Dump trailer, Finally decided what I am buying.

Those are nice looking trailers. It sounds like you got a good deal on it. One thing I don't like that all dump trailer manufacturers do but is easily fixable is put the battery in the toolbox without a vent kit. Looks like to me over a period of time that would rust the box and everything inside it.

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Originally Posted by 94BULLITT

Those are nice looking trailers. It sounds like you got a good deal on it. One thing I don't like that all dump trailer manufacturers do but is easily fixable is put the battery in the toolbox without a vent kit. Looks like to me over a period of time that would rust the box and everything inside it.

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There is a hole to vent the box in the back about 2".
I have some spray in bed liner and may line the inside of the battery box.

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Originally Posted by JD 4520

It's a beauty. I have been lucky to borrow one. I like the size of your. Must have a large truck to handle this.

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I have a 1998 Chevy 1 ton dooley with a 454 / 7.4L.

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Originally Posted by 94BULLITT

Those are nice looking trailers. It sounds like you got a good deal on it. One thing I don't like that all dump trailer manufacturers do but is easily fixable is put the battery in the toolbox without a vent kit. Looks like to me over a period of time that would rust the box and everything inside it.

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Agree. Fix it by using a marine style plastic box to place the battery in and your done.

That would be an easy solution!
Thanks

Is your trailer wired so, it will charge the dump battery from the truck when plugged in ? Mine wasn't but is now

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Originally Posted by kenmac

Is your trailer wired so, it will charge the dump battery from the truck when plugged in ? Mine wasn't but is now

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You have any details on how to wire this?

I have always wanted a dump trailer, and it would have to be long enough to haul my tractor and have ramps also. The only problem I have is the trailer would have to have a 12 to 14K GVRW, and here in PA if you go over 10K you are legally required to have a combination registration which from what I have heard is a real PITA! So consequently I just have never bought one. There really isn't any reason to buy something that you can't use, although I do tow a 12K equipment trailer to haul my tractor now the truck is only a 3/4 ton 4x4 quad cab but it doesn't even know its back there. Rules and regulations are there for a reason but sometimes they are just stupid!

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Originally Posted by PapaPerk

You have any details on how to wire this?

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If you have a 7 pin plug .On the truck there will be 1 spade that is always hot ( it is on mine) Run a wire from the trailer batt to the same spade on the trailer plug.I installed a diode at the trailer batt. to keep from back feeding current .keeping 12v from being at the trailer plug when disconnected from the truck

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Originally Posted by PapaPerk

What does one these babies cost roughly?

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I bought mine from a rental company.It was time for them to sell it. Mine is somewhat like his.Mine is 16 ft long and has 2- 7K axles ,ramps in rear.I offered and bought it for 3 K I see he has 2 hyd. cylinders .(1 each side) where mine has only 1 large 1 in the center

Nice trailer , great price . It looks like they accidentally got some paint on the underside . I bought a new GN about 5 years ago , Diamond C . After looking at their site and reading all the bull about the paintjob they did I thought okay . Went to pick it up , crawled under it , crawled out , told dealer the deposit check was no good and waved good by .It looks yoy have a nice trailer .