How I Spent under $1700 Dollars To Build My Own Dump Trailer - Landscaping To Dump Trailer Build!

In todays video i convert my newly picked up landscaping trailer into a dump trailer. The trailer doesn't self dump of course but has a lot more potential now with this big walls!
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[@NextLoadJunkRemoval]

this is hands down the best step by step video on building a dumpster I copied the design and my trailer is solid thanks steezy!

[@steezyflips]

This makes me happy glad I could help! 👌

[@User0347_jk_its_josh]

That's almost exactly how I built mine. Did it about 6 months ago and it's still holding up pretty well. I got a Carry On brand trailer with those same stupid wire tubes that were right in the way. I notched the plywood out around them which was annoying as hell. Nice build man!

[@GetGooder]

Missed this one. Man this was so amazing how you were able to build this! Well done buddy!

[@steezyflips]

Thanks and right back at you! your video ideas are awesome Idk how you do it hahaha

[@GetGooder]

@@steezyflips thanks buddy. I sacrifice friends and health atm...hahaha

[@msbandfam-zi5uz8hk1q]

Great job! Like your videos and will be getting some guys to help me build something like that. You have encouraged me to get out there and get started with junk hauling to go with my cleaning business! Great video

[@steezyflips]

Awesome love to hear that get after it!!!👌💪

[@msbandfam-zi5uz8hk1q]

@@steezyflips Yes sir!!!!!

[@AnthonyERuiz]

Thanks just what I was looking for on a how to do vid. Great job to you and your dad

[@JunkFam1]

Beast Mode!!! Great job bro.,.,⚡👊⚡

[@tempochavez]

Nice! I’ll be doing the same to my trailer soon! Thanks for the video

[@enriquecallender5368]

You did good with the trailer.Great video.Thank you.

[@Jose-ly6sg]

The trailer build looks good, your dad does not play lol. Great video thank you for showing us how you built the trailer, looks real good. This helped me with how I want to put walls on my trailer and lumber prices are really high you're right.

[@steezyflips]

Thanks! Yea he’s a perfectionist hahaha

[@joshuaespinoza6331]

I'm thinking with this build will allow me to do a 2 step application. I can install a radiant barrier on exterior bringing it flush with 2x4's then seal the wall up, then on the interior, I can install insulation for the fire prevention on one side and the rest with other insulation to cap off with stainless steel walls. This is a sweet deal. I truly appreciate you sharing this video. Very focused on an important topic we all care to see. Ty friend!

[@brohoe520]

Sheet metal instead of the wooden floor makes it a hell of alot easier sliding furniture, appliances etc cool build

[@nikko4212]

Great vid man! Started building almost an identical build a couple weeks ago and ran into the exact problem with the metal tubing housing the wiring! It was a headache. Keep grinding!

[@steezyflips]

Thanks!

[@gfamily8095]

Love the video and the trailer 💯💯💯

[@noahtorres438]

Love it brother Good job

[@Hdhdjdudh-fv5jk]

Jesus loves you personally

[@SamuelSerrano13]

Amen! Jesus Christ is gonna come soon, Repent & Make him your Lord ❤ also I love this video, I'm starting a junk removal business and I think I'm gonna go this route :) it's alot cheaper and smarter, thanks steezy flips!

[@jenniferjohnson7955]

Looks great!

[@miamijunkguys1593]

Nice build! Definitely better looking then our build 😂

[@nav7881]

Great looking trailer 👍👍

[@user-jy3vu8lg4l]

Great job bud!

[@countrylady50s]

Great job nice trailer

[@aaronweidner9416]

If you use pressure treated lumber then you don't have to paint it. If you used non treated, be sure to keep it painted or it will rot very quickly. The non treated lumber will rot in 4 or 5 years even if you keep it painted.

[@SSMWRX11]

keep up the good work, budd

[@Rowewhitcomb]

Great vids man getting a lot of good info 17 looking to start this myself

[@steezyflips]

Get after it! 💪

[@adamwill5223]

Keep an eye on your screws. I did this with my trailer, and did not beef it up as much with lumber. It was handy for hauling brush, furniture, etc. But eventually because the walls bounce and wobble, the screws will inevitably either pull through the plywood or break. When the walls rot or break, you might want to consider buying a cheap welder and steel materials to build walls. See if you can find an actual steel supplier, as they'll have what you need and be significantly cheaper than a box store. You'll spend a little more money on materials, but it will last pretty much forever and require next to no maintenance. Also, when I did mine, I put the support lumber on the outside of the plywood. The first one I did, I put the lumber inside the walls. The problem was that whatever I was hauling would get caught on the lumber. Having smooth sides in the inside really makes a difference when hauling something like brush that will try to get hung up on anything it can. Overall, cool modifications. It really makes a difference and saves time and effort because you don't have to tie everything down and worry about it falling/rolling under the rails.

