How Do You Deliver Your Firewood? What's the Best Way?

[@toddsoutsideagain]

All kinds of ways to load and deliver wood! Dump trailer is what works for me. In our state a dump truck is considered a commercial vehicle so insurance and loans are way too costly for a side hustle! Dump insert might be your solution. Good stuff Phil👊🏻

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

I’d already have a dump insert but Karen keeps telling no lol . Maine considers my pick up commercial and makes us get commercial plates .

[@JerrySpindler]

Enjoyed the video, like when you question the way to do things and how you may change to improve your production. Yours and several other firewood channels have inspired me to start a small firewood business and the ideas you have given will help tremendously, thank you!

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

Thanks Jerry, happy if we’ve helped in any way. I always welcome other peoples input because I always learn something new and can come up with some way of making things work better

[@amandapeckham3930]

Good morning new to your channel and love your content. We just purchased our first processor although used it fits our needs and budget and will speed things up and be easier on the body. We just recently dived into the bundle wood part of our business and are eagerly awaiting for our new bundle wrapper to be shipped to us… continue making the great content!!!

[@buckinfirewood]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Years to all the Wood Hounds!!! We just picked up a 7x14 5th wheel with 4 foot sides pulling with a Ram 3500.. but my favorite way is to call in a 40 yard bin and let them deliver 6 cords at a time..

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

I think if I had to do it all over again I’d go with a 5th wheel instead of a bumper toe . 6 cord loads now ya talking .

[@Chucky-b7v]

G’day Phil & Karen. I would like to wish you both a wonderful New Year for 2025 and thanks for sharing all of your cool videos over the year. Cheers 🍻 Wayne.

[@outdoorsinthe608]

I use a 1 ton dump truck that works well but it is my only “truck” so when we want to go somewhere with the family and need a truck there is no room. Ideally I would like your setup, a regular truck and a dump trailer(one with a good battery😂). Have a great one Phil👍👍

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

A good battery is key lol . We’re trying to keep it at one truck as well so that’s why I was thinking the dump insert . Thanks Jerimia

[@davidedwards3734]

I like the dump insert solution!! Most of my deliveries are 1/3 of a cord!! Stay Hydrated and Have a Safe Day

[@littleaub2145]

just put a second battery in with the truck battery isa and have it charge with the truck battery and run the dump part in the trailer.

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

Thanks Dave . I belive a dump insert will be the answer as well just gota save up a few bucks first .

[@NeighborlyHomestead]

Nice video Phil! We have a dump trailer but we don't do very many deliveries. I've often thought that a small pickup dump truck would be handy but it would probably sit more than it gets used, at least for me.

[@john2810]

I just built a decent flatbed for my 3/4 ton. Put an old hay wagon hoist under it. Works great for firewood. Still have a gooseneck hitch & can use several different options for sides that can slide in or out of the stake pockets easily.

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

My truck is only a yr old I hate to go changing it around to much but if it was my older truck I’d do that in a heartbeat.

[@john2810]

@ mines almost 20, it earned a new bed the hard way! I know what you saying - hate to change or mess up a good thing, especially when it’s still new! (Even though you have a Ford😆🤣)

[@dermot107]

I love the sound of dry wood falling into the trailer Phil 😂

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

So many people say that. It’s the best sound! lol

[@Turtlewood]

Bad dog that’s aggravating. Great video buster is fast man wow. Probably the insert like you said but that adds a lot of gvw . Not sure good luck . We hope to be in that perdition someday. Great show my friends.

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

I think them dump inserts are around 7-800 lbs and with a half cord added it should handle it ok . Just gota keep plugging away everything takes time .

[@VicsYard]

Batteries and tires are the story of my life. I had a EZ dump years ago. Loved the thing. The one and done truck is almost impossible. Everyday I’m thinking what’s the next truck. That’s why I have two of everything!!!! lol

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

That's what I tell Karen, if I had the money I'd just buy 2 of everything.

