Tackle the Tailgate on Truck, Trailer Tuesday! 

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 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

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.

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

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

Bedline it or add expanded mesh between the bars

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.

That is a very nice trailer. Your toy box must be getting full. The finance officer has really softened up.

Very nice trailer, enjoyed that!!!!

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.

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.

All you need is a can of epoxy and quartz sand, apply epoxy and spread the sand over it...

Great video!

I wish I knew more about dump trailers when I bought my car hauler. A dump trailer would have been a much more versatile solution. And MAN that's a nice tailgate on yours. Nice set-up!

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 ;)

Tim: Try Gator Grip high friction tape from Koffler Industries. I put some on my very slick aluminum ramp on my trailer, sealed the edges as they told me to (it's worth the time to seal the edges), and have found it to be extremely durable. No rips or cuts, and very aggressive tread. Will stand up to tractor tires with ease. Their customer service was very helpful with explaining the installation process. Thanks for your videos! Craig

I like the bed liner idea !!

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

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

Yet another great vid!

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

Hey Tim that trailer is the berries wow!

How's she goin'? That green trailer is a pretty well made full featured addition. I like it!!! Also it was a great money saver getting the insulation for free. Can't go wrong there. Free is a good price!! take care!!!

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

Tim Christi very interesting trailer Tuesday now must see how you put the the shed God Bless All PaK

Mix sand in epoxy paint and brush on, it will last long time if you scuff green paint first

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.

Hey Tim, I've watched RU-vid 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!

More great quality work nice

Weld angle iron over the existing strip blocks with in an inverted "V" configuration. I have seen this done on tilt trailers used to haul tractors. It works really well.

Very nice trailer Tim. Commercial stair tread pads should serve you fine. Completely fill in between each rib so the edges of the stair tread pads are somewhat protected. As someone who has slipped and fell a few times on slippery metal ramps, good luck 👍

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

Nice Tractor.

It always comes out easier than it goes in.

Nothing better than free-cycled insulation for an outbuilding.

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.

I think you would slip on bed liner if it was wet or muddy also. I would probably get some metal grate and cut it to fit in between the ribs on the gate. Either screw them on or weld them.

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.

Tim I live on a hill with a really steep ramp. What I did was you can go to Home Depot a lot of other places like that and you can buy these little bags of sand that you mix into paint. And you can just use that kind of paint on any slippery surface and it has lots of grip to it. It won't do any good with mud though or leaves I don't know if there is anything that can work for that

There is some type of roll on traction promoter that the navy uses on ships, that would work great for what your wanting!

Taped grit adesive comes in different sizes and grits, but from my experience they don't last very long if you load often. It does not hold up at all if sliding anything. Spray coatings might be a good option. Me personally I welded some heavy expanded metal about two foot wide and the full length of my gate and welded on, and it does fine been on my gate for eight years now. Hope this helps you.

Such a good video. I really like how you do your channel.

Use one of the epoxy anti-skid coatings used on aircraft carrier flight decks. They are formulated to withstand a tail-hook slamming into them at 150+ knots. While they will chip off if hit extremely hard, they will not peel or allow moisture to wick under them causing rust. There are several different grades and types depending on how anti-slip you want to be. The most aggressive are as sharp as and as hard as a knife.

Tack weld expanded wire mesh between the square ribs, then non skid bed liner for rust prevention. It was right at $400 to do my ramp door for expanded metal and coating.

You nailed it, spray on bedliner! Tim @ Cliffside Acres

Like your new page logo!

Now you need a Johnny 5

Pickup bed liner a professionally sprayed version one that has a rough texture. It’s extremely durable I believe that would work well in conjunction with the ribs, just explain to the installer so it’s not applied too thick.

Roll on some bed liner and shake some sand on it before the second coat. You could add sand after each additional coat until you have enough on the ramp in line with the tires.

Monstaliner is great, but to save money buy equipment paint from Tractor Supply or similar, mix in some coarse play sand and roll it on thick.

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.

I like to use guild film for pins like that it works really well. I also use it on my plow and in the north east with all the salt we use no. Rust

Another great video I love that dump trailer just a little bit to big for me.

Somebody already mentioned tilting the trailer a bit, probably the best and easiest idear to try first.

I like the new logo

Tim try expended metal or you can do angle iron across and if you wanted to spray it with a bed liner you can to make it extra durable

Your best gate grip would be line-x or Rhino sprayed on liner. I have Line-X in my truck and have hauled a lot of rock. Some so big it dented the bed but did not remove any liner material. Sand paper tape would work for some people. But not for Johnny

I’d use bedliner. I prefer the line-x. Much tougher then rhino liner. Have it in my pickup. I dropped a heavy piece of steel and didn’t know I cracked the bed until I was doing some work to the truck on a lift

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.

Tim you can get spray on grip tape that skateboarders us on there skate board decks it's clear so you still can look at your trailer color if you want you can put it on the floor of the trailer and the trailer wheel fenders so if you need to stand on there you won't slip

You can use safety step tape. However it will were and need to be replaced frequently. God bless

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

For grip on the ramp, go to your paint store and you will be able to purchase paint that has 'grit' (e.g. small stone and sand) in the paint. Alternatively you can paint on glue on the ramp and sprinkle on small stone/sand on the wet glue. This can be re-applied as it wears.

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.

I really liked the ultimate dump at first sight! But it's a typical steel trailer and appears the rust is starting already!

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

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

I like you’re new logo

Yes you can get various grit floor coatings

Man, I would put some of that tape for seps that have grip on it. Best bet right there.

Very nice Tim i just love that trailer and how that tailgate works i would of love to had that when i had my k3500 dually 4x4 and has anyone noticed what you changed on the channel that we talked about the other day ? have a great day ! Curt :-)

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...

weld a bunch of spots on the ribs for extra grip cheap and fast, and probably would work . dunno what you would call them just like a 3/4 bead or smaller just to give it more texture, and grip tape for the spots in between the square rods you wont have to repaint it or anything and its removable

Spray in bed liner is the best bet in my opinion

Just tilt the dump bed up some. It would lesson the angle. That's what I do on mine when I load my mower.

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 .

jeepers i must of missed several videos somehow. u got another cabbed tractor now, plus a gator. way to go.

Line - X or Rhino Lining works great for adding texture to your trailer floor.

Poor Johnny 2.0 feeling left out .. haha

I used a spray on bed liner on my trailer but after time it started tearing. Pretty expensive for that I think it cost me $500 then I used 3m sandpaper like tape. That didn’t last long at all

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.

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.

Great video Tim, what length trailer did you get 14 or 16 feet ? ..... keep up the great work

Once again (lime?) green with envy on that cool trailer and any future TTWT logo on it?

The spray in bed liner would be really good to use

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

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.

Tim, Have you tried loading jonny when that trailer is on flat pavement? I seen how the backhoe digs into the dirt about 2" an was wondering how bad it will scratch up the paint an the asphalt/concrete? As for the anti skid materiel I would look into that Rhino lining that they spray into truck beds. Its anti skid an comes with a lifetime warranty

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.

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

Nice

Fork lift traction tape witch is similar to skate board tape pretty durable stuff

Tape wil just rip of wen you put a big tractor/excavator over it, spreon bed liner is probably better

I tried spray liner one for ramp traction and essentially accomplished nothing. Just as slippery when wet. Personally I would fabricate an expanded metal grate (or two) that you can pop on and off. They wouldn’t weigh much. A 4’ x 2” runner for each tire would work nicely, add a little bracket to pop them into.

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?

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

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.

Change label to open and close instead of up and down.

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

Do bed liner roll on and put little bit more sand so you have more grip