Is 8 Screws Per E-Track Adequate if Installing to Studs in Trailer Wall

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You mentioned 3 screws per foot for fastening the etrac. I want to mount my 5foot sections on the walls and the mounting studs are 16inch apart. So I will get 8 screws mounted into my wall studs. Is this enough for my 5foot Etrac? I cant add sidewall studs to the trailer. Also is there a recommended height for installing the etracs? I will use two of the sections for strapping a mattress to the wall over the wheel well. Any suggestions would be helpful. Thanks

asked by: Doug F

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Since you plan on attaching your fasteners to the studs of the wall the amount of screws you plan to use would be plenty. We recommend using more screws in situations where studs are not accessible.

The recommended height will be whatever works best for your application.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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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 plate on…

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Answer 2

There are so many variables involved here, including the size of the bikes, how you want them to sit in the trailer, the weight of the bikes and the geometry of the bike's frames that I couldn't begin to provide you with specifics, but…

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Answer 3

Here the e-track and e-track accessories you are going to want to accomplish what you are looking to do. We offer the e-track in 5 foot sections like #E19148 which you'd need to install where needed on your trailer, we have the e-track motorcycle…

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Typically for wood floors we recommend using backing plates like the part #e96RR with the E-tracks like part #E19148 that you mentioned. I attached an install video for an E-track that shows the backing plate being used as well.

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Answer 5

As it turns out, almost all trailer roof vents are 14" X 14", +/- 1/4". Your best choice is the MaxxAir #MA00-335001 Universal Replacement Lid. The continuous hinge versions are better than the 3-tab versions. The hinge on this unit is…

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Answer 6

For attaching E-Track #e25VR or X-Track #3481788 on your walls of your enclosed trailer you will need to first determine how the walls are constructed. Adding plywood will help strengthen the mounts for the track depending on how spread apart the…

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Answer 7

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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Answer 8

With plywood walls that are as thin as yours, it's possible that they may not support what you are looking to do. The only way you will be able to utilize the Erickson Horizontal E-Track #EM59150 (2 feet) or #E19148 (5 feet) is by installing it…

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Answer 9

To mount Erickson E-Tracks like the 4 Foot Long #EM19147 that you are looking at you will want to use 1/4 inch diameter screws/bolts. The length is entirely dependent on the application but for 3/8 inch plywood I really recommend first securing the…

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Answer 10

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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Securing the e-track to the frame of your trailer would be the most secure way to install the #E19148. Going with appropriate sized nuts and bolts would be your best option. Picking that out would have to be based on your trailer setup as we…

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Answer 12

The beauty of the E-Track systems like the Erickson #E19148 is that they are completely universal so you can set them up to what suits your needs best. If you're planning on securing a vehicle then you'll want to place the ones on the floor…

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