David_Kb7uns
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Been looking at this one, think it is pretty much universal and you can keep the wired one also.
Dump Trailer Wireless Remote Control System 12 volt Hydraulic Lift Winch | eBay
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Been looking at this one, think it is pretty much universal and you can keep the wired one also.
Dump Trailer Wireless Remote Control System 12 volt Hydraulic Lift Winch | eBay
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I have a Sure Trac 12ft, similar to others posted. I originally had intentions of buying the 14ft model until I saw it in person and thought that I was too long. I like the raised front and rear posts for easy insert of a board for extra capacity for lower weight material like mulch. Think it would be pretty tough to load it fully with gravel and not be maxing its weight out. First few loads I hauled were 3 ton scoops of stone and there was plenty room for more. This biggest component I looked for was making sure it had two hydraulic cylinders.
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If it sits much without anything charging it, you may want a shutoff switch so the receiver cannot drain the battery.
Not much to the wireless remotes, but it won't have much range if you have it in a metal toolbox, so if your trailer is set up like that you might need to either drill a hole to let the antenna hang out or put the wireless receiver in a plastic box.
Aaron Z
Not much to the wireless remotes, but it won't have much range if you have it in a metal toolbox, so if your trailer is set up like that you might need to either drill a hole to let the antenna hang out or put the wireless receiver in a plastic box.
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got some more info on the trailer that is being looked at to replace the dump truck-here's a pic of the model they are interested in
I was mistaken on it being a 2 axle- and will also be a gooseneck, anybody have any experience with Maxey brand?
Would have to get some kind of adapter to switch from my 5 th wheel set up, trailer has a 20,000 lb lift -thinking this is overkill and Don't want to have to get a class A license and My truck is licensed for 26000 but only rated for about a 16000lb trailer.
The rock crushing plant is only about 4 miles from our house... Once again This looks like overkill to me but I wouldn't have to outlay any of the purchase price and it does seem heavy duty.
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Gees with no outlay of the purchase price and the offer to have a heavier duty than needed trailor to use sounds like a win win win deal. You only need to load it to the weight you want to haul. No need to fill the trailor with excess weight. I like the scissor style and one hydraulic cylinder style lifts a lot.
One down side is that you need to keep in mind with 3 axles and lots of weight on the trailor you need to back up in gentle arcs. That goose neck will allow you to turn way sharper than is good with lots of weight and 3 axles. Lots of stress from the tires grabbing to the bearings and lug bolts. Pavement grabs the tires as expected but tires sinking into the soil a bit and turning out of the rut your making has a lot of stress also. Just keep the turns gentle. No backing up with the gooseneck turned and hanging over the rear tires of the pickup.....
One down side is that you need to keep in mind with 3 axles and lots of weight on the trailor you need to back up in gentle arcs. That goose neck will allow you to turn way sharper than is good with lots of weight and 3 axles. Lots of stress from the tires grabbing to the bearings and lug bolts. Pavement grabs the tires as expected but tires sinking into the soil a bit and turning out of the rut your making has a lot of stress also. Just keep the turns gentle. No backing up with the gooseneck turned and hanging over the rear tires of the pickup.....
Hi sd455dan
If you have the puck system installed in the bed of your truck for the fifth wheel hitch you may already have a centre hole that you can just drop a ball into for the goose neck trailer.
Redlands Okie has given you some great advice regarding turning. I ordered my third dump trailer as a tri-axle bumper pull because I usually have a cap on my truck and didn't want a gooseneck. I couldn't get a dual axle trailer that couldn't handle the trailer's weight and my latest Kubota tractor with accessories so I had to go to the tri-axle. You definitely want to minimize tight turns - especially on asphalt and loaded. I always do any tight maneuvering with the trailer empty and ready to pull straight out once loaded if possible.
My 2015 F350 dually with the max tow option is rated for 19,000 on the bumper hitch so that is adequate capacity for me. I have had some heavy loads of stones in this trailer and she pulls real nice so I think you will like the new trailer.
Regards,
Lauren
If you have the puck system installed in the bed of your truck for the fifth wheel hitch you may already have a centre hole that you can just drop a ball into for the goose neck trailer.
Redlands Okie has given you some great advice regarding turning. I ordered my third dump trailer as a tri-axle bumper pull because I usually have a cap on my truck and didn't want a gooseneck. I couldn't get a dual axle trailer that couldn't handle the trailer's weight and my latest Kubota tractor with accessories so I had to go to the tri-axle. You definitely want to minimize tight turns - especially on asphalt and loaded. I always do any tight maneuvering with the trailer empty and ready to pull straight out once loaded if possible.
My 2015 F350 dually with the max tow option is rated for 19,000 on the bumper hitch so that is adequate capacity for me. I have had some heavy loads of stones in this trailer and she pulls real nice so I think you will like the new trailer.
Regards,
Lauren
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Thanks guys for the advice, If/when this trailer is acquired I will be careful to avoid tight turns.
My 5th wheel is a Reese, two rail type with 4 pins that secure the hitch assembly, so TBD as to how to attach the trailer.
looking at the trailer pic it appears a slide in 5th wheel adapter my work?
i have already agreed to sign off on sale of the Dump truck- if my family members decide to go ahead with this deal.
can't really see any down side to this, but after talking to my sis it sounds like the trailer is $$ more than the Dump truck is worth-
so they are still thinking it over, I am good with either decision since the dump truck works good and hauls a lot more weight, it is just Old, not pretty, and slow. Will update if a new trailer shows up.
ps. NICE trailer - pic really shows the weight carrying and tractor hauling versatility :thumbsup:
Hi sd455dan
Thanks for the compliments. This is my third dump trailer so I knew pretty well what I wanted. In addition to being a deckover, the sides drop down too which is really nice for securing the tractor. No more having to squeeze into a tight corner to chain her down. I don't remember what was going on when I took this picture because normally the 4in1 is at the front of the trailer with the ripper, 12" and 24" buckets in it which pushes the trailer a little further back but for some reason I just have the tractor and forks in this photo.
Having towed this load several times with my 2012 SRW F250 it towed okay but I noticed a big difference in stability when I upgraded my current 2015 F350 dually. I hesitated to get a dually for a long time because they can be a challenge to drive in snow country where I live but I find it is not too bad with good tires and 4x4 and it is just an amazing difference towing heavy compared to SRW.
Regards,
Lauren
Thanks for the compliments. This is my third dump trailer so I knew pretty well what I wanted. In addition to being a deckover, the sides drop down too which is really nice for securing the tractor. No more having to squeeze into a tight corner to chain her down. I don't remember what was going on when I took this picture because normally the 4in1 is at the front of the trailer with the ripper, 12" and 24" buckets in it which pushes the trailer a little further back but for some reason I just have the tractor and forks in this photo.
Having towed this load several times with my 2012 SRW F250 it towed okay but I noticed a big difference in stability when I upgraded my current 2015 F350 dually. I hesitated to get a dually for a long time because they can be a challenge to drive in snow country where I live but I find it is not too bad with good tires and 4x4 and it is just an amazing difference towing heavy compared to SRW.
Regards,
Lauren