Building a Kayak Trailer - Hauls Four Kayaks
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Big thank you to Lincoln Electric for sponsoring this video: http://bit.ly/2vJNZGY Right now plasma cutters are $700 dollars off! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=257047 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wilker_dos/ Website: https://www.wilkerdos.com/ Check out my awesome sponsors Triton Tools and ISOTunes! http://www.tritontools.com/en-US - http://bit.ly/2rVobCD Things I Used in This Project: Trailer: http://bit.ly/2uKyjP4 Bluetooth Hearing Protection: http://amzn.to/2pEjNtv Right Angle Grinder: http://amzn.to/2vTodzO Portaband Saw: http://amzn.to/2uus6r5 Women Work Pants: http://bit.ly/2wyas7i Welder: http://amzn.to/2vJD7ZI Welding Hood: http://amzn.to/2vTaVE2 Welding Jacket: http://amzn.to/2vJuQ7R Welding Gloves: http://amzn.to/2uuxhat Welding Cart: http://bit.ly/2uLbZF4 Magnetic Ground Clamp: http://amzn.to/2uKw8v5 Metal Marking Pencil: http://amzn.to/2wMHgJi Chop Saw: http://amzn.to/2uu9s2M Plasma Cutter: http://amzn.to/2uKzaPM Drills: http://amzn.to/2s28F8b Self Tapping Screws: http://amzn.to/2hOaogt In this video I modify a Harbor Freight trailer to become a kayak trailer that can haul four kayaks total. It also has a deck to carry an ice chest or any other equipment.
I spent $240 on the trailer then another $235 on steel, wood, and paint. So total this project cost $475.
I originally intended to build the entire trailer from scratch however buying an axle with springs, mounts, and tires was going to cost me $400 whereas this HF trailer costs $240 and it comes with everything needed including lights. PS: Don't forget the 20% off coupon.
This particular trailer actually has the ability to fold in half, however I don't need it to fold and by modifying it I killed that feature.
;-)
"Due to an age restriction, you must be at least 18 to purchase this item."
https://www.harborfreight.com/1720-lb-capacity-48-in-x-96-in-super-duty-folding-trailer-62671.htmlAnd she probably didn't add more than two or three hundred pounds in steel and decking. Should be plenty ok for her little kayaks.
BTW, you're a badass, April!
April used to be a cute Redhead,
doing wood projects, and painting.
Now, she's a kick ass metal worker,
making all kinds of projects. (And,
she is STILL a cute Redhead!)
steve
Awesome video!
Thanks
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April - děkuji !
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Instead of ratchet straps I use the "pull to tighten" type. I don't know the correct term for them but instead of the ratchet portion you thread the strap through a spring loaded "buckle" and pull the strap to tighten them.
Reason being is here in Texas the sun can beat the heck out of a kayak's hull, having the straps too tight can actually deform the hull, especially in the heat. The pull types aren't as easy to over tighten as the ratchet straps are. I ruined a $1200 kayak by doing just that. It still floats and all, just tracks funny.
see you on next video!
tks!
Leonardo
Have a good day and a better tomorrow
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Good job!
Thanks for sharing ;)
I don't know if it's down to camera angle but, the horizontal bars look like they extend further out than the trailer...do you have highway laws regarding the width of trailers...cyclists, bike riders etc could end up being hit as you pass or they pass it.
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No wonder you're so pleased with how this turned out! thumbs up!
They're far superior to conventional cut-off wheels.
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Second) I don't like the chances of your ratchet straps scratching/gouging the bottom face of your kayaks. The outside hooks ok, but toward the mast I would weld 2 vertical tabs up from the sides of the cross beams and drill through them a 1/2 " above the beam. Use a through bold that doesn't have threads all the way down it's shaft and run the strap under the slick part of the bolt. OR, use a 1/4" hitch pin. Hell, doing it this way, you could probably weld the ratchet right to the mast and really have a professional look!!!
Damn I like my ideas!!! ;)
PS: would love a reply.
Fellow DIY'er
Also, as somebody who used to value trailers for insurance companies, rest assured that should you ever have to do an insurance claim on it, there will be somebody who really doesn't like you (custom trailers are way harder to value). :)
You can destroy the hull if you overtighten them (especially if your kayak is made of glass or carbon fibre)
Is the background music a tribute to +Abom79?
Sorry for that!
Great build
that little HF trailer is so versatile. it makes a great base for so many projects.
Be sure to watch those bearings very closely. Also order a couple spares now before you need them, I believe they are a non standard size.
Thanks for the vids.
They aren't kayaks, they are sit on tops/ski's!!
Sorry but I couldn't hold it in any longer.
"If you want to get real particular- I saw a ratchet strap break a Kevlar racing canoe once. Rope is best, cam straps a close second."
Oh I can beat that ! :)
I bent my roof rack, and put a big dent in the roof of my car with ratchet straps :(
Cheap roof rack and I was using "I" bars.
Been at it for over 30 years , how did I get so old so quickly?
Bungees are fine, but straps are better.
Not sure I would want to use bungee on those sea kayaks though (bit too big and heavy), but fine for comp. slalom/K/playboats though.
Thanks for the 'show and tell' ....and another awesome video!
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Not meant as criticism, just a suggestion. Love your videos!!
I like the slight overkill on the gussets!
Solid build!
Lotsa success with the new trailer
the top and sides of a welding hood and bounce around. You'll also find that as metal cools mill scale can pop off.
"Shrek: what an interesting comment. I build and narrate the video so I'm not sure what you mean."
I think they mean they would prefer the commentary while you are doing it rather than added later over the top.
I sometimes thumb down a video that is well made but carries bad advise. That does not mean I "hate" the creator or the video. It is merely an advise to other viewers to take the content not to seriously. It works because many people tend to thumb down those videos. The opposite is true too. A really good video with some sound advise in it will always receive many thumbs up. The number of net thumbs are a mark of quality IMHO. Nothing more nothing less.
This video I did not thumb up nor down because I think there is too little technical detail in it to be of use to anyone. It is just a nice video with by a nice girl and I was entertained for a few minutes, but that was not what I was expecting.
sorry about that one!
When I was in the military we re-welded every fender mount on our trucks.
They where thick enough but the vibrations made them crack and fall into the tires.
Added gussets and the problem where all gone.
I am not familiar with the rules of the road in your neck of the woods, but please check.
Nice job on both. You have room for canoes for visitors either way.
Ok oh well. Anyway thanks for the lightning fast reply!
Ofcourse everything you do is awsome
Keep up the good work
congratulations from Brazil!!!
Your welding is really coming on great. Noticed a few sparks heading over the top of your mask though which reminds me to cover my head tomorrow.