Building dump trailer

[cjcocn]

wushaw

Great thread and thanks for posting the pics.

I would like to build a dump trailer as well someday and really appreciate these threads (yours, Nat's, etc), although I must admit that seeing the shops and tools that some of you fellas have makes me a might jealous!

Great job on the trailer.

 

[wushaw]

Thanks Cjcocn, having a shop is really cool and the tools to build what you want. It takes years to gather all the tools and I still need/want more

Here is an update on the Mini-dump trailer this week.

 

[wushaw]

The dump trailer is done except for painting which will be done next week if I get a bigger spray gun and paint by then.

 

[mjncad]

Excellent! Looking forward to seeing it painted.

 

[sandman2234]

Nice job, no make that a really nice job! I do have a question about the tailgate.
Is it possible since the right side, and bottom are pinned, for you to hit a bump that causes the tailgate to bounce upward, about 3 or 4 inches, and then the tailgate fall off as the weight pulls the left side out of the pinhole? I realize tight fitting on the bottom pin should stop that, but it appears it could still happen. Is there something you have done to stop that, or do you need a retaining pin in the left side?
David from jax

 

[cjcocn]

Nice job!

 

[DRL]

Great job. One questions on your tailgate latch (sliding bolt). When you get the trailer full of dirt or gravel, it will be pushing against the tailgate. Will you be able to slide the bolt up to unlatch?
Will enjoy seeing pixs after paint

DRL

 

[wushaw]

Nice job, no make that a really nice job! I do have a question about the tailgate.
Is it possible since the right side, and bottom are pinned, for you to hit a bump that causes the tailgate to bounce upward, about 3 or 4 inches, and then the tailgate fall off as the weight pulls the left side out of the pinhole? I realize tight fitting on the bottom pin should stop that, but it appears it could still happen. Is there something you have done to stop that, or do you need a retaining pin in the left side?
David from jax

My 8X16 dump trailer has barn door style tail gates that just slides down on the hinges and gravity is all that holds them in place, I figure if those have never popped off going down the hwy @65 then I should be good with this hinge method going 4mph behing that tractor...atleast I hope so

Great job. One questions on your tailgate latch (sliding bolt). When you get the trailer full of dirt or gravel, it will be pushing against the tailgate. Will you be able to slide the bolt up to unlatch?

Thanks DRL,
Yes, that latch is also simular to what my 8X16 dump has and I have not had a problem releasing it when there is dirt/gravel against the tail gate.

I just want y'all to know I hate painting, so my paint job will look like poo so I will be taking pictures of it a at distance.

 

[RobS]

Looks great wushaw, you should be proud. I had the same thought as sandman about the gate bouncing up and out. Can't wait to see it painted. Well done and great photo documentation. Thanks!

 

[wushaw]

Looks great wushaw, you should be proud. I had the same thought as sandman about the gate bouncing up and out. Can't wait to see it painted. Well done and great photo documentation. Thanks!

Thanks Rob, I will be proud when I fill her up and it will dump a full load

 

[sandman2234]

I know what you mean by hoping to see it dump it's first load. I was proud as a peacock when I loaded mine and pulled it home and watched it dump for the first time. That was worth all the work me and my friend put into it.
David from jax

 

[wushaw]

Well it's painted, it looks real good if you stand far enough away

I have never used a large paint gun nor painted in the dark but I managed to cover the trailer, me and the ground with blue paint.

I was having a problem with the bed bleeding down and since the hydraulic pump didn't come with any directions on which port to connect to for up or down since it's power up and down, I was guessing, figured I had a 50/50 chance....my first guess wasn't correct but I prevailed on the second one and now it works like it should.

I still have to test it out with a full load of dirt.....I am hoping that will be soon.

 

[MrJimi]

Looks great, it's gonna hurt to put dirt in it now

 

[MJPetersen]

Super job. After a few days of "cure time" when you get ready to dump the first bucket load into it, just remember "this thing was made to serve me and help me in my work and getting scratched and dirty is part of its job", the go ahead and dump it. For me it is easier that way. Satisfaction is in a working piece of equipment.

The clickable thumnails are a GREAT addition. Thanks for taking the time to figure it out.

Mike

 

[mjncad]

I was having a problem with the bed bleeding down and since the hydraulic pump didn't come with any directions on which port to connect to for up or down since it's power up and down, I was guessing, figured I had a 50/50 chance....my first guess wasn't correct but I prevailed on the second one and now it works like it should.

I guess the pump manufacturer figures men don't need directions.

 

[wushaw]

MrJimi
Looks great, it's gonna hurt to put dirt in it now

Naaa I am ready to get her dirty and see something I built work

MjPeterson
Super job. After a few days of "cure time" when you get ready to dump the first bucket load into it, just remember "this thing was made to serve me and help me in my work and getting scratched and dirty is part of its job", the go ahead and dump it. For me it is easier that way. Satisfaction is in a working piece of equipment.


The clickable thumnails are a GREAT addition. Thanks for taking the time to figure it out.

I didn't do anything any different from previous picture additions, TBN added this feature which is cool.


mjncad
I guess the pump manufacturer figures men don't need directions.

I bought it off Ebay so ya know how that can work sometimes...

If it doesn't rain in the next few days I will give her a test and see how she works out

 

[dullpain]

Professional ! First rate all the way around ! Congrats. You can build something for me any old time.

 

[Donman]

Looks like you painted 'er right on the parking lot and far enough from the building to keep it from getting 'misty blue'. Did you spray the under side of the frame first so you didn't have to crawl around in the overspray?
Nice Job!

 

[wushaw]

Looks like you painted 'er right on the parking lot and far enough from the building to keep it from getting 'misty blue'. Did you spray the under side of the frame first so you didn't have to crawl around in the overspray?
Nice Job!

I had on a paper painters suit so rolling around on the gravel wasn't too bad except for the rocks in the back, the tailgate was hanging in a tree so it was the easiest to paint.

 

[sandman2234]

Rolling around in the gravel doesn't sound like fun, glad you mentioned that, in case I ever get around to painting the "Ugly Trailer" that I built. I am still looking for a piece to fit the front deck, so I have to wait on that anyway...
(As good of an excuse as I could come up with on such short notice)
Blue sure looks good, and add some orange pinstriping and a couple of Florida Gator stickers and it will be perfect!
David from jax