Ifor Williams Tipper

[R5log]

Hi, i bought an Ifor Williams 12ft tipper today, i am told there is a wander lead for it, but they are going to have to look it out! the trailer has been well used, but it hasnt done much for a year now! i tried to tip it manually, it raised about 2ft would go any higher, the pump resistance felt non existent! then i had to disconect the line at the ram to let it down! what could be wrong? and what is the procedure to manually tip an ifor? any help would be great!

 

Cheers

 

Have u the isolator key and hitch lock keys?

[CCB]

Hi, getting the isolator key tommorrow along with the wander lead, dont think they can find the hitch keys! was planning to change the hitch key anyway! Why you ask? Cheers

[Sandworks]

Hey CCB,meant to ask, are you storing the trailer indoors or out?

if out then would recommend one other little knack to prolong the life of the motor:

there is a black plastic shroud held over the motor housing with ties,when you are putting this back, cut away as much as you can of the underneath…….. this was badly designed, it holds water and will cause the motor to seize if left standing for a long period,i just keep them in the parts bin for reattaching when being sold on……If the motor pump assembly will see afoot of debris collecting on it,attach an 18x 22 inch sheet of rubber to the trailer so that it drapes over the assembly when at rest,then when it tips it goes up with the tipping body….not very pretty, but i have done this and never had a problem with anything since.

Regardless Oil should be drained and replaced every year,you will be surprised what gets in there…..including moisture…. it is way cheaper than fixing the assembly……. prevention is better than cure….. thats why we have prophylactics:001_tongue: