I have a trailer with the common 2x6 or 2x8 floor, I rarely clean the floor but I have blown bark off with a leaf blower. "Get it line-xed. Think of it as an extra layer of security in the tiedown process. Not only is aluminum corrosion and rust resistant, many trailer towers find aluminum trailers easier to pull because they are weigh less, which also translates into better fuel economy. Rust not only has a negative aesthetic look, if not addressed it will weaken the structural integrity of the trailer. I have neighbors that would get pissed with all the chains and noise if I had a metal deck!!! I utilized 2x8 and 2x10 treated lumber as decking between the wheel troughs. It may not display this or other websites correctly. with Valair Ceramic/Kevlar, manual hubs, 3.73's, 5.5" lift w/285 Dayton Timberlines, 2" DRW Spacers. The expanded metal is typically lighter but weaker. Is that a V65 sitting there next to your Camaro? Anyone ever add aluminum deckplate to a steel trailer? It is cooler, lighter, and easier to replace. Another way to skin the cat or trailer..,is instead of stitch welding the sheets to the cross members , drill 1/2 or 3/8 inch holes ,spaced evenly in the sheet over the crossmembers and Rosette weld the holes. I've had both and actually prefer metal. When hauling some things it is nice to be able to screw chock blocks down to the wood floor to keep something from moving even if is tied down. Not all trailer flooring and installation techniques serve the same purpose, nor do they last the same amount of time. JavaScript is disabled. But that's not a big advantage, as I don't get my ATV that muddy. 2017 3038E; RC2048, 4' Box Blade, Forks, 5' Rear Blade, 2017 Z920M. Been looking at getting a decent new dual axle trailer. Blackwood Classic keeps the exposed lumber strips for those that like the classic look. I drove a flatdeck FL70 for awhile that had a steel bed, and it was critical that you put wood blocks between any metal items and the bed. John Deere 790, 300 loader w Ken's Bolt on Hooks & Piranha tooth bar, grapple, back blade, box blade, Bush Hog mower, couple of red tractors, hay equipment, various old stuff some red, one orange, some I don't remember. Blackwood lumber utilized in a smaller tilt bed trailer application. It is super heavy though. that being said i still perfer wood just like i said die to all the noice metal makes. The properties making oak strong also make it dense and heavy, and the cell structure of oak does not allow for optimal chemical penetration and retention. traded the headache rack for four stake pockets, opted up to the 9,990lb GVWR, bumped up to the LED lighting, removable fenders and a steel floor option. It is used primarily to haul a tractor with implements, so not a light load at all. ). It can get slick if wet or loading alot but that is usually pretty easliy cured by throwing some sand on it. So my questions are A wood deck is for hauling equipment as far as I'm concerned. Have all steel would NOT want wood deck .Paint every couple years (non-slip sand) can add tie downs basically any where. I will probably have a shop reinforce the fenders so that we can haul round bales of hay on it occasionally and not worry about smashing them. I have owned a tilt deck steel bed car/open trailer and currently own a wood deck utility trailer. JavaScript is disabled. Got great deal on it and couldnt be happier. JavaScript is disabled. Scratches in the paint must be touched up or they will begin to oxidize. I wouldn't ever go with a smooth steel deck. It's all split and stacked. Come join the discussion about PowerStrokes, performance, modifications, troubleshooting, towing capacity, maintenance, and more! Knots create weak points in the board while wane gives rounded edges instead of flat surfaces and sharp corners. I utilized 2x8 and 2x10 treated lumber as decking between the wheel troughs. Discussion in 'The Wood Pile' started by Yawner, Jan 10, 2020. Steel is always the better bet but with a caveat. This system gives lumber a grade with number one being the best and number four being the worst. I took some extra time fitting it, utilizing a plane to trim it for a tight fit. There are some negative aspects of aluminum trailer decking. Will last forever too, espicially since I undercoated it when it was new. You are using an out of date browser. For those wanting to get more life and use out of their trailer deck, there are a few premium upgrade options. But wood is much safer IMO. 88 ford ranger with SAS and turbo charged. Aluminum decking is a desirable option for trailers because it is lightweight. I coat it about every 3 or so years. The greater the depth of penetration, the less likely it is that the protected boundary of pressure-treated wood will be breached. I went with wood because I figured that if I had to lay on the deck to strap down the Jeep, wood wouldn't be as hot on a 90 degree day as black steel. Also the weight factor. Wood gets really slippery to foot traffic when wet.. Congrats on the trailer.. A forum community dedicated to John Deere tractor owners and enthusiasts. The SPIB grading specifications were developed for the building and construction industry and are meant to grade lumber on its strength when used vertically. The problem with what they offer is the wood is not pressure treated (PT). I have owned both, much prefer wood. