How NOT to Build Dump Trailer Side Walls - This Was a Struggle

How to build side rails for a dump trailer
I built wooden side walls for my friesen dump trailer using treated 2x12 and 2x4 lumber
the dump trailer is 83x12
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[@Wsldbrd1]

It's how a carpenter gets experience. Takes time and learning from mishaps...... But you still got it done and as long as it safely works ....good for you. I am sure you have learned a lot since you did this video

[@99MikeHamilton]

I enjoyed your honesty about failing to plan, it reminds me of how I sometimes do things... Myself I intend to use 3/4 or 1/2" PINs on the sides to the uprights so I can easily PIN and Unpin the 2 x 12's for loading with a lower wall on one side. Thank you for the honesty and a few smirks.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Thanks

[@anthonyg6924]

HOLY BUCKETS! That was a beating. But you got it accomplished. Nice work. One word, "Helper". I'm a Maintenance Planner in plastic manufacturing responsible for two hundred thousand square foot facility and everyone/everything on the premises. As a planner I'll tell you that your planning struggle is real 😜. Thanks for the real world approach video, it's appreciated.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Sounds like you’ve got a lot on your plate. I’m trying to show real results in my videos a little more instead of trying to make everything seem perfect all the time Thanks for watching

[@AzOutdoorServices1]

Love the intro 😂😂

[@AaronTurnwald]

We cut 2 slots for my tractor forks in my buddies removable sides. Makes on and off much easier on the heavy sides.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Thanks for the feedback

[@jimslawncare1035]

I wish I would’ve watched his video after you made it. But I’m just seeing this now. I put the 2 foot sides on my trailer along with 2 foot wall on the front and put the tarp on top of the two by 12s works great.

[@RavensRidgeNC]

Putting on the same thing on a 12' dump, with 1' drop in metal walls, so adding 2x10s above - your vid here changed how I'm gonna account for the rollover tarp - thanks!

[@racer2racer]

Brock thank you for showing the sucesses as well as the failures. I really enjoyed the video and learned a lot watching you work. Our trailer is a 7X14 Big Tex and we'll be building the sides this week.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Yeah, I underestimated how heavy those would be the way I built them. I use my dump trailer quite a bit and I really haven’t felt like I needed sides for what I was doing so far. I do plan to go ahead and build some but I’m going to make them lighter so that I can take them on and off when needed. Thanks for watching

[@racer2racer]

@@RockhillfarmYT My thinking was 2X4's and 1X3's rather than 2X12's . I want to be able to carry more but I'm concerned about adding weight. 2X12X14 is a heavy board. I'm a small guy!

[@RockhillfarmYT]

I’m thinking vertical 2x4 and horizontal 2 layers of 1x6

[@racer2racer]

@@RockhillfarmYT I believe that's the way to go.

[@dk_719]

I just bought my 7x14 big tex dump 2023 last Friday. I just started the sides yesterday but disabled with 20 staples in my back so I can't really do anything without help

[@robh7421]

We've all been there! And the grunt definitely helps! Plus it makes a better video! Chaulk it up to live and learn Brock! Great video! Thanks!

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Yeah. Sometime within the next two weeks I will redo this with a little more thought. Thanks for watching

[@BradMyers]

Just a thought, you may want to reverse your bolts around so you don't have them sticking out where you might smack your face on one or snag them. I know when we did our sides (flatbed trailer 18ft) that we initially had the bolts sticking out and after both dad and I snagged clothes (coats) on those bolts and ripped them, we reversed them so the smooth bolt head stuck out.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Thanks for the feedback

[@thekinarbo]

Or maybe shorten the bolts or use 3 1/4" bolts and use acorn nuts with some blue or red loctite.

[@rodneyscrivner2504]

Good Video Brock, It never seems for me to go as planned either....Lol

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Right there with you

[@DaironFrias]

Thanks for the video.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Thanks for watching. Doing this again I would definitely go with a 1x6 what I found out over a longer period of time using The dump trailer is that for the stuff I haul I don’t need sidewalls. I hit my weight limit long before it’s full If you were hauling junk or if you’re hauling mulch or something else light weight that’s when the sidewalls would come in handy Thanks for watching

[@Amilcchh]

Awesome video. I wish I would had seen this video before purchasing my 14x7 Big Tex dump trailer. I got mine with 4’ walls. I could have build the walls.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Sounds like a nice trailer. I’m going to redo these with a lighter white material but I haven’t got around to it yet because I rarely need to fill it past the 2 foot sides When I get my New truck I might load it down more Thanks for watching

[@peterkober6758]

Brock thanks love to see problems we learn a lot frome them God Bless All PaK

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Thanks

[@rickvaughan8993]

A number one harper here! 47 views 9 comments only 10 likes. Come on ya all get with it hit the like button. I promise it won`t hurt!!!