[@steezyflips]

Yea I had some base screws break but she got the job done for almost a full year

[@adamwill5223]

@@steezyflips I built mine with some OSB board I had in my garage and pressure treated 2x6 lumber. I initially would only put the sides on when I needed them and take them off when I was done. Then I decided to just leave the sides on in the elements. They lasted a couple months, but I used my trailer 3-4 times a week.

[@nate.hanlon]

wish when you braced the outside it didn’t look as bad as it does 😂😂 it really helps but looks like dog water

[@Ruskie-Bro]

That turned out sweet

[@steezyflips]

Thanks!

[@havejunk3264]

Awesome job.

[@steezyflips]

Thanks!

[@ryanmora3334]

Good stuff brother

[@robertluisb.9287]

Also, I'd like to add that it's cool that you're building it with your dad.

[@carlfrasier6304]

your Dad is a very smart man indeed.

[@Crah88loz]

Build mine to with a 5x10 looks dope. You should do a video on business insurance and expenses.

[@steezyflips]

Sweet and Yea I that’s a good idea I definitely need to get more organized tho to figure that out haha

[@darkwar12345]

Came out awesome. If you did it with a tandem axle you wouldn’t need to buy a dump trailer imo lol

[@steezyflips]

Fr

[@TruckingwithDev]

Doing the same build for a side hustle. But there is a way to use a winch and pulleys set up to unload the trailer just lmk if you would like to know how🤙🏽

[@darianhawkins2538]

How do you do that?

[@djbigdavethefyrm]

Nice build

[@steezyflips]

Thanks 👍

[@Colourfulrocks7400]

Very nice

[@attackthemountain9970]

If the pipe holding the wire is 1/2 inch just put a filler piece of ply to bump out the frame so it becomes flush with that pipe. Maybe for next time!! Great job!

[@steezyflips]

I was thinking about doing that but just seemed like a bit of an overkill

[@KINGSTONSPRIDE]

Pops to the rescue!

[@steezyflips]

As always!

[@KINGSTONSPRIDE]

@@steezyflips I hate that metal tube for the wiring to the rear lights bad design from the manufacture I have the same trailer. Did you notch the plywood to go over the tube?

[@steezyflips]

@@KINGSTONSPRIDE Nope just left it.

[@4SeasonsWithMartin]

Nice

[@jacobduncan8875]

I'm glad you found out where to screw. Lol.

[@steezyflips]

Lol

[@jorgecalderon3046]

Yoo where did you buy the tralier. Nice build keep grinding I'm trying to make something just like this

[@ThePrepper14]

It really doesn’t dump though? Good build keep grinding and making the green. Can’t wait to see you one day post of purchasing a new hydraulic dump trailer

[@steezyflips]

Yea it doesn’t dumping i’m going to have to hand unload it every 😅 but yea I’m excited to hopefully one day upgrade to a dump trailer!

[@nicksnextproject535]

@@steezyflips Does your dump have dozers to pull it off?

[@steezyflips]

@@nicksnextproject535 no I wish

[@FireForLunch]

I watched the whole video waiting to see how you converted it to a dump trailer? Why u put that in the title of the video?

[@steezyflips]

@@FireForLunch what else would I call it a box trailer?

[@giuseppematozzo1354]

I came close buying an insert the bolts into your truck and you can get a steel box or an aluminum box but I can dump I have a dodge ram and here in Canada it would’ve cost about $3500 a trailer with a cost about 8000 with ramps and then you can have equipment to fly if you live in the states it be cheaper than that but that’s another option

[@ScrappingNation]

How has it lasted to this point? I did the same build on my trailer. Only thing I did differently was add two 2x4s near the rear gate for added strength.

[@steezyflips]

Good. The 2x4s by the gate definitely would help though the walls are getting a little floppy back there.

[@darwinramos9725]

How did you figure out how much for a full load. I just got a 6x8 and build a 4ft walls but I’m having a hard time figuring out how much to charged for a full load. - btw thanks for the videos, I’m just starting my junk removal business too.

[@steezyflips]

A lot of people in my area have pricing on their websites so I took an average of everyone’s I saw and just undercut it by a little bit but not to much.

[@mikey0360]

All you need now is a couple of stickers with your logo on it for free advertising!

[@PhillyDee215]

Nice😎do u need a business license for that trailer? Or like register with the DOT?

[@steezyflips]

l know your supposed to have commercial truck insurance not sure if you need dot or not.

[@kingdomofgodlopez707]

Hello and just subscribed. Did you use the 3 inch self tapping screws on the 2x4s that run on top of the rails to hold down the 2x4s or just screw into the plywood? Thanks 👍 and keep up the good work...

