P1000m5 Bad_Bowtie's Boring Budget Build

[JTW]

The new deck looks great on the trailer. Can I make two suggestions from my experience. One, but heavier duty d-rings on, I had those on my trailer and when someone decide to lock up the breaks in front of me when a deer crossed the road, it ripped all 4 d-rings I had like that right out of the floor, it wasn’t pretty. The sxs would have been into the back of my truck had it not been for the electric trailer jack that saved my truck. Since then put heavier duty D-rings in. 2nd, I discovered a great way to preserve trailer decks from rot and to waterproof them better than Thompson water seal which just washes away, is used motor oil believe it or not. Yes it darkens the wood but there’s no better “oil” based wood protector the waste oil. It’s free, soaks right in, and helps keep the trailer deck from rotting. Reapply ever 2-3yrs or as needed. I use it on my 18ft utility trailer and my utility trailers I used behind the tractor, haven’t had to replace a board since. It just a thought, hate to see you have to replace good boards. Other than that, keep the thread going, your doing a great job and love the machine, it looks great.

The problem wasn’t the D rings.. the problem was how you attached them.

 

[Alan_Vander]

I ordered the flush mount marine door to go under the driver side seat for easy storage access. While at Rural King today I picked up a couple of these ammo cans to use under there. With this and the door storage I've completely eliminated the huge toolbox I was carrying in the back and freed up both rear seats. Thanks to all yall and especially @joeymt33 for the ideas.

Marine door
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B017NA9RSU?tag=sxsweb24-20

Ammo cans
https://www.rkguns.com/gettysburg-field-ammo-box-od-green-acgrn.html

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dam i didnt think about that those would fit nicely where my stock battery used to be

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[Chevy412SP]

The problem wasn’t the D rings.. the problem was how you attached them.

I had the D-rings bolted through the boards to the metal frame, the D-rings themselves bent and ripped out. I have since gone with heavier duty D-rings and used all grade 8 bolts and fasteners to attach to the frame.

 

[JTW]

I had the D-rings bolted through the boards to the metal frame, the D-rings themselves bent and ripped out. I have since gone with heavier duty D-rings and used all grade 8 bolts and fasteners to attach to the frame.

What d rings were you using?

 

[Chevy412SP]

What d rings were you using?

Same ones in the picture.

 

[Adam490]

Those look like the same ones I put on the front of the Pioneer. I purposely went with them so the rings would break before it started to deform the bumper or tear any other stuff up. I welded some much beefier rings to the trailer for mounting points.

 

[Smitty335]

Those look like the same ones I put on the front of the Pioneer. I purposely went with them so the rings would break before it started to deform the bumper or tear any other stuff up. I welded some much beefier rings to the trailer for mounting points.

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Got six of them welded to my trailer!

 

[Bad_bowtie]

Here are the ones I used. I also have another set of the Erickson wheel bonnets ordered for the back wheels, so the D rings will just be an extra precaution, if I even use them with the Pioneer. Mostly just use them for hauling oddball stuff.

 

[Adam490]

Here are the ones I used. I also have another set of the Erickson wheel bonnets ordered for the back wheels, so the D rings will just be an extra precaution, if I even use them with the Pioneer. Mostly just use them for hauling oddball stuff.

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Yeah those are the heavier duty ones, couldn't tell from the pic. I'm sure they do the job just fine

 

[HondaRed16]

That’s pretty neat.

Do you not worry the ammo cans will rattle against the ECM and cause issues?

 

[Bad_bowtie]

Finally got a chance to put the door in under the seat. I also have a spare tire and wheel ordered as well as the Superatv spare tire carrier.

 

[Bad_bowtie]

That’s pretty neat.

Do you not worry the ammo cans will rattle against the ECM and cause issues?

I dont think anyone has had any trouble yet. These cans actually set just below the ecm, if one was worried he could stick something in there to keep them from moving around. Maybe a towel or something between them and the side panel.

 

[Smitty335]

Finally got a chance to put the door in under the seat. I also have a spare tire and wheel ordered as well as the Superatv spare tire carrier.


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Heat gun?

 

[JTW]

I dont think anyone has had any trouble yet. These cans actually set just below the ecm, if one was worried he could stick something in there to keep them from moving around. Maybe a towel or something between them and the side panel.

I uses dry bag with plenty of air and soft stuff in it to help act as a padded buffer

 

[Smitty335]

I uses dry bag with plenty of air and soft stuff in it to help act as a padded buffer

Thought you were using ice! HA! How's it going?

 

[GlockMeister]

Finally got a chance to put the door in under the seat. I also have a spare tire and wheel ordered as well as the Superatv spare tire carrier.


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I need to do this. Looks good.

 

[Bad_bowtie]

Heat gun?

Nope, just used an oscillating saw to cut a hole and screwed it in.

I uses dry bag with plenty of air and soft stuff in it to help act as a padded buffer

Good idea, believe that's what I'll do.

I need to do this. Looks good.

Thanks!

 

[TripleB]

I ordered the flush mount marine door to go under the driver side seat for easy storage access. While at Rural King today I picked up a couple of these ammo cans to use under there. With this and the door storage I've completely eliminated the huge toolbox I was carrying in the back and freed up both rear seats. Thanks to all yall and especially @joeymt33 for the ideas.

Marine door
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B017NA9RSU?tag=sxsweb24-20

Ammo cans
https://www.rkguns.com/gettysburg-field-ammo-box-od-green-acgrn.html

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I put my door in a couple of days ago. I used the same 2 orange boxes u did plus 1 bigger metal ammo can from rural king. Still got room for a couple of small dry bags on top of the orange boxes. Had trim A slot in the door frame to get the bigger box in.

 

[Bad_bowtie]

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I put my door in a couple of days ago. I used the same 2 orange boxes u did plus 1 bigger metal ammo can from rural king. Still got room for a couple of small dry bags on top of the orange boxes. Had trim A slot in the door frame to get the bigger box in.

Looks great! I plan on adding some dry bags and maybe another can. So much easier than pulling the seat every time to access.

 

[Bad_bowtie]

I got the Superatv tire carrier put on this weekend.