Very nice trailer, enjoyed that!!!!

I like the bed liner idea !!

Nice Tractor.

Great video!

It always comes out easier than it goes in.

More great quality work nice

Spray in bed liner is the best bet in my opinion

Yes you can get various grit floor coatings

Now you need a Johnny 5

Like your new page logo!

For non slip I use stuff called deck tread which is a paint/sponge on type of product used for wing walks on aircraft. It came in both black and clear and lasts forever, I used it on my 806’s platform and steps 20 years ago, still hasn’t chipped.

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Epoxy paint with silica mixed in.

Hi Tim and Christy nice video Wes took to the tractor like a duck to water i like your new logo Tim very nice

we use spray on bed liner!

Paint the area you want traction sprinkle sand in the fresh paint and then paint it again to seal it in it supplies good traction and can be repaired easier than bedliner and is cheap and what ever collars you want

Expanded steel in between the ribs

Well diamond plate on it

Tim, I had some similar concerns with the tailgate on a toy hauler RV. It had checker plate which was fairly good when dry but not so hot when wet. When unloading the motorcycle, it was a little dicey at best and very nerve racking at worst. I came up with the idea to clean it so no oil or water was on it and used roll on truck bed liner from Menards and sprinkled black silica sand for sand blasting on the liner before it was dry. I put two coats on and it has held up well and is non-slip! It feels like coarse sandpaper and I wouldn't want to fall on it. May work for you and isn't too expensive or hard to put on. Easy to touch up if necessary.

Simple use Angle iron

For your ramp to make it not so smooth I would look into what to what they use on toy hauler camper ramps. On our toy hauler camper we get on steep grades and unlevel campsites and the rough texture has never been a slip issue in snow or rain. I think it’s more of like a bedliner material but I’m not sure what it is but it works great on all conditions. I’ve even walked up and down the ramp in the pouring down rain loading toys in the back of it didn’t have any issues.

Ryon liner

Weld on expanded metal

Line-x bedliner

I splattered some welds on my dump trailer ramps. I never slid again.

Put done some bed liner you can get it at a auto parts store or you could paint it and sprinkle some sandblaster sand in with a salt shaker and roll it in with a brush

I like you’re new logo

Just a crazy idea , how about spray in liner plus throw some sand or cinders in right after you spray

Every time I see that dump trailer it makes me want one more...

Whenever you need to repaint the tailgage, add some sand to the paint. I would be careful with spray in bedliner. I jumped into the back of a pickup that had a spray in bedliner and it was like a hard plastic and since it was wet, it was as slick as ice. Another option would be expanded metal that has NOT been flattened, but it would take time to spot weld it in.

Maybe like people use for loading snow mobiles in the winter they use old tracks.For traction just place them down then it would eliminate the bed liner paint no worries about scratches riding up on rubber.

You should line x the ramp

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Bed liner is just gonna make it slicker.

you can use stick-on grip tape

Hey Tim, I've watched KZfaq for years and you the first I've subscribed and hit the bell. I must admit at first I felt some things were cheesy but that was my mistake. Everyone isn't an expert on everything and although some things I have known more about already, many others I've enjoyed learning. I also respect real being that you say you don't know if you don't. You have a fan here in the southwest corner of Virginia. My wife works with me as well. Keep it up nice job!

You should Raido line it

Non Skid Paint

Spray on bed liner

Bedline it or add expanded mesh between the bars

spray on bed liner 100%

adhesive sandpaper

Some expanded metal

Expanded metal ramps between the bars.

I drove an equipment trailer for 30 years steel is slippery when it’s wet not much you can do about that and the more it wears out the worse it gets, adding a spray on liner paint is also slippery when it’s wet, painting the deck with a sand finish Will help but it will wear out, on the days when it’s wet simply elevating your trailer about two or 3 feet it will lower the ramps, also we used to put wood on our trailer ramp we would purchase the rough saw oak

Hi Tim. I have a dump trailer and when I load equipment I tip the box up a little bit which brings the far back down a little which in turn makes the ramp not as steep. Works good for me. It might keep your backhoe from digging in the ground too.

Weld 2 inch angle iron on gate

Poor Johnny 2.0 feeling left out .. haha

If slipping is the only concern, I'd try the skateboard/non-skid tape first. It's way cheaper. The huge benefit with the bed liner is it will also help prevent dents, dings and scratches, which is bound to happen with a dump trailer. Either way, that trailer is REALLY nice.

Any paint or bed liner your put on there is going to get slick when its muddy or wet; not to mention it will eventually wear off. Cut some expanded metal and tack it where there tires travel up the ramp

Old snowmobile track.

I use ratchet binders all the time. I use Super Slick Stuff to keep my threads lubricated up. With the loading equipment question you had. I would look into the specs of the lift cylinders and raise the ramp while your driving on.

A heavy duty non skid tape like “skateboard tape” is perfect for between the bars. For anyone saying it won’t hold up to the tractor this is what we used on c-130 floors and we load 30,000 lb armored trucks on it.

Tim weld on sections of expanded steel where the tires go.

I saw these trailers before and there the best for just a trailer but you get the extra bang also a great dump trailer . The only real down side is the price just over kill for the price .

One inexpensive idea might be the non-skid stickers that are stuck on steps. Try those that are made for concrete. What ideas does the company offer?

