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Very nice trailer. :cool:

Can you open the truck tailgate when hitched? I had a trailer once with forward mounted jack that hit the truck tailgate. That sucked.

Extendable jack stem is a must!!!!

I haul a variety of things and would have wanted twice that many D rings.
 
   / New Equipment Trailer #22  
Very nice trailer.

Can you open the truck tailgate when hitched? I had a trailer once with forward mounted jack that hit the truck tailgate. That sucked.

Extendable jack stem is a must!!!!

I haul a variety of things and would have wanted twice that many D rings.

I had to reconfigure the toolbox and jack on my trailer. It didn’t play nice with the truck bed. This trailer has D rings which is the only trailer I’ve had with them. I much prefer a rub rail with stake pockets.
 

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#23  
Very nice trailer. :cool:

Can you open the truck tailgate when hitched? I had a trailer once with forward mounted jack that hit the truck tailgate. That sucked.

Extendable jack stem is a must!!!!

I haul a variety of things and would have wanted twice that many D rings.
I had them build it so the jack was just far enough aft to open the tailgate, but it is true the jack won't crank with it open. They normally set the jack even farther back, but I wanted the tongue box, and didn't want the jack against the front bulkhead/bumper for several reasons.

I debated getting 12 D-Rings, and I may still add them, but settled for eight, since that's twice the standard number, and I have rub rail and stake pockets to serve as tiedown points as well. They charged $35 per D-ring after the first four, and so if I need more, I can always add them.
 
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I had them build it so the jack was just far enough aft to open the tailgate, but it is true the jack won't crank with it open. They normally set the jack even farther back, but I wanted the tongue box, and didn't want the jack against the front bulkhead/bumper for several reasons.

I debated getting 12 D-Rings, and I may still add them, but settled for eight, since that's twice the standard number, and I have rub rail and stake pockets to serve as tiedown points as well. They charged $35 per D-ring after the first four, and so if I need more, I can always add them.
Oh I totally understand in your case moving the jack forward. My trailer has the jack against the bulkhead with the handle extended to the side of the trailer. Very handy for me. But I can't set anything on the bulkhead letting it hang forward such as the FEL bucket.

I use the stake pockets a lot. But prefer D rings. I bought my current trailer used last Fall. It has none. Winter project.

Again, very nice trailer. Logically equipped!!!!
 
   / New Equipment Trailer #27  
I wish the dump truck bed was flush with the frame but there’s no good option to fix that now.
Why do you prefer stake pockets for tie down?

My straps are always pulling at odd angles out of the stake pockets. Maybe I'm not doing something right??? Always wanting to learn.
 
   / New Equipment Trailer #28  
If you get another new trailer, you can opt for a longer tongue.
 
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What is nice about going local with the build is not only did I get to inspect build quality before and during the build, I also could easily do change orders, and even after it's done, if I have mods I want, they will work on it for me. It was actually cheaper to purchase it from one of their local dealers, so I went through them for the purchase, but I actually sat down with them in the shop, and talked about doing it exactly my way. I am already planning to have them build another trailer for me, a small 5x12 with 32" metal sides, and a rail four inches above that. With a dovetail on the rear, a 36" short gate is all I'll need.
 
   / New Equipment Trailer #30  
Why do you prefer stake pockets for tie down?

My straps are always pulling at odd angles out of the stake pockets. Maybe I'm not doing something right??? Always wanting to learn.

I usually use chains for the diagonal tie downs and straps for straight across tie downs. A stake pocket with a rub rail works better in the application IMO. Also a D ring is really made for a straight line pull where the optimal chain angle is 45 degrees. I’d put my money on the stake pocket winning a 45 degree pull test.
 

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