What Type of Zinc Plating Does the Erickson E-Track Have

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your e-track is listed as zinc coatedinch is that hot galvanized, zinc plated or zinc paintedcold galvanized ?

asked by: Mike

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I spoke to my contact at Erickson and they informed me that the E-Track like part # E19148 is zinc plated.

I attached a review video for the # E19148 for you to check out as well.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

It is possible that the galvanized plate is a custom job, it could be part of the cargo truck, or the track was already installed in the truck from the manufacturer. The item you selected, Erickson E-Track Trailer Cargo Control, part #EM59150 is zinc…

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Answer 2

If it were my trailer I would fasten the E-Track to the support beams under the trailer, either the side to side one or front to back ones, by going all the way through those support beams. E-Track like #E19148 is zinc-coated steel and since the…

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Answer 3

When installing an E-track, such as #E19148, it is always best to attach the track to the trailer's main structural components, such as the frame, when possible. The frame will provide the best support for the system. The E-Track Baking Plate…

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Answer 4

The Zinc Sheet Metal Screw - 8 x 3/4" Indented Hex Washer Head - Hex Slotted Drive #31071 are a good choice for your wall studs, but not for your 3/4 inch wood floors. The zinc coating on both the E-track #E19148 and the screws will prevent…

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Answer 5

Yes we do have backing plates for the e-tracks. I recommend going with etrailer E-Track Backing Plates w/ Hardware - Galvanized Steel - 6" Long x 6" Wide - Qty 4 #e66RR which is a nice kit that includes 4 plates and all the necessary…

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Answer 6

You can install the Erickson Horizontal E-Track #E19148 in any manner you like, so for a car hauler that has cars of different widths you can place E-track side-by-side, as you can see one of our customers did in the accompanying photo. This E-track…

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Answer 7

I have found the galvanized coating on the etrailer Horizontal E-Track #e95VR will hold up to rust and corrosion better than the zinc coated Erickson Horizontal E-Track #EM19147 that you were looking at. The galvanizing process leaves a thicker…

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Answer 8

The Erickson Horizontal E-Track part #E19148 is zinc plated using a current of electricity, not galvanized with a zinc coating. This will hold true for all of the e-tracks. I called my contact at Erickson Manufacturing just to be certain.

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Answer 9

Erickson E-Track Cargo Control items like #EM59150, #E19148 and #E19146 are not painted but rather they are given a zinc coating treatment to provide corrosion resistance since they are made of steel. These are perfectly suitable for use on the deck…

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Answer 10

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 11

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 12

According to Blue Ox, it'll take an experienced installer about 4 to 5 hours to complete the installation of their #BX1128 Base Plate Kit on a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The install isn't what I'd call super-difficult, but the installation…

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