Uploaded July 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Join Steph and Vicki for a full and complete guide to assembling the Harbor Freight DIY Trailer Kit. In this video, we cover everything from wiring to deck installation to folding and more. Discover the step-by-step process and learn about additional steps and costs involved.
*In 2021 we posted these as individual videos. This is all 8 of those videos combined with chapters to each section.*
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More details and materials list:
1️⃣ Assembly: bit.ly/4x8trailer
2️⃣ Wiring: bit.ly/trailerwire
3️⃣ Plywood Deck: bit.ly/plybed
4️⃣ Fold Trailer: bit.ly/mdpfold
5️⃣ 7 tips: bit.ly/7thingstrailer
6️⃣ Attach to Car: bit.ly/beforeyouuse
7️⃣ Repack Wheel Bearings: bit.ly/repackbearing
All trailer videos playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2Otpo8plohu4_NshvYXZA92fs06A9pR8
✅ Trailer before use checklist: bit.ly/beforeyouuse
Links mentioned in video:
▶︎ Never Solder Again - How to Connect Wires the EASY Way: youtube.com/watch?v=NZtwD_F7lTA
▶︎ Steel License Plate Durable Car Tag Holder Backing: amzn.to/3xPCDyq
▶︎ Don’t use a ratchet strap without watching this!: youtu.be/dmR9VVaKLpE
▶︎ Parts of a Trailer Hitch: curtmfg.com/basic-towing-components
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📓 Facebook: facebook.com/motherdaughterprojects
💻 Check out Steph's 2nd YouTube channel: bit.ly/hiimsteph
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🛠 Products we use (affiliate links): amazon.com/shop/motherdaughterprojects
FYI: We are not professionals, and we don’t claim to be. This is what we found worked for our project. Yours may need a little different approach. Safety first!
When you purchase products through links on our page, we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
10:00 How to Wire Harbor Freight Trailer
17:28 Install Plywood Deck to Utility Trailer
24:47 How to Fold Harbor Freight Trailer
28:22 Tips for Buying a Utility Trailer
33:17 How to Attach Trailer to Tow Car
38:24 How to Repack Wheel Bearings
43:27 Harbor Freight Trailer 1 Year Later...
Join Steph and Vicki for a full and complete guide to assembling the Harbor Freight DIY Trailer Kit. In this video, we cover everything from wiring to deck installation to folding and more. Discover the step-by-step process and learn about additional steps and costs involved.
*In 2021 we posted these as individual videos. This is all 8 of those videos combined with chapters to each section.*
📝 Sign up for our free weekly newsletter: bit.ly/1Oel7E1
📺 This video is professionally closed captioned.
Visit motherdaughterprojects.com to learn more.
More details and materials list:
1️⃣ Assembly: bit.ly/4x8trailer
2️⃣ Wiring: bit.ly/trailerwire
3️⃣ Plywood Deck: bit.ly/plybed
4️⃣ Fold Trailer: bit.ly/mdpfold
5️⃣ 7 tips: bit.ly/7thingstrailer
6️⃣ Attach to Car: bit.ly/beforeyouuse
7️⃣ Repack Wheel Bearings: bit.ly/repackbearing
All trailer videos playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2Otpo8plohu4_NshvYXZA92fs06A9pR8
✅ Trailer before use checklist: bit.ly/beforeyouuse
Links mentioned in video:
▶︎ Never Solder Again - How to Connect Wires the EASY Way: youtube.com/watch?v=NZtwD_F7lTA
▶︎ Steel License Plate Durable Car Tag Holder Backing: amzn.to/3xPCDyq
▶︎ Don’t use a ratchet strap without watching this!: youtu.be/dmR9VVaKLpE
▶︎ Parts of a Trailer Hitch: curtmfg.com/basic-towing-components
📸 Instagram: instagram.com/motherdaughterprojects
📓 Facebook: facebook.com/motherdaughterprojects
💻 Check out Steph's 2nd YouTube channel: bit.ly/hiimsteph
📖 Buy Steph’s memoir "Discovering My Scars": dospod.us/buybook
🛠 Products we use (affiliate links): amazon.com/shop/motherdaughterprojects
FYI: We are not professionals, and we don’t claim to be. This is what we found worked for our project. Yours may need a little different approach. Safety first!
When you purchase products through links on our page, we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
10:00 How to Wire Harbor Freight Trailer
17:28 Install Plywood Deck to Utility Trailer
24:47 How to Fold Harbor Freight Trailer
28:22 Tips for Buying a Utility Trailer
33:17 How to Attach Trailer to Tow Car
38:24 How to Repack Wheel Bearings
43:27 Harbor Freight Trailer 1 Year Later...
