Can A 7x14 Dump Trailer Really Make You Money?

[@nh39308]

I purchased my first dump in 2006 and used it as a dumpster for my construction company to save on dumpster fees. After 3 years I sold it to another contractor and purchased my second dump with the 4’ sides, barn doors and I installed the ICC dust bars so I can roll and unroll my tarp. I learned to make extra money was to do clean outs and scrap metal pick ups. Also to sort my debris from my construction sites. I also rent it out to other contractors and charge them $250 plus the cost of the load, which depends on mileage from the dump station. If you have a few dump trailers you can make some money with them. Both of my trailers have already paid for themselves many times over. Thank you for the video

[@gunnerranch]

That's awesome to hear man way to go! I may look into a quicker way to cover the trailer with the tarp. Keep up the good work.

[@2k_cecil41]

Where did you find scrap metal pickup gigs

[@mikea1266]

The people making $20k a month are the people selling the dump trailers. Thanks for the insight and honesty.

[@gunnerranch]

Your welcome.

[@Subi_doo]

Not necessarily. Problem is you need more than 1 bin or dumpster trailer. You should have about 5. It’s a numbers game. Don’t look to collect the highest payout each rental. Wealth comes in volume. The more you turn over the better.

[@KDlGG]

@@Subi_dooyeah I think people need to realize you’re not making 20k a month from a side hustle. This has to be a business, likely with employees as well. But it also really depends on your area if you’re in a smaller town, yeah good luck unless you’re mostly targeting construction companies

[@Ariza_602_Wardogg]

That's because you have one dumpster and you're using it as a rental instead of applying yourself a different way and riding around and picking the junk up and dumping it yourself you will make a lot more money doing it that way but running dumpsters for 300 bucks for 3 days and expecting 20K is just retarded Don't do that

[@SithLordmatthew]

I bought a cam superline back in 2013. I absolutely love this trailer. It still looks almost new now. Bought it with aluminum ramps which make using a wheel barrel with it a dream. A role up tarp and we told them we were going to do carved signage like what was on our Ram trucks. For an extra hundred they made me 6 parts a slotted rear for each side that bolted on. A middle plate for strength for each of the sides that bolted on. And the complex front slots that did the side walls plus the front wall. They power coat finished them and the dealer installed them I had my guy make the cypress signs for this 12x7 foot trailer and the 12 foot long 10 inch wide 2 inch thick boards with my company logo craved into them slid right in the slots. Also upgraded to some gorgeous aluminum rims and they factory de-rated the trailer for me. So it was a 12k gvw trailer them made it 9990 for me so not cdl requirements here. Back then with tax reg and all the things I did including the $1000 on cypress signs and the front board as well came to $10,000. Now I am not going to add up the jobs I have done with the trailer. I do mulch with it I take her for seeding jobs. I use it as my rolling dumpster for 30 plus pruning jobs a year and I use her as stick dumpster where all the branches my landscaping company collects end up. What I will add up is how much money the trailer as actually saved me instead. So first thing is it allowed me to sell a 89 gmc 3500 diesel dump truck. This was a rust bucket that we started my company with had it for 10 years. It was reliable always started with no issues the motor was strong. We used the truck the same way we use this trailer it wasn't our main truck. The truck had 2000 miles a year on it in the time I owned it. That cost on average 2200 a year in repairs. Tires brakes exhaust transmission radiator you name it it wore out in that time. We also spent around 1500 a year insuring it. Fuel is easy to figure about 9 mpg times 3 bucks ave over 10 years and thats 666 a year. Registration was another 180 a year and then came town property tax that was another 150 a year. One more cost was dumping it the dump site always hit me for more then I had so an extra 2 yards per dumping at there prices figure and extra 300 a year in that cost. So grand total the GMC was costing me 4996 dollars a year to own it. The cam super line costs me 1 dollar a year for the insurance on it. Repairs have been a battery in the last 10 years so figure that at 20 dollars a year. Registration has been 100 dollars. Property taxes have been 60 dollars. Then we go to dumping and it fits significantly more then the GMC could and it doesn't look like it when its loaded. So Ill dump with a maxed out load of 10 yards of brush and they write it in as 6. So the true cost of dumping a year is -500. So the cost of owning this trailer is Minus 319 dollars a year. So Buying the dump trailer has saved in 10 years time $53,150 - $10,000 to buy it + $4000 I recouped selling the old gmc. Giving a grand total of $47,150 in savings and that doesn't including a single jobs income.

[@Catchel9]

I appreciate you for the honesty brotha 🔥💪🏽 been seeing these “ make 20K a month “ videos and all I’ve been looking for is somebody speaking the truth. Thank you .

[@gunnerranch]

Very welcome.

[@jaredcase5915]

Never seen your channel before. Just watching dump trailer videos. Watching yours and thinking, dang that looks like north Clovis. Then see the number on your trailer, 559. Always weird to see local KZbin.