[@Garrett572xpg]

If u have a big enough dumptrailer pump box u can run 2 deep cycle marine batteries in parallel to get way more dumps per charge. I always bring a marine battery and jumper cables in my truck bed on deliveries to make dumps fast and easy. I just trickle charge it everyday in the garage where it stays 40-55 all winter. Truck craft makes aluminum dump inserts that are built to last. I've been looking for one for my truck 6.5ft box. But i think getting a smaller dump trailer like 6x10 with high sides would be better for 1,2,or 3 facecord deliveries. Had a 5x10 deckover dump years ago but it rusted apart so fast. Have a 7x14x4ft 2015 load trail but its also falling apart but its made over thousand dumps since we got it 6 yrs ago. Gone thru 6 14 ply tires on it already. Hoping to sell enough wood this winter to get a new 7x14x4ft high side trailer this spring

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

I think today I will be buying either a jump pack or extra long set of jumper cables . I hear ya on the tires we just had to do the log trailer . The price of new trailers is crazy or any equipment for that mater . My truck body is aluminum an the dump trailer is galvanized so I’m gona keep with buying stuff that don’t rust out after 6 yrs .

[@jacobking80]

It’s nice to have both. I’ve got a 14X7 dump trailer and just got the dumper dog insert as well. But with accumulating more stuff there is always more problems. Everything I own needs tires or a battery or an oil change or a tank of fuel. Lol. It’s always something. But my dogs are old and haven’t ran off if awhile so I got that going more. Lol.

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

What do you think of the insert so far . Also have you had any issues with it messing with the electrical in your truck . Yup tires batteries engines rust an a few other things come to mind with having equipment. Can be a full time job just keeping everything up an going .

[@jacobking80]

@ I really like the dump insert so far. I’ve had it for a couple months now and haven’t had any trouble with it. I use it to deliver single ricks and then I also split out of it. Load the roads in it with skid steer and leave tailgate shut. Similar to your hopper feeder.

[@bucklanders5946]

First of all, I have watched several firewood videos on KZbin. From what I have seen, you have the best setup, from your bucking pit, gathering it with your rake bucket, dumping it in the hopper, straight to the splitter, then the conveyor, with the final trip to the trailer to be stacked. Like any process, there is always room for improvement. However I understand the finances that goes in to setting up a perfect system. For bucking your logs, it would be nice if you had a mini excavator with a narrow bucket and a thumb to hold your logs rather than using the forks. Then it would be nice if you had some kind of wire wrap system for bundling. Then you could bundle directly from the trailer, and put the bundle on the pallets to be stored away for drying or shoved into a kiln. That would eliminate the palletizing of loose wood, then having to move it at a later date to be bundled. Again you and Karen are doing a fine job. At least I'm impressed.

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

Thanks . Sure would be nice to have an excavator I know it would speed things up . We are experimenting with bagging green wood this winter as like you said it saves one whole process.

[@inthebackyardwithdel438]

I have a Kauffman dump trailer . Happy New Year to you and Mrs Karen 👍🏻🇺🇸🪵

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

Thanks Dell happy new yr to you as well .

[@leehillsgrove7986]

Hey Phil, when I was delivering wood like you do, I built gates in my trailer like you have on the back of your trailer in half cord intervals also had a one cord trailer that I built a double swing gate in the middle of that one to It worked good but like anything something always messes up every once in a while then I started getting real busy and a lot of the places I couldn’t get in with a trailer so I just went to one ton dumps and I just have a half cord mark on the inside of my body so I can deliver half cord, but like you say everything don’t always go as planned also food for thought. I always had a spare battery in the back of my pick up and a set of jumper cables in case something happened to the one in the trailer you two have a great weekend and be safe Lee Hillsgrove Trucking signing off 👍

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

Dana an I have talked for yrs about having a gate in the middle to split the load . Having a divider would pay for its self in one season . That might just be an option for us compared to buying a new dump insert . I really want to stay away from having more trucks an all the expense that go along with them .