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo, http://dayton.craigslist.org/for/2872922677.html, http://www.benhurtrailers.com/photogallery/Big Tex 70DM-18/100_1439-1.JPG, VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. I have a big tandem axle steel trailer with a wood floor. Anything we put in it will slide right out with the hydraulic lift. Ive got a 6'x10' aluminum trailer that i highly recommend. I just had a new all aluminum trailer built this past Fall. Every trailer/fence I had warps though despite treating with primer sealant. If I had a better source I would go with rough cut 2" oak if you are going to abuse the crap out of it. I'm shopping for a car hauler/trailer and trying to figure out eactly what I want. Treated wood is good, but with laws these days, it's really not enough. Obviously it is more durable than wood, but also heavier. Location: 910-Miles from the armpit of the west. The steel is about $250 more. Thanks everyone, for the insight. Privacy Policy. Best of both worlds and keeps the trailer lighter than a full wood deck. me--i would go for wood deck:thumbup1gif:u should be able to get at least a good 20 yrs out of the lumber if its taken care off-IMO. I've had both, I honestly prefer the wood deck over the metal. Untreated SYP does not have this benefit. Steel deck is good for stake body trucks or dump trailers that you want stuff to slide out of. ive had both and like wood alot better. I built a multi-purpose trailer 27 years ago for hauling motorcycles (it has three wheel troughs that run the length of it), the then garden tractor, and general purpose. For a light trailer like an 18' car hauler I like a steel floor. My utility trailer is wood and has lasted over 10 years now. Probably a little slicker when wet, but I have never had an issue with it. When I bought my 7K 18' carhauler I went with wood, for one main reason. The direct wording of the flooring statute reads: 49 CFR 393.84 Floors - The flooring in all motor vehicles shall be substantially constructed, free of unnecessary holes and openings, and shall be maintained so as to minimize the entrance of fumes, exhaust gases, or fire. Looks better and lasts longer then wood IMO. Nice, low maintenance, but does have some drawbacks. The legal requirement for trailer flooring in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) is not a difficult standard to meet. When it gets wet and if you have something that you have to drive up on there it is slicker than crap. (You must log in or sign up to reply here. Nice for sliding pallets, scooping dirt/rocks off. The cell structure of SYP allows for better chemical absorption than any of the other materials listed, which means it is more resistant to rot and decay. i climb on the trailer quite a bit and my friends like to sit on the sides. I was wondering if there is a preference, pros or cons, of having a wood deck or a metal deck. I bought that car trailer new because it was a good price but I guess when you don't care about your welding, you can sell it cheap! http://www.rumber.com/boards/flatbedtrailer.html. The customers intended use, price point, and durability factors all come into play when deciding which flooring material to use for a specific trailer build. The 4" purlin is 1.5" thick so it will fit as a replacement for a trailer that was built with a wood floor. View of the deck of a trailer utilizing Blackwood Lumber. You can replace a piece of wood alot easier then a whole metal deck. The biggest pitfall of steel decking is the fact that steel can rust and thus need to be examined frequently so repairs can be made to prevent further rusting. If taken care of will last forever. ). Unlike SYP, oak is typically cut with a band saw rather than a planer. In wet conditions, steel decking can also become very slick and due to the weight can decrease the cargo capacity. The wood in my utility trailer rotted out in three years so I am on my second set of boards as of last summer. We have one trailer with an aluminum tread plate floor and dove tail. It would appear that buying number one or number two would provide higher quality, more useful trailer decking, but that is not always the case. Steel is the only way to go if you can and plan on keeping it for more than a couple years. i spent more than that on wood. Wood seems to be a better choice for my needs. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Wood is pretty easy to slide stuff on too, the stability should come from the position and placement of your straps or chains. Well, forgive me for being unknowing, but how much weight difference are we talking about? WAY MORE than just Drive Shafts, We are your Drive Train Headquarters! It gets really slick quick. Blackwood Max-Trac has raised, arrow-shaped cleats for maximum traction. Another vote for wood deck. 2022 TractorByNet.com | TractorByNet is a registered trademark of IMC Digital Universe, Inc. Other trademarks on this page are the property of their respective owners. I don't use the diamond plate, I use 4" purlin. THANKS for your Support! This is what we do on lift gates and it holds up fairly good being used every day. No broken welds, no rust and still strong as ever. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. My dad has a 10k double axle dump trailer with a steel bottom. You posted on my post a minute ago but I'll respond here. I have a wood deck 18ft trailer that gets treated with Thompsons water sealer once a year, and the wood is holding up great. Im set on an 18ft with dovetail. Gives me the traction of diamond plate where the tires go and the wood underneath for working on things. I don't believe it's to hard or expensive to add brakes to the other axle if needed. But, a steel deck coated with truck bed liner (a friend has one) works great and eliminates the slipping issues. LOKTs specifications are tailored for the trailer industry to provide stronger, longer lasting boards and less downfall. I think it was a poor welding job but I was not too enamored with the wood deck surrounded by a metal frame either. Come join the discussion about trail reports, builds, performance, modifications, classifieds, troubleshooting, fabrication, drivetrain, and more! the only thing i see wrong with that trailer is it only has brakes on a single axle.. That's a good point Justin, on the sitting/climbing. A forum community dedicated to custom off-road vehicle owners and enthusiasts. The amount of penetration is determined by the qualities of the species and the treating process. NEW RIDE: 2011 SRW F350 Crew Cab / Black / <1000 miles:lol: -- Front light Bar with 4x HID lights (2x 4" and 2x 7"), smoke bug deflector, chrome fender trim, and chrome window visors. But I would never again