[@nicholasnelms3383]

2 years ago when I started, I made my money back from buying a 2022 sure-trac 7x14 pull behind my second week. First week I made $450, second week I made $14,000 minus the cost of gas and dump costs. I netted about $10,500 that week. Immediately bought another one and since it’s done very well off. 1 man show. I do it on the side of owning my own roofing company.

[@911jvegas]

LOVE YOUR HONESTY BRO. THAT LOOK WHEN YOU SAID PEOPLE SAID 2 GRAND A MONTH! PRICELESS.

[@gunnerranch]

Haha... Crazy if it wasn't for my bobcat work I've been doing I haven't done a dump run in a good month. There was someone advertising for 100 dollars including dump fees couldn't believe it.

[@bruedtv]

Your chains should be criss crossed to catch the trailer so it doesn’t drag on the road if it were to come off. Also I’m not sure what the rules are where you are but in Canada where I’m at the break away wire for the trailer brakes needs to be on its own hook and not on the trailer chains. We actually got a $300 ticket for having it on the chain hooks.

[@gunnerranch]

That's a bummer! I have since put the break away on its own hook. I need to extend the chains because I can't turn when they are crisscrossed unfortunately. However I am aware of this.

[@johndias6614]

Some states will ticket you if you don't cross your chains. Happened to a buddy in Tennessee.

[@mycenae2]

@@johndias6614 Virginia too. When I bought my first small utility trailer, the sales guy told me the fine was more than what I paid for the trailer.

[@FernandoQuintero-gw9bu]

@@gunnerranchvery dangerous without the criss cross, I had a hitch slide out (some evil person took the pin out while we slept) and the chains somewhat did their job. Though ultimately my quick response and low speed attributed to us escaping the situation (we were about to get onto the highway but I missed the first on ramp luckily lol) with just minor scrapes to the bumper cover on our suv

[@beef1481]

Probably the most useful video I’ve seen yet on this subject. Thanks for showing what it’s like.

[@gunnerranch]

Your welcome. :)

[@Gambiarragringa]

To be honest about this, im happy to have my truck and my trailer paid by renting the trailer. Thanks for your honest video!

[@gunnerranch]

Thanks man. For sure I love my truck and trailer and I use it for a lot of stuff. I think every man needs one. But for people that don't have much money with looking to start a business I think it would be a grind to make money with all the competition.

[@VirosGamer]

Thanks for the video bro! Post more please, giving tips! I would love to start a Dump Trailer in Florida, enjoy seeing the reality, how it actually works. I have a series on my channel where I look for things in trash (dumpster diving) that have some value. I've found many things! Besides the business, it could be a great tool to produce content for me, because you said that a lot of people throw cool stuff away.

[@gunnerranch]

Your very welcome I didn't know if people would like watching this stuff but I have another video going up. I'd recommend buying it on credit. With little down and you just have to hustle to make the payment but it will pay for itself! As long as you rent it out 1/2 times a month. I'll try to make the new video today :)

[@mikelopez4148]

I been in the dump business for 9 years I got 5 16yds . 1. Make sure your in a city or town with over 300k population. 2. Advertising every way you can and 3. Give a deal or 2 it won’t hurt !

[@gunnerranch]

I definitely don't advertise enough. I'm thinking about buying a roll off system soon. :)

[@mikelopez4148]

@@gunnerranch yea roll offs are the go to ! Yea advertise bud I use to walk around Home Depot Menards other companies on the street etc hand cards out while I shop . also traffic light 🚦 post a flyer in the ground etc etc they’ll call .

[@gunnerranch]

@mikelopez4148 honestly I have three other companies that are my bread winners lol. This is a side thing. But if I order this 50k set up best believe I will be whoring flyers out and road signs ect ect. That's exactly how I started my boat rental company.

[@mikelopez4148]

@@gunnerranch for sure bud I believe in you . I started my dumpster business after my property investment I would fix and flip and always rent dumpsters 😂 till I bought the set up to try it out . I have maxx d trailer set up I only bought 1 dumpster bc It was for self use then im like let me try to rent it and it instantly started renting out every week it’ll be rented .

[@mikelopez4148]

@@gunnerranch I wanna get 20 dumpsters ! Next goal .

[@joejohnsonenterprisesllc9184]

Thanks for the reality check with purchasing and being able to rent the dump trailer out. Mad respect for that and for that, I just subscribed!

[@gunnerranch]

Thanks for the sub! Hope to put out good content the trailer had been sitting for two weeks. We are getting ready to build wrought iron gates soon so hopefully that will be a fun video.

[@joejohnsonenterprisesllc9184]

Sounds good man. Keep up the great work!

[@gunnerranch]

@@joejohnsonenterprisesllc9184 thank you sir.