[@stevekeller9492]

I like the dump insert option. Your vehicle is easier to get in most of those tight spots and still small enough to get groceries along the way.

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

That’s the key right there we use the truck for a lot of different things . Having a dump insert will let Karen be out doing deliveries.

[@jameschandler2776]

Hope you guys had a great Christmas with your family. Wait until the baby can get around and remember each Christmas. Savor it. It goes by so fast. Mine just graduated from college. I sell very little wood now. I live in an area where everyone has or sells wood. I just traded 3 cords to have a friend install a dishwasher for my wife and remove the cabinet, shorten it, and make an island from it. I see you just emptied another old pallet. Hand chucking into a pickup.

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

We do a fair amount of trading as well . We have been doing a lot of deliveries since she put that add out and I’d say over half of them have been half cord deliveries. Christmas is always fun with the family all together an watching the grand kids excitement.

[@danshouseofsmokeandoutdoor7119]

I got 7x14 dump trailer it great for all but them tight places. I think one ton dully with dump bed would work best. My tree guy has got big dump trailer just got gas motor. I think that be great way rather than battery and 12 volt pump. Keep up the good work

[@circlebmn]

The bulk of my deliveries are 1/3 cords. I have a 7x14 dump trailer for full cords and hauling logs but it can be a challenge to get into some places. I think a SRW flatbed dump is the best option. Put side boards on for delivery, run without if you want to hauls some logs or anything else.

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

Half cords an smaller only account for 20% of our deliveries so I can’t go to crazy spending money to make it more efficient. The cost of another truck an the cost to keep it going are more than I can justify.

[@circlebmn]

@@AllenFamilyFirewood No doubt a challenge to get it done without spending a bunch of money. I need to get a few more miles out of the wood truck I have now. The next one will be setup as the flatbed.

[@outdoorswithlarryrobin]

Hello Phil, I’m looking forward to just be able to deliver a half cord again😂👍🇺🇸

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

I’m sure they will get ya figured out Larry . Till then you gota figure out how to make that bob cat remote controled so you can sit on the couch and run it .

[@leahmodesitt5560]

Great Video

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

Thank you!

[@brianprange8049]

For the dog try the pet safe wireless fence. You could plug it into your building and gives the dog up to half acre to run. When they hit the edge it gives a warning tone and then a shock.

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

Thanks we used to have one of them . Might have to go that route again .

[@lyleharkness-rv5vf]

Good video and discussion 👍 I don't sell/deliver firewood, just personal use. A local guy has a manure spreader mounted to a truck with the beaters removed, uses the table chain mechanism to unload.

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

A yr ago we had plans to use a manure spreader as a hopper feeder like the green one we have now . We really need something that Karen can go do deliveries with and trailers are a no go with her .

[@CherylGagnon-c3o]

Maybe tomorrow will be a better day all around! Good video just the same!❤💜

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

Always looking for tomorrow to be a better day! Thanks Mom ❤️

[@camperjack2620]

I looked at the Pierce Arrow Factory bed dump kit site. It seems to be a real company with real people based it Texas. Their kit is about $1700, but they do not list applicability to a Chevy newer than 2017. You can tow, you will have to have the receiver shortened and get a longer ball hitch. If you stick with the factory bed they are easier to back up than the flat beds that are wider than the truck. This would most likely be good for face cords or half cords which you are set up for, and probably full cords. Depending on the bed design you might need to add a 2 inch square tube frame to the bottom of the bed, or depending on whether you just cant squeeze the hydraulic in, a four inch subframe to jack it up enough for the hydraulics. Still cheaper than buying a bed. I would add some tin to the inside of the bed to make it look like the hopper. Not sure if Dana would have the time or the inclination to take this on for you, but Pierce Arrow does have their phone number on their web site.

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

Pierce is what Larry an Robin have on there 3/4 ton but he told me he can’t haul a trailer with it so that don’t work for me . The dump insert seems to be the way to go .

[@dono9879]

Hello Phil and Karen. Phil looks like you are doing a tutorial for the wood hounds. The video was entertaining but I miss Karen throwing a few zingers at you. Thanks for another good video.

