Are Washers Needed When Installing Horse Trailer Side Pads?

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Hello, I purchased the trailer divider pads and have 3/8” self tapping screws. Do I need to use any additional hardware such as washers when I attach them to my divider?

asked by: Sydney

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A 3/8" self tapping screw seems a bit large for the Horse Trailer Side Pads # HTP1260BK but I do recommend always using a washer like the 3/8" # 01292006-020-01. This will help spread out the surface area which means the pad is less likely to rip on the screw head.

We typically recommend the Trailer Horse Pad Screw # PS-8 which has a small coned washer already on the screw.

expert reply by: Bud M

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Answer 1

The PS-8 screws should work very well going into either material you mentioned. The threads are coarse enough that they'll get good hold on the aluminum or the rubber. For best results, you'll want to ensure that as many screws as possible go…

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Answer 2

Yes, the Trailer Horse Pad Screw part #PS-8 are all that is needed to install a trailer horse pad like the Horse Trailer Side Pad part #HTP60BK. If you need a different pad size, I have attached our full list of options below.

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Answer 3

It really is up to you to decide how many pad screws to use to install the Horse Trailer Side Pad #HTP60BK that you referenced, but typically customers use between 12 and 16 screws. The part number for the screws is PS-8.

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The Trailer Horse Pad Screw part #PS-8 will work great for attaching Horse Trailer Side Pads like part #HTP60BK. That said, you may need to drill a small pilot hole into the backing first depending on the material. I suppose you could use a standard…

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Answer 5

Our horse trailer pad items such as 60-inch Side Pad #HTP60BK and 24-inch Breast Pad #HTP24BK don't come with included hardware because the requirements between different trailers can vary so much depending on the type of material the pads are…

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Answer 6

For screws to attach the part #HTP24BK to your horse trailer we recommend the part #PS-8. These screws are 3/4 of an inch long so I would go with a plywood thickness of at least 1/2 of an inch.

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There is not a recommended height to install the Horse Trailer Breast Pad #HTP24BK; you can install them where you think they will be most effective. To install these in your trailer we have Trailer Horse Pad Screw #PS-8 which is a 3/4" #8…

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Answer 8

There is not a specific method for attaching the Horse Trailer Side Pad, #HTP60BK, to the trailer wall. You can use the Trailer Horse Pad Screw, #PS-8, but like you said it will puncture the material. Another option you have is to apply adhesive to…

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Answer 9

When replacing your horse trailer pads, be sure to pad all dividers and walls. The pads are constructed of a very durable vinyl sewn over 2" of foam onto rigid cardboard. They stand the test of time and hold up in all climates. There is no need…

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Answer 10

Are the holes you are referring to threaded? If so then you could drill a 1/4" hole into one of our pads (see below) and then use a bolt to attach them to the wall. If the holes are not threaded then it may just be best to use a few phillips…

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Answer 11

Hello Carolyn, On the Convert-A-Ball Multi-Cushioned Gooseneck Trailer Coupler - Round - 30,000 lbs #CG, from the center of the ball to the farthest corner of the little red handle is 6-3/4 inches, so the recessed box needs to be 14 inches square and…

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