[@rustrtal]

Great video, love the real world experience vs click bait channels! One thing that stands out to me is how the trailer was weighed. If a trailer is setup properly 10-20% of its weight should be on the tongue (dump trailers are typically on the higher end since the wheels are so far back). If they only weigh the trailer with 2,000# of trash…they will only see 1,700 on the scale assuming 15% tongue weight…

[@gunnerranch]

Well that's interesting. And yes I agree. I should do an experiment lol.

[@BG-hs4qo]

I've always been weighed truck and trailer together

[@gunnerranch]

@@BG-hs4qo ya I guess thier scale isn't big enough

[@garyolsen3409]

When you go to the dump or gravel yard you pull onto scale, truck and trailer are weighed together.

[@jeffslawnandlandscapingllc5481]

I like the advertising On your dump trailer Thinking about buying me one Next year for my lawn service

[@gunnerranch]

They are good to have and make dumping easy! I recommend the PJ new video being up loaded tonight :)

[@brandonschudlich1497]

I'm getting into this business. My area is pretty stingy. So I charge $300 for two days within 20 miles of the office. which includes the dump fee of about $100-120. So I'm usually making 180-200 per dump. Each additional day is $75 each additional 10 miles is $20. You have to remember... You have to make two trips for the trailer and then your mileage to wherever your dumping it... So fuel is a big key profit killer. Also... I have more patches in my tires than the J Edgar Hoover Dam for the record... Happy dumping folks..

[@gunnerranch]

Great info. Ahaha. Yes I've caught a few now myself!

[@qualitylandscapeandhauling7942]

You should try getting work for general contractors. I do a lot of hauling for a few general contractors. They pay good and often have work . I charge them $500 to $600 a load . It’s One guy and myself and we load it up in 2 hours .

[@gunnerranch]

@@qualitylandscapeandhauling7942 that's a great idea. I just did a contractor job lol waiting for him to pay me now lmao

[@qualitylandscapeandhauling7942]

@@gunnerranch All the contractors that i work for , I always make sure they pay me as soon as I’m done . Plus they will pass me clean up jobs , demo jobs, landscape jobs and hillside brush clearance jobs .

[@THEscgman]

@@qualitylandscapeandhauling7942 how did you advertise to get it all going?

[@CBobbya]

Thx, this was a very informative video. I wish I could find a place in the country like you have for my excavator and new dump trailer I’m looking to buy.

[@gunnerranch]

Where are you located?

[@concernedparent6291]

Thank you for making this video. I really appreciate your honesty. So many times I have seen videos on KZbin saying "make $20000 per week dumping whatever" You told the truth and I really appreciate it. Thank you.

[@gunnerranch]

Absolutely welcome. I'm not saying it ain't do able but it takes years on years on years

[@frankcastro3127]

Hello Tony; just found your channel . what cut my eye was the background you were out at the Ranchos Avenue 15 I recognize that area so I’ve been watching your dump trailer video. It’s pretty cool. I was thinking about getting myself one, but anyway I am subscribed to your channel, I’ll be looking out for your new videos. Take care. My name is Frank Castro

[@Unknown-hp6dr]

Nice bro. I got a 7x12x4. I wish I got something bigger too but that’s all I could/wanted to afford at the time. Really slow right now but I’m thinking of putting logos on my trailer like yours.

[@gunnerranch]

Most definitely post on all Facebook and sponsor it for $50 on Facebook you'll get thousands of views!

[@brandonschudlich1497]

Letter it.. Just drive around with it while your just doing daily crap.. I'm fortunate enough to be on whats considered a state highway here in Michigan. So I just park it out front. I rent it out 3-6 times a month. Super hit or miss but I didn't buy a new one either so...

[@papinews5527]

Thanks , I love your honesty, about the business

[@eltoroescareno]

I just started you gave me new ideas thank you. 💪🏽

[@alexferrer8881]

The ending with the grill was hilarious 🤣

[@gunnerranch]

Haha what happened I forgot.

[@zakprince5195]

Good luck 👍🌺🙏 God bless you and protect you always 🙏 amen Thanks Regards Zak Prince 💞🙏

[@tristenweems5734]

Maybe when u pull into the dump yard, put a magnet sweeper under the front bumper and then that hangs down in front of the trailer tires to keep from getting nails

[@gunnerranch]

That's Hella smart have you tried that?

[@Rwhite8278]

In reference to the trailer tongue lock you mentioned you were going to put a link to it in the description, but I don't see it in there. Would you mind linking the lock that you bought, please? That one looks like an absolute beast. In regards to security, it would be a good idea to padlock your chains towards the back of the trailer. I've seen trailer thefts where scumbags have just hooked the safety chains up to their truck and dragged it away then dealt with the coupler lock later.

[@jameswilliebacon3087]

I too would like a link to the tongue lock you used

[@aaronmickels]

Proven locks

[@jorrick66]

I just bought a dump for personal firewood use. Really thinking about dabbling in using it for a dumpster rental when it’s idle in the summer months. Or trying to do some mulch/rock deliveries. If nothing else, just make the payment on it like you said. Thanks for the video 🤙🏼

[@gunnerranch]

Congrats there's definitely some money to be made with some uses.