[@RockhillfarmYT]

I like this guy ^^^

[@andrewanderson1436]

Brock that was a lot of hard work and I feel ya on a project like that. Sometimes you just stand back and say to yourself what were you thinking lol shake your head and laugh and continue till you get it done. Sometimes these projects are never done lol. Always improvements to add lol. That job definitely qualifies for a sweet tea or beer at the end lol.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Thanks for watching. It was that kind of an evening

[@alexgruber7952]

Hey man Fantastic job with the video's I really enjoy watching your videos !

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Thanks a lot I’m putting a lot into it so I really appreciate the feedback

[@ronstopfer2315]

Good man, Brock!

[@bbcobra04]

I bought some rough sawn oak. 2x12x16 to go on my 7x14 dump trailer. No way to pick up that one oak board so Definitely going to be a permanent setup when I get it done. I haven't started it yet. I plan on using the tractor and forks when putting mine together.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

I do think I want mine to be temporary so I’m probably gonna pull this off and redesign it a little bit

[@genecoppedge5972]

Good job

[@13mike74]

Good video. You're funny 🤭👍🤝

[@BP-uj9uq]

Thanks for the video. I think i would have put the nut on the inside of the trailer so i dont scrape myself all the time lol. PS. Im glad im not the only one that struggles on jobs i figure are going to be simple haha

[@thekinarbo]

...or use a slightly shorter bolt and acorn nuts which are less scrapy.

[@epitekkmiami4042]

Just curious arent the 2*4s supposed to be facing outwards not inside of the trailer?

[@byrontownsend5742]

Did they shrink much in length overtime?

[@philipirwin5286]

So, couple things. I have done this to my 16ft Lamar dump trailer, but only went 1 2x12 rough sawn oak plank. The primary reason i did this is because my Kubota B3350 (a very similarly sized tractor to your 2038) could not effectively dump over the side of the trailer with the sides any higher, something i suggest you check. Second, i used my tractor to lift the heavy beams, had screws started roughly where i wanted my bolts, screwed the ends in temporarily for speed, then went back drilled my holes and galvanized bolted everything. While i have a 2x12 on the side i went with a rough sawn oak 2x6 in the front partially for the tarp but more importantly so i could see out the back.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Thanks for the feedback. I will be reworking mine soon

[@Bob-vb8lc]

OMG Brock. I wanted to jump into the video and help you. That was a bit of a struggle and more time than planned. I hope it works out well for you. Your a go getter.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Thanks. I could’ve used you

[@JayD_113]

Did you use pressure treated?

[@thekinarbo]

For easy removal one option is to make the vertical 2x4s a tiny bit more narrow and a tiny bit less thick, use a thickness planer. Because that would introduce some slop, which makes removal easy, you could drill holes in the vertical metal mounting sleeves then use threaded inserts in the 2x4s and then bolt it on each time to firmly secure it to the trailer.

[@bt1959]

this is why my dad had kids. thought my name was "hold this" most of my young years

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Right. I’ve got five kids in five grandkids but never anyone around to give me a hand

[@neltom50]

I can’t tell you how many times I had to catch the out feed of my dad’s table saw !!! LOL

[@АлексейБулычев-ц9щ]

Hahaha. The same)

[@allthingsdiymike1106]

thanks for the video. i think after seeing how heavy it is with the 2x lumber i might use decking so it is only an inch or 3/4 of an inch thick. not as heavy so i can lift it out on my own and still strong enough to hold branches, mulch etc piled up. i would not fill up gravel that high anyway since it would exceed the weight limit of the trailer.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Right, you’re only going to use sides on lightweight material. I would definitely recommend the Lighter weight lumber

[@metroplexchl]

hey bro...that's farm life. keep doin till its done. Ain't always pretty.....

[@philipbolender5226]

Maybe consider creating some brackets or slots for your forks to help install and remove. Once you get it started out of the pockets, you could lift from the bottom of the rails. May want to add some steel to the bottom to keep the wood from getting chewed up by the forks when lifting out.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Yeah, I kept looking at the tractor and thinking there has to be an easier way to do this

[@jacobbelfield9835]

Ty for this pro tip. I will likely only take my sides (which I’ll build today) when I’m loading my dump with a mini-skid and I’ll put some slots in there for a tooth bucket to pickup thank you very much

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Good luck with your build

[@khtractors]

I had to laugh only because I’ve been there too! Bolt you some quick attach mounts on each side board to lift them in and out with your tractor. I think the slotted gate on the front would work fine.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Thanks. I just wanted to show that it doesn’t always go smoothly. I actually struggled even more than what I showed

[@cryptoglenn]

Why are the 2x4s inside of the 2x12s?

[@eddiereyna2998]

Expanded metal is your best freind .

[@rickvaughan8993]

Make your tailgate like your carryall. But use plywood. And use a hole saw to drill holes for handles. I have had my trailer that way for 11 years. Works good for me!

