Sept. 2023 two year review and grade. Now it's 24 months old and I've used the trailer two dozen times.... I'd give this trailer a D+ or C- heres why. First month, paint peeled from the battery box, local body shop told me it wasn't primed correctly. Dealer was non-responsive when I tried to file a warranty claim. I painted the box myself. Next few months, trailer markers lights had poor connection and I re-wired them. 12 month later the decals starting to peel off so I remove them as soon as they start to curl 24 months old and about 24 dumps.... the driver side hydraulic cyclinder seal is leaking, had to be replaced by local hydraulic shop $391.38. The shop told me the seal cups were poor quaility. Now the trailer is out of warranty. When seraching for a dump trailer ask for references and call them to find out how the trailer is holding up. If they don't have refences....run and find another trailer company. - Bill 10/2023
I recently sold my Big Tex dump trailer Bill. Mine was a 7'x14' gooseneck. It was 2000#s heavier than yours and had 7000# per axles. They are extremely nice and I miss it, but the reason I sold it was it was too heavy built for my truck. I need to replace it with one like yours. I think my truck would handle a trailer like that. I liked how yours is built, and the features you explained are second to none. Really a nice trailer you have.
Excellent review Bill. I appreciate your attention to detail and it is obvious you were speaking from experience in some of your points. Doolittle trailers are made in MO not too far from me and I will keep them in mind for my trailer needs in the future. The quality you showed is impressive.
Hello Ryan, thank you for your kind review. I shopped a few companies and I think I found the best trailer for my investment. Ive been using it almost everyday and highly recommend you consider it when making your decision. Have a great week.
Excellent review, Bill. Doo Little thought of the little things that make using this dump trailer easier. In your research, and it looks like you spent a good amount of time, what was the price range of similarly sized dump trailers.
Hello Jeff, I did quite a bit of shopping as I love the hunt as much as the purchase. I was seeing a lot of $9000 price points. But Doo little had extra features that made the 10k price tag reasonable, considering the features and the quality of the steel, paint, door operation and the wireless control. Thanks for taking time to say hello I appreciate it have a great week.
Hi Shane. What do you see that makes you believe that? I looked at my bill of sale and reads 10,000 lb. You have me second guessing myself so tomorrow I’ll check the label on the axil under the trailer. -Bill
After a bit of research I like the telescopic three stage lifting arrangement. What floor gauge floor steel? 7 guage is good for heavy equipment, I think. Sides, maybe 10 gauge if handling hard heavy items ie large rock, hardwood firewood etc. Concerned with waving on 16” This depends on what you haul of course and how you load. 12” o c doesn’t seem to add too much extra weight from reading. Support stands are always a good consideration when loading and off loading equipment. Overall the quality of your Doo Little is impressive as compared to other units and I really like the finish.
Happy Sunday evening Saved by Grace. The floor and walls are 10 gauge, and I agree with your comments on the telescopic hydraulic lift, but this is what was available and like you wrote it’s pretty good quality. Thanks for taking time to comment and say hello.
Hello Michael, the dealer was less than professional and the purchase not as fun as it should have been, therefore I’m not supporting him. If you must know IM me sometime.
I agree JT 1!!! The telescopic lift makes sense to me also now. More paint is peeling from the trailer (not primed) and I've never used the trailer in salt. Thanks for letting me know people actually look at the updates. -Bill
Good evening! The car trailer is a Sure Trac. I’ll still have it and it’s never let me down. We have a strong dealer here , that’s something important to me. Thanks again for subscribing-Bill
Have you hauled your tractor in the Doolittle? I am looking at a dump trailer for more functionality; I hope to replace my 16 foot flat trailer. I have a Kubota 25D with hoe and loader. I think your tractor is a tad bigger, but somewhat equivalent.
Good morning Drew. I have not put the tractor in the dump trailer because the loading ramps are too short. I’ll continue using my flat trailer until I get longer ramps. I’m not comfortable using the short ramps because it too steep. Good luck with your decision. -Bill
Bill, thank you for purchasing our Masterdump trailer. We have been building trailers since 1978 and quality of build and ease of use are always on the forefront of our minds. Thank you for your detailed review.