[@steezyflips]

Yes I used 3 inch screws and I did put a few on the railing on both sides I think it helps a lot from bowing

[@kingdomofgodlopez707]

@@steezyflips Thanks again 👍

[@charlesmatthews9946]

This would work great for brush leafs exc. But not very good for stone or even much firewood or dirt not heavy enough axal .

[@tasmeriang8019]

Is not a dump trailer dump trailers have hydraulic piston to tilt the bed so is just a trailer to haul stuff that u can take to the dump.

[@user-ri4yp2yj3m]

when do you show the dump part?

[@querrymejia9160]

How's the trailer holding up just wondering Im thinking about building one and how big is the trailer looks nice

[@steezyflips]

She’s still getting the job done today was totally worth it. 6x12x4ft

[@giovannivergara94]

Sick bro, can I still build this even if I don’t have a dad?

[@tashwest1272]

did you screw into the metal ? let me know brother other then that it looks dope af jealous man im looking to do the same

[@steezyflips]

Yep!

[@Timostransportsandjunkremoval]

What size is this trailer? I’d like to get one this size

[@markbean832]

What kind of paint did you use? Was it just regular black paint or some kind of weather protective?

[@steezyflips]

An oil based protective enamel

[@Lendley]

What’s the best way you have found to empty this since it does not tilt

[@steezyflips]

My hands lol but u could fabricate a winch system if you know how.

[@JackNixon-br4tv]

A dump trailer dumps...hydraulic lift

[@try44]

Have you had any issues with weight? I’m guessing that probably has inch and three-quarter axle so the weight rating say 2000 pounds with the all the wood you added a couple hundred pounds easy. So I’m just curious how the axle and bearings are holding up

[@steezyflips]

Good so far it’s a 3000lb rated axel so I just watch what kinda jobs I take. I avoid concert flooring and jobs like that unless it’s minimal.

[@louhawk559]

If u caulk the seems u enforce longer life from water...

[@LeesProWash1]

How many 2 x 4s did you have to buy? 8?

[@steezyflips]

We where buying the 12 footers so I think it was like 6-7.

[@jasonwalden3007]

Have you considered cutting out a groove to set plywood to sit flat over tubing?

[@steezyflips]

Yea I thought about it but didn’t want to go through the hassle

[@jasonwalden3007]

@@steezyflips lol been there done that....have the shirt! LOL

[@carlfrasier6304]

i think you could have cut out a notch in the bottom of the plywood and then it would have fit flush.

[@omarvlogs1018]

You got a good pops better take him out to get dinner

[@losman7951]

Yeah, drywall screws are not good with the elements.

[@tonyslawncare]

Still holding up well?

[@steezyflips]

Yep!

[@vikingrobot4179]

Any time I put wood sides in a steel trailer I just go ahead and get some tube steel and weld up the framework. It will outlast the wood framing by far especially if you don’t use treated framing wood which yours looked like interior wood in the video….I could be wrong about that. Those techs screws are okay but again on the siding I always pre drill and use carriage bolts, nuts, washers, and lock washers, zinc coated. Yes it’s more expensive, time consuming but I build my stuff to last malfunction free. Good luck finding a modern LED trailer light system not made in China with extremely crappy wires that last for a couple months before corroding, degrading and breaking. I just buy quality automotive wire spools and run all my own wiring.

[@steezyflips]

Yea I only built this for temporary use got a year out of it and upgraded honestly used it longer than I intended I built it the cheapest way I could think of.

[@vikingrobot4179]

@@steezyflips Yeah I figured that Bro. I wasn’t knocking your build I was just talking how I do stuff long term. On the farm we usually build stuff overkill to outlast the weather/ rust/ salt and wood just doesent hold up.

[@steezyflips]

@@vikingrobot4179 Agreed. I’m just happy the thing lasted a year getting poured on and dogged. If I were rebuilding this set up again, and wanted to make it even more sturdy, I definitely would spend more on the hardware parts. like carriage bolts etc.

[@nancymcgeorge4308]

What size is your trailer?

[@DesertTrailerRepairs]

You do know this isn’t a dump trailer right ?? Swinging the hammer ? Didn’t you use screws for the whole thing ? It’s a really nice trailer though dude good job. Will make hauling junk a lot easier I bet.

[@bronsonz-1500]

Will the transmission on your truck hold with that big of a trailer plus the junk you will haul?

[@steezyflips]

I’m really hoping it last till I upgrade lol

[@bronsonz-1500]

@@steezyflips i hear ya, I want to pull a 10ft trailer with my 4.6 f150. I think I might do the same as you and hopefully it will last haha What size trailer is yours brotha?

[@steezyflips]

@@bronsonz-1500 mines a 6x12ft trailer. you’ll be fine with a v8 and that small of a trailer.

