Recommendations for Securing Marching Band Equipment in Enclosed Trailer
Question:
I have a 24 foot box trailer that we used to haul marching band equipment. We are looking for a tie down solution to keep the cargo from shifting in transit. I like the this product, but Im not sure how installation will work for our application, since I dont know how the trailer was built. Id hate to drill a 4.5inch hole in the floor of the trailer, if I cant get underneath to secure the backing plate. Any suggestions?
asked by: Michelle K
Expert Reply:
Instead of securing your marching band equipment from the floor you could secure it from the wall using the Erickson Vertical E-Track # E19146. You can then use the Erickson E-Track Tie-Off w/ D-Ring # E59143 to provide tie-down attachment points or use a tie-down like the Erickson E-Track Strap with Ratchet # EM59136 that installs directly into the E-Track .I have also attached a link to our selection of accessories that are compatible with the E-Tracks that you can filter through.
An installation video of the Erickson Vertical E-Track # E19146 has also been attached for you to reference.
Installing anything to the floor of your trailer, like the Brophy Swiveling D-Ring Anchors # RR6K-4 or the Erickson Horizontal E-Track # E19148, will require that a backing plate be installed underneath the trailer.
You can check your trailer for compatibility to see if the 2-1/4" bolts that come with the Brophy Swiveling D-Ring Anchors # RR6K-4 are long enough to securely install this option on your trailer.
Products Referenced in This Question
Erickson Vertical E Track - Zinc Plated Steel - 2,000 lbs - 4' Long - Qty 1
- E-Track
- E-Track Rails
- Vertical
- 3-1/2 Inch Wide
- 4 Feet Long
- Erickson
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Erickson Horizontal E Track - Zinc Plated Steel - 2,000 lbs - 5' Long - Qty 1
- E-Track
- E-Track Rails
- Horizontal
- 5-1/8 Inch Wide
- 2000 lbs
- 5 Feet Long
- Erickson
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Erickson E Track Tie-Off w/ D-Ring - 2" Wide x 8-1/4" Long - 1,200 lbs
- E-Track
- E-Track Anchor
- 1200 lbs
- Erickson
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Erickson E Track Strap with Ratchet - 2" Wide x 12' Long - 1,165 lbs
- E-Track
- E-Track Straps
- 2 Inch Wide
- 1000 lbs
- 12 Feet Long
- Erickson
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Brophy Swiveling D-Ring Anchors w Backing Plates and Hardware - Bolt-On - 2,000 lbs - Qty 4
- Tie Down Anchors
- Trailer Tie-Down Anchors
- Truck Tie-Down Anchors
- Tie-Down Cleats and Rings
- 2000 lbs
- D-Ring
- Recessed Mount
- Brophy
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