Vertical Etrack Mounting on a Thin Stud Recommendations

Updated 02/20/2014 | Published 02/18/2014

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Erickson Horizontal E Track - Zinc Plated Steel - 2,000 lbs - 5' Long - Qty 1

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etrailer E-Track Backing Plates w/ Hardware - Galvanized Steel - 6" Long x 6" Wide - Qty 2

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Question:

Im trying to install vertical etrack in the back of my toyhauler for a bed system. The studs are only 1.25inch wide and the etrack is 3.5. The walls in the trailer are thin laminate for light weight. Can I just attatch one side of the etrack to the stud and use like hollow Wall Mount hardware on the other? Ill use it for storage as well. I thought about a 2x6 but that would add to much weight. Please contact me

asked by: Tyler C

Expert Reply:

Installing the Etracks vertically in the way you described could work depending on how much weight the etracks would be supporting.

I think the 2x6 idea would also work, but since you are concerned that would be too much weight you could split the difference and go with a lighter board like a piece of thicker plywood. You could attach the plywood to the stud and then the etrack to the plywood.

Another option would be to get the E-Track Backing Plate # e96RR.

expert reply by: Jameson C