New Equipment Trailer

[ovrszd]

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.

 

[4570Man]

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.

 

[Huntshillhaus Farm]

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 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.

 

[Huntshillhaus Farm]

I had to reconfigure the toolbox and jack on my trailer. It didn’t play nice with the truck bed. View attachment 730409View attachment 730410

I can see how that would be a problem!

 

[4570Man]

I can see how that would be a problem!

I wish the dump truck bed was flush with the frame but there’s no good option to fix that now.

 

[ovrszd]

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!!!!

 

[ovrszd]

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.

 

[Hay Dude]

If you get another new trailer, you can opt for a longer tongue.

 

[Huntshillhaus Farm]

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.

 

[4570Man]

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.

 

[ovrszd]

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.

I absolutely agree.

 

[Huntshillhaus Farm]

The one thing I have seen on some rub rails is the round bar welded to the frame and rail between stake pockets. Is that for rope tiedowns, or what? I have never actually seen them used before.

 

[nisaacs]

The one thing I have seen on some rub rails is the round bar welded to the frame and rail between stake pockets. Is that for rope tiedowns, or what? I have never actually seen them used before.

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Pipe spools, just another tie down, also helps prevent the rub rail from fork lift damage.

 

[ruffdog]

Don’t Overlook Trailer Anchor Points

 

[4570Man]

The one thing I have seen on some rub rails is the round bar welded to the frame and rail between stake pockets. Is that for rope tiedowns, or what? I have never actually seen them used before.

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I think they are reinforcements to help the rail from getting bent more than anything and also could be used for rope.