[@johndias6614]

Thanks for the video. You are just down the road, I'm just outside of Modesto (in Oakdale). May 2024 I'm in the market for a dump trailer 8-10 ft. I'm tearing down a mobile home in my property. Rather than pay a contractor $7,000 to do the job, I'll spend that on a dump trailer and do like you are doing after this job is done. Thanks for the insights. BTW the reason for a smaller trailer is I'm towing with a Lincoln Navigator L so there's that.

[@gunnerranch]

How'd that go for you?

[@tonyg4622]

Also depends on where you’re at. I’m in the middle of downtown Atlanta and rent out 6 dumpsters to other contractors/sub contractors. We stay incredibly busy here

[@gunnerranch]

Just curious how much are you charging to get those rentals

[@tonyg4622]

400 drops it off and gets it dumped. They load it. They also know it’ll be there before they show up to work and I’ll have gone within 2 hours of them telling me it’s ready for pickup. One thing that has really given me a boost is moving quick and treating customers with urgency

[@gunnerranch]

@@tonyg4622 That's exactly what I charge. Pretty much do the same thing for my customers I'm out here in California. But in my area where I'm located we're super saturated. Everybody purchased dump trailers during COVID and started to dump business. There are a few businesses out here that make money with it though. I'm friends with him.

[@junksomethingllc]

Finally....real scenario 👍🏽

[@gunnerranch]

Yes sir!

[@SteveSRT]

Make sure to lock up your safety chains, I believe your proven industries lock has a location for them. The reason behind this is a lot of thieves will just hook those up and take off with your trailer without even using the hitch ball until they’re safely away from where they stole it. Just another way to slow them down at least.

[@toy_poor]

All locks are just to keep honest man honest. A real thief will find ways around easily

[@SteveSRT]

@@toy_poor yep I fully agree. Realistically they could just bring their own chain and wrap it around the tongue and roll.

[@carlosmaza2154]

Buttt,,l used GPS 😂😂😂😂😂😂😅

[@marianoavila6848]

thanks for the video man im living in Utah I recently purchased a dump trailer have about 6 months with it have done a handful of jobs now I wanna get my little business more known out there I had business cards printed out have handed out lots of them already but I would like to know more ways to market my business and also would like more info on how to charge

[@jwheeler78]

What do you use for a battery/power set up on your trailer? I struggle to keep power in mine and the solar conditioner is trash.

[@gunnerranch]

Honestly when I connect to the 7way I just leave my truck on because it sends it constant power. Does yours not do that?

[@lros]

Wow thank you for the bid appreciate the honesty. I currently have a dump trailer I used to use for dirt loads but interested in doing rentals. Would you mind helping a brother out ? I’m willing to pay for consultation/ mentoring

[@gunnerranch]

What's up bud? Where you located? Email me at [e-mail]

[@Youneedkoolin]

I work for a construction contractor and we always have a super difficult time getting a good dumpster service.. we came across a guy who does exactly this with a little trailer. I watched because I am curious maybe it’s something I could get into on the side. I feel like there’s a good market near me. But the startup costs are a bit daunting.. maybe when I have more money and s vehicle that is capable of towing

[@gunnerranch]

If you can afford it do it. Start with one. If you still don't have a truck yes the start up can be expensive. If you just apply yourself with it you'll make enough to make the payment.

[@Flokiboys]

⁠@@gunnerranch hi I’m looking in to getting in the junk removal business. I was thinking about the f250 or 350 with a trailer. If that falls in the cdl category which I have a license already does that mean u have to get dot also? Which truck do u recommend and gas or diesel

[@eddiereyna2998]

I have a 20’ landscaping trailer w dual axles and what I do is that I have a very thick metal chain w a hook , it’s about 2” links and one end is locked under the frame and then I bring my spare tire and put a hitch to my coupler and insert my spare through that and I also have a 14’ strap that wraps around all of the chains and into the frame . In total there are three locks and chains plus the strap to have to break off plus the safety chains are also locked to the spare tire . One time my neighbor stopped a guy from stealing my 5x8 while I was at church . He only needed to break one more lock and that’s when Steve caught em .

[@juliovale2588]

Thanks for the video new sub, and nice trailer I’m looking for a trailer that size would you say you can dump 4 yards of gravel with it ?

[@gunnerranch]

5 to 6 yards for sure!

[@RAM-on8xb]

Its great that you do your walk around before and after you dump. However, you should cross your chains and install a hitch pin in the hitch on the trailer.

[@vacayislife7828]

Is it possible to use this dump trailer for doing deliveries of different products as well. Can you get a ATV on it

[@gunnerranch]

Absolutely. You can use it for what ever you'd like :)

[@bradwilliams6012]

If the trailer was loaded up to the top with concrete pieces, rebar, soil, etc...could the trailer hydraulics still raise/tilt it enough to dump it? Also, what's the max weight you could load the trailer?

