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These are stories and thoughts including Do-it-Yourself adventures. Some success stories, some humorous, and some stories of disaster. We learn from them all. If you have a contribution, we’d love to hear it. Enjoy These Adventures! – See all the Mechanic’s Posts here.
You have the heavy-duty pickup, and you have built the perfect trailer. Now you are ready to haul – but someone mentions, “You might need a CDL for that.” Wait, what? But, this is for my personal use!?! It’s not commercial. The Commercial Driving License (CDL) is not just for semi-trucks, and it is not…
It seems like choosing trailer tires should be easy. Yet, finding the right tires for your situation means deciphering code hidden in plain sight on the sidewall. Get it right, and you will significantly reduce
This real-world example of failure shows how a weak trailer design can lead to dangerous problems. This family was lucky, yet they paid a price. If you are shopping for a trailer, this story is for you – to learn before you buy.
Every great adventure starts at the beginning – and that includes each Mini Camper, Teardrop Trailer, and Bug-Out style rig. They all have some unique needs. Yet, one thing all have in common – they each need a solid chassis as a foundation.
What are your worst trailer towing fears? Think about the big ones. Yes, many fears are embedded in bad experiences, or things you have seen or heard from others with bad experiences. Of course, some fears are irrational, but they
Where can we find good U-Bolts in just the right size? I have done a bunch of things to fabricate them over the years because I just could not find a good source. Well, that just changed. I have a new favorite source to get nearly any size U-Bolt, and
For Tiny Homes and RV Trailers, making your trailer level is important. We get questions like: I want to level my trailer when I park it, so what is the best way? Should I use jacks at the corners?
Have you ever thought about truss structures for the main beams of a trailer? Trusses have some really nice advantages for stiffness and lightweight – mostly when the beams get long. They also come with a few disadvantages that are worth talking about.
Is there an easy way to build an adjustable length trailer tongue? This may seem like an odd question, yet it has come up many times. While the question seems simple and direct, there are actually a lot of pieces to give a good answer. If you are ready, we can dive into a few…
For most people trailer brakes are just part of the trailer – something we hook up and expect to work. That is great most of the time. However, for those who want to dig a little deeper, especially with tandem axle brakes, there is a whole world of things to consider