New PJ, DE model, dump on order.

[nisaacs]

Finished up the 2x8 side boards, I went with 8' sections this time, the 16' are awkward for one person. Added one step to the rear, still need to install one on each side. I used treated pine on all of it. Ordered some mud flaps and bolt on stake pockets for the sides, not much to strap to on this one. Set the tire air to 95#, max is 128 for 6K.

 

[nisaacs]

Welp, PJ knows more than Nick, jeeze I hate that I filled the hydraulic tank to half way between low and full. Then on my first gravity down it over filled...grrr, messy Marvin, I hate that on a new vehicle So, apparently on gravity down, it don't completely equalize both sides of piston like power up/down does. So now I have to drain some and leave it low.

I already like the torsion axles, empty you can't hardly tell it is there. The truck gets way more commotion on a ripple or pot hole. Loaded about 50% better than the Lamar. I cross a steep little concrete crossing dip in Taylor that just bucks me out of the truck with my Lamar, about half with this one, handles the whoopty do's really well.

The brakes are stronger for some reason. Maybe a stronger magnet or the 10 gauge wire that PJ uses on all 14k and up trailers. I had to turn my boost down on the controller.

Delivered one load and brought one home for my stock pile, nice! The up is about the same speed, down is a little faster. Power seems good.

 

[JJZ 109]

Welp, PJ knows more than Nick, jeeze I hate that I filled the hydraulic tank to half way between low and full. Then on my first gravity down it over filled...grrr, messy Marvin, I hate that on a new vehicle So, apparently on gravity down, it don't completely equalize both sides of piston like power up/down does. So now I have to drain some and leave it low.

I already like the torsion axles, empty you can't hardly tell it is there. The truck gets way more commotion on a ripple or pot hole. Loaded about 50% better than the Lamar. I cross a steep little concrete crossing dip in Taylor that just bucks me out of the truck with my Lamar, about half with this one, handles the whoopty do's really well.

The brakes are stronger for some reason. Maybe a stronger magnet or the 10 gauge wire that PJ uses on all 14k and up trailers. I had to turn my boost down on the controller.

Delivered one load and brought one home for my stock pile, nice! The up is about the same speed, down is a little faster. Power seems good.

Sounds like the fluid in the cylinders returned to the tank and flooded you. But I understand why you did what you did.
Reminds me of getting ready to start a Harley for the first time after winter storage several years ago. Oil tank looked pretty low. So I added oil to the correct level. Apparently all the oil had sumped into the base. Very commonly known issue but was not known by me at the time. When the bike started the cap popped off of the oil tank and the 20W50 flowed! Live and learn!

 

[duramaxsky]

Welp, PJ knows more than Nick, jeeze I hate that I filled the hydraulic tank to half way between low and full. Then on my first gravity down it over filled...grrr, messy Marvin, I hate that on a new vehicle So, apparently on gravity down, it don't completely equalize both sides of piston like power up/down does. So now I have to drain some and leave it low.

I already like the torsion axles, empty you can't hardly tell it is there. The truck gets way more commotion on a ripple or pot hole. Loaded about 50% better than the Lamar. I cross a steep little concrete crossing dip in Taylor that just bucks me out of the truck with my Lamar, about half with this one, handles the whoopty do's really well.

The brakes are stronger for some reason. Maybe a stronger magnet or the 10 gauge wire that PJ uses on all 14k and up trailers. I had to turn my boost down on the controller.

Delivered one load and brought one home for my stock pile, nice! The up is about the same speed, down is a little faster. Power seems good.

So is gravity down an option? Or is it just something I don't know about? I don't think mine dose that.

 

[duramaxsky]

I made sides for mine a few weeks ago. I used Douglass Fir and treated it with Linseed oil. Treated wood causes rust to any steel it touches. Just use the wrong fasteners to see how quickly it does it. Today I am going to cut the plate bracket off and move it. Its under the left brake light. The plate will hit the ground if not on level ground. And it's just too low that far back. I am going to weld it to the frame below the pivot.

 

[fried1765]

Interesting concept: Home - Maine Trailer Registrations



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Works great!
Have done this with every trailer I have owned.
I use: countrywidetrailerregistrations.com
It is a pleasure dealing with Jennifer.

 

[RichM752]

The brakes are stronger for some reason. Maybe a stronger magnet or the 10 gauge wire that PJ uses on all 14k and up trailers. I had to turn my boost down on the controller.

Lamar Gooseneck Low Profile Hydraulic Dump Trailer 14# GVW GDL831627 - YouTube

At the 2:40 mark will explain the brakes.

 

[RichM752]

I used double 2x6 and made a space for easier handling when removing/replacing. If I had the metal side boards, they would be destroyed in no time.

 

[duramaxsky]

Well I got the license plate relocated on my dump trailer. It won't hit now. If the front was just high enough to unhook it the plate would hit before. The light was easy since it is right near the clearance light

 

[nisaacs]

Lamar Gooseneck Low Profile Hydraulic Dump Trailer 14# GVW GDL831627 - YouTube

At the 2:40 mark will explain the brakes.

Yes, I am aware of the difference between 7 and 8k brakes. However, my Lamar has 8k axles so the brakes are the same as my 10k equipped PJ. Yet, they are significantly better.