I know you've got a 1500 Silverado with a V8 Bill, but I was curious if you think a six cylinder Colorado/Canyon would be able to tow one of these trailers properly equipped? I'm thinking of getting one of these down the line.
Hi Robert, I’d have a hard time recommending anything smaller than a half ton. My Silverado does a nice job and sometimes I wish I had a 3/4 ton. If you were my brother I’d tell you to stay with a half ton. Hope this helps, only my opinion. Have a great rest of your week.
Robert ….one last thought, be sure and look at the gross vehicle weight your new truck is designed to tow. And don’t forget to look at the rear axil ratio.
Bill, another well done video. Would really like to have a dump trailer, just can't justify the cost. The trailer looks like it has some really nice features on it. The wireless remote and the 110 charging are really nice extras. If you need somewhere to store it when you aren't using it, you can bring it to Missouri and I will take care of it for you. Looking forward to the next video.
Good morning MD H, I agree with your comments, except Missouri is a little bit further than I’d like to drive to store it ha ha. I also agree with your comment about justifying the cost, hope to use it for the next 8 to 10 years and be able to recoup 75% of my cost, oh well we’ll see. Have a great weekend.
The paint peeling, could it be powder coat? I see big trucks with sheets of paint the size of both your hands coming off their frame and driveshaft. Sprayed on the steel without primer and baked. Moisture gets under it and it bubbles and off it comes.
Yes the unnamed trailer touts powder coating and I am learning that’s not the process I used to think it was. Someone told me, so take that into consideration, that powder coating is easier to meet EPA regulations rather than spraying in a paint booth. We’ll see.
Hey Bill, I see you live near Dubuque,. I do too. I have noticed your stops are Milo and Roeders in some of your videos. Where did you purchase your Doolittle trailer? I am hoping to have a similar set up in the next few years.
Hi Travis, stop at Roeders and work with Casey, he'll give you the best price on a new trailer. If that doesn't work I've purchased trailers before at the Avalon Garage. One more tip, get under the trailer before you purchase any trailer and look for proper painting. Doolittle didn't wrap the primer around the front steel in several locations and the paint is peeling after only 4 weeks. Also, plug in the lights, with the shorter days I just discovered I have an LED not working already. I should have caught these when I picked the trailer up. Otherwise I'm very happy with the trailer so far.
@@travismoore3775 Good morning Travis, I haul the 2038 on an 18 foot car hauler. Looking back I wish I had purchased a 16+4 tilt bed trailer. Since the dump is 12 foot long, I can only haul the tractor and bucket, so I’ll continue using the car hauler. Enjoy the nice weather we’re having.
Sept. 2023 two year review and grade. Now it's 24 months old and I've used the trailer two dozen times.... I'd give this trailer a D+ or C- heres why.
First month, paint peeled from the battery box, local body shop told me it wasn't primed correctly. Dealer was non-responsive when I tried to file a warranty claim. I painted the box myself.
Next few months, trailer markers lights had poor connection and I re-wired them.
12 month later the decals starting to peel off so I remove them as soon as they start to curl
24 months old and about 24 dumps.... the driver side hydraulic cyclinder seal is leaking, had to be replaced by local hydraulic shop $391.38. The shop told me the seal cups were poor quaility. Now the trailer is out of warranty.
When seraching for a dump trailer ask for references and call them to find out how the trailer is holding up. If they don't have refences....run and find another trailer company. - Bill 10/2023
I recently sold my Big Tex dump trailer Bill. Mine was a 7'x14' gooseneck. It was 2000#s heavier than yours and had 7000# per axles. They are extremely nice and I miss it, but the reason I sold it was it was too heavy built for my truck. I need to replace it with one like yours. I think my truck would handle a trailer like that. I liked how yours is built, and the features you explained are second to none. Really a nice trailer you have.
Thank you Dean, I appreciate your kind comments. Good luck with your hunt, have a great week.
