AZ ranch

LoveTheSmellofDiesel · May 17, 2011

Looking good Bo!

BoFuller · May 17, 2011

We finally had a chance to burn some of the brush that has been accumulating. I felt it was a little too breezy during the day, but the winds calmed down in the evenings, so we had a bonfire going for a couple hours on two evenings.

BoFuller · May 17, 2011

It sort of looks like I'm on fire, but I wasn't that close. Just the way my wife took the picture.

BoFuller · May 17, 2011

rdpecken said:
We just got back on Tuesday from a 5 day stay there, and I'm on call for work this weekend.
But I've emailed you my summer Ranch schedule, so maybe we can meet up sometime.
Good luck with your project. I already envy your toys!

I took the Markham Pass "shortcut" to the limestone quarry last Friday. I must have driven past your place, but I didn't know exactly where it was. I'll have to call you and get directions. It was shorter than going Fort Rock Road & 66 but it took me over 2 hours to go 42 miles!

MacLawn · May 17, 2011

Wow, Bo, it DOES indeed look like you're on fire! That is a neat photo.

You probably know about dumping gravel, but be very careful doing that. Many trucks flip in that process. Great looking drive!

BoFuller · May 17, 2011

MacLawn said:
Wow, Bo, it DOES indeed look like you're on fire! That is a neat photo.

You probably know about dumping gravel, but be very careful doing that. Many trucks flip in that process. Great looking drive!

That's the first load I ever hauled/dumped in my life, so no I don't know all about dumping gravel. Any pointers, suggestions, or warnings are appreciated.

jayste · May 17, 2011

BoFuller said:
That's the first load I ever hauled/dumped in my life, so no I don't know all about dumping gravel. Any pointers, suggestions, or warnings are appreciated.

I can only assume he's talking about turning over sideways. Try to keep all dumping on even ground, mainly side to side. This really is an issue for end dump 18 wheelers.:thumbsup:

deereman75 · May 17, 2011

Just be careful, the best way to avoid injury is common sense:2cents:

BoFuller · May 17, 2011

I also got a chance to try out the new pallet forks. Here's a picture of me storing my non-QA bucket in the back of the dump truck. I also used the forks to gather up a lot of the brush that we burned.

crash325 · May 17, 2011

BoFuller said:
That's the first load I ever hauled/dumped in my life, so no I don't know all about dumping gravel. Any pointers, suggestions, or warnings are appreciated.

Congrats on your new (to you ) dump truck. :thumbsup:

First & foremost, dump on level ground as much as possible. It is pretty easy to lay a dump on its side if leaning one way or the other. It is even possible to go over back wards if the nose is high (headed up hill.) and a load *"Hangs". ( *Fails to slide out.)

Just as important, make sure the gates are unlatched before trying to dump. Sounds silly, no one would ever do that. Happens a lot more than you would think.

Your dump bed is one considered a "Landscape" or "Roofers" dump. Due not overload it for a couple of reasons. If a loose load shifts against the gates, they can pop open against you or the load can land on your feet.

Not really a safety thing, but if overloaded the scissors or a cylinder can bend. If possible next load weigh truck in and out so that you have an idea how much weight you have loaded. If you haul after a rain, reduce the amount of your max. Load. Wet sand or gravel weights a lot more than dry.