Your towing rigs and trailers

[JCoastie]

guess it depends on how much you use it. Dump truck will hold more, and be easier to move around, but it's another machine to maintain and insure. I'm just a homeowner, so the trailer made sense for me.

 

[4570Man]

Trying to decide if I want a dump trailer or buy another smaller dump truck. My dump truck now is about done for.

Truck in my opinion if you only get one.

 

[Hay Dude]

Trying to decide if I want a dump trailer or buy another smaller dump truck. My dump truck now is about done for.

I’m at that point, too. Sold my dump truck. Seems like everytime I try to pick between a dump trailer or dump truck, something gives me pause.
I have 8 diesel engines to maintain and several pieces of complex equipment aka HAY BALERS. lol
A dump trailer is so dumbed down compared to a dump truck, but theres no beating the “jump in and go” convenience of a dump truck. However, a dump trucks licensing, insurance and maintenance is a spectacular expense compared to a dump trailer. Probably 10-25 times the cost over 10 years. Just one big dump truck repair and, well you know how it goes.

 

[Joel/ak]

Ours is a 92 super duty with a 5T dump on it. The 460 in it is strong with only 80k. Frame, body are rusting out and mice have gotten into the electrical system. She still starts up and hydraulics work, dashboard doesn't though.

30 years of Michigan weather plays a toll.

I'd like to go maybe a tad bigger but hard to find for a decent price around here.

 

[Joel/ak]

If I need to get the mini into a tight area or times where I'll need the bucket.
One of these days my toys will grow up and I'll get fullsize...lol

 

[Renze]

Trying to decide if I want a dump trailer or buy another smaller dump truck. My dump truck now is about done for.

The Dutch way would be: Strip the front end, bend the chassis rails into a V, bolt a coupler to it, and there you go....

 

[Hay Dude]

The Dutch way would be: Strip the front end, bend the chassis rails into a V, bolt a coupler to it, and there you go....

Funny you mention this but another nice thing about a dump trailer is you can easily hook it up to a tractor and pull it any where the tractor can go. Like an “off road” dump truck.

 

[Joel/ak]

The Dutch way would be: Strip the front end, bend the chassis rails into a V, bolt a coupler to it, and there you go....

My dad is dutch. Don't say that too loud. More work for me.

 

[4570Man]

Funny you mention this but another nice thing about a dump trailer is you can easily hook it up to a tractor and pull it any where the tractor can go. Like an “off road” dump truck.

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You’d have to have a more off road intended tire to do any good off road. My dump trailer has 17.5 tires and they’re a great road tire but they’ll get you stuck in a hurry. It’s worse off road than my dump truck is and that’s pretty bad lol.

 

[Hay Dude]

You’d have to have a more off road intended tire to do any good off road. My dump trailer has 17.5 tires and they’re a great road tire but they’ll get you stuck in a hurry. It’s worse off road than my dump truck is and that’s pretty bad lol.

4WD Tractor might be better with ag tires pulling it through mud, but really deep mud would be difficult.

 

[4570Man]

4WD Tractor might be better with ag tires pulling it through mud, but really deep mud would be difficult.

It doesn’t take much to sink it to the axels even on fairly solid ground, not what I would consider mud. I’ve buried it on ground that you can walk on without getting your shoes dirty.

 

[setxjeff]

24 foot gooseneck and 2015 Chevrolet 3/4 ton gas engine. Hauling two tractor s for my wife and I to help another couple clean up ten acres they just bought.
the bigger Mahindra 1538 is actually my wife’s tractor lol.

 

[Ecreps]

03 1500Hd and a 16ft 14k PJ LP Dump. This fit my xj2025h and 4ft rotary cutter.

 

[duramaxsky]

03 1500Hd and a 16ft 14k PJ LP Dump. This fit my xj2025h and 4ft rotary cutter.

My 03 looks much like that except extended cab. And a smaller PJ dump trailer. Top Notch tilt deck hauls the tractor. And the toy.

 

[Citydude]

My 03 looks much like that except extended cab. And a smaller PJ dump trailer. Top Notch tilt deck hauls the tractor. And the toy.View attachment 742469View attachment 742470View attachment 742471

Nice toy!

 

[duramaxsky]

Nice toy!

Thanks
A better photo of the toy.

 

[crashz]

I like the colors! The truck and vette match (or close anyway)!

 

[nikdfish]

Took the 3038e out to the acreage the other day. The 2020 Longhorn Ram is a nicer tow vehicle than the old 2008 F-150 in a few ways w/ backup cam, factory brake controller, self leveling air suspension, etc.

I've settled on a tie down routine using 2 10' chains, 4 axle straps & 4 ratchet binders.

 

[azbinder]

Took the 3038e out to the acreage the other day. The 2020 Longhorn Ram is a nicer tow vehicle than the old 2008 F-150 in a few ways w/ backup cam, factory brake controller, self leveling air suspension, etc.

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I've settled on a tie down routine using 2 10' chains, 4 axle straps & 4 ratchet binders.

nikdfish, suggestion for you. When chaining down, move your anchor points on the trailer closer to the tractor. In other words, try to chain more "down" than back. You will find that there is less bounce when going down the road. And ultimately, you will have a better ride in your truck.

 

[nikdfish]

nikdfish, suggestion for you. When chaining down, move your anchor points on the trailer closer to the tractor. In other words, try to chain more "down" than back. You will find that there is less bounce when going down the road. And ultimately, you will have a better ride in your truck.

I appreciate the advice, but the car hauler only has 4 deck rings, one at each corner. I wouldn't want to try & DIY additional ones for fear of screwing it up.