Building an 8遅16 gooseneck dump trailer

[Peter 315]

Yea I wasn't going to say anything. What difference does it make which way the handles for the feet face? Mine all pount towards the vehicle. And thats from the jack manufacturer not trailer manufacturer.

I guess its easier to pull the handle if it faces out or to the front ,all mine face the crank handle out..... If they faced in then it would be a problem..

 

[Hay Dude]

I guess its easier to pull the handle if it faces out or to the front ,all mine face the crank handle out..... If they faced in then it would be a problem..

Easier to damage or break off handle (just a guess, who knows)? The ones on my Big Tex faced forward. Now I have the big rig style jacks on my Kaufman. No more ratcheting legs.
Why would the dealer mention the jacks were welded on wrong if it was no big deal?

 

[Peter 315]

Maybe they don't match the other dumps on the lot..:confused3:

 

[RickB]

Why would the dealer mention the jacks were welded on wrong if it was no big deal?

Because he's an idiot.
Everyone is losing their mind because someone built a jack with the drop leg lock parallel to the crank drive.

The crank handle faces the side of the trailer. The beveled edges of the pads face front and rear. How is the jack welded to the trailer incorrectly?

 

[Peter 315]

Because he's an idiot.
Everyone is losing their mind because someone built a jack with the drop leg lock parallel to the crank drive.

The crank handle faces the side of the trailer. The beveled edges of the pads face front and rear. How is the jack welded to the trailer incorrectly?

He will probably leave them down and bend the legs anyways so whats the big deal..............:laughing:

 

[Hay Dude]

Because he's an idiot.
Everyone is losing their mind because someone built a jack with the drop leg lock parallel to the crank drive.

The crank handle faces the side of the trailer. The beveled edges of the pads face front and rear. How is the jack welded to the trailer incorrectly?

Maybe hes using the jack excuse as a way to cover for the fact that its been sitting for 1&1/2 years? He literally says in the description hes discounting the trailer because the jacks are welded on backwards and this is a very large trailer dealership.
I agree its a meaningless reason. So what if the ratchet handles face out? He also mentions the paint is faded. That carries more meaning than the jacks if you ask me...

 

[groundcover]

Yeah, you guys dont know squat about makin hay. :laughing:

Sure we do ! Make hay while the sun is shining!

 

[Peter 315]

You call them yet?

 

[Hay Dude]

You call them yet?

They’re threatening to call me today.
Why? You gonna buy it?

 

[Peter 315]

They’re threatening to call me today.
Why? You gonna buy it?

No I just get my material delivered.....