[@gunnerranch]

Ok you never want to load concrete at the head. Middle is better it just depends on what your particular trailer can lift. Mine can life about 12000 pounds.

[@dannywhitt9080]

you kept the blue cooler......lol... nice trailer

[@nativewarparty5350]

Nice video brotha, I didn’t know rice road dump was still open after their fire. I was thinking about getting a dump trailer as well only thing is I have a 1500, so I won’t be able to tow as much weight. Was thinking of a smaller trailer. But dump trailers aren’t cheap so I may scrap that idea. Keep up the good work.

[@gunnerranch]

Thanks man. Ya it's super saturated. Your best bet is to make monthly payments and try to rent it that way. If you have extra funds to do that. It takes alot of advertising. Plan for it to get beat up too.

[@roadkingrider6532]

What about just regular trailer like bigger utility type trailers?

[@gunnerranch]

Those aren't really made for the weight. But will work.

[@kevinmcgill2261]

Hello, I would like to rent my dump trailer in NV. Will you please tell me what kind of insurance I need and where you have gotten it? Thank you so much.

[@gunnerranch]

It depends if your having people take the trailer or your dropping it off. Progressive will cover the trailer though if your doing the work

[@evan_six7]

So a very good friend of mine did it and he bought one for about 14 grand 14 K rated tall wall with the ramps and all Trail max the brand payment was 290bucks a month with zero down for 24 months same as cash with good credit rented out and did dump run and so forth with it and never had to make a payment out of pocket rented it out one time and would make his payment

[@gunnerranch]

There you go!!! Smart man! Go copy now.

[@gera4483]

Where did you get lock box for the trailer??

[@gunnerranch]

Proven lock idustrys

[@seanfox67]

With the high sides how is it with machinery? I’m looking at a high side and a low side. Used to have a low side but wrote it off in an accident and In my industry I don’t so much rent it out it just keeps things in house and thats important to me. Basically I need thoughts on a high side. I see the benefits but I’m worried about negative benenfits for machinery

[@Xtravagrasslandscaping]

Hey I love the video absolute truth But quick question can you send me the information regarding your airbags love the controller set up

[@gunnerranch]

Sure I can. Find me on Instagram 2dolla_tonyy

[@gunnerranch]

Air lift wireless 2nd generation 74000EZ

[@Haulero]

Bad thing about the lock box is, they can still swap the whole thing, removing the bolts and installing new hitch. Have you find one that protects everything? including the bolts so they can't remove the hitch?

[@gunnerranch]

I have a lock on the bolts as well :)

[@lanceevans58]

This might sound like a stupid question but where did you get the rental contracts for the jet ski boat rental business I just bought property on lake in Tennessee with the intention of same business. I live here in CA and know how sue happy people are

[@gunnerranch]

Not stupid at all. You can download a general contract online and edit it to your likings. My contract has one me court cases for boat rentals. Make sure you don't have an attachment to anything you buy because customer will wreck them to the point they aren't usable. Almost crushed my business when I first started! Also will try to scam you and do chargebacks

[@mikesnead903]

Cross chains on trailer for extra safety. Creates cradle to catch trailer in case of emergency

[@FredFlintstone21]

That heavy duty mat you got out of the trailer for free is awesome! My parents owned and operated a garbage business when I was a kid, so I know the statement, "one man's junk is another man's treasure" very well! Your duramax, is it a 2500hd, or 3500hd? You mentioned it'll pull 14,000 lbs. I got a 2002 excursion with a 7.3 diesel, your trailer might be too big for my excursion.

[@gunnerranch]

Mine is a 2500. The 7.3 if diesel wouldn't have a problem towing not sure about the weight on the excursion though.

[@FredFlintstone21]

@@gunnerranch I did add roadactive suspension to my excursion... kzbin.info/www/bejne/qqiomnSDf8qEick

[@FourSeasonsNorth4x4]

@@gunnerranch Fred Flintstone should be able to ‘bag’ that back axle (as I did on my Yukon) and increase the carrying payload. Also make certain you’re set up with functional electric brakes…very handy with the heavier load or a small machine(skid steer or mini-ex). All the best and thanks for the video…new sub. 👍

[@gunnerranch]

Lol. Thanks for the sub we def have electric breaks.

[@JB.Olsen7]

I’m looking for one out of necessity for my landscaping business and to haul a mini skid. Where I live just owning a dump trailer wouldn’t make me any money. But I wouldn’t trust loaning it out to get it beat up anyways.

[@cashway0420]

somebody needs to come up with something you can wrap around your tires to protect them from nails for when your going to places like the dump

[@gunnerranch]

100%

[@rodneylynch3676]

I have a 2007 Tahoe LS. Would your type of trailer work for my truck?

