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Workin a big oak

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  1. Woodwhore

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    4406BF88-966F-4E64-A822-C2CC5DE5767C.jpeg 44B76AB2-A9BD-4371-B639-78494E2A6F81.jpeg D829613F-75D0-4E07-B8FB-44F87BD5517B.jpeg This is the big oak asplundh dropped across from my driveway, had a little time to myself so i went out. When i was backing into the processing area the dump cart came off the ball. Anybody ever have this happen with this type of cart? Second time this happened, it has that u shaped sleeve that slides over the ball. I guess i could just take the ball on and off as needed but thats a pain.
     
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    Nice work! Regarding the hitch coming off the ball, you might need to tighten the nut on the underside of the latch. Even if that was a 2" hitch on a 1-7/8" ball, it should stay on.
     
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    Big tree!:thumbs:

    I think Loon uses duck tape to keep his on....?:whistle::rofl: :lol:
     
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    I've been doing that stuff on here longer. :whistle::yes:
     
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    I know....just having some fun including other snarky meme or off kilt pic postin’ members...:thumbs::rofl: :lol:
     
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    Some nice looking Oak there Woodwhore , we gotta love Asplundh
     
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    Backwoods found that old pic Eric.:coldone: :yes:

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    Yes, and recently, to boot- that’s how I remembered and why I commented.:handshake:
     
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    Nice oak. Yep, what Horkn said. Check the adjustment nut, and make sure ball and hitch are same size.
     
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    If you zoom in the trailer doesnt have a regular ball attachment it has this u channel that slides over the ball with a rotating sleeve to aid in trailer movement.
     
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    I see, I don't think I have ever seen a hookup like that.
     
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    Hehe the pup probably thinkin, “shoot what he up to now?..”
     
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    Woodwhore, is there a pin slot that might be dis-engaging while you’re backing up? Being that you’re in reverse, is that likely naturally unlocking the U lock? Never seen one of these myself but I’m reminded by this as lawnmowers can have a sweeper and the pin for the hit h is up and down and is spring loaded for ease of hook up. It doesn’t come out easily like you’re saying, Hope you figure it out.
     
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    Thanks, im going to further investigate when i get home, but that sounds like whats happeninng and the weight of the load makes it come off. Thanks
     
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    That was another thought I had too, get to a tipping point and locks likely don’t hold. Hey can’t be too bad though with that being oak, money in your “bank”!
     
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    I missed that too. That's odd. Never seen one like that before.
     
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    Didn't it come with the pin and keepers to keep it in place ?
    With the pin in it should be locked to the bottom neck of the ball.