Great job . I look forward to all your videos
Eddie, I sure appreciate your support. take care friend. - Billc
Excellent review Bill. I appreciate your attention to detail and it is obvious you were speaking from experience in some of your points. Doolittle trailers are made in MO not too far from me and I will keep them in mind for my trailer needs in the future. The quality you showed is impressive.
Hello Ryan, thank you for your kind review. I shopped a few companies and I think I found the best trailer for my investment. Ive been using it almost everyday and highly recommend you consider it when making your decision. Have a great week.
Great review Bill! I love your new purchase!
Thank you Hagan. Enjoy the rest of your Sunday.
Nice trailer Bill thanks for sharing
Thank you Chris! I appreciate your encouragement
Thanks, great review!
Thank you Robert, these trailers are sure expensive but very handy as well
thanks for taking time to comment and watching my videos -Bill
Excellent review, Bill. Doo Little thought of the little things that make using this dump trailer easier. In your research, and it looks like you spent a good amount of time, what was the price range of similarly sized dump trailers.
Hello Jeff, I did quite a bit of shopping as I love the hunt as much as the purchase. I was seeing a lot of $9000 price points. But Doo little had extra features that made the 10k price tag reasonable, considering the features and the quality of the steel, paint, door operation and the wireless control. Thanks for taking time to say hello I appreciate it have a great week.
Love the video! Just another thing to add to my list to Santa!
Hello Dave thanks for checking in.
this is 7k axles not 5k
Hi Shane. What do you see that makes you believe that? I looked at my bill of sale and reads 10,000 lb.
You have me second guessing myself so tomorrow I’ll check the label on the axil under the trailer. -Bill
@@billburkhart I figured maybe not let me know
@@shanepipkin4041 I’ll let you know tomorrow.
Great job Bill> Looks like real quality good luck with it. Great First Name
Thank you Bill, good name indeed.
After a bit of research I like the telescopic three stage lifting arrangement.
What floor gauge floor steel?
7 guage is good for heavy equipment, I think.
Sides, maybe 10 gauge if handling hard heavy items ie large rock, hardwood firewood etc.
Concerned with waving on 16” This depends on what you haul of course and how you load.
12” o c doesn’t seem to add too much extra weight from reading.
Support stands are always a good consideration when loading and off loading equipment.
Overall the quality of your Doo Little is impressive as compared to other units and I really like the finish.
Happy Sunday evening Saved by Grace. The floor and walls are 10 gauge, and I agree with your comments on the telescopic hydraulic lift, but this is what was available and like you wrote it’s pretty good quality. Thanks for taking time to comment and say hello.
where did you buy the trailer from?
Hello Michael, the dealer was less than professional and the purchase not as fun as it should have been, therefore I’m not supporting him. If you must know IM me sometime.
What did it cost?
10k. I know I’m buying on the high side and hope to keep it long enough to make it a reasonable purchase cost.
@@billburkhart that's about average cost for that size...not including extras you have.
@@anthonyoer4778 Thanks for the information. Have a great weekend.
@@billburkhart you too, thanks. You scored yourself a deal and a great money maker.
Nice review of the features and the 2 year update. Personally, I would get the telescopic lift.
I agree JT 1!!! The telescopic lift makes sense to me also now.
More paint is peeling from the trailer (not primed) and I've never used the trailer in salt.
Thanks for letting me know people actually look at the updates. -Bill
Love the review, the knowledge shared, and the manner in which it was given. Your voice always never seemed rushed!
Thanks for the kind words Aaron, much appreciated. Hope your having a good week.- Bill
Nice review. What brand is the car trailer?
Good evening! The car trailer is a Sure Trac. I’ll still have it and it’s never let me down. We have a strong dealer here , that’s something important to me. Thanks again for subscribing-Bill
Have you hauled your tractor in the Doolittle? I am looking at a dump trailer for more functionality; I hope to replace my 16 foot flat trailer. I have a Kubota 25D with hoe and loader. I think your tractor is a tad bigger, but somewhat equivalent.