[@gunnerranch]

Well the trailer weighs 5k pounds it's self. You'd be really pushing your Tahoe for this. I have a Tahoe and have towed the trailer. It slumps it. You'll need to add a E brake controller. Look them up on amazing for your truck. Easy install yourself.

[@ryanhardin5166]

I'm trying to decide between a dump and a roll off to start my business

[@gunnerranch]

Welllll roll offs are nice! I can ask my buddy he has both!

[@JohnVelez-7]

Do you think my 2022 5.0 v8 f150 could tow haul a trailer like yours?

[@gunnerranch]

I do yes. However it's hard on the transmission at full capacity and you probably don't want to do more then what the factory says your truck can haul. Make sure the trailer has electric breaks.

[@sharkmeat725]

What kind of pick up truck do you recommend and engine?

[@sharkmeat725]

Also how many trip do you make a day?

[@gunnerranch]

Duramax 2500 and it depends how many you get hired for some times 2 depending on how fast people load

[@chadross4696]

How do you advertise or how do you target customers?

[@gunnerranch]

So I'm gunna make a video about this soon the new video that's uploading touches on it a little bit.

[@dimka-ls4cx]

Look at it this way! For example if you own a dump trailer, first thing I’d do is advertise ofc, 2ndly I’d get into my car drive around at construction jobs and call the contractors on their trucks or meet the contractors and offer them service! That would be my first week is just focus of getting leads and contacts then hopefully business picks up and everything goes into a snowball affect!

[@gunnerranch]

You have to be priced right for that! Alot of these contractors been using someone for years.

[@dimka-ls4cx]

@@gunnerranch one way you can do that, is Call around get some rates from contractors, or what’s your normal city rates for hauling when it comes to contractors obviously for the right price some contractors will give you a chance, remember you have to reach out to at least 100 ppl and someone’s gunna have to say yes and you have to show up and get the job done properly

[@gunnerranch]

@@dimka-ls4cx I agree btw with what you said is a great start to getting business.

[@robbiethill4838]

Quick question. Do you have to have your CDL? Thank you. Great video.

[@MrKillerRC]

No.

[@gunnerranch]

Depends what state. But not under 25,000 pounds in CA. Where you from?

[@joedoakes8307]

Do you require the renter to prepay the 150 dump fee and the 300 rental fee with NO refunds ?

[@SonidoPericosDjTilo]

Whats up brother. I just got a dump trailer and it has the adjustable height. Have you looked into any lock sleeves to avoid anyone attaching anything above the current coupler height ?

[@gunnerranch]

What kind of lock sleeves? I have a side lock deal for mine and a couple lock

[@EricB-qr2gn]

Do you need cdl license or regular license to move trailer?

[@gunnerranch]

If your over 10k

[@markcafiero8531]

I'm buying one this weekend for my tree business side hustle and will rent other times. Setting the bar low but I'm hoping to just make $600-800/mo. Sound realistic? BTW I am a marketer for my day job so if I can't get the word out then that would be pretty sad. I'll be running ads in Marketplace, CL, Nextdoor, advertise on the trailer, and try to make some friends in the landscaping business.

[@gunnerranch]

Nice. Sounds very realistic tbh.

[@markcafiero8531]

@@gunnerranch In your opinion, how important is the 14K rating vs. say 10K

[@gunnerranch]

@markcafiero8531 big time! Don't waste your time with 10k. It's likes boobs for women they all wish they went bigger lol

[@johnysky6066]

You should haul it to Winnipeg MB--- it is only 17 bucks to dump it

[@normmorrison1861]

Do you have comercial insurance on your truck and trailer?

[@misterpatron1]

Awesome content. Finally someone that talks normal. What does the insirance cost per month ????

[@gunnerranch]

$30

[@joedominick7517]

orfice on burner might have a spider nest in it causing the yellow flame.

[@gunnerranch]

Somethings going on flame is way to high!

[@getitjoe251]

Just as some advice I found that advertising your business with real estate companies and local realtors in your area who often buy homes themselves to flip for a profit have netted me a good business here lately in my area on a good month I can make about $6,000 to $7,000 with just one trailer and dump services bundled with property cleanup and a two-man crew

[@gunnerranch]

That's some good advice! How do you recommend advertising other then word of mouth?

[@gabrielsmith6411]

You may need a CDL to pull that! Make sure you know the laws before buying a trailer rated to haul more than 10,000 lbs. Always cross your chains!

[@jphillips472]

Why did u dump so far away from the trash pile?

[@Scott-mu6fk]

Great video but fyi always open lid of bbq when turning on, never with it closed.👍

[@gunnerranch]

Thank you a few peeps touched on this

[@moderskeppets]

Great vid. Question form a swede. Are you just able to dump whatever into a pile? No sorting it out before? Just dumping?

[@gunnerranch]

Correct unless we want to dump free like concrete and stuff. We don't have to sort it but we pay what I believe is a premium for general trash.

