Mounting Erickson E-Tracks to 3/8 Inch Plywood or Vinyl Covered Walls
Question:
Hello, What hardware size/length would you recommend to secure the e track to a standard cargo trailer plywood wall to avoid rubbing or piercing the outer aluminum? First, assume standard 3/8 plywood bare wood for most people. Next, what about if your trailer came with vinyl covered walls from the manufacturer? Thanks for the advice!
asked by: Scott
Expert Reply:
To mount Erickson E-Tracks like the 4 Foot Long # EM19147 that you are looking at you will want to use 1/4 inch diameter screws/bolts. The length is entirely dependent on the application but for 3/8 inch plywood I really recommend first securing the plywood to the trailer frame in as many points a possible (if not already done so).
You can also remove plywood from the areas you plan on installing the E-Track and reinforce the back of the plywood with a mounting plate like # e96RR. You can add anchor bolts to the plate that protrude through the plywood to the interior of the trailer so the E-Track can just be mounted right to them. This will allow you to use longer screws (without having to worry about piercing the outer aluminum) for a much sturdier connection than you would with attaching directly to the thin plywood.
I recommend this same concept for vinyl walls, as the vinyl itself won't be able to support much weight at all.
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etrailer E-Track Backing Plates w/ Hardware - Galvanized Steel - 6" Long x 6" Wide - Qty 2
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