy609623 күн бұрын
Glad you like it. Thanks for watching!
@hyeonkim1827 күн бұрын
My compliments. This is the bestHF trailer setup I saw ever.
@armedanddangerousdiy609626 күн бұрын
Thank you, that really put a smile on my face! Thanks for watching!
@GrandPoppyAАй бұрын
Brilliant mods. Gives me some ideas for mine
@armedanddangerousdiy6096Ай бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@davidcook4074Ай бұрын
Top notch mods. I'm refurbishing mine right now. I'm going to steal a bunch. So far the only mods I've made is switching the tires to 81mph rated radials and had a channel made and drilled for a triangle jack.
@armedanddangerousdiy6096Ай бұрын
Definitely a good call
@michaeltorres4447Ай бұрын
Brilliant
@armedanddangerousdiy6096Ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@lesliewigginsАй бұрын
Great Video, I just purchased on of the H.F Folding trailers and would love to know where you purchased the corner hardware mentioned at 11:40 sec. Do you have a link ?
@armedanddangerousdiy6096Ай бұрын
I amended the video description but here you go buddy! I bought my hardware from northern tool in 2012, but here are example links that might help you: Front corner hardware: a.co/d/0iROjqIg Rear corner hardware: a.co/d/00ZlEl3f Keep in mind I made my own plate for the rear latch because I thought the one that came with it was too flimsy. Enjoy!
@seanhauer2861Ай бұрын
Great job on everything, I love all the modifications you've done except for it's not really basic DIY if you have to buy and learn hoew to use a welder lol, thanks though🤔
@armedanddangerousdiy6096Ай бұрын
It’s funny you say that as it was my first welding project. However, I also included a pic of my first attempt on my old trailer which was just 2” x 2” square tubing bolted between the frame rails. That is totally a DIY grade project. Either way good good luck with you and I hope you learn something. Thanks for watching.!
@azpatriot26132 ай бұрын
Dude!!!! I was 8 minutes in before I notice your arm 😅 Much respect!! ❤❤❤
@armedanddangerousdiy6096Ай бұрын
Funny right? If I can do it one handed than so can you! Haha. Thanks for watching!
@jaypeerobot37452 ай бұрын
YOUR CHAINS ARE ON INSIDE OUT! The links on the outside should have the prongs facing out so they don't wear into the tire. I think that's why you are having trouble putting them on.
@armedanddangerousdiy60962 ай бұрын
It’s quite possible you are right. Thank you so much for noticing!
@sergioflores31182 ай бұрын
Switch lights don’t use neutrals. Time stamp 21:22 where you connected a neutral to a switch. Im sorry my friend but there are no neutrals on switch lights, you just leave those alone and tuck it in the box. I understand you are re identifying the white as hot because that’s what the electrician used, that part is correct but the other wire is wrong. Just unscrew the neutral and tuck it back in the box and pigtail the other black wire to the switch.
@armedanddangerousdiy60962 ай бұрын
I appreciate the comment, and you’re right that standard two-way switches do not use a neutral. However, in this particular example, the white wire was one of the travelers for a three-way switch. The set up with the occupancy sensor is unusual and that it’s not wired in the way that a standard three-way is.
@sergioflores31182 ай бұрын
Copy that and thank you.
@icps862 ай бұрын
amazing equipment and ingenious upgrade to the shelf!
@armedanddangerousdiy60962 ай бұрын
I’m working on a video right now where I built a rolling cart for it because I’m tired of moving 450 records every time I want to move the shelf
@danielsmith24472 ай бұрын
Nice mods, problem is most people aren't equiped to 'weld up' anything
@armedanddangerousdiy60962 ай бұрын
Only two of the 10 mods require welding. And you are right, that most people aren’t equipped to weld. However, there are other ways to achieve the same objective without a welder if you’re the creative type. Thank you for watching!
@wellsd19592 ай бұрын
Great video, thanks for sharing. I'm on the verge of buying one of these. A 5x8 U-Haul rental is now at $400 from Ft. Worth TX to Farmington NM. Once a year we haul product to NM to sell in my mother-in-law's craft store. The rental really eats into our profits and it's such a pain to pickup and drop off a rental.
@armedanddangerousdiy60962 ай бұрын
It really is a good cheap solution. Thanks for watching!
@aggabus2 ай бұрын
Lotta peeps lotta box
@armedanddangerousdiy60962 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@aggabus2 ай бұрын
Poor guy run over
@TxBoi48912 ай бұрын
Great video. A lot of simple, yet very effective mods.
@armedanddangerousdiy60962 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@youcanthide0042 ай бұрын
Awesome, thank you!!! / This is the video I was looking for. I will follow your lead to a T once I assemble the trailer.
@armedanddangerousdiy60962 ай бұрын
I’m glad you can benefit from 20+ years of evolution. Thanks for watching!
@Xrex-qf7nw2 ай бұрын
Great work!!! Thanks!
@armedanddangerousdiy60962 ай бұрын
It’s funny how something is simple as replacing a wick is poorly documented on the Internet. I guess where there’s a need someone will eventually fill it. thanks for watching!
@santiagomejia56202 ай бұрын
Cuales son las medidas de largo y de ancho
@armedanddangerousdiy60962 ай бұрын
The trailer deck, the flat part you can carry a load, is 4 feet wide and 8 feet long. If you include the tires and the tongue, the trailer is 6 feet wide and 12 1/2 feet long approximately.
@elcomandante9299Ай бұрын
Te combiene mejor comprar la traila 5x8 que vende Norther Tool. Es mejor calidad. Nada mas te cuesta como 100 dollar mas.
