Oh no, not the DOT. Yawn.


We are making good progress, other than Mothers Day hiatus. This rock Im using now looks much better than the rock I started using and it is about 1//3 the price and it is much closer to the house. I am definitely going to cover the dam so I dont have to weed eat it all summer also.

 

Can you get a back-hoe down there and pull a few buckets of rock out? How about a rock throwing party for the kids and their friends, stand in the water and pitch the rocks out in into the middle of the pond.

 

I like your ideas. I guess Ill have to scrap the plans to have the worlds smallest topless beach volleyball tournament and my backup plan to call Adam Sandler to see if he could make a moive where he and his buddies get drunk in the lake and wind up stranded on the island.

 

Almost done. Im going to have the rest hauled in to do the dam and I will get it most of it done with a skidsteer. The time involvement is just too great and I have many more projects to get done this year. Next is new railing for the deck

 

You need a bigger cabin for sure!

 

 

We moved here about two years ago and the lake was already here. Im guessing it has a fairy high clay content because it holds water well. I just wanted the lake to look better and not have to weed eat all summer.

On a sidenote, the Advancetrac issue was gone the next day after hauling dirt. It hasnt come back and I havent had an opportunity to make it to the dealer yet. Still have three tires going low for them to look at though.

 

What a spectacular view you have there. We just may have to plan one of our motorcycle trips out there and stop by for a visit.

 

I had that AdvanceTrac issue on the 2015 F150 I used to have. It occurred when I was working the truck with a TC in the back in hilly terrain. Only happened twice and I never had to do anything to clear it - just went away on it's own. Haven't seen it with our 2017 F350. We have a big boy TC now - will post if we see anything. Curious what your dealer will say about it.

Regarding the tires, you may want to take a few minutes and browse this thread. Short of it is that 2017+ F350 DRW Lariat trim and above trucks are experiencing a galvanic reaction between the steel valve stems and the aluminum wheels. Causing leaks at the stems and will eventually ruin the wheels. Might be in your best interest to do a spot check of your rims at the stems and check for any visible corrosion. Lots of pics and info in that thread. Ford replaced my 2 rear rims under warranty and with my approval, my dealer swapped out all stems for the rubber ones. I didn't want to wait around for a recall to come out, as I intend to be doing a lot of camping way out in the Alaskan wilderness this summer. Let us know if what you're experiencing ends up being the same thing?

ps. Beautiful place you have there. The pond looks way better, excepting the model of Manhattan Island.

 

You are forgetting the tongue weight...Truck manufacturers typically recommend 10% TW. 10% of the 13180 is 1318 on the tongue, leaving 11,862 on the axles. Trailer manufacturers recommend 15% TW. 15% of the 13180 is 1977 on the tongue leaving 11,203 on the axles.

 

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Trailer drum brakes do not work at all in reverse. The magnet swing arm only operates the shoes in the forward direction.

 

I have unlimited access to a dump trailer and I only use it to haul dirt between places on the property and manure from another farm where the material is free. Anytime I buy quarry material I have them truck it. I just don’t see the math when you factor in wear and tear on the truck and your time. I’d rather be working the material with a machine.

all of that is just some friendly advice. I love the capability of my truck and use the crap out of it. But bulk quarry material... nothing beats the 12 wheelers they send.


Beautiful place, and your hard work shows.

 

I have had a dump trailer for years and it does not like being nose heavy with out help from being full behind the axles. In talking with others I know, they have the same consensus. I think if you have dense material you have to be mindful of directing the loader. You don't want to load the rear either w/o balancing it with the front. Years ago I shoveled the load on two occasions, then it never happened again.

 

Depends on the trailer design and hydraulic lift capability. My friend had a dump trailer with double scissor lift rams and he had trouble lifting even moderately nose heavy loads. I've never had a problem lifting nose heavy loads (even over weight once) of stone and sand in my 10K GVWR dump trailer. I bought it new in 1996 so it has seen a few loads. When loading I have the operator load over the axle and slightly forward. I want to ensure adequate tongue weight.