Can U-Bolts be Used to Mount Horizontal E-Track e62VR in Aluminum Trailer

Question:

I have an aluminum framed 101x14 trailer with a 5/4 pressure treated deck. I will be installing E-Tracks and wanted to know if I could use U-bolts where the E-Track crosses the frame in place of using backer plates? If so what type of metal U-bolts should I use?

asked by: Justin

Helpful Expert Reply:

You should use the backing plates instead of U-bolts in order to install the etrailer Horizontal E-Track - Galvanized Steel - 2,000 lbs - 94" Long # e62VR.

U-bolts won't allow for the most secure mounting of the E-track, so you really do want to support it with the etrailer E-Track Backing Plates with Hardware - Galvanized Steel - 6" Long x 6" Wide # e76YR.

The E-track and backing plates are galvanized steel so they can be used with aluminum, though it won't hurt to use aluminum spray paint or another coating before doing the installation.

expert reply by: Kyle S