Installing Wood Floor In Utility Trailer

I have 10 year old trailer with rotted board that need to be replaced.

Installing wood floor in utility trailer.

The original wood lasted 7 years. Had to put new wood on my trailer the other day. I have a 6 4 x 12 trailer which originally was mesh. The 2x10 s raise the height of the floor of the trailer 1 5 so the ramp gate now has a small step at the top which catches on the decks of mowers.

Ordinarily i wouldnt care but in this case i can see the ground beneath. I do not claim to know it all or say this is the best or. He used carriage bolts 2 per board through the angle iron cross member. First step spend a bunch of money on wood.

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. 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. 1 measure the width. 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. 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. My trailer is a 16 2 car hauler. We have compiled a guide to help you choose the best lumber option for your trailer.

My awesome drill and driver set. 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. This is a short video of my process of putting lumber onto my new 5 x 8 mesh bottom utility trailer. The previous owner put down 2x10 s over the mesh.

Plan allowances for drainage and wood expansion from humidity to keep your trailer bed firm and secure. For me replacing the wood floor in my utility trailer was on that never ending list. Each end of the board sits. Has anyone replaced the wood boards on their utility trailer.

Utility trailer floor replacement introduction. Utility trailer you may use a utility trailer for a variety of purposes hauling everything from motorcycles to atvs to lawnmowers.