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

Thanks Dono, I try and pick everyone’s brains because I always learn something. Karen should be back soon to add some entertainment and keep me on my toes lol

[@johnwinslow4503]

Merry Christmakka to all and a prosperous and healthy New Year. This past summer my 88 Chevy one ton developed engine issues and after 3 mechanics tried to resolve the issue, I sent it down the road. Delivering with a 7' x 10' with sides for full cords and my 5' x 8' for 1/2 cords. We get a good amount of wood donated by home owners that we will buck up and the 7 x 10 is a low boy and is much easier to load. Like your comment cranking out a load. Apparently Karen didn't edit. Be Kind 2025, Falmouth Lions.

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

The trailers really are the way to go but having a dump insert will let Karen go do deliveries . We’re also thinking about a gate in the middle of the trailer so we can do 2 separate loads in one trip .

[@bobfitch607]

Can be no help Phil I only cut and split for myself. To heat my camp and feed my syrup evaporator. Sure you will get a lot of expert advice. Hope your Christmas was a good one

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

Thanks Bob, it takes a village everyone does it a little different. I’m sure I’ll learn something! Hope you had a great Christmas as well

[@WilleysFirewood]

I've used trucks and trailers before. I currently use a dump trailer now but soon I will be back to a dedicated delivery truck. I find that the truck is much more maneuverable. We will be getting a dump insert for the Tundra as well.

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

For big deliveries or a lot of 1 cord deliveries a bigger truck is definitely the way to go Russ . A 3/4 ton is about all Karen is comfortable driving so as of now a dump insert is the plan for getting them small deliveries knocked out .

[@WilleysFirewood]

@ you have Karen and I have Kevin. Looks like we both are getting inserts 🤣

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

@ yup I think if Karen can do a delivery then Kevin should be able as well .

[@JohnArnott-p6y]

Phil and Karen. Merry Christmas/happy holidays.. We are going through the same problem. We have a similar trailer to yours so delivering small quantities 1-2 face cords with the trailer looks ridiculous and very inefficient. We are also considering a dump insert or a smaller dump trailer. Let us know what you decide.. looking forward to more videos

[@bwillan]

The Dude Ranch DIY guys have a hook lift truck for their bulk firewood deliveries. I think it works better in dumping as the box is higher off the ground and makes a taller dump pile.

[@iffykidmn8170]

might be great in open areas, how does it work for customers with low hanging obstacles?

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

I’ve seen them hook lifts but they require a one toon or bigger truck . I’d really like to stay away from all the cost that go with another truck

[@MicahHughes-y9t]

Had me worried there, thought maybe we lost Phil- “ It takes a village”, there it was, the exclamation point! - Phil doesn’t exclaim 😁your sneaky but your grammar is always correct. Take care Allen’s, Happy New Year- Be hydrated stay kind !

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

Hahahaha! You definitely lost Phil with this comment, he would never have pieced this together 😂 I dare guess you are not the only one who realizes when I am answering a comment! I try to hide it, but I just can’t speak or spell like he does! 🤷‍♀️ My spelling bee championship lives within me forever and always lol 😂 Happy New Year Mike Hughes! 👍🏻🇱🇷🎉

[@MicahHughes-y9t]

😂 Can spot it a mile away!- just adds to the fun- congrats on that Bee blue ribbon!

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

Lol, spelling bee days were many moons ago but once you got it, you always got it! (How’s that for improper grammar?) Gotta have fun!

[@MicahHughes-y9t]

Them were the days !

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

Lol, fer sure!

[@arnejahr3531]

Great video ps I carry a jump box with me on deliverys

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

I did tell Karen that’s what I should get instead of 30 ft jumper cables .

[@OpenAirAdventureFirewood]

I got socks😢for Christmas. Phil, we have aluminum dump inserts in our 350s at work, and they are the cats meow. Light, no rust. Big savings in gas not hauling around the trailer.

