Transition Plates For Trailer Ramp Door That Is 80-1/2" Wide

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How wide are these exactly? My trailer door opening measures 80-1/2 inches.

asked by: Dylan

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Hey Dylan - both M-3 plates measure 81-3/4 inches wide, so you'd need to trim off a little bit. The aluminum one # M348FR would be easier to trim, so I'd pick that over the steel one. The hinge runs the full width so you’ll still get solid support.

If you don't want to trim, and you think 7 feet (72") would be enough length, I'd instead go with the Caliber Edge Glide transition plate # CA97EJ which is heavy duty plastic and would work well for you. It's also very lightweight and easy to use and install.

What kind of trailer are you mounting it to, and what is the material of the door?

expert reply by: Andrew N

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Answer 1

Hey Bill, thanks for getting in touch. Yes, the Caliber Multi-Glides #CA98TJ can be used inside an enclosed trailer. They can be used on really any non enclosed, v-front or enclosed trailer. They will add a protective layer between the deck and your…

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Answer 2

Hey Alan - you can absolutely use the M3 plate at the door-to-floor gap. Many folks run one on the outside edge and another inside for a totally smooth roll-through. The steel plate #M368FR gives you extra strength if you’re using pallet jacks or…

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Answer 3

Hey Jack, If you're talking about a transition plate then you'll want the etrailer Enclosed Trailer Transition Plate #e32JR. This can be installed on either end of the ramp to help make the transition onto easier or at the hinge of the ramp…

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Answer 4

You can use either of the adhesives for permanently installing the Small Coin Pattern Vinyl Flooring #TS37FR to your utility trailer: - Vinyl Over Wood #TS76FR - Vinyl Over Wood, Metal, or Concrete #TS86FR Both options come in a Gallon tub and…

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Answer 5

We have multiple options in 12', 18' and 24' lengths. My recommendation is the Small Coin Pattern, #TS67FR at 18' length with additional 12' from the #TS57FR. For wood flooring, use either RV Flooring Adhesive for Vinyl Over Wood,…

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Answer 6

Good question, Tina - you’re in the safe zone with the M-3 aluminum plate #M348FR. It’s 3/16 inch thick and fully welded across the piano hinge (some cheaper ones are just bolted instead of welded), so even with heavy mowers or small tractors, it…

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I hear you, Matt - that lip is the worst when you’re rolling heavy things over it. Go with the aluminum M-3 plate #M348FR. It’s rustproof, only about 23 lbs, and has a strong tread pattern so that it’s grippy even when it’s slick outside. You’ll…

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Answer 8

Hey there Mike; both M-3 plates are built heavy duty, but they don't really have a weight rating. They use a 3/16 inch thick tread plate and come in steel #M386FR or aluminum #M348FR, fully welded with a piano hinge. They’ll take the full load of…

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Answer 9

Good question, Patrick - both do the same job, but here are some differences for you to look at. The #M368FR steel is heavier at 40 lbs and better for constant heavy loads like pallet jacks or commercial carts. The #M348FR aluminum is lighter at 23…

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Answer 10

Hey Corey, good catch - hardware isn’t included with either the #M368FR steel or #M348FR aluminum plates. Most folks just source stainless or zinc-coated hardware locally so they can match what’s already on their ramp. It also depends on the style…

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Answer 11

Hey Brandon! Yes, either M-3 transition plate (steel #M368FR or aluminum #M348FR) will do the job, but I’d go aluminum #M348FR since it’s easier to trim and won’t rust if water gets in that recessed area. Just mount it across the lower edge of the…

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