Northern Tool Kayak Trailer Build - "Baby Yoda"
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- čas přidán 13. 09. 2024
- So, I finally broke down and bought a trailer for my Old Town Topwater PDL 106. I went with the Northern Tool trailer. In this video, I describe what I did to modify the trailer. Please feel free to ask any questions you might have and I'll do my best to get back to you ASAP. Hope it helps you in your future endeavors.
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Just ordered my 2.5" square 12' long tube this week for my harbor freight 40" x 48" trailer. Doing a kayak trailer for three boats. Love your build.
Thanks Chris! I'm here if you have any questions during your build.
can i ask how much the tube was? just picked up the HF trailer tonight and need to order the same size.just curious.
Thanks for posting your trailer build. I am working on something similar, and you gave me some good ideas. I read through the comments and found that you had responded already to any questions I might have - thanks!
Also, to add tie-down points, google "lifting eye nut" or "lifting eye bolt" and you can add a ring to hook various straps or ropes to.
Using the "super strut" channels you used can offer a lot of options. In the trades we also call this "uni-strut", and by design you can add brackets and clamps to it anywhere along the length of the strut, so it is really useful. Electricians and HVAC guys can build almost any frame out of uni-strut, my dad built shelves in his basement with extras from the work site 40 years ago and still works great! A mechanic can build a frame for almost anything with strut.
Thanks again for your video.
@benlake710, thanks for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed the video! I'm also glad it inspired you with ideas in your own build. Let me know if you have any questions along the way and I'll do my best the assist. Good luck with the build and thanks again!
Use the large rod tubes for your boat landing as well.
Right on!
I really like your build! Where did you find the tongue? Or is that a custom piece? I want to replicate this for my hobie pro angler!
Hi Joshua, sorry for the delay in response. I found the tongue at a local fabricaiton shop. I believe it cost me $50. I need to do an update also, I added a 10" rod tube also. Let me know if you have any other questions. Thanks for watching and be sure to hit that 'ol Thumbs up!
I want a kayak trailer with a foldable tower to cast into the surf
Wow that came out awesome, I am just finishing mine, For my Autopilot 136.Same setup only the harbor freight trailer.
What did use to attach the carpet to the PVC?
Thanks again
Hi Mark and thanks for watching. To secure the carpet to the PVC, I use 5/8" (I believe) self tapping screws. They have a bit of a washer-head--type and worked perfectly! Hope this helps and let me know if you have any other questions. Again, thanks for watching.
Great video and trailer! Where did you get the 11ft tongue from? Did you have to drill holes into the tongue in order to connect to the trailer?
Hi and thanks for watching! I got the 11ft tongue from a local metal shop. Look for one in your area and you can order it to whatever lenght you'd like. Yes, I had to drill holes to connect it to the trailer..it was pretty easy. Glad you liked the video. Please let me know if you have any further questions!
Thanks for the response! You’re a perfectionist and it’s awesome.
Hey, TBD. Love the build. I'm curios to know why you hooked the straps to an eyebolt when they're bolted in place. I was about to order some and thought I would just cut that short strap off.
Hey David. Thanks for watching. I placed the eyebolts on the trailer to make it easier to attach tie-down straps. It's more secure that way. I hope this helps answer your question. If not, let me know and I'll try again...hahaha. Again, thanks for watching!
Hey how did you extend your tongue?
I just replaced the orginal "short" tongue with the 11' piece. Thanks for watching!
Hi there! Thanks for your awesome video. On the 2 1/2 square tube what thickness did you use? I’m assuming it’s the galvanized tube. Is it gauge 14 or 16? Thanks
Hi RN_TexasAngler and thanks for watching the video! To answer your question, I do believe it was galvanized and it was 14 gauge. (it was pretty stout) A friend of a friend made it for me at his metal shop. I hope this helps and please let me know if you have any other questions. Thanks again for watching.
Great Video. Where did you get the 11' steel tube/tongue & how did you connect it to the trailer?
Hi Cody! Thanks for watching. I purchased the 11' tube from a local metal shop. If you have one near you, I highly recommend going that way. As for connecting it to the trailer, I believe I drilled holes and used sturdy, stainless steel bolts with nylon nuts. Hopes this helps!
Do you have the link for the ladder rack?
I only see the smaller truck ones being sold in signles on amazon the X33-A model
How did you fasten pvc to u struts? Did you weld or bolt sq tubing to frame?
Hi Greg. At 1:30 in the video, I explain (and show) what I did. Hope this helps.
@@TampaBayDino He probably used 2-hole straps.
Hi great build and hoping for more detailed information on your build. Why did you go with a 2 1/2" square replacement tongue? Would a 2 " square tongue work as well? The thickness of the 2" tongue I am looking at is 1/4" . . . wish you knew the thickness of your 2 1/2" tongue replacement. I have an Old Town Sportsman 106 with Minn kota, so your setup would work for me as well. Really would appreciate more tongue information.
Hi Two Flints! Thanks for watching. Ok, to answer your questions: 1. Yes, a 2" square tongue would work just fine. I Went with 2 1/2 because that's what the local fabrication shop had on hand. As for the thickness, 1/4 is right where you need to be. Good luck on your build and let me know if you have any further questions.