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

How does the aluminum hold up to the cold I was told it don’t do well . Bout the only options are aluminum or stainless steel. I figured the stainless might also hold up better to getting wood chunks droped into it but like the light weight of aluminum.

[@OpenAirAdventureFirewood]

@AllenFamilyFirewood we're hauling salt and gravel. No issues. The gauge is thick. I'm sure firewood wouldn't bother it dropping in. Stainless would be nice too. Either one of the two, I'd go with price.

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

I’d love a dump truck along with my dump trailer. Or a mini skid to deliver Ibc totes and swap them out for high dollar deliveries.

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

The high dollar wood is ware it’s at . The small delivery’s are becoming more an more of what we deliver each yr .

[@mrscuba1693]

I had 2 pick up trucks both was 2500 hds and one I put a hoist in it so it would dump like a dump truck that worked great for a 2 face cord delivery had to hand load it but was unloaded in 5 sec and then I got the dump trailer 8 years ago for bigger deliverys. I did not have very many come to get the wood

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

Was you able to haul a trailer with the one you had the hoist in .

[@mrscuba1693]

@@AllenFamilyFirewood yes did that many times

[@DaveDunehew-e1f]

Phil, great video. I was watching you dump & it didn’t sound like it was going to make it up high enough & guess what it didn’t. If you want to invest in a dumper probably purchase new unless you know the previous owner of one. There is an old saying, you get what you pay for, that is also true about Harbor Freight. Buy something you want that is good & don’t give your tax dollars to the Government. As Joe @ OWB would say, HAVE A GREAT DAY.👍 Oh, Sorry to hear Blue likes to travel around.🐶 Happy New Year. Dave from Auburn.

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

The biggest issues with dump inserts is they rot out after 5-10 winters . The hydraulics seem to hold up a there a cheep fix if something does go wrong . That’s why I was thinking stainless or aluminum. Blue is half lab an half husky and I think the husky side likes to go on tour lol. I keep him on a 30 ft rope now . Maybe after a month or so I can try letting him have free run again . We’ve only had him for 2,weeks so we’re still learning each other .

[@DaveDunehew-e1f]

@ I see a stainless steel dumper on marketplace for 4k. It’s in Cumberland Center Maine. It’s one of the good brands, I think Dirty Dawg or something like that. Over 6k new.

[@amandapeckham3930]

I started out many years ago with a dump insert in a 86 ford f350 with the 6.9 idi the truck was pretty good. I bought the stainless ez dump insert and honestly I’d stay away from them they aren’t to bad for light loads bud for full wet cords they won’t dump it it’s to heavy.

[@toddpacheco4748]

Phil,at least you know that you got a little something done ☑️ in the wood yard today 👍maybe a baby dump trailer like Chris in the wood yard has its the same brand as your big one you have just saying 😮😊❤

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

We have a 5 by 8 dump trailer also but Karen is a definite negative on backing up any kind of trailer .

[@ChuckShaull-qj4um]

I have put a hoist on my pickup and put a flatbed on it with sides. Then you have a pickup for delivery and truck for every day use 2 in 1

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

A flat bed set up to dump would work but I’m not sure how or if I could still haul a trailer . I know with the dump inserts you can still haul a trailer . I’m thinking over all cost it woukd be cheeper to just buy a dump insert .

[@robertseter4329]

Batteries always go bad at the worst time. I use dump trailers as well. 5x10 for facecord and 2 facecord deliveries and 6x12 for cord deliveries. I get very few deliveries over a facecord at a time. I don't use the bed on my truck for deliveries. I keep my fuel cans and saw oil at the back with a strap through the handles to bed tiedown points. Most of my customers supplement their heat with wood, use it in burn pits, or for cooking. You may want to invest in a 20 ft set of jumper cables (I need to take my own advice!). My trailers are almost a year old and haven't had battery issues yet. Find an old elcamino for Karen to use for deliveries. Easy to reach the wood from the side. 😁👍

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

An elcamino for deliveries now I didn’t see that one coming lol but I like ya way of thinking . Great idea on an extra long set of jump cables that would be handy for sure .