Good morning Drew. I have not put the tractor in the dump trailer because the loading ramps are too short. I’ll continue using my flat trailer until I get longer ramps. I’m not comfortable using the short ramps because it too steep.
Good luck with your decision. -Bill
@@billburkhart thanks
Bill, thank you for purchasing our Masterdump trailer. We have been building trailers since 1978 and quality of build and ease of use are always on the forefront of our minds. Thank you for your detailed review.
Any dealers in Salem, Oregon? What hoist options are available?
Hi Andrew. I’ll be watching how soon they answer your question. - Bill
We’re still waiting
Wow nice heavy duty dump trailer Bill, congrats 👍🏻🙋🏼♂️🙂
Thank you! Hope all is well up your way.
Bill, might keep a rubber mallet in the toolbox. Hit the flooring from underneath when you are hauling a sticky material.
Great idea Andrew, I’ll keep that in mind. Enjoy the rest of your week.
I know you've got a 1500 Silverado with a V8 Bill, but I was curious if you think a six cylinder Colorado/Canyon would be able to tow one of these trailers properly equipped? I'm thinking of getting one of these down the line.
Hi Robert, I’d have a hard time recommending anything smaller than a half ton. My Silverado does a nice job and sometimes I wish I had a 3/4 ton. If you were my brother I’d tell you to stay with a half ton.
Hope this helps, only my opinion. Have a great rest of your week.
Robert ….one last thought, be sure and look at the gross vehicle weight your new truck is designed to tow. And don’t forget to look at the rear axil ratio.
Thanks for the tips Bill. I'll take them in to account
add a power jack and a bigger truck ?
Ha ha!
That’s a nice trailer Bill congrats
Thank you!
Another quality Bill review, you'll enjoy your new purchase for sure
Thank you Dean.
Bill, another well done video. Would really like to have a dump trailer, just can't justify the cost. The trailer looks like it has some really nice features on it. The wireless remote and the 110 charging are really nice extras. If you need somewhere to store it when you aren't using it, you can bring it to Missouri and I will take care of it for you. Looking forward to the next video.
Good morning MD H, I agree with your comments, except Missouri is a little bit further than I’d like to drive to store it ha ha. I also agree with your comment about justifying the cost, hope to use it for the next 8 to 10 years and be able to recoup 75% of my cost, oh well we’ll see. Have a great weekend.
The paint peeling, could it be powder coat? I see big trucks with sheets of paint the size of both your hands coming off their frame and driveshaft. Sprayed on the steel without primer and baked. Moisture gets under it and it bubbles and off it comes.
Doolittle takes pride in the fact that they don't powder coat. Don't Remer process
Remember process, claims better. I have 3yr old doolittle, paint is perfect
Yes the unnamed trailer touts powder coating and I am learning that’s not the process I used to think it was.
Someone told me, so take that into consideration, that powder coating is easier to meet EPA regulations rather than spraying in a paint booth. We’ll see.
Hey Bill,
I see you live near Dubuque,. I do too. I have noticed your stops are Milo and Roeders in some of your videos. Where did you purchase your Doolittle trailer? I am hoping to have a similar set up in the next few years.
Hi Travis, stop at Roeders and work with Casey, he'll give you the best price on a new trailer. If that doesn't work I've purchased trailers before at the Avalon Garage.
One more tip, get under the trailer before you purchase any trailer and look for proper painting. Doolittle didn't wrap the primer around the front steel in several locations and the paint is peeling after only 4 weeks. Also, plug in the lights, with the shorter days I just discovered I have an LED not working already. I should have caught these when I picked the trailer up.
Otherwise I'm very happy with the trailer so far.
@@billburkhart Thank you for the pointers. Have you had a chance to haul your 2038R in the dump trailer yet? How did it fit?
@@travismoore3775 Good morning Travis, I haul the 2038 on an 18 foot car hauler. Looking back I wish I had purchased a 16+4 tilt bed trailer. Since the dump is 12 foot long, I can only haul the tractor and bucket, so I’ll continue using the car hauler. Enjoy the nice weather we’re having.