Installing Wood Floor In Utility Trailer

Utility trailer floor replacement introduction.

Installing wood floor in utility trailer.

I have a 6 4 x 12 trailer which originally was 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. 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. He used carriage bolts 2 per board through the angle iron cross member.

The original wood lasted 7 years. Its a 6x12 trailer and the boards are screwed to the bottom. Each end of the board sits. This is a short video of my process of putting lumber onto my new 5 x 8 mesh bottom utility trailer.

Ordinarily i wouldnt care but in this case i can see the ground beneath. Plan allowances for drainage and wood expansion from humidity to keep your trailer bed firm and secure. Had to put new wood on my trailer the other day. Installing the treated wood is similar to building a deck on your house.

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. 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. 1 measure the width. Utility trailer you may use a utility trailer for a variety of purposes hauling everything from motorcycles to atvs to lawnmowers.

The previous owner put down 2x10 s over the mesh. My trailer is a 16 2 car hauler. My awesome drill and driver set. Specially designed for use on alkaline copper quaternary wood.

For me replacing the wood floor in my utility trailer was on that never ending list. Which means it has a 16 foot deck and 2ft worth of dovetail which makes it easier to. I have 10 year old trailer with rotted board that need to be replaced. I do not claim to know it all or say this is the best or.

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. We have compiled a guide to help you choose the best lumber option for your trailer.