Trailer Flooring Thickness Requirements For Installing B&W Biker Bar

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What is the recommendation for the trailer floor thickness? 3/4” plywood?

asked by: Curt V

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Helpful Expert Reply:

The 3/4" plywood floor will be thick enough to install the B&W Biker Bar Motorcycle Tie-Down System # BWMC2301.

If you take a look at the accompanying cutout of the directions I added, it states "The platform which the product will be attached to must be strong enough to withstand the forces associated with securely holding and transporting a motorcycle (properly supported 3/4" plywood equivalent or higher)."

expert reply by: Jameson C

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