Repairing the lowboy after a self-inflicted accident and some much needed upgrades to the truck
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Might have been in a hurry and now some repairs have to be made.
#oops
#inahurry
#repair
#lowboytrailer
#upgrade - Zábava
Captain Kleeman's video of pin removal: czcams.com/video/Mt3h_lHikRE/video.html
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I watched The Captains CZcams and saw the pure joy he took in your accident. I think that he had been almost looking forward to it. Your day isn't wasted if you made one person happy.
It wasn’t joy in DP’s accident. It was just joy that DP was first.
Take a piece of rebar (or other material), weld it vertically onto the lever bar so that it's hidden when lowered, and visible when raised, paint it a nice fluorescent green. Simple, and gives a nice visual cue if it's up or down that you can see from the truck.
You two work well together, and You are soo lucky to have tradesman locally available to make you a part so quickly and so strong. Thanks for sharing this improvement. Even if it was not a planned item at this time.
You should put a micro switch that activates when the cylinder is all the way up and put a warning light on the dash of the truck with a big warning label on it that warns that the support is not stored away.
Not that simple
@@DirtPerfect not simple but probably worth it.
door jam switch on the frame of the truck....When I put a pto on my truck i thought i dont need a light to tell me when its in gear ....Damm this truck is shifting hard ..OH pto is in gear I put a light the next day
Nothing is simple DP.
@@DirtPerfect No, Buuut it's going to pay for itself in no time. It's that our repeat performances of this stuff up!
A short length of PVC drain tube with a notch for the handgrip is good way to store power tools under a shelf.
Seeing the project is good, watching the banter back and forth between y'all is hilarious.
At about 23:20 I love the dog just sitting there just staring at what is going on. Wonder what it’s thoughts were.
Coming from personal experience, I like to mount my chargers vertically on the back wall.
This didn't work too well prior to lithium batteries, but these days they're all "slide & lock". So having the charger oriented vertically works great and is very accessible.
So recap: it may make more sense to mount a piece of wood on back wall, and use pipe strap to secure the chargers. Alternatively, mount it at a steep angle so you can make a lip for extra battery storage.
Dp and playing with rods!!!!!!! PRICELESS
An accident, turned into a video opportunity; turned into a tutorial on "how to repair". Great job!
The design of the new metal bracket appears to be an open pan that will catch and hold water. If that is correct, you might want to add some drain holes.
i was thinking it needs flipped over
And on the deck around the valve pack !
@@warrenmichael918 Very much the same from here
Edit: Watched through and now question overall design.
Should do it's job for several years but the dirt trap prone design seems less than great
@@warrenmichael918 this was my exact thought, should have flipped it over if the dimensions allowed it, along with painted it before install
My suggestion for the future is a checklist. When you get in a hurry you skip things! There's a reason aircraft pilots are required to use them. Print it up. Laminate it and put it in an easy-to-use location in the cab. Before you drive after loading, unloading, etc just run through it.
Repairs completed, that was a quick turnaround for the prop !!!
Good to have an engineering company nearby to do these jobs for you, hats off to them !!!
That was a mighty tight fit for the shelf Matt, but it has worked out well in the end !!
Plenty of double entendres slpattered through the video for good measure 🤣👍
It's worth the wait.. totally love it how you guys work together and even share content
@24:38 one more thing, add in a switch that detects that the arm is down and turn on a light and a beeper in the cab :)
Mike I have determined that you and your chew are a bunch of Pretty GREAT guys, the HEART of American Exceptionalism !!
Great video Mr Dirt Perfect and Matt
32 years ago, I went to machine tool operator school in Groton, CT and the instructor's first lecture was about machine safety. I can still hear him telling us "DO NOT LEAVE CHUCK KEY IN CHUCK!" in his voice every time I put a key into any kind of rotating equipment.
the chuck key thing cracked me up. keep the key in your hand!
