Reflooring My Trailer!

[dietz4ibanez]

Well the other day the bobcat when through the floor while loading is so it took a little more maneuvering to get it on the trailer... So I decided its time to refloor it... I meant to get it all done but I wanted to test out the new grill and spend some time with the wife before I go to the woods all week!

 

 

 

[Zembonez]

Well the other day the bobcat when through the floor while loading is so it took a little more maneuvering to get it on the trailer... So I decided its time to refloor it... I meant to get it all done but I wanted to test out the new grill and spend some time with the wife before I go to the woods all week!

What kind of wood is going back in there?

[dietz4ibanez]

I think I am getting rough cut oak cause pine sucks!

[Zembonez]

I think I am getting rough cut oak cause pine sucks!

A clear hardwood would be stronger than pine but probably cost a ton. Welding in more cross braces would make the wood hold up better.

[stadt11]

 

Who needs a circular saw when you have a chainsaw! Nice progress Brian

[dietz4ibanez]

I think I am getting rough cut oak cause pine sucks!

A clear hardwood would be stronger than pine but probably cost a ton. Welding in more cross braces would make the wood hold up better.

 

 

 

Well I am hoping that the hardwood will last longer cause pine didnt last very long at all... Plus I usually have a aervator that sits on the back that consists of spikes that are about 4" long when new and it takes a beating on that pine surface...

 

Most of the support bars are at 2' spacing might might put one in the middle at the tail for extra support!

[onac255]

Wouldn't adding more bracing add more weight? I mean if you need to stay at a certain weight if not go for it.

[dietz4ibanez]

Wouldn't adding more bracing add more weight? I mean if you need to stay at a certain weight if not go for it.

 

 

I would only be adding one more brace in between the 2 ft of the back of the trailer where the equipment is loaded... I dont think that the bobcat would have made it through the floor if there was more bracing!

[onac255]

Oh okay. Plus your not anywhere near maxed out with the bobcat are you? (weight wise?)

[dietz4ibanez]

Oh okay. Plus your not anywhere near maxed out with the bobcat are you? (weight wise?)

 

 

No the heaviest one I pull with this trailer is the 873 @ about 7000 lbs... The trailer is rated for 10,000 lbs... Now I had another trailer like this and it was weighted the same and I pulled the T300 with it that actually weighs 10,000lbs and after time the frame bowed in the middle....

[doverarjim]

I would put the boards across the trailer instead of long ways like they are now. It will be a stronger floor. Also the last time I replaced the floor in my stock trailer I used a product that is made for water contact with wood call Coopernol it is from Sherwin Williams, and they have changed the name of the product but my floor is nearly 10 years old and is still in good shape.

I had to cut off some of the boards when I put them in the trailer, and just put them into a pile, I needed some spacers for another project and found some of them and they still looked like the day I cut them off.

[dietz4ibanez]

I would put the boards across the trailer instead of long ways like they are now. It will be a stronger floor. Also the last time I replaced the floor in my stock trailer I used a product that is made for water contact with wood call Coopernol it is from Sherwin Williams, and they have changed the name of the product but my floor is nearly 10 years old and is still in good shape.

I had to cut off some of the boards when I put them in the trailer, and just put them into a pile, I needed some spacers for another project and found some of them and they still looked like the day I cut them off.

 

 

Yeah I too came up with the idea of making the boards long ways.. But I would have to reweld ledges and more braces and it really wouldnt be worth while.... I am going to try and get this done this week while hunting like a madman before my surgery next monday!

 

Plus I need to get a bigger trailer!

[pennzoil29]

I think I am getting rough cut oak cause pine sucks!

A clear hardwood would be stronger than pine but probably cost a ton. Welding in more cross braces would make the wood hold up better.

 

 

Brian, did you ever consider using Poplar. It is a hard wood, and a lot cheaper than oak. When you put the wood down. look at the end of the board at the ring. Put what would be the outside of the tree facing up. In other word's, put the curve side up.

[dietz4ibanez]

I think I am getting rough cut oak cause pine sucks!

A clear hardwood would be stronger than pine but probably cost a ton. Welding in more cross braces would make the wood hold up better.

 

 

Brian, did you ever consider using Poplar. It is a hard wood, and a lot cheaper than oak. When you put the wood down. look at the end of the board at the ring. Put what would be the outside of the tree facing up. In other word's, put the curve side up.

 

Yeah. I have thought about. I am calling about lumber today at lunch. Hopefully someone will be open considering the holidays...

[MarkD]

1. The best reason for using pine is to get pressure treated wood and increased water resistance.

2. I would not recommend Oak. The grain is more "open". It breaks instead of bending. It is a lot heavier than pine

3. Poplar is not much stronger than pine and much more expensive.

4. What part of NC is Willow Springs? What wood species are sold in your area?