@@TampaBayDino Would I need to get 2" steel tubing at 1/4" thick? Just wondering since the rest of the trailer is aluminum. Is the original tongue steel tubing or aluminum. Really appreciate the quick reply. I just ordered the trailer from Northern Tool. Thank you for your build and help with info. Two Flints
Do you remember what gauge steel you used for the tongue?
Hi Crasshopper and thanks for watching. I do not recall the exact gauge...but I do remember it was thin and not too thinck. Hope that helps!
I used .120, way overkill
Hi! Thanks for an awesome video. How fast can you go on the highway with this trailer?
Hi and thanks for watching. I had the trailer up to 75 mph for about 2hrs one time....but I'm not sure it's rated for that. hahaha....Again, thanks for watching.
The biggest thing (Besides a blowout) is bearing temp.. The smaller tires turn faster spinning the bearings causing more heat.. Use GOOD high temp grease and change often and you SHOULD be good..
What diameter pipe to you use for rack? I bought AA rack and I would need 1-3/4” diameter. I can’t find any.
HI Greg! Thanks for watching. The first pipe I built was 8" in diameter. I decided I needed a bigger one and built a 10" one. Hope this helps.
How did you actually “bolt” the eye bolts and particularly the ratchet straps to the trailer frame?
John, thanks for watching! I drilled holes for the eye bolts and bolted them on. Same for the ratchet straps.
so it is an aluminum trailer, and you added a stainless steel tounge, will it be a serious rust because of the 2 metal, or because the paint , it will prevent that?
Hi Attila! Thanks for watching. I need to make that correction in the write-up. The trailer is not aluminum, it's steel. The paint should help prevent the rust, but that all depends how you would store your trailer and how well you maintain it. Hope this helps.
Curious if can upgrade the tires for better speed rating ?
Thanks for watching. I sold this trailer a bit ago. To answer your question, yes you can. You may (and I say may) have to upgrade the axel to do so. I've heard both ways. Good luck!
From what I’ve read. The speed rating is determined by your tires. Replace with c rated tires the top speed is 81 mph
Hi there, just wanting to know how long are your pvc pipes and how far apart are they from each other? thanks!
Hi Lori! Thanks for watching. The PVC pipes were 8' long and the width was the with of the channels of the bottom of my kayak. This said, your lengths may be a bit different due to your specific kayak. Hope this helps. Let me know if you have any additional questions.
@@TampaBayDino thanks for the info! your trailer is really neat, great job!
And I have an old town PDL 106 too. Can't wait to get it out on the water.
What gauge of steel did you use for tongue.
Sorry for the delayed response. I'm not too sure of the gauge, but it was pretty heavy.
You should really upgrade your tires to some radial and mph > 70.
Thanks for watching. I sold this trailer a little bit ago. Great suggestion!
How long is the pvc tubes and how far apart are they?
Hi Reagz! Thanks for watching. The width and length of your PVC will depend on your kayak. For example, if your yak it 11', I'd make the PVC length around 8'. You'd have to measure the width of the channels beneath your yak to determine how far apart you'd need them. Hope this helps.
Thanks
What gauge steel is the extended tongue
Thanks for watching. I'm not sure, to be honest with ya. It was heavy though!
My 4 x 4 aluminum trailer is taking forever to get to me . . . shipping is very slow! Was your 4 x 4 trailer black or did you paint it black? If you painted it black what did you use??
Two Flints, thanks for watching. That sucks it's taking sooo long to get your trailer. To answer your questions: Yes, I painted my trailer black. I used a textured black paint (I believe it was Rustoleum). Hope this helps.
@@TampaBayDino Thanks again. Forgot to ask, did you have to prepare the aluminum beforehand so the spray paint would stick ? Finally heard from the shipping company, this Thursday. It's been almost four weeks since I placed my order.
Can you add the links so I can find the things I need thank you
Which links are you looking for specifically?
@@TampaBayDino for the truck rack please
Who is the maker of the retractable ratchet straps? Great video though....
Thanks for watching! The retractable ratchet straps are called BoatBuckles. I highly recommend them!
What is the length of the 3.5 inch tubing?
I don't remember the exact length. You'd have to measuer your kayak to determine the length. Thanks for watching!
How did you attatch the tongue? Thanks
it just bolts on. the original kit is the same way, so you just gotta transfer the holes over to your new piece and then it will bolt together just the same
which ladder racks do you have? there is no link here
Hi Todd! Thanks for watching. Here is the link to the racks I used:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07WQTHL87/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Hope this helps!
Will you make me one for purchase? Need to haul two 12' kayaks.
Where do you currently reside?
Can you please write for me the all dimensions
uhhhhh, what exactly are you looking for?
@@TampaBayDino the length and the width and the height of the second base
If you can write for me all the dimensions and please send me by instagram account- @7hj_
Do you have a spare?
D Carlton, thanks for watching! in short, I did not have a spare with the trailer. My traval distnces were mainly short. If you are going more than a couple of miles, a spare would be a smart choice. Hope the video helped and I'm available for any other questions you may have. Again, thanks again for watching.
Where did you get your steel I’m in the Tampa area and am considering doing a similar build
Thanks for watching. I got it at a fabrication shop off of 41 in Ruskin. I'll try to dig up the name for ya.
@@TampaBayDino thanks I really appreciate that :)
What size is the pole for the middle of the rack?
Hi and thanks for watching! What pole are you specifically speaking of? The poles that go across come with the rack kit.