Can the Long Torx Trailer Floor Screws be used on Aluminum Trailer

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Can these be used.on an aluminum trailer???

asked by: Jeff S

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While you can use the Long Torx Trailer Floor and Wall Liner Screw # TFX250ACQ that you referenced on an aluminum trailer you should know that ACQ treated wood should not be used on anything aluminum as ACQ has proven to be corrosive when exposed to aluminum.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

I recommend the treated torx screws for treated wood for better corrosion and rust resistance. The treated torx screws like the Redline 2-1/2 Inch Long Torx Trailer Screw for ACQ Treated Wood, part #TFX150ACQ, are plated with a material that will…

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Answer 2

If the screws part #TFX250ACQ are breaking that would indicate that they are corroded and seized up in the metal they are attaching to. So what you could do is take some spray lube to them where they attach to the metal and let that soak to see if…

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Answer 3

You can install the Erickson Horizontal E-Track #E19148 in any manner you like, so for a car hauler that has cars of different widths you can place E-track side-by-side, as you can see one of our customers did in the accompanying photo. This E-track…

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If it were my trailer I would fasten the E-Track to the support beams under the trailer, either the side to side one or front to back ones, by going all the way through those support beams. E-Track like #E19148 is zinc-coated steel and since the…

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Answer 5

Circuit breakers are a great way to shut down a circuit if there happened to be an overdraw that would otherwise get the wiring so hot that it would melt or even worse catch fire. They also would save any accessories attached to the circuit from…

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Answer 6

The best way to power the interior lights in your trailer is with its own independent battery. You will not want to use the breakaway battery. The breakaway battery is only designed to operate the breakaway and will drain extremely quickly,…

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Answer 7

You are correct in your description of how to wire in a new auxiliary battery in your enclosed trailer. You will take the 7-Way's 12V power feed and route this to the positive terminal on the auxiliary battery, and you will ground the second…

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Answer 8

I'm happy to help with that isolator and wiring. I checked your invoice and see you went with the Battery Isolation Solenoid #PK5231201. This is a good choice and will need to be mounted to the frame because it uses the mounting holes for ground.…

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Answer 9

I recommend a 12 volt car battery rather than a breakaway battery because you may end up needing the larger battery down the road. What you will do is attach a battery box (see link for options) to the trailer frame. From the trailer side 7-Way…

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Answer 10

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 11

To create barn doors out of your ramp door, you will need hinges and a latch. I suggest a latch/lock system like the Universal Cam-Door Lock for Enclosed Trailers - 1" Keeper, #383200. This will use a 3/4 inch diameter pipe that you'll have…

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Can the Long Torx Trailer Floor Screws be used on Aluminum Trailer

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