own a steel deck that wasnt a dump trailer. Ah, noise is another! I'm sure plenty of you guys have a car hauler of some type, whether it is a trailer or truck. I decked the open center with pressure treated 2x12s soon after I bought it. Thanks for all the replies. Strapping down vehicles on a steel deck trailer in the summer isnt fun to say the least. Penetration is the depth to which preservative chemicals are forced into the wood and is an indication of the amount of protection provided. Is steel worth it or am I overthinking the replacing boards? Cat is taking some time off for testing. SYP is used for trailer decking for two main reasons: its strength and its ability to absorb treatment. I love it for hauling seed and scooting pallets, I have both, the steel is nice for sliding things on and off from sides. You are using an out of date browser. My 2720 tractor does fine climbing the incline but I do occasionally have issues with the zero turn spinning out if its a really hot day or wet out. I know one advantage of an expanded metal floor and that is that if you haul equipment that has a lot of mud, you can wash off the equipment and the mud will just fall through. Rough oak is less uniform in shape than SYP or Douglas fir. How do they hold up to chucking big logs and tools and such into them? Blackwood Lumber flooring providing enhanced traction. - ManglerYJ, Wood Quietier tie downs, lighter, can be replaced easier, Cheaper in most cases. JavaScript is disabled. It allows water to drain. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. I've had 3 steel ones and one that I have now is wood. I think the wood deck will suit me well. Common wear and tear and damage on a trailer deck. Almost like ice. At least 2 screws per board, maybe 8. The balancing act to load equipment was terrible. Home, Trucks, Trailers & Recreational Vehicles, The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo, Medium Frame Compact Utility Tractors (MCUT), Large Frame Compact Utility Tractors (LCUT), VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. NATM members such as Shelby Trailer Flooring and Rumber are both decking products made primarily of rubber, not lumber. I'm looking for something in the 18 to 20 foot, open hauler. Industrial Wood Technology developed LOKT as a trailer specific decking product. Rough oak is used for trailer decking primarily for its strength. I feel like it tends to be a little sappier (sp?) laid them out and painted them several times in the hot sun with a mixture of old motor oil and kerosene. Our wood deck on our trailer that is about 8 years old shows no sign of needing repair or replacement. 2006 2520 mcut, 2004 x475, 1953 model 50, 1985 318-was my Dad's. Yep!!! Douglas fir typically has much less wane and much smaller knots than SYP. AT4X versions of the GMC Sierra and Canyon. It depends on the intended useage of the trailer. For decades, trailer manufacturers have bought SYP based on the Southern Pine Inspection Bureau (SPIB) grading specifications. Are there any real pros or cons to consider when hauling a vehicle on a steel floor? Overhead view of a trailer with common wear and tear and damage. I used to build trailers and haulers for concrete septic tanks. I recommend wood deck. Can break but usually not a big issue if the cross members are. These dense rubber products also weigh significantly more than lumber decking which decreases the cargo capacity of the trailer assuming all other features of the trailer remained the same. Southern yellow pine (SYP) may be the most frequently used wood trailer decking material. Getting ready to make the investment and I'm interested in your input. On wood floor u can also nail/screw down boards for cribbing if you haul awkward shaped items. Any recommendations? A forum community dedicated to drag racing drivers and enthusiasts. If you drop something sharp and heavy on steel it will dent and or go through the floor, Wood will take more of than kind of abuse. Blackwood Lumber in an agricultural application. another thing i was thinking of is i have to hang off the side and strap the front of the car down.. yous have that piece of steel right in your side. Having diamond plate or hot rolled sheet over a wood deck will give you a little cushion against shock loads (droping heavy objects). Going to rhino line the deck this spring. Steel decked trailers are heavier, so you can put less of a load on them and still stay within their rated capacity. I'd go with the steel deck if the price is the same, maybe Line-X it if you are not going to be hauling alot of stuff that would scrape the liner off. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo, http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=508537, VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. Not slippery, you can screw pieces to it if you are moving unusual objects that need support. The wood is definately lighter and save a bunch on gas. A 200 pound ponderosa log can be super tough to work with. I've experienced how slippery steel decks can get when wet and covered in mud from my buggy. The purlin is place with nominal 1/4" between purlins. Looks like you got some nice lodge pole there my friend! I use the trailer for alot more than just the jeep. Treated lumber has an extremely high moisture content when new. For an anti skid surface put down a coat of paint then cover with black coal slag (any place that has sand blasting supplies will have it) after that dries you can put anouther coat of paint on top to help it stick. Steel is stronger than aluminum in the sense that it has a higher modulus of elasticity, which means more force must be applied to steel before it starts to bend. i got all the steel for my trailer for 100 bucks or less. Ponder that metal deck under the hot sun Just replace it with 2x6 boards, but get a 5 gallon bucket of Thompson water seal (for decks) and a mop, it takes me about 10 min to stick a coat on my 16 foot utility trailer and it's good as new.

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