RCP57's first King...

[bigdogrod]

very nice work, i like the screw drive hidden in the dump

[RCP57]

Thanks for all the nice comments guys! For those interested in having one built, I hope to be able to do that soon. I have to work out some details on the money end of things and then I will be good to go. I will also do just the box and gate for those that wish to use their own dump mechanism. I have no plans of building any fifth wheel type end dump trailers but possibly a pup. Of course I will build one for myself first and see how it turns out.

Reg

[Ken Orme]

I like your dump and lift mechanism.

Food for thought--Take the dump setup off and drop a fifth wheel on the frame using the same type of mounts.

Kem

[Lil Giants]

Before you get too involved with descriptive posts of what you will do for hire Reg, you should consider opening a Vendors forum to discuss specifics there. Contact fhhhstix for details.

You, as a long time member here, you have shown us a great deal of creativity & quality in your builds, a Vendor forum is likely yours for the asking. (with a very small annual fee)

[RCP57]

Sounds good Joe, and thanks for the friendly advise. I have a few things to work out on my end before I get too involved in this but will give Travis a shout as soon as I have things sorted.

[Mikeo78]

That's a cool set up

[bigpipespete]

Hi Reg , that is one sweet looking dump box ,if you make anymore id love to buy one .

[RCP57]

Thanks guys!

I got a hold of some ACME thread today and made up a new shaft for one of the screwdrives. I was hoping to increase the speed of the dump without having to invest in different gear motors and it looks to be a success. It's still not really fast but is noticeably quicker and the motor seems to have enough torque to handle the increase in ratio. Here's a short bench test with 2 lead acid batteries in the front of the box.

http://youtu.be/Yff0H9PKLuY

[Lil Giants]

Great work Reg, looks like about 30% quicker.

[doodlebug]

Originally Posted by RCP57

Thanks guys!

I got a hold of some ACME thread today and made up a new shaft for one of the screwdrives. I was hoping to increase the speed of the dump without having to invest in different gear motors and it looks to be a success. It's still not really fast but is noticeably quicker and the motor seems to have enough torque to handle the increase in ratio. Here's a short bench test with 2 lead acid batteries in the front of the box.

http://youtu.be/Yff0H9PKLuY

Not Bad Reg!, how about some spreader chain's for the tailgate
Keeps getting better
Cheer's, Neil.

[kaptain Jack]

What kind of motor is it?

[RCP57]

Originally Posted by kaptain Jack

What kind of motor is it?

It's a small planetary gear motor.

Yes Joe, I went from 16tpi to 12tpi which I think is about 33%

[Espeefan]

Reg, those boxes are works of art! Seriously, if you wanted to, I am sure you could make some money building these for guys. As always, I can tell it's a well thought out, beautifully fabricated design. Just like everything else you've ever built.

[RCP57]

Originally Posted by Espeefan

Reg, those boxes are works of art! Seriously, if you wanted to, I am sure you could make some money building these for guys. As always, I can tell it's a well thought out, beautifully fabricated design. Just like everything else you've ever built.

Thanks a lot Nate and yes I want to!

I started putting this one together today. Just a little different than the rest. A little higher and different shape in headboard to leave room for a custom cab and I added side boards too...I still have to make the tailgate and then I will shine it up a little.





Thanks for looking.

[Espeefan]

Any chance for some boxes long enough for trailer applications?

[tracksntreadslou]

I think that box would look great with a Hays HD under it ..lol..Nice work

[RCP57]

Originally Posted by tracksntreadslou

I think that box would look great with a Hays HD under it ..lol..Nice work

Haha, well I guess you better get to building the cab and chassis then hey?

[tracksntreadslou]

Wanted : King Hauler Frame Rails ,Cab and Double output Diff . Paypal Ready lol

[RCP57]

I spent nearly 4 hours this morning making these motor mounts...Man I'm slow! Machining, machining and then 77 holes drilled with the DRO, 56 of them tapped with M3 .5...

[Espeefan]

Slow you say? I don't think so. It's way to easy to under estimate the time it takes to manually machine even the simple looking parts. Drilling and tapping takes a lot of time too. This is why some of these models and parts cost so much money.