[@doitalldavey8788]

I had an easy dump insert in my truck but it messed with the electrical of the truck itself. I like the dump trailer better as its a separate unit.

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

That’s not what I was hoping to hear . I will definitely keep that in mind .

[@shotlifffamilyfirewood]

Phil just a thought but a 2nd truck like a 1 ton dump so if one goes down you are still able to deliver. Hopefully your new truck never has an issue but just a thought

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

That would be great, but we’re trying to avoid adding another vehicle because of all the expenses that go with it. Registration, insurance, maintenance, etc. Thanks Brian!

[@shotlifffamilyfirewood]

@AllenFamilyFirewood oh completely I understand just thought it's something to think about. Hope you guys had a great Christmas.

[@leonardryan8723]

Phil I love delivery full semi load off 18.95 to 23.68 cords at one ☝️ time . Phil between you and me buy gav. Steel keep away from alum it crack so easy special in different weather from hot 🥵 to freezing cold 🥶 with alum . Remember phil dog will find there way back home 🏠 unless blue into running down coyotes 😮. Great 👍 to see old BUSTER been over 3 1/2 mtns in the high county I didn’t get to see OLD BUSTER fastest splitter on u tube with a single cycle engine on it . 😊

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

Thanks for the advice Leonard I will stay away from the aluminum. Maybe stainless steel is the way to go I’m not sure anyone makes a galvanized dump insert . We just got the dog from the pound 2 weeks ago so it’s taking some time to figure him out .

[@noelstractors-firewood57]

Say, you guys don’t have any Christmas snow there. 😳. What’s up with that. 🤭🤭🤣😂😆 Sure is lots here. I’m no help to you Phil. I don’t sell wood. But if I was, a small 1 ton dump truck would be what I’d be looking for. The insert would be a good thing for you. Cause Karen could also deliver the bundle wood in the summer. As she takes the bundles out she could raise the dump to get the bundles to slide to the back. She wouldn’t have to get in the truck to get them out. Same as when you’re stacking wood. Get the wood to come to you. Easy to get out of the dump. Any way, I’m sure you’ll figure something out. Have a great day team. 👍🏻👍🏻👋👋

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

The power of video, Noel…Phil made this video prior to the snowfall. We had 5 inches on Christmas Eve so it’s white here now. We’re thinking the dump insert might be the best way to go for us, we agree it could be used in multiple ways. Hope you had a great Christmas and looking forward to a great New Year!

[@noelstractors-firewood57]

👍🏻👋🪵🪓🔥

[@brentsmith2384]

You can get a new battery, but don't you dare get a new dog.Blue is a good boy.he just needs attention. He got bored....ran off.he will come back when he gets hungry 😊. Take care🍻

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

We just got him from the pound 2 weeks ago an so far he’s taken me on a few excursions looking for him so now he has a 30 ft rope attached with a stick tied at the end . That should fetch him up if he heads out through the woods again so I’m not spending hrs looking for him . 90% of the time he’s great an stays in the wood yard but if he gets wind of something off he goes .

[@robertdaigle5529]

Beg and plead your buddy with the dump trailer to come load and unload the wood from your yard to the customers hahaha

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

That sounds like the best option Robert! lol

[@DanielAtkinsFirewood]

I am currently looking for another way as well, but some of the driveways I back into are super small, and the truck alone barely fits..

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

I’ve studied this a lot an them dump inserts sound like the way to go . Plus you can still haul a trailer with the insert in the truck .new ones are out out of our price range so it will probably be a used one if we can swing it come spring . I also think with tall enuf sideboards a half cord is no problem maby even a full cord but I’m not sure .

[@ClellWise]

Phil I heard about this guy in Sebago, Maine. I heard he was pretty good with hydraulics. I wonder if he would be any help turning the F250 into a dump bed truck? If the wifey ever wraps up the LLBean gig, she could stay and split on the Axis while you go deliver. Just a thought. You'll figure it out. You always do, lol.

