Dump Trailer Tool Box

Agent Blue · May 6, 2012

Finished my 12' dump trailer and need to build or buy a container to hold straps, battery, and electric pump. It came out as an odd shape, 27" at the rear to a front taper approx three feet in width. Anyone have any ideas on construction ( tin or aluminum ) and needed features?

bcp · May 6, 2012

Lots of ideas:

creekbend · May 6, 2012

bcp said:
Lots of ideas:

That was a very informative post in regards to the OP's inquiry. Well done. I enjoyed reviewing the attachment.

Agent Blue · May 6, 2012

I found those pictures also. The problem lies in the limited space I have to place one. I am leaning towards sheet metal bending the structure to the size of the V hitch C channels. I have acess to aluminum but would have to bolt it as I don't have a tig welder.

jmanatee2 · May 6, 2012

Harbor freight sells (or sold) two different size boxes I used this one on my ATV trailer. Locking Steel Trailer Tongue Box

it might be big enough for the pump and battery. It is close to the size of the box on my dump trailer.

You could look it over for details on how to build or buy it.

Artisan · May 6, 2012

I built an expanded metal compartment under the bed between the
frame rails...works WELL for me. Heck I am going to expand it and make
a compartment for my tarp as well as a broom and other things
when other projects are finishe up.

Dmace · May 6, 2012

That's a great idea! How well does it hold everything in there? Does the bed bottom seal the compartment?

CompactTractorFan · May 6, 2012

When you build the tool box, keep in mind if you ever need to use a WD hitch.

Diamondpilot · May 6, 2012

Take a look at the Bri-Mar trailers. My uncle has one and it has a tool box and spare tire all mounted under the dump bed like the one pictured above.

Chris

Agent Blue · May 7, 2012

Artisan that is a great idea for a tarp, broom, straps, tools and anything else one could stuff in there. Never gave it a thought and with a grated bottom liner all is secure. I do need a hitch box though because my power unit is 14" plus tall and I don't want to stick it out the bottom. Ease of battery removal also a factor.
I will check HF... Had no idea they had them.
I am a little confused... What is a WD hitch ?