How far off of the Wall of a Trailer Should Tie Downs Be Installed

Updated 04/28/2020 | Published 04/25/2020

Question:

How fare off the side walls did you run the track in that pic

asked by: Robert H

Expert Reply:

To be honest when I made that video I really didn't try to remember. If I recall correctly though it was about 23" off of the wall but we got there by doing the 1/4 and 3/4 line method.

Basically when I install a tie down system in a trailer like the Erickson Horizontal E-Track part # E19148 unless there is a specific purpose in mind I always find the center of the trailer split that measurement and that is where the track lies. This is of course as long as there is nothing that interferes like exit steps or similar things. So one track runs down the 1/4 width of the floor line and the other runs down the 3/4 width of the floor line. Works like a charm!

expert reply by: Randy B