Dump Trailer build

[Xfaxman]

Lookin muchly gooder-un

 

[Oldpath05]

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Well the wiring for the trailer lights are done. Every connection is soldered

Including these? The biggest question is why not all pictures on one post................

 

[fireemann]

Yes I soldered all the wire ends before crimping the eyes on. I didn’t realize that I could post more than one picture at a time. Not the best with this stuff lol.

 

[fireemann]

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Thanks

 

[fireemann]

 

[fireemann]

 

[fireemann]

 

[fireemann]

Maiden voyage. Trailer was loaded with firewood before stacking 10 posts and 65 1x6s on top. It handled the weight awesome.

Still need to come up with a name for the trailer.

 

[crazyal]

Here's a simple trick I do when it comes to grounds on a trailer. I get some stainless steel 1/4" bolts and drill a hole in the steel where a ground is needed. push the bolt through the hole and weld the head. The threads will be on the other side of the steel so they aren't going to get damaged by welding. Now you have a stud to bolt your grounds to that will never loose contact with the steel frame or rust. The weld isn't stainless but as long as you paint the weld (like all the rest of the trailer) it'll last. Just don't paint the stainless threads.

 

[Oldpath05]

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Yes I soldered all the wire ends before crimping the eyes on. I didn’t realize that I could post more than one picture at a time. Not the best with this stuff lol.

So those crimp on terminals must be steel then to solder? the ones I have aluminum, I thought that was all there was.

 

[Oldpath05]

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OH NO!!!!!!!!!!!! Therse no wat to hold the tailgate up for a table on pizza night and my daughter is upset what was I thinking.............

 

[Oldpath05]

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Maiden voyage. Trailer was loaded with firewood before stacking 10 posts and 65 1x6s on top. It handled the weight awesome.

Still need to come up with a name for the trailer.

Yeah thats good but we all no what the real test is and what I want to see.................. I suppose it it is a good idea to not go the same route as the Titanic....

 

[fireemann]

I only soldered the wire ends before I crimped the terminals.

 

[fireemann]

Oldpath. What test are you wanting to see.

 

[Oldpath05]

Dump 1 yard of dirt at moderate speed with no strain on the frame one time all the time = satisfactory. 1-1/2 yard of dirt = well done. 2 yards = outstanding and impressive. More then 2 yards =1 2 3 and unbelievable from the materials that was used...........

 

[fireemann]

Oldpath. Lol dumb question. How many 5ft bobcat scoops is that. And would gravel suffice. I have a buddy that works at the gravel yard that told me to come play

 

[Oldpath05]

I was told my 5' bucket when rounded = 3/yard so if you put in 3 scoops you should be aprox 1 yard and gravel makes an excellent choice, bring me over 3000 yards when you get around to it.......

 

[4570Man]

Oldpath. Lol dumb question. How many 5ft bobcat scoops is that. And would gravel suffice. I have a buddy that works at the gravel yard that told me to come play

A 5’ bobcat scoop is probably 1/2 yard.

 

[Oldpath05]

A 5’ bobcat scoop is probably 1/2 yard.

Now I have to get my calculator back out and re-do my calculations, might be easier if fremann buys a kuboto with 5' bucket......

 

[TMGT]

A 5’ bobcat scoop is probably 1/2 yard.

Depends on the bucket, the 73" dirt bucket on my Case is approx 1/2 yard heaped, the 73" utility bucket is .84 yards, lots of variables.

Just know what your loading, I accidentally overloaded my dump trailer by out 3tons once due to using the wrong bucket and material specs. Luckily my dump is pretty heavy duty!