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

So many options, so little time! lol. We’re soaking up the comments though, and I’m sure we’ll figure out the best route possible. Thanks as always for commenting!

[@ralphkanagy4602]

Nice video

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

Thanks Ralph!

[@antiochman8222]

Isn’t there a way to mount something similar to live deck trailer in the pick up?

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

I’m not sure maybe a sander with a wide belt would work and just cut the end off so the wood will come out . Now ya got me thinking .

[@iffykidmn8170]

Did I hear you mention anything about leaving Karen in the woodyard producing firewood while you do the deliveries with what you already have?

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

This is Karen…I can split as long as the tractor bucket is full. If he can deliver really fast than that would work great! lol. I know, I know… 😂

[@Tracey-re5jn]

I use a Ford Expedition and a 5/8 and a 6/10 utility trailer

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

I as well had a similar set up yrs ago . It definitely gets the job done

[@philipgagnon3114]

You figure the dog likes deer Phil? Just wondering...did your mom n dad deal in firewood sales too or maybe Karen's? Hope your dog is ok. We used a pickup truck back in the day. My dad and I I mean. You have a great set-up. 😊

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

We just got the dog from the pound 2 weeks ago so he’s not used sticking around yet . My family had huge greenhouses that took 150 cord of wood each yr to keep heated . So we wasn’t in the wood business but we sure spent a lot of time going in the woods to get that much a get it cut a split . We also keep all of our homes heated with wood an that took another 35 cord of wood .

[@philipgagnon3114]

@AllenFamilyFirewood WOW!!!

[@smorefirewood]

One stick at a time. If it fits it ships.

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

Maybe some day you will use that dump insert you have . I still think you should just let me store that at my place for ya .

[@jamessanders4310]

Looks like red oak..does it dry faster split small?

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

It is red oak. It drys slower than any other wood, that’s why we split it small. It speeds up the drying process a lot

[@dereksstuff8395]

"Sounds like Karen".... now that's funny! 😂 We use dump trailers, or I'll just load a tote onto the truck, then throw it out of the tote. (If it's a small order and difficult spot to back into) oh yeah.... stupid dog😂

[@jamessanders4310]

The pickup dump bed makes sense for 1/2 cord or less deliveries..then Karen could deliver...

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

That’s the plan right now . Sounds like the dump inserts are the way to go . The kits to make your truck body tip work great but you can’t haul a trailer behind them .

[@brandonhoad9033]

How bout a lil 1tn dump truck like Jeremiahs

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

That would work good but when ya add up the cost of buying a one ton insurance registration gas and all the up keep I think it woukd be cheeper to just spend 4 k on a dump insert . In all reality we only do about 35 half cord deliveries each yr so I can’t go to crazy spending .

[@takeashawnoutdoors5518]

I only sell one face cord at a time. No big deliveries.

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

We’d love to do it all that way, but we can’t avoid the bigger deliveries in between. Thanks for commenting!

[@saratogafirewood]

take a good charger and put the thing on for 2 days [48hrs] u will see a deferent batarey

[@iffykidmn8170]

perhaps clean the battery terminals as well before attempting to charge.

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

I’ve been doing that but I think the battery might have given up

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

I’ll try that before I buy a new battery, thanks!

[@brandonhoad9033]

Don't sell so i just use a wheelbarrow to go from the pile to woodshed

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

I use the same thing here at the house . Sure beats lugging armfuls when the pile gets too far away .

[@johnwinslow4503]

Forgot to mention my truck is set up on a two battery system. In the back of my bed I have a 100 amp DC plug for my winch and have booster cables that also plug in. Very convenient.

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

I’m thinking an extra long set of jumper cables is a must have till I get that battery replaced . I like ya set up John .

[@gordonoldfield403]

U probably need obedience training for the dog ???

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

We just got the dog from the pound 2 weeks ago so it’s going to take some time .

[@amandapeckham3930]

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