In the Navy w had nod skid paint, also there are some pads nonskid on one side and adhesive on the other to stick to the surface

Heavy gauge Expanded Metal

Weld and one inch piece

They make a paintable application that they use on us navy aircraft carrier flight deck called non skid but it is really aggressive

try flex rubber spray

Went I had boats and I would have to repaint he decks. I would add a non-slip to the paint. What a non-slip is is sand, you can add a light amount or heavy amount to the paint. I would also tape out areas that I would want to paint with the non-slip so that I put it where I want it. The good thing about this is you can pick it up at Home Depot in the paint Dept and you add it any color of paint you want. It is like putting down the non-slip tape but in any color outher then black.

That trailer is awesome, how come you didn't get a red one to match your truck?

expanded metal

Flex seal

Tim, I've used military grade non skid coating by American Safety for an anti skid coating on metal ramps that were exposed to heavy forklift traffic. It was a roll on application and held up extremely well and was a very good product which exceeded expectations. I believe it would work well on your tailgate.

Since your weekend warrior type contractor, there is no reason why you can use the stick on sandpaper to the trailer's tailgate. If it wears off, replace it again. The stuff weights nothing, doesn't add any height. Spray on box liner is still slippery when wet, also will have to rough up the paint for it to stick properly. That is one awesome trailer you have, so jealous.

Bedliner spray or expanded metal !!

I would bed line it

I would Line-x the whole inside .... I bet they could match the color .... The Line-x would make the trailer last longer rust and scratch wise ...

Bedliner with large grit could work but if you weld anything on the gate you will void any warranty. I would tilt the entire bed to lessen the approach angle.

Just my 2 cents. 3m traction tape would be easy because you just clean it and apply it and you get to keep that nice green powder coat, but if you weld expanded steel on you will need to re spray the gate anyways so then you could do a expanded steel with a very rough grit bedliner, not smooth. In my opinion both would work and most places warranty their bedliners. Also on a side note I see the backhoe bucket dragging. I see that the trailer hinges near the back so tilting it wont help, but what if done with car haulers is iv driven the rear axle of my truck on a ramp or a few 2x12s and then the back of the trailer becomes lower. Also noticed you have stands on the back of your trailer to keep the rear of your truck from lifting keeping it from possibly pushing the truck, but 4x4 and park break can also be applied as an extra safety measure. Hope this helps.

Hello Christi and Mr Tim, My day is just so much better when I can watch your new videos and I like your past videos also THANK YOU

You could add a really rough skateboard like grip tape that is adhesive.

Check out serrated steel stair treads. You could bolt those on to the inside of the gate.

man you really got be looking at those trailers.. i wish they made one like i want but maybe i can get a custom one.. im looking for a triple axle trailer 9k axles and a goose neck.. but i sure do like that trailer.. ive been looking at texas pride and pj because the make em like i want as for the axles but that trailer has so many features i didn't even know i would want.... choices choices...

Hey Tim that trailer is the berries wow!

Tim - tack weld expanded metal on the ramp - it always works.

I don't know the extent of your problem with loading with the tailgate but what I saw in the clips that you included was when you had an issue getting up the ramp the backhoe was hitting the ground and hanging you up. The other clip the backhoe did not hit and you went right up with no problem. As someone suggested maybe raise the front of the bed just a little to lower the incline.

Tim, could you back the tractor onto the trailer? Part of your problem is you are digging the bottom of the backhoe boom into the ground as you drive up the ramp.

my honest opinion, remove every other tailgate rib then get pro spray coating. you can get it in many textures and colors.the pro grade stuff is like asphalt. friction paper is good too but as said below its not real durable in the long run. you might also try jacking the nose or the trailer a few inches to decrease the ramp angle or else raise the dump a little.

griptape from Skateboards should work

Ok still have not seen a video on the John Deere Gator. Did I miss that?

you should take a look at some anti slip epoxy coats, Its cheap ish, hardwearing and can be done by anyone.

Two strips of old carpet

Enjoyed the video Tim & Christy. That trailer is really nice. Y'all take care and God bless.

aircraft wing walk compound

I would recommend you never get under the ramp when its in the raised up position supported by the hydraulic cylinder. If you are going to do that you need a safety support stut to go from trailer to the gate or a piece of channel iron that drops down and pins over the hydraulic cylinder rod so the tail gate can not suddenly drop on you or someone else if the hydraulic cylinder fails or a hose blows. What would be better on the ramp than the welded on bars is a perforated traction steel plate like is used on many large heavy equipment hydraulic tail equipment delivery trailers. The bars like you have work good for steel tracked equipment but not so much for rubber tracks or tires.

Tim and Christi looks like you`ve got a very good Ultimate Dump Trailer. I think you're on the right track with the bed line.God Bless All

Love the trailer I always wanted one of these. I once had an enclosed trailer with the ramp line xd and it had tons of grip and was durable. I would say it would help you a ton. Worth looking into.

The spray in bed liner would be really good to use

Put some expanded metal on it.

Expandable metal on tailgate

Yet another great vid!

Use some tread tape ,has sticky back and definitely sticks to wood, metal would probably stick better.

Tim, Enjoy your video's. I have had two ultimate dumps for a while when the gate is slick I use the front lift to raise the front of the trailer even with the truck still connected that lowers the back and give a smaller grade for equipment to climb up.

Hi Tim, i've seen people paint the tailgate and sprinkle sand onto the wet paint so it sticks and gives grip, cheap and easily repeated. Some even paint over the sand to make it more durable as it can loosen eventually.

Tim dont spray on bed liner. You have to scratch up the paint. Why do that to new paint. If you spray then it will not adhere to the ramp. They make pads that are like sand paper cut into strips and stick on. I would use extra spray on adhesive to make a steonger bond. Hope it helps

Gator guard

Skate board tape, sticky on one side like sand paper on the other. You can cut it to fit any size you need. Love the trailer................ You have to work stuff in when new ;)