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  1. LCA078

    New guy here (again): Can I pull a pup dump trailer with M939? Air brake question...

    Yes, that's one mean dump truck!!! But it's way overkill and only a one-trick pony for what I need on my little ranch. And I'm afraid to ask what one of those will cost me if I find one.
  2. LCA078

    New guy here (again): Can I pull a pup dump trailer with M939? Air brake question...

    Ok-I agree about hauling a fully loaded pup without any weight in the truck is not a safe idea. Will keep that in mind. As for the Johnson brake, I understand that's a mechanical way to engage the trailer brakes without engaging the truck brakes. Same idea as having the electric brake...
  3. LCA078

    New guy here (again): Can I pull a pup dump trailer with M939? Air brake question...

    That sounds too easy but I like it. Swapping the bulbs out for LED is a great idea too. It’s been a long time since I used air brakes but I remember not to pump them like hydraulic brakes. Any other tips?
  4. LCA078

    New guy here (again): Can I pull a pup dump trailer with M939? Air brake question...

    One of the reasons I'm looking for a M939 is to haul road-base gravel where there is no road. Assuming I get a M939 and I convert the bed to a dump bed, I'm also thinking about buying a civilian pup dump trailer and using the pintle to pull it. These are fairly common and cheap in my area but...
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