Recommended Backing Plates For 8 Foot Sections Of E-Track On Pressure Treated Floor

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I was just wondering if you could tell me how many of these backing plates you recommend I install on the back of my E-track. I am attaching two 8ft e-track rails to an open 6x10 utility trailer with a pressure treated wood floor. I just need to know how many backing plates to buy? I assume 3-4 plates per 8ft section would be sufficient, but i just wanted to make sure. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks,

asked by: Kyle B

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I recommend using 2 to 3 E-Track Backing Plate - Zinc Plated Steel - 6-1/2" Long x 6" Wide, # BPEZ for a 5 foot section of Erickson Horizontal E-Track # E19148. Depending on the thickness of your pressure treated floor would determine if I'd use 2 or 3. If it is a sturdy floor, you can use 2 with one on each end. If you want maximum support, I'd use 3 and put one in the center of the track as well.

expert reply by: Jason S

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Answer 1

There are a lot of people who run batteries on the interiors of their trailers without problems. What you can do is install a battery vent like part #A10-3300 on the trailer and it would be vented. Ideally you would have the battery sealed in a box…

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Answer 2

You will need a 12 volt battery that is rated for more than 55 amps to power your electric winch. Any battery that meets those requirements should work well for you. For most winches that usually means a car battery. I have included a link to the…

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Answer 3

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 backer plate…

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Answer 4

It depends on how much load you will be applying to the track, what you are holding with it, and how the trailer frame is made. If you can get to the trailer frame, use nuts and bolts to attach through the floor and the metal trailer frame. If you…

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Answer 5

You will be able to use a normal Lead Acid Battery without a problem. Since each winch is going to be different, you'll need to consult the owners manual for your specific winch in order to determine what cold cranking amps are required to run…

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Answer 6

If you went with a vented battery box like the #TWSP12B you could have it vented outside and not have to worry about using a sealed battery. Otherwise a sealed battery would be best option. There's no easy or fully effective way to charge a…

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Answer 7

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…

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Answer 8

The mounting holes on the E-Track such as #E19148 are 1/4 inch in diameter. The type and length fastener you use will depend on the surface material and thickness you are attaching it to. For example if your surface was ACQ treated wood you could use…

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Answer 9

The E-Tracks, like #E19148, is 12 gauge steel that is 2.5mm thick. What most people do is to use a piece of wood length wise inside the trailer, mount it to the wall framing (like the studs in a house), and then attach the E-Tracks to it. So you…

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Answer 10

The E-Track has slots that have a length of 2.45-inches and a width of .58 inches. See attached diagram.

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Answer 11

The correct product to use to support the boards you plan on using to support the bed would be the E-Track Wood Beam Socket #59149. Since you will want to have the 2 by 4s on edge to support the plywood, and the only way the #59149 could be installed…

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Answer 12

On an 4 foot long section of E-track #EM19147 and 2 screws every 16 inches that is a total of 6 screws in the aluminum frame. This most likely will not get you near the capacity of the E-track. I recommend bolting through the aluminum frame so that…

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