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I Paid Extra For A Tilt Deck Trailer- Here’s How It Works

Autos and Vehicles

My brand-new trailer just broke in half, and the fenders are falling off. Actually, this is a tilt-deck trailer. It tilts down for loading and unloading so you don’t need ramps, the entire trailer becomes a ramp. This trailer has a hydraulic dampening cylinder- it controls the tilt speed so the deck opens and closes smoothly. And it’s adjustable- here I open the valve so it will close with just my weight on it. The thing I love about this style of trailer is I can load large or small equipment without having to lift and adjust heavy ramps. It can also be used as car hauler, and if you’re hauling a low sports car and need room to open the door the fenders are removable. I’ve been borrowing a trailer for years, so it’s really nice to finally have my own. It seems like the really tried to think through everything with this trailer, but there’s a few things I would change. The license plate smashes when you tilt down, and I wish it had more D-rings. I’ll probably weld some on where I need them. I paid $2,500 more for a tilt trailer versus a trailer with ramps- let me know, do you think it was worth it? @hausplans #trailer #howto #construction #diy #contractor

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irene.humphries
irene.humphries 1 month ago

You always have some awesome food or tools & equipment.... But this is extra cool. New Guy approved😎

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nicholas_smith 1 month, 1 week ago

New Guy needs a raise ❤❤

kerry_nicholson
kerry_nicholson 1 month, 1 week ago

EVERYBODY HAS THOSE!!!!💯💯💯🤔

francisca_gonzález
francisca_gonzález 1 month, 1 week ago

He just wanted to show us his Toyota Landcruiser 💯😂💯😂💯🙏🏿🤔

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steven.leon 1 month, 1 week ago

Gotta come to interstate baby we make the best of the best!! Ill throw in a spare tire too!!

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karen_larson 1 month, 1 week ago

The idea is outstanding I enjoyed every second of it.

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jamesrune24 1 month, 1 week ago

Having the right trailer can make all the difference in the world. My next one will be a tilt deck, one I got now works great but it’s just a stepping stone to my dream trailer.

michael.campbell
michael.campbell 1 month, 1 week ago

You can put the license plate on a hinge and fold it up when your tilting the deck. Rigged that up on a buddy’s trailer worked great

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garry.hayes 1 month, 2 weeks ago

That is a beautiful trailer. I would spend the extra money to have it. A few small inconveniences but overall pretty darned good

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julianafliegner841 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Make a bracket for the license plates that locates it somewhere else 😅 perfect trailer

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christopher_moon 1 month, 2 weeks ago

The spring loaded jack and the fork storage in the side. Worth every penny that's awesome

advaithsoni654
advaithsoni654 1 month, 2 weeks ago

The plug holder should be sideways. The way it's sitting it'll hold water.

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diane_thompson 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Definitely worth it. You might have to make a few adjustments you can always add stuff on. That looks good❤😊

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jayeden68 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Take a rubber hammer and beat your tag back flat and drill two holes into your removable fenders and bolt the tag to it. Wala no more bent tags. Nice trailer 😊

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ann_lewis 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Nice man definitely worth it in my opinion that hydraulic dampening setup with the needle valve is awesome 👍

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christina.lewis 1 month, 2 weeks ago

The fork pocket is a great idea!

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franklinvelvet77 1 month, 2 weeks ago

The water company redoing lines in my neighborhood has this trailer didn’t know it did all that, pretty cool.

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ethan.santos 1 month, 2 weeks ago

I’d personally get some bolts that have a wide knurled head that can be threaded by hand for the license plate. That way you can take it off by hand when loading and unloading the trailer to stop it from bending all the time. A wide knurled head would make sure you don’t need a screwdriver or power tool to take it off.

ross_shepherd
ross_shepherd 1 month, 2 weeks ago

That is a very nice trailer!

gerolfechoing17
gerolfechoing17 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Worth it ABSOLUTELY man getting older is learning to appreciate tools ❤