For the record, watching CPT Kleeman’s channel is like listening to Bob Ross fix things. Say anything CPT Kleeman says in your best Bob Ross voice. Maybe it’s just me. But I do like both your and his videos. Thought it would give a chuckle.
Bummer! Glad you were able to repair it.
Good morning Dirt perfect. What we have there is Driver Era. I'm glad it was a simple fix not a major fix.. Keep the dirty side down shiny side up..
As long as there is a 110/120 inverter mounted in the truck, why not add a wall socket in an "outside" waterproof box in the black truck box, and keep an extension cord at the bottom of the box? That way, if you need 110 power in the middle of nowhere, you're all set.
The inverter already has the plug outlet and it’s somewhat waterproof inside that cabinet.
No outside outlet required.
You two are like Pat and Mat cartoon characters. So funny to see what you are going to do😂😂😂
You guys have way too much fun.
Just a heads up, Ford starter solenoids arent designed for constant duty. I had one on the fuel pump on my car and it worked great until i cut the car off in town but went to start it back up 5min later and solenoid was too hot to work, picked up an 80A constant duty relay from NAPA to replace it with and been running 10yrs problem free. My pump only pulls 18A at full boogie too
Yup you need a continous duty, Napa will have them. Or get plow one
Ford starter solenoids aren't any good for momentary use either lol
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That’s why you always have a hammer handy.
Tappy Tap Tap.
If you need to run that many wires to other stuff, I have seen a distribution block that the car stereo guys use. Run one large power wire in and then have several link points to run accessory's.
Oh boy,well comedy at its best ,I needed cheering up too,not great at the moment ,not flu allergies .....smile great team work...
Mike your a jack of all trades master of none lol
Awesome video Mike. Turning a bad situation into a educational video. Men of many hats….lol.
Been there done that, but we never had to fix the trailer, just the Truck fenders
Looks good! drill a couple weep holes so water doesn't collect in the bottom of your new part.
Been there, done that. We welded 1” tabs on either side of the support arm rest so it wont slide when its down. Also have a magnetic sensor that illuminates a light by the parking brakes if the arm isn’t up high enough.
Well, on the initial problem, that's where the "stuff happens" thing comes in. I do like the idea of putting a shelf in that underbody tool box for stuff where getting wet is a problem, it seems no matter how well I align the gaskets on mine, they end up with water in the bottom in a heavy rain. Nice job as always.
I just drilled a couple 3/8” holes on the back bottom corner (tire side) so if water gets in air speed going down the road will pull it out.
I have drain holes and added a rubber door mat with holes. Chains and binders don't rattle much on rubber and water can still drain out if it gets in.
Thank goodness no one was hurt. Something about that saying 'haste makes waste'! Good feeling though when all repairs 'work'. Keep well and fun video.
Put a warning light in the cab that is on when the lifting arm on the truck frame
Nice repair and back in service. One thing you may want to consider is tacking an indicator rod to the "Arm" , run it up by the top frame rail to indicate its position. Just a thought.
Just put a little sign by the air switch in the cab to remind you to check the "tail". Something like "Tail UP?"
That copper antiseize is some good stuff. I used it at work a lot.
yes the CRC COPPER PASTE PRO 500ML it do wonders, try some other brands with mixet results but most die/ stop working of to much heat
That lathe woods at warp speed!
You should add a limit switch a light for the trailer for the arm down. Leaving thet arm down seems like an easy mistake when it's cold and raining.
i always watch when you guys are hooking up that trailer that arm is up. but it can happen when things get busy. had a fun time. cheers guys.
That accident was bound to happen. It could have been much worse. Can a video have too many innuendos? I think not 😂.
Great video Michael
Looks good. Every time I run big wire like that through a hole in a metal box I put a glad hand grommet in the hole to protect the wire.
I heard tying a piece of string on ya finger helps you remember. Sure made for a good video with just the banter alone bro. Safe travels
I been waiting to see this after all the story proceeding.
