Can E-Tracks Attach to Dovetail of Trailer
Updated 11/02/2020 | Published 10/30/2020 >
Question:
Im planning to install e track in my 20foot v-nose enclosed trailer. There is a dovetail in the rear where the floor goes from level to a slight angle the last 38inch down to the door. Its not a huge change but enough. What is your recommendation for how to install the e track in this location? Do I simply put the e track over the change and screw it down and let it moldinch to the angle or should I stop the e track before the bend and then start a new piece? Any help is greatly appreciated.
asked by: Christopher
Expert Reply:
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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Erickson Horizontal E Track - Zinc Plated Steel - 2,000 lbs - 5' Long - Qty 1
- E Track
- E Track Rails
- Horizontal
- 5-1/8 Inch Wide
- 2000 lbs
- 5 Feet Long
- Erickson
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