[@bronsonz-1500]

@@steezyflips hopefully man, I just want to start, your videos are helping me out. Keep up the good work. You'll have dumpster truck in no time 🤜🏼🤛🏼

[@steezyflips]

@@bronsonz-1500 Thanks an yea just get a game plan and go for it! Full send ahead because the longer you wait the less likely it’ll happen. You just gotta start that’s what most fail at is just taking the first step! 🤜🤛

[@aaronratcliff7430]

What size are your tire! And how much weigh can they handle? How tall are the wall

[@steezyflips]

Not sure think the axels rated for like 3,000 pounds

[@dwanellwarren]

Hey man..good video..quick question..what was the exact type of plywood did you get for that build? Was that treated wood...and also what name brand of paint did you get?

[@steezyflips]

It was not treated wood because the treated would was so damn heavy but the paint was a cheap oil based paint forget the brand and the wood was just regular plywood I think maybe 5/8th inch or half inch. Sorry it’s been years.

[@Xitin1987]

what kind of paint do you use to paint the wall?

[@steezyflips]

An oil based paint.

[@uscrunch]

I need help guys im starting my junk removal business and i have a chance to buy a 6x10 enclosed trailer should i get it ??? Im just wondering if it being enclosed makes a difference ?? Price 1600 they wanted 2k but i talked him down he inherited from dad

[@carlfrasier6304]

lol "this kind of a saw" is a jigsaw

[@ddequine]

As. you said at the end, you're going to have to hand unload it...not fun. What about the idea of having a screwjack at front that raises up the front high enough to dump?

[@steezyflips]

It has to go almost vertical to dump it wouldn’t work

[@christianmoran8122]

Hey how much weight can you tow with that

[@steezyflips]

Like 2500

[@noahtorres438]

Hey was that treating wood ?

[@steezyflips]

Nope

[@user-qi4nl9hh6j]

The wire gets ran like that it's a carry-on trailer they put so many out within a day that they're cheap they don't have the time just to run it underneath so they run it in tubes I have a carry-on trailer same way

[@carlfrasier6304]

actually I do like to watch the painting.

[@6.4l13]

Put another piece of plywood or something over the gate in a way that you can remove it still, no matter how much you say it wont happen, screws, nails, pebbles/rocks, general debris can catch wind and will fly through that gate and hit a car behind you, last thing you want is an insurance claim and prices going up for something easily prevented, invest in a tarp if you havent already too! cant remember if ya got one already or not, watch a bunch of these channels lol

[@steezyflips]

Yea I thought about that but haven’t done it yet, and I actually just got a tarp hahaha

[@carlfrasier6304]

be sure to tell them to fire that guy before you leave.

[@TheProbegt93]

What size is the trailer bro.

[@steezyflips]

6x12ft

[@stuy1771]

Do you any work solo doing this ? I'm looking to get into the junk removable business but I'll be solo mostly. Is it possible? Any suggestions to start up ?

[@steezyflips]

Yes I started solo and just used friends only when it was completely necessary.

[@stuy1771]

What's the best way to land jobs

[@stuy1771]

How big is this trailer

[@christiancastillo5268]

What size trailer is it?

[@steezyflips]

12x6

[@zacheryhenderson497]

No dump?

[@carlfrasier6304]

i used to remodel houses so i wish i could have told you bro that wont work.

[@carlmottola5611]

What part of this is a dump trailer? It’s a utility trailer with sides? Post another video when it dumps.

[@j.r.kontrolla6071]

self tapping screws not the best idea for mountin wood to frame. drill hole use nuts and bolts with washers to apply more support loading heady items can make screws pull through plywood

[@Dayvid85-s4o]

Maybe use washers next time

[@Jack-cr2yu]

What size trailer is this?

[@steezyflips]

6x12

[@carlfrasier6304]

or just cut some angle iron and weld over them.

[@cody2785]

Doesn’t dump?

[@freshcrypto1596]

Just started my junk removal business! Beeen watxhinf yo yt

[@steezyflips]

👍💪

[@kenseywilliams9994]

Mhm.

[@devonrogers9509]

I’m confused. Does the trailer dump??

[@steezyflips]

No lol

[@billwesolowski2609]

Where in Florida are you? I live in S.W. Florida, Englewood.

[@steezyflips]

Tampa Bay Area

[@danielnabingersilva6211]

Brother what’s your IG??? We gotta connect!

[@steezyflips]

Tsteez132

[@Just_Chuck_It]

🤔 it doesn't dump though?...........

[@ryanbianchi6582]

Those glasses definitely say you’d buy drywall screws thinking they will go into metal 😂😂😂

[@cmattingly5033]

But it's not a dump trailer

[@carlfrasier6304]

that was wrong of the home depot guy what an egghead he was to tell you that.