lthough Watchdog Trailers is a relatively new name in the trailer industry , the company has been in action for over 40 years . The manufacturer employs largely welders who worked with building frames and chassis before joining the team , exhibiting relevant experience well before joining the industry .
Before entering the trailer industry , Dave and Pam Andre , newest owners of Watchdog Trailers , were already in the business of steel manufacturing .
“ We have supplied steel and manufactured components for the industry for many years , so the acquisition of the trailer business just made sense ,” explained Dave .
At this time , Watchdog Trailers ’ most popular model is its dump trailer . With the increasing popularity of such trailers and low dealer inventory , the owners decided upon startup to stick to dump trailer production . The company features the telescopic cylinder as the standard form of hydraulics on its trailers .
“ The telescopic cylinder is proving to be the best form of hydraulics ,” said Jared Carnell , General Manager at Watchdog Trailers . “ When starting the initial lift of the dump bed , competitors begin in a horizontal position . This puts a lot of stress on the frame while greatly diminishing lifting capacity from the start . Comparatively , our telescopic cylinder system lifts straight up . The easiest example would be to ask yourself , while looking at a dump trailer ,
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