@barbaragronas45532 ай бұрын
Finally after 4 years I found the best ever maintenance video. God Bless! All my questions answered in this video,
@armedanddangerousdiy60962 ай бұрын
Thank you so much, I do appreciate it!
@Saan4553 ай бұрын
I have the same one changed the wick couple of time and cleaned every thing . runs nice . just after the first refill you smell an burned kerosene . minutes and black smoke . flame out of the case and soooot last time i tried to fix it the flames were coming from the side under the chimney If any one has real fix pleas tell me the kerosene is fine I used it in other heater and no problem NON. last wick is a Toyotomi one and its a perfect fit
@armedanddangerousdiy60962 ай бұрын
I’m sorry to hear that. Maybe you could post a video and send me the link? I’ve taken that heater apart several times now.
@mattharvey87123 ай бұрын
Bravo........my upgrade.......add second axle...and...spare tire........cheers
@armedanddangerousdiy60963 ай бұрын
Good choice! Thank You!
@TexasBeekeeper3 ай бұрын
Great video! Thank you for taking the time to share. If I missed this, sorry. But how often do you do this maintenance?
@armedanddangerousdiy60963 ай бұрын
I do it once a year. Thanks for watching!
@TheOrdep19763 ай бұрын
smart man
@armedanddangerousdiy60963 ай бұрын
Thank You!
@michaelleskiw59413 ай бұрын
Do not think riding with small child is advisable. If you do research you’ll find many, many children have been severely injured doing this. What do the child’s parents think of this?
@armedanddangerousdiy60963 ай бұрын
Those are my children. I grew up doing the same with my father but your comment is well founded. Thanks for watching!
@justinbeamon6624Ай бұрын
He's learning under the supervision of his father. If you're an idiot and don't supervise properly, then sure there might be an issue. But this is perfectly fine. You're free to raise your child so they have absolutely zero knowledge of anything mechanical. That's your choice.
@NVBL423 ай бұрын
I’m curious with all the mods you’ve done, why not get some slim LED oval taillights that bolt right on the back frame? Nothing would sticking out anymore so they’d be nothing getting knocked around all the time…
@armedanddangerousdiy60963 ай бұрын
That’s a good idea. The main reason is I can’t put a hole bigger than 1/2” in the frame without compromising the integrity strength wise. If the taillight hung down it would interfere with the tilt function. It’s why the license plate folds up. You have me thinking now though. Expect a video in three months implementing a version of your idea. Thanks!
@nickmandziak77023 ай бұрын
must be a lot of fun to get at the spare tire when you have a flat with a loaded trailer
@armedanddangerousdiy60963 ай бұрын
In the 23 years, I’ve owned a trailer, I’ve had one flat. That was because I overloaded it and broke the leaf springs. So in general, you are right that it sucks, but how often do you really get a flat?
@nickmandziak77023 ай бұрын
@@armedanddangerousdiy6096 once would be enuff
@silverstake882 ай бұрын
🙄🤦@@nickmandziak7702
@Hawk-qn2zk3 ай бұрын
What a great video! 👍 subbed, now to take a look at more videos.
@armedanddangerousdiy60963 ай бұрын
Welcome aboard!
@christophervela54473 ай бұрын
You did a great job
@armedanddangerousdiy60963 ай бұрын
Thank You!
@stark02283 ай бұрын
I also have a garage hoist to raise and lower my trailer. One useful thing that I've learned is to throw some cheap wheel chocks behind the wheels right before they hit the floor of the garage. It stops that wild swing backwards.
@armedanddangerousdiy60963 ай бұрын
Omg I can’t believe I never thought of that. It’s the only unsolved problem of that setup.
@donthuvc81154 ай бұрын
Been trying to figure out how I could unfold this trailer on my own in the garage instead of my steep driveway & I’m a short not very strong lady 😅. Your mods are great. A pickup without a pickup truck is now a possibility for me! TYSM
@armedanddangerousdiy60963 ай бұрын
You can do it!
@frank88ster4 ай бұрын
Damn!!? One handed diy welder? Crazy talented! When brain works, no excuse huh? Salute man!
@armedanddangerousdiy60963 ай бұрын
Ha! If I can do it, you can right?!?
@rhinojosa0554 ай бұрын
This was awesome. You rock man.
@armedanddangerousdiy60963 ай бұрын
It’s cheap and insanely handy
@mikerossman98634 ай бұрын
I’ll be damned if I got to lay on my fat rolls to put a tag down, self tap screw it to it.
@armedanddangerousdiy60963 ай бұрын
These days I flip the license plate before I unfold the deck so I don’t have to climb underneath
@hughjhardon80804 ай бұрын
Barefooted? Fuck.
@armedanddangerousdiy60963 ай бұрын
I get made fun of all the time for doing projects barefoot. I never much pay attention I guess
@pb-bx1ll4 ай бұрын
Great video, thank you
@armedanddangerousdiy60964 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@namelast86974 ай бұрын
Great video Thank you..
@armedanddangerousdiy60964 ай бұрын
You are welcome!
@Joenoblocks4 ай бұрын
Just a heads up, your jack is on incorrectly. The plate needs to be turned, and the three both holes need to be on the bottom and one bolt hole on the top on each side of the plate.
@armedanddangerousdiy60964 ай бұрын
I had no idea. Do you know people like us, we just take the instructions and throw them in the trash without reading them as usual. I’ll flip it around, thanks for letting me know!
@JIsabelle2184 ай бұрын
What size clam and clevis pins are used for the fences. What did you use to secure it to the fence when not in use? Ingenious mods!
@armedanddangerousdiy60964 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it. 4 inch clams. I just bought some inexpensive stainless chain and screws.