Installation Recommendations For E-Track Horizontal Track System In Trailer With 2x6 Floor

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I have am 18 foot trailer with a 2x6 floor and cross members every 16 inches. Will #14x2 inch through the cross-members and #14x1 1/2 inch be enough to secure it to the deck and provide full load capacity?

asked by: Randy S

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The Erickson Horizontal E-Track, part # E19148 has 1/4 inch diameter mounting holes spaced 2 inches apart.

The screws you use should be at least long enough to go 3/4 inch into the wood you are mounting the track to. The more screws you use the more secure the track will be. Usually, wood screws are used and should have at lease 3/4 inches of material to fasten to, so it sounds like you have that covered.

The best way to mount the track is to use the E-Track backing plate, part # e96RR. You would drill through the floor and use the backing plate on the underside of the deck. The e96RR measures 6 inches long x 6 inches wide and is 1/8 inch thick. Nuts, washers and bolts are better than wood screws, and riveting and welding are also options for mounting.

expert reply by: Jeffrey L

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Answer 1

Both styles of Demco couplers are going to hold up well but in general cast steel is considered to be better due to it's uniform and more consistent structure it provides. Stamped steel is typically considered a more cost effective solution…

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Answer 2

E-track can be driven over and it will be fine. It would not collapse or otherwise damage itself. You could use and drive over the Erickson Horizontal E-Track #EM19147. Then for a wheel strap the Erickson E-Track Wheel Tie-Down Strap with Roller…

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Ideally, you'll want some of the hardware attaching the e-track to the trailer floor to also secure to the cross members as well as to the planks that make up the trailer floor. If that's not possible, I'd recommend using a…

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Answer 4

Yes, the Snap Loc E-tracks like the part #SLSS you referenced is a fit with other brands of E-track as they are all made to the same dimensions for the most part. I attached a review video for more info for you to check out as well.

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Answer 5

You can absolutely install E-Tracks like the etrailer Horizontal E-Track - Black Powder Coated Steel - 2,000 lbs - 94" Long - Qty 4 #e42VR you were looking at in your Forest River Enclosed Cargo Trailer yourself. Now there are a few things…

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I contacted Brophy, who said the distance from the bottom of the washer to the top of the Brophy D-Ring Tie Down Anchor #DR01 is 1-1/2 inches.

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Answer 7

The Bulldog Winch Ratcheting Wheel Tie-Down Strap #BDW20362 is designed to connect to a D-Ring type of connection point so you wouldn't need to install an e-track on your trailer. For your application I recommend installing the Brophy D-Ring…

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Yes, you can use Erickson Horizontal E-Track item #E19148 as front straps to hold down a car. These tracks have a 2,000 lbs maximum capacity per track. You will want to use the etrailer E-Track Backing Plates w/ Hardware item #e96RR for mounting.…

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Answer 9

Yes, you can use wood screws to secure the e-tracks to the plywood walls in your trailer. However, as you mentioned the weight capacity would be less than if you were to attach them to metal beams. The tracks themselves can handle up to 2,000 lbs but…

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Answer 10

The TorkLift HiddenPower Under-Vehicle Battery Mount with Battery Box #TLA7730 or the TorkLift HiddenPower Under-Vehicle Battery Mount with Battery Box #TLA7726 are ideal for the mount style and location you need. If you want a metal box, then I…

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Answer 11

Basically, the backing plate for the E-track, #e96RR, is like a giant washer. You will likely need several of them since it is 6-1/2 inches long by 6 inches wide. The fasteners you use will go through the E-Track, through the floor of the van,…

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Answer 12

Backing plates, like the etrailer Backing Plate #e96RR, are always a good idea. Using bolts and backing plates will provide a more secure installation of the Erickson E-Track. You will want to use 4 bolts per backing plate. If you do decide to use…

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