Installing Wood Floor In Utility Trailer

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Installing wood floor in utility trailer.

I do not claim to know it all or say this is the best or. I have 10 year old trailer with rotted board that need to be replaced. Each end of the board sits. We all have those projects that we want to do or need to do but never make the time to do them for whatever reason.

If you already own a pj trailer and would like to replace your deck with one of these lumber choices please contact your local dealer. For me replacing the wood floor in my utility trailer was on that never ending list. Plan allowances for drainage and wood expansion from humidity to keep your trailer bed firm and secure. 1 measure the width.

Has anyone replaced the wood boards on their utility trailer. He used carriage bolts 2 per board through the angle iron cross member. The previous owner put down 2x10 s over the mesh. Torx flathead screws make securing a wood floor to your trailer quick easy and economical with a 1 4 diameter and type f points for heavy gauge sheet metal.

I have a 6 4 x 12 trailer which originally was mesh. Utility trailer you may use a utility trailer for a variety of purposes hauling everything from motorcycles to atvs to lawnmowers. First step spend a bunch of money on wood. Had to put new wood on my trailer the other day.

Ordinarily i wouldnt care but in this case i can see the ground beneath. Which means it has a 16 foot deck and 2ft worth of dovetail which makes it easier to. Installing the treated wood is similar to building a deck on your house. This is a short video of my process of putting lumber onto my new 5 x 8 mesh bottom utility trailer.

With that in mind you want a strong multi use floor that can hold up to anything heavy equipment rolling automobiles chemicals and liquids whatever the adventure may be. The original wood lasted 7 years. Its a 6x12 trailer and the boards are screwed to the bottom. My trailer is a 16 2 car hauler.

My awesome drill and driver set. So i figured i would do a quick write up for those of you who don t know how to do it.