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Thanks for the feedback

[@niio111]

I put the tarp roll on the wood front, not the metal. It comes off when the sides come off, which is when I am hauling rock/gravel that does not need to be tarped. (here anyway)

[@jasonsejkora4578]

Woot.

[@curtanderson8655]

I watched the video and wondered why you went solid boards? If you are going to haul brush you could have used 3 or 4 2X4 and left space between them, it should have been lighter. If you are hauling trash I get that, my idea would have to use plywood instead. Since you want hooks going with 2X12 might have been your best option. Since they are so heavy now you could put hooks or something along the top of the boards so you can use you tractor to lift them out carefully. Thank you and have a great day.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Thanks for watching and for sharing your feedback. My tendency is always to over Build everything, so it will be strong enough for whatever I want to do but that’s not always the best way You are right that I could’ve used one by fours for leaves or mulch Which is the main thing I will use the sides for

[@curtanderson8655]

@@RockhillfarmYT Everyone has different needs or wants and besides it is not what I say or anyone else it is what you want and need. I've had projects where I should have used a 2 by but went with a 1 by and had to redo it so you know better than I, your needs. Thank you

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Thanks for watching

[@ronfaulk3037]

How is the spare tire mounted? Have a link for attachment or is it mounted to metal of sides some how?

[@RockhillfarmYT]

When I bought the trailer I asked them to put a spare tire on it. I think it cost $200 for the bracket, tire, and labor. It mounts on the rail somehow but I didn’t look that closely

[@michaelmcelwain2053]

I just bought the same lumber fo my dump trailer. Ha hurt my shoulder moving it around, still not right. Getting older sucks.

[@terryluebbe2560]

Live and learn. I think you've taught me why I've only ever seen one board on dump trailer side walls. You will want them to be removable, so you can dump over the sides with your 2038R.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

I didn’t intend it that way when I started the video but they’ll definitely be a part two to this after I give it some more thought

[@JAllyFarms]

I think that made your decision for ya. Keep em in all the time. was there holes in the trailer every 3 or 4 ft? could have made them each smaller then?

[@RockhillfarmYT]

There are four stake pocket holes on each side. I used all four I just didn’t show that part very much

[@JAllyFarms]

@@RockhillfarmYT you may have to cut the 2x12's in 1/2 to make it more manageable. or even less than that so each section gets 2 holes in the trailer instead of one big large section

[@RobinRK1962]

The Grunt... I found out that it's actually 10% energy leaving, and is often accompanied with a other noise that's south and behind you indicating the same.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

lol. Thanks for watching

[@kevinjansen2738]

Hate to ask after all the struggle but I know that would now be too high for my loader now. Will your loader reach over enough to dump right ?

[@RockhillfarmYT]

It would reach over, but just barely so I removed the sides and I am going to redesign them

[@thekinarbo]

@@RockhillfarmYT How about having one side hinged for easy loading?

[@HomeWithTheBuffingtons]

did you end up sanding down the 2x4's to make them easier to get in and out? Seems like you are always going to need help installing or removing unless you disassemble/assemble it each time from the weight of it all. I liked your truthfulness though. It is not all glimmer and perfect like a lot of YT'ers make it out to be.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

I’m going to remove this sand them and re-design it a little bit and then show the finished product on a future video

[@HomeWithTheBuffingtons]

@@RockhillfarmYT Excellent! Look forward to it!

[@miketavana3803]

When the 2x4s dry out a little more they may fit better in the stake pockets. That’s what happened on my trailer.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Thanks for the feedback

[@lanceeyler2482]

Will you be able to dump your loader over 2 boards? I just went with one board on my trailer for that reason. The original boards were splintered badly after 10 years of abuse, so I put new southern yellow pine boards on this time. I have them bolted in solid so they are very sturdy but non removable. My current tractor can clear the side boards by a few inches with the bucket fully tilted down. I found that if the boards were any taller it made it very difficult to dump firewood chunks out of the bucket.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

I believe that I can but I’ll have to check it. I’m planning to use the dump trailer tomorrow so I’ll find out

[@manuel4503]

I would’ve used the tractor to lift those sides up.

[@markb2007]

Cut your panels in half. Then you’re only fighting 2 pockets instead of 4, also it’s 6’ instead of 12’.

[@kyleanderson5315]

I think I would not consider putting anything across the front side. You aren't going to be putting anything heavy in there that requires the extra height from the rails (gravel or soil), and the tarp/screen would be able to hold the rest in right? Kind of acting like the front board in a sense. I'm assuming a light material like wood mulch, leaves, etc...something you could really pile in there, the side rails and wind screen should be perfect for those types of loads.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Thanks for the feedback. Still weighing my options for how I wanna run it

[@JAllyFarms]

seems like by doing it that way its pretty much part of the trailer now you may have a very hard time removing them if thats even possible

[@RockhillfarmYT]

I took the sides off, and I am going to redesign them Thanks for watching

[@pierluigicolotto9570]

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