Backing Plate Recommendation for Use with E-Track Installed on Wood Floor

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please. what kind hardware I need to install Tre racks in my flat bed trailer. the floor is wood. thank you

asked by: Alfredo J

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Typically for wood floors we recommend using backing plates like the part # e96RR with the E-tracks like part # E19148 that you mentioned.

I attached an install video for an E-track that shows the backing plate being used as well.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

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

Backing plates, like the etrailer Backing Plate #e96RR, are always a good idea. Using bolts and backing plates will provide a more secure installation of the Erickson E-Track. You will want to use 4 bolts per backing plate. If you do decide to use…

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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 4

You definitely can install the Erickson Horizontal E-Track #E19148 to the wood deck on your SureTrac trailer. In fact, I don't think I have seen anyone mount it to the actual frame of their trailer as of yet. If you would like to add some extra…

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Answer 5

For maximum strength of mounting E-tracks to an aluminum trailer bed you really want to go down to the frame of the trailer. I am sure the aluminum bed of your trailer is pretty strong since it is car hauler but the frame will definitely be the…

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Answer 6

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 7

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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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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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 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

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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Answer 12

You'd want to use a backing plate like part #e96RR when installing the e-track like the part #E19148 and there isn't a crossmember you can attach to.

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