Backing Plate Recommendation When Installing E-Track on Trailer Floor

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Hello - I am looking to install etrack on my utility trailer 14 foot steal frame with wood deck that i use to haul my Polaris RZR. I will need to mount the etrack the full length of the trailer. What is the best way to secure the etrack on the front and rear where I dont have any cross members in between I do? Thank you!

asked by: Jeff

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Expert Reply:

You'd want to use a backing plate like part # e96RR when installing the e-track like the part # E19148 and there isn't a crossmember you can attach to.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

We do recommend backing plates for all e-track installations. They will provide additional support. You will need a set of four backing plates, part #e66RR, for an 8' section of E-Track. I have included a product description link, a weblink…

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Answer 2

We do not have a video showing installation of E-track on a rubber floor but I have linked some videos that should help. basically you would need hardware that is long enough to go through the rubber floor to the wood or metal subfloor, through…

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Answer 3

I typically recommend using the etrailer E-Track Backing Plate w/ Hardware - Galvanized Steel - 6" Long x 6" Wide - Qty 1 #e89RR on each end of your E-Track sections #E19148 and one in the middle for added support. With one backing…

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Answer 4

We don't have a floor length backing plate for the e-tracks. To do a flush mounted setup you could put a sub-floor in the trailer attach the e-track to that and then install the floor between the e-tracks to give it a flush type setup. With that…

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Answer 5

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 6

Since heat rises I would at the very least put a set of the Trailer Vents #HMAV2-AVT2 near the top of the trailer to get the hottest air of the trailer out. What you could do for maximum air flow in your trailer is have a set facing forward in the…

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Answer 7

Although I would not be able to speak on the installation of the part(s) you received for your trailer, I can tell you that the TremPro 644 Silicone Sealant part #0160297 will do an excellent job of sealing your new aluminum panel to the trailer and…

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Answer 8

Installing the E-Track system to your enclosed trailers upright frame is a good idea for the strongest mounting location and cutting the plywood out to fit around the E-Track would not be an issue that I can see as long as the plywood sides have…

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Answer 9

The E-Track part #E19148 that you referenced is not designed for a recess mount although if you wanted to come up with a way to do that you certainly could. There aren't specific instructions for flush mounting E-track such as #E19148 but as long…

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Answer 10

I don't have any way of knowing what the screw size that's being used on your current trailer, but I can tell you that the Replacement Dome Assembly for Ventline Ventadome Trailer Roof Vent - Flat, Mill Finish Metal #BV0534-00 will work on…

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Answer 11

I've never heard of an actual third brake light connector on a camper shell to plug in on a truck and we don't carry any parts to do that. The light generally needs to be hardwired into the truck's brake light circuit. The issue with this…

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Answer 12

I did some checking and the hub/drum we offer that will work for you is the part #8-430-5UC3. This uses the same bearings as the 8-415 and will be an exact fit aside from the fact this is a non-ABS setup and the 8-415 came in an ABS setup and non-ABS…

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