Installing Wood Floor In Utility Trailer

Had to put new wood on my trailer the other day.

Installing wood floor in utility trailer.

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. He used carriage bolts 2 per board through the angle iron cross member. First step spend a bunch of money on wood.

My awesome drill and driver set. 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. This is a short video of my process of putting lumber onto my new 5 x 8 mesh bottom utility trailer.

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. 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. 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.

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. Which means it has a 16 foot deck and 2ft worth of dovetail which makes it easier to. So i figured i would do a quick write up for those of you who don t know how to do it. I have a 6 4 x 12 trailer which originally was mesh.

For me replacing the wood floor in my utility trailer was on that never ending list. 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. Installing the treated wood is similar to building a deck on your house. Specially designed for use on alkaline copper quaternary wood.

Its a 6x12 trailer and the boards are screwed to the bottom. Utility trailer floor replacement introduction. Each end of the board sits. The original wood lasted 7 years.

Has anyone replaced the wood boards on their utility trailer. My trailer is a 16 2 car hauler.