Thanks for the great video Mike!
This trailer is bringing back bad memories from earlier today 😁
Lol
Got the front fixed 😁
@dirtperfect I think that’s the easy end🤦♂️
Thanks for sharing your thoughts and videos. Wishing you and your family the best.
Watching these guys work is almost as good as watching Saturday morning cartoons with the grandkids.
Never had that issue mine was ground bearing. Good video.
I will still watch your videos but I'm discussing in the dirty talk chriss is now my favourite
Jullie hebben het goed 👍 gedaan alles doet het weer geweldig gedaan ✅ Groetjes uit Holland 👋🏼🌹🌹
You need to have that on a switch to activate lights or to disengage being able to take off with the system down
Hey Mike put a warning light on that lever
Excellent as usual.
Mike seems to be a pretty accomplished mechanic and not afraid to tackle anything he feels that is in his welm of accomplishment especially when her has NYA covering his back !! Great job guys !!
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Can't tell ya how many times I've torn off the stinger lock on my lowboy, I use a mental checklist before I get in the truck and do a walk around talkin to myself now LOL
Lol yup need to get in the habit
Hey Mike, hey nya.. as much as I love watching the excavating videos for the pure massive scale of it!! I think I like this style video even more!! Hanging around the shop bickering and bantering and bloody knuckles!! Is right up my alley!!
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Another suggestion we painted our lowboys lift points orange so there more visible so our driver could see easier to check for clearance just for a reminder distractions can cause costly mistakes to happen as you found out!
Nice job fixing the trailer like the shop videos
"Comin' into the backside"
That's what he said!!! 😂🤣😂
Hey Mike !!! Did you learn your lesson on ""BEING IN A HURRY "" ??? Good that you didn't wreck yourself !! Stay ""WARM"!!!
Consider taking the regular steel screws out and putting stainless steel one in the place and silicone around the heads to keep water out.
And silicone around your power cables coming in the box to keep the vibration from making the cables move around and cut in to your wires.
when on that lathe you need to tuck the hoodie pulls inside the sweet shirt. they get wrapped up and pull your face right into the project.
Abom79 and Keith Rucker would have loved your chucking skill on the lathe. Good results are proof of the pudding as it is said in the old days.
Mike i think that you should invest in two cameras for each piece of equipment one facing out so that we can see the screw ups and one facing the operator so we can see the perpetrator and their reaction to said screw up😂😅😊🎉🎉🎉
Mike we mix grease with our never seize for our valves and stuff on the barges since we work in the salt air I'm not sure how much salt yall use on your roads but it is just a thought.
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29:34 Put a rubber Grommet in that hole! If cable wears thru a 40 Amp short will blow the fuse and maybe do some unwanted welding.
Lot of good ideals on how to warn a guy he's not quite ready to take off. My ideal would be a reflective decal on the dash (location up to you) ( Driver )SUPPORT UP OR DOWN ?? Maybe one where the controls are on the trailer. I belive Clints boy could hook you up.
Dirt perfect you know captain isn’t going to let you live this down . Don’t worry it was the same way with my dad and myself.
Goodness knows the way to really make sure those projects that are on the list that aren't crucial to things get done, is to make the items inoperable so they have to be done lol. Very strategic thinking Mr D.P.
Maybe you should make a bright red tag to put next to the controls
"Make sure arm is up before moving truck"
need to put a note in the mack ...put gooseneck stand up before driving ...
27:05 40 amps sounds like a lot. But that is 40 amps at 12 volts DC which is 480 watts or 4 amps at 120 volts AC.
Well looks like neck support was modified before your turn. Looks like you learned nice thing of hydraulic neck. You can shift a trailer to help line up. Also if you release safety pin before hookup it is spring loaded should ride up and latch, when you start to lift trailer lift neck support first. It does make things easier
Good morning Mr. Dirt Perfect Mike.
Could I recommend installing a weatherproof switch that activates a sensor that locks the trailer brakes whenever that is in the down position so you can't do that FUBAR again !??!!