[@moderskeppets]

@@gunnerranch Alright. Different rules in different countries i guess. Seen a lot of amercans and you seem to be able to just dump everything. In sweden, everything is separated. Alright. cheers!

[@irreccon]

Dumpster businesses have an insane amount of competition. It's very easy work that most anyone can do and the startup in terms of a business isn't that much. Maybe 65K on the low end for a new truck and another 15-20K for a dump trailer. So for less then 100K you can have a business with the potential to make good money. Which is why competition is so high.

[@matt6951]

Whats good money?

[@irreccon]

@@matt6951 I can't answer that for you. What's good money to you? I heard someone say 500 a day keeps the job away.

[@matt6951]

@@irreccon that would work for me

[@HoolaaBaaloo]

You probably won’t make 500 bucks a day with just one trailer when the median daily rent fee is 300 in most cases with you paying the dumping cost

[@aubrey-g9d]

​@@HoolaaBaalooyou can make $500.00 day or more with one trailer if you're doing junk removal or hauling gravel or other hauling jobs.

[@MakeitHappen1]

Do you have any rules for types of debris you won’t haul?

[@starbugmechanic5236]

Yeah, I was wondering what happens if people put cans of paint or old motor oil in the trailer.

[@gunnerranch]

It really depends where you go. Sometimes they let it slide. I just tell them no hazardous supplies no oil. Don't fill over the top. Because the sticks will poke the cover.

[@gunnerranch]

Trees and concrete really mess the trailers up. I've got the most damage with tree scratching the sides. Thanks for the questions hopefully I answered them.

[@3MUnique]

How/Where do u make arrangements 2 dump people’s land waste?

[@gunnerranch]

The dump site. Do yall have them there as well?

[@bigboybuilder77]

Tony, in the video I seen a man using a modified flatbed trailer possibly a car hauler unloading at the same time you were. I'm interested in trying this trash hauling business out. I have a car hauler with dual 3500lb axles, It's 17'x7'. Thinking of converting it to do this type of work. Going out and buying a dump trailer is not an option. Recently let go from work so I need to work with what I have. Your thoughts?

[@gunnerranch]

That will work however depending on what your axles are rated for and if you can build sides for it. Also if you want to manually dump the trash by hand. If so your golden. Customers don't care they just want the trash gone. I say go for it!

[@bigboybuilder77]

@@gunnerranch I plan to build sides for it. A combination of metal and wood, for now until I can afford to purchase metal plate for the walls. Hopefully I can come up with a way to use the 12klb winch to unload the trash. I've seen a few ideas already.

[@williambuehler2533]

@@bigboybuilder77 wood floor or metal? Run a cable from a chair style puller to back of trailer. Run your winch line under the trailer to attach them as you pull the winch in it will pull the chair to bring trash to the back..

[@williambuehler2533]

I'd recommend getting a roller for areas where your cable touches, but to start any rounded surface is better that corners

[@bigboybuilder77]

@@williambuehler2533 it's an metal floor.

[@PersistentPatriot]

where do you advertise your dump trailer service?

[@gunnerranch]

Facebook, Craigslist and Instagram

[@PersistentPatriot]

what do you charge? is it per day?

[@gunnerranch]

@@PersistentPatriot per day yes. $300 but I'll give there 2-3 days with it if we aren't busy

[@j.l.7807]

Who do you use for insurance for renting out your jet skis?

[@RaldasDetails]

Awesome video brother!!

[@gunnerranch]

Thanks man! Just made a new one last night lmk how you like it.

[@MasteringMayhem]

I have a RAM 1500 Limited. Is my truck big enough for most load weights or do I need to get a bigger truck? Thanks in advance.

[@miguelherera714]

It just depends what your gonna haul if your gonna haul gravel dirt or concrete you need another truck your truck is gonna squat to the ground not to mention extra stress on your engine

[@gunnerranch]

It will work! But will put some strain. It's the weight of the truck that's important

[@here_to_watch2115]

You gotta keep over head super low if your running it as a side gig. It's also a good idea period..lol

[@ertreeservice9558]

What category do You advertise that dump trailer for dumping services? I have the exact trailer

[@gunnerranch]

Just on FB market place for sale.

[@aubrey-g9d]

Ive seen guys who put a boot on the trailer tire to make theft harder. Nothing will be full proof. Does your insurance not cover theft?

[@gunnerranch]

Yes it does.

[@RobertoHernandez-cd9bs]

FJB haha! Sup bro, I'm from Stockton n about to start my own junk hauling business, nice video man!

[@gunnerranch]

That's right man! I hope you kill it. FJB!

[@RobertoHernandez-cd9bs]

@@gunnerranch thanks! However, for now, I have a 22 trail boss 1500, I'll get a similar trailer but I can only haul 10k lbs for now, then I'll upgrade to a HD diesel later.

[@CoulterStoneMasonry]

You gotta cross those chains. Chains hook up to opposite side on truck

[@ewlawncare6618]

I am trying to start renting a dump trailer and car trailer but insurance seams impossible to get do you have any recommendations?

