Installing E-Track On Aluminum Trailer Preventing Galvanic Corrosion

Published 01/20/2023

Question:

I have a 7 x 16 aluminum frame trailer, 16 O.C. rated for 7000 lbs. I am trailering two 2 full dressers approx. 1000 lbs. each. I will be purchasing your products and want to secure them completely through the aluminum frame where available. Which bolts are recommended for the aluminum frame considering the possibility of two different metals Bolts/frame Thanks in advance.

asked by: Marshall C

Expert Reply:

When installing the etrailer Horizontal E-Track part # e65VR we generally use a rubber material that is generally used as a liner in garden ponds as an isolator for the two dissimilar metals. It is easy to cut into strips and place under the full length of the track. Once secured down we trim off any excess using the track as a guide.

Using stainless steel hardware would be ideal too.

expert reply by: Jameson C