You might have to rig it differently than I've described.
Maybe with a warning light on the dash and a warning buzzer to let you know it's down.
3 levels of protection notification.
Kinda like on the landing gear on a Coast Guard Grumman HU16e Albatross seaplane had installed.
You could even get the switch online at a used no longer allowed to use on currently flying aircraft parts site fairly cheap.
There used to be a aircraft surplus company here in Miami on N.W. 25th Street just east of Miami International airport.
That street no longer exists but I'm sure the company just moved to new digs.
They sold a lot of that stuff to construction equipment businesses.
I know that to be a fact as a friend of mine used to but parts to use on his equipment.
They're all high qaulity so the could handle the humidity here in SoFlo.
Now you need a Sticker that says check the Arm . I have a sticker in shop to remember me to turn off compressor lol
I have 2, one by the compressor switch and one by the door / light switch, bloody compressor was still on all weekend, fortunately my plumbing is very air tight and it only runs once or twice in a weekend (estimated based on tank pressure gauge over a weekend when I do turn it off) bloody good job as it’s a 4kw motor! 🙄
Be a good time to add those LED light in box- haha - I kept telling Capt to add some in old tool box.
I hope you pet that dog once and awhile. LOVE YOUR PET.
No pet them both
Your "arm" we called a "stinger" not sure why. The one on the float we had was made like a T this kept the neck from sliding side to side while unhooked, it also fit close to each frame rail so it would hit as soon as you turned the steering wheel. You knew right away you left it down.
Keep smilin
Mike and Matt great video! It’s hard to admit to your screw-ups ,but you did, stuff happens! Thanks for sharing! Kevin
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I stopped counting how many "that's what she said" comments. I think it is a new record for one video! Nice heavy duty repair. I see some have mentioned lights or buzzers for when the arm is down, however I am pretty sure you won't forget a second time, since you know what it takes (costs) to fix it.
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Kleeman's video was pretty funny, could almost smell that 5th wheel grease burning from here.
Lol yup
I know your prob aware but you can just use a block to hold the neck up in a bind. I learned to lobbed ona old style mannual detach. Technology sure is nice !
Top tip, if your gonna use a lathe wearing a hoodie cut the strings off the hood coz if they get caught in the chuck you will lose your camera smile 👍👍
I feel your pain but that doesn't do you any good. I'm just glad you are OK!
It's the good old cut to fit file to shape and paint to match nice job well done:)
You need to get a plastic electrical grommet or a romex connector for that hole in the box. Silicone will not protect that wire from that sharp edge of the hole.
Our drivers like to drop that neck brace to the cross member before lowering the trailer to the ground, so they can bend the cross member it sits on... but when confronted with it, nobody knows who did it!!! p.s. 1st trip out with the trailer being brand new, axle 1 @2 both outside rims ran over a curb, rock or something bending them to junk. Good thing is, it didn't cut the tires... Good help is hard to come by nowadays...
Not good
You guys are just awesome! What a fun packed, if indeed an expensive, video for you Mike. Thanks for another field fix-it day video. You and Matt work really well together :)
Glad you enjoyed it!
The last time I heard Grunting and groaning like that, was in Las Vegas!!! LOL
Lol
Not too shabby. Good work.
Very nice repair can’t wait for next video.
Glad nobody was hurt and it was all fixable and you won’t be doing that anymore lol I bet you check things twice before you take off down the road lol thanks for sharing
You two make a great comedy team.
Check the size of the wire coming from the battery to the solenoid. You need to add up all the aux loads you're adding and make sure the supply wire can handle the total. If your overloading the supply wire it will melt and caught fire. Also make sure it is fused correctly.
Paint the arm and knob yellow so it will stick out more
Dp that part has seen its better days its probably better to replace the part. Suggestion you could possibly modify thats system with some limit switches to not operate correctly without having it in the correct position.