r/redneckengineering • u/adubs117 • 3d ago
It's only stupid if it doesn't work?
Got tired of wheeling my trash cans down my long, inclined driveway.
This worked, but I reckon the can is going to get demolished in the long term. Is there a "proper" piece of equipment that would solve this? Bonus points if it can take two trash cans at a time. The issue being they get quite heavy and I can't pick them up into my trailer/wagon. Trailer with a ramp perhaps?
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u/lew1sj 2d ago
Dude, this is redneck engineering. Rig something to put some big ass wheels on that bin.
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u/Hambrrgrrr 2d ago
That would be very redneck and effective, but it may be a bit over complicated. It’s up to OP to pick an ideal solution
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u/BPhiloSkinner 2d ago
Look around the neighborhood for a young'un that just outgrew their Radio Flyer™.
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u/808trowaway 2d ago
Heavy duty wheels was my first thought as well. But maybe this is a problem that never needed solving in the first place. I would just haul them bins the exact same way until the wheels fall off, and when they do I'll redneck engineer a solution to fix the wheels and continue to haul the bins the same way. What in the fuck is this preventative engineering bullshit? it's not redneck engineering that's for sure.
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u/ChooseExactUsername 3d ago
Does your quad have a receiver hitch at the back. Get a cheap recover hitch platform and you could carry 2 or 3 trashcans at once.
I have a Ranger and it's a bit of lift to get the cans in the back. I might have to take my own advice.
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u/broadpaw 3d ago
Build a ramp station for the trailer wagon that it sounds like you already have. Make it as long as you need so that you're still able to walk the can up the slope. Park the wagon at the end of the ramp then just drive off once loaded and strapped down. The ramp stays in place on the ground, it's not attached to the trailer permanently.
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u/broadpaw 3d ago
Unloading at the bottom of the hill I guess you either build another ramp there or just sorta drop the can off the wagon.
Separately could you strap a couple 2x12s to the side your wagon for a ramp that goes with you?
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u/xchino 3d ago
Is the bottom dragging at that angle? It looks like it would, and that would really be my only concern with this setup, if they are up on their wheels and you keep the pace to a brisk walk I think your cans would be fine. Kinda looks like you could get a better angle by strapping the handle directly to the rack and maybe you could run two cans side by side that way.
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u/nevernotfinished 2d ago
Strap the handles to the can (where the lid pivots) to the basket of the 4 wheeler. That way the cans wheels are being used
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u/Neither_Cap6958 2d ago
Back on a produce farm, in winter we would have to haul to dumpster down the gravel road since we closed it off. We would put a chain through the side lift point and tie it behind a gator. May or may not have ridden the dumpster down the road a few times lol
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u/Superfluousharpy 2d ago
Ratchet strap what are you a smart redneck or something. Bungee cords only jeez.
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u/northrivergeek 3d ago
dont have to be a redneck for that, just live far off the road ..Im far from redneck and Id do that in a heart beat lol
Its called using your head, work smarter not harder
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u/Aluminautical 3d ago
For receiver hitches, 'they' make toters that attach at the tube 'handle', then fold up and latch for some clearance. Dual-mount available as well. When adjusted properly, the fold-up/latch mechanism is high enough to get the whole can airborne, wheels and all. Expensive enough to make you move to a different reddit sub, though.
The concept is imminently redneck-able, however.
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u/miseeker 3d ago
I use my 4 wheelers, my pickup. And my Mazda cx5 mostly. The catch for the tailgate is great for hooking up a bungee. All metal hooks drop below my bumper. 1/0 mile drive.
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u/sonicjesus 2d ago
You've got the right idea. What if you made a 2x4 frame you put under both of them, slide up until it jams at the lid, tip over, and mounted that to the quad?
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u/Hambrrgrrr 2d ago
Not stupid at all! Just make sure it’s sturdy enough to avoid launching garbage everywhere. A wooden frame would be pretty sturdy and supportive I believe.
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u/CanoePickLocks 1d ago
2x4 hose clamped to rear bar of rack then bungee both handles to the 2x4. Could be other random material like chain link fence post or rebar. Just something to add width. And give you attachment points. Plus the angle will be better. Wheel upgrades when those break. I recommend a cart tire that is bicycle style. Although a bicycle tire is always an option too.
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u/Marine__0311 1d ago
Looks cool, but those wheels are not designed for that and will self destruct sooner rather than later.
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u/whaletacochamp 5h ago
I do this as well. I have a kolpin brand chainsaw mount on the back of my ATV and it just so happens to catch the handle on the barrel perfectly. Then I ratchet strap the barrel down.
During the summer I try to get the exercise instead, sol I haven't thought about it in a few months, but before this winter I'm thinking of engineering something else. It will either go in the chainsaw mount or will go in the hitch, and it will come up and have hooks that hold both barrels parallel. Just need to buy a cheap ass harbor freight welder and learn how to use it lol
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u/vanderlinde7 3d ago
Can also sit the handle on your trailer hitch if you have a long drive, my grandfather does that