End dumps, any advice?

Make sure the ground is level and will hold the weight of the axles before you hoist the bed. They like to fall over.

 

Remember also that you will need to move the truck with the bed up, so you not only need to be on solid, level ground, but you have to make sure you have enough room to move forward with bed up. Other then it it can be a great driving job, good luck!

 

Don't forget to latch your dogs on the gate. Check your bed to see it's clean after a dump.

 

Take your time for sure..

 

Can't stress level enough. Once that load/bed gets rising to the top, it amplifies any "slightly off-level" condition considerably.
Solid ground that will hold increasing rear axle weight is just as important.

 

Also since some people use different methods to dump...I would say to use your chicken leg to hold the trailer brake compared to pulling your trailer brake valve...you'll have your hand on it and ready to go if something happens and you need to get it going..

 

Is your trailer going to be a fixed tri-axle or is the front axle a lift/steerable? If its lift/steerable, it likely is setup to lift automatically when reversing, but DO NOT TRUST IT. Always lift it manually.
If you're going to be backing into/against a pile to unload lift your trailer flaps.
If your going to be popping the tailgate to unload, unroll the tarp so the suction doesn't suck it in and pretzel the bows.. You can still dump with it closed if needed in bad weather, just make sure to raise it to fast. Make sure your tarp handle is secured to the side or somehow out of the way as the box goes so you dont tweak the handle or the end of the tarp bar.
Look for low power lines if your going to be around farms loading/unloading. Pay attention to barn heights as well when lifting if you will be dumping feed in commodity sheds.. Some places you may need to dump on the edge of their sheds then they will push it up, then unload some more, push up etc...
Not a bad idea to pick up a cheap broom and small square shovel and keep on the trailer some where if you need to clean out or clean up any spills.
If you will be going to feed mills be aware of their safety policies. Some places wont care if you're on your trailer to check load or in it to clean out, others will throw you out if they catch you doing it.
Pay attention to wind direction if loading out at farms try to load up wind to keep your cab cleaner.
Make sure to keep a spray can of your favorite lithium lube for your turn buckles..
If i'm picking or dropping a load at farm I try to give a 30-45min heads up if possible so they can get things set up to load or be there to let me know where im dropping .

 

Along with making sure the ground is level, also make double sure all tires on that rear axle are inflated properly. One low tire can make for a leaning trailer when you stand it up.

 

Dont be scared to tell them you wont dump at a spot either if its bad enough...its your equipment that can mess up not their's...ive told people i wouldnt dump at spots and piss them off to no end but they found another spot , that was a 100 times better than the original...funny how that works