Can E Track be Used to Secure Car in Car Hauler Trailer

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Looking to use etrack to secure a race car in an open trailer wood Flooring The car weight 2000lbs +/- Will the etrack be strong enough to secure the car secure the car? Thanks

asked by: Steve

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E track like the part # E19148 (5 foot section) would work well for what you are looking to do. People use E track for car haulers all the time and it works well.

We even have a wheel strap designed for E tracks, part # EM58523 which will work great.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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You should really attach E-Track directly to the wood floor of the trailer by trimming the rubber covering in the area you want to mount the track. Also I recommend using several E-track backing plates, #e96RR, under the wood floor so that the force…

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Answer 2

You're right, the mounting bracket is unique (in a good way) for the Curt TriFlex NEXT Trailer Brake Controller #C24VV. The bracket is smaller and all you do is put the included adhesive tape on the bracket and stick it wherever you like under…

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Answer 3

E-track is not flexible to be bent around a dovetail like you have. You'd have to trim the track at the angle change and attach it in flat sections across the dovetail.

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Answer 4

E-tracks, like the Erickson Horizontal E-Track #E19148 can be cut down to fit your application. We do not recommend bending the E-track, but rather cut or use smaller pieces and lay them in a way that makes up for the bend.

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Answer 5

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

Ideally, you'll want some of the hardware attaching the e-track to the trailer floor to also secure to the cross members as well as to the planks that make up the trailer floor. If that's not possible, I'd recommend using a backer plate…

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Answer 7

Yes, you can use Erickson Horizontal E-Track item #E19148 as front straps to hold down a car. These tracks have a 2,000 lbs maximum capacity per track. You will want to use the etrailer E-Track Backing Plates w/ Hardware item #e96RR for mounting. The…

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Answer 8

We do not have a video showing installation of E-track on a rubber floor but I have linked some videos that should help. basically you would need hardware that is long enough to go through the rubber floor to the wood or metal subfloor, through that…

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Answer 9

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 10

The E-Track Trailer Cargo Control #E19148 can be secure by screws, rivets, or welding. If you went with screws to install this you would need to base the size of the screw on how thick the wood is you are attaching the track to. For example, if your…

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Answer 11

The E-track system can install any way you would like on your trailer. It is common to install the E-Tracks so the wheels of a vehicle are on top of the E-track. This allows you to use wheel nets, like part #EM58523, that attach directly to the…

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Answer 12

I don't recommend drilling through the steel crossmembers to install your Horizontal E-Track item #E19148. This will put holes in the steel that can collect moisture and cause rusting. Plus that would be a lot of effort and you'll probably go…

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