[@gunnerranch]

Progressive? Maybe they are always cheap. Just get basic insurance on both.

[@Whereztheducks]

I got my own reality check this year by buying a 16 yard dump trailer. I've rented it twice in the 6 months I've owned it..... I make more money just using it for work so I am still glad I got it but unless you have 15-20 of them and are dropping them off cheap.... there is not much return in this game...

[@gunnerranch]

I aggree. I wish I would have got a 16 footer!

[@Whereztheducks]

@@gunnerranch I made sure to for my bobcat, I know its not ideal but for a local gravel job its perfect. I also went with the 4-foot sides for more trash, but my local dump charges $15 a yard for construction debris and $20 for trash. Not even worth it after the 30 mins to get there.

[@gunnerranch]

So what would be the total for trash on a full load? Over 240?

[@Whereztheducks]

@@gunnerranch exactly. So I have to charge minimum of $350 and no one wants to pay that when the big dumpsters have 6-10 yard drop offs for $125-$200. So the little guy gets no business.

[@Whereztheducks]

@@gunnerranch a full load is around $255

[@sonidodurancheran04]

We’re do you advertise?

[@samiam6672]

What kind of truck do you have and would that truck also work to pull a 16ft trailer?

[@juanochoa9410]

Whats the trailers GVWR & your trucks GVWR?

[@gunnerranch]

Honestly I'd have to look trailer is about 4500 pounds or so dry.

[@juanochoa9410]

@@gunnerranch what does the tags on the truck & trailer say under GVWR: that’s what’s Im looking for

[@MIGHTYX2010]

PSA! That is not the correct way to light a propane grill. Never leave the lid down or closed while gas is on and then try to light it. Stay safe out there everyone! Just because you've seen it done doesn't mean it's right. There is a such thing as, luck! 👍

[@gunnerranch]

I understand I wasn't trying to show how to do this the correct way at all. I'm pretty sure I couldn't get it to click. Either way. Thanks lol

[@brandonschudlich1497]

Ha ha ha... I learned this at a very young age.. Maybe 7 or so.. Turned the burners on realized the igniter switch didn't work. Went inside grabbed a stick lighter. Came back out stuck it in a hole in the grill and striked it.. Lid popped open so fast it twisted. Burnt my eye brows, eye lashes and half of the hair off of my head along with a nice sun burn ish to my face and ears... Learned real quick that day....

[@jaymes7521]

I agree. I stopped watching the video at the point he attempted to light the grill with lid down.

[@patriotmadness6231]

Great video

[@gunnerranch]

Thank you glad you enjoyed it.

[@andrewviperpingel9565]

Scrap metal pays to dump instead of trash that you have to pay. Also I e heard of people starting thrif shops off what they find. Especially when you get customers in the high end markets. Also foreclosure house cleanups you can hire labor hands to clean out houses with your dumptrailer

[@Scagridervride2]

I bought one for my landscape business and when I see the videos of the 10k a month I can only laugh knowing it’s cap. The best u can do online advertising is get 4 to 1 on ur money spent and fuel and upping ur insurance for it take a quarter of ur profits so paying for it, fuel, insurance(that actually covers it not on ur truck)and advertising take a huge chunk of it from the rip I’d say 3/5. Add good roll off companies in ur area and it’s even less. But if u need a second income that u can take ur kids with u on and isn’t physical it’s a starting point.

[@gunnerranch]

Good info here!

[@nxlevelautodetailing7661]

Nice video ! Fresno Ca 👍

[@robertbrookshire165]

Someone used that igloo for an emergency shitter.😂

[@weekendhomeprojects]

I live near a lake...is boat / jet ski rentals a good side gig?

[@gunnerranch]

It's good yes. Very stressful! People really tear your equipment up.

[@2Years2Farm]

I was going to buy a dump trailer. I only buy stuff used so I was ok with it getting beaten up. My buddy was selling a 14x7 dump trailer for $7,000 that I was really considering. I decided 7k was too much and a few months later I bought a dump truck for $2,000. I carried 7 tons of sand the other day and it never even came close to being overloaded. Didn’t even lower! Not kidding. No one wants a 45 year old so I’m never worried someone will steal it like a dumb trailer. I can also pull equipment with ease with my truck. Insurance is $135/mo and that’s commercial. The benefits of a truck compared to a trailer are definitely worth the cost in fuel and learning how to fix old stuff.

[@gunnerranch]

That's awesome mind sending me some pictures. I'm 2dolla_tonyy on Instagram

[@asianability91]

Where do you get your trailer insurance? How about General liability? I was quoted $6000 for the business liability! Please help

[@gunnerranch]

Some people just risk it and get basic insurance :)

[@asianability91]

⁠@@gunnerranchwhat you mean basic insurance? Like personal trailer insurance and no liability insurance on top?