What Screws To Use When Installing E-track To the Side Of Aluminum Trailer Frame

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what screws to use .. what metal that is not going to corrode over time ..need proper way to fasten into aluminum..

asked by: Doug

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Zinc plated screws are going to be the best option for use with aluminum to resist galvanic corrosion. This corrosion you are referring to is from two dissimilar metals reacting so you want to use the most similar metals when installing your E-track to the side wall aluminum frame trailer. It is always safest to add a rubber or sealant to keep the metals as separate as possible even when they are compatible metals.

Many times self tapping screws like # FA1131822 are the best solution.

expert reply by: Jason S

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Answer 1

Thanks for reaching out! It looks like there is a bit of a gap between the forwardmost crossbar and the Cantilever Extension #TH24001XT when it's installed. Thule states that the forwardmost bar isn't needed and the load can be secured by the…

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Answer 2

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 3

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Since heat rises I would at the very least put a set of the Trailer Vents #HMAV2-AVT2 near the top of the trailer to get the hottest air of the trailer out. What you could do for maximum air flow in your trailer is have a set facing forward in the…

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The Erickson Horizontal E-Track, part #E19148 has 1/4 inch diameter mounting holes spaced 2 inches apart. The screws you use should be at least long enough to go 3/4 inch into the wood you are mounting the track to. The more screws you use the more…

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Answer 6

Absolutely our Tongue Weight Scale #e99044 will work perfectly with your travel trailer! Our scale has a 2,000 lb capacity which you may think that a 5,000 lb trailer would be too much for our scale, but it's actually an ideal size trailer. What…

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Hey Al, Having used both I can confirm that the Big Truck Big RV Tongue Weight Scale w/ Storage Bag for Trailers #BTBRV44FR has been the better choice over the etrailer #e99044. This scale utilizes a different gauge that doesn't seem to have the…

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Since the slot dimensions and capacity of different brands of E-Track are identical, really the only differences are the finish and the lengths the tracks are sold in. If you're using the E-Track in an area where aesthetics are important, you can…

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For your Aluma 6810 HBT trailer, I recommend the Erickson Horizontal E-Track - Zinc Coated Steel - 2,000 lbs - 5' Long - Qty 1 #E19148 along with the E-Track Backing Plate - Zinc Plated Steel - 6" Long x 6" Wide #e96RR. This will save…

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Answer 10

If those circuit breakers are indeed for the jack and the trailer brakes then they are likely redundant since the 12 volt circuit and brake circuit are already circuit protected on the vehicle side. Electric trailer jacks also usually have an…

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You'll need a 20 amp circuit breaker for the brake controller power and a 40 amp circuit breaker for the battery charge line circuit from the trailer connector for a total of two. We actually offer a kit with these circuit breakers as well as the…

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The 1" Long Black Torx Wall Liner Screw #WLS100 is the best option for the plywood installation. These screws are fine thread and made for metal studs. They have a tapping edge but often a starter or pilot hole should be drilled. You can then…

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