Rebuild suggestions "UPDATE"

[Bob_VT]

Kind of semi-off topic... <br /><br />I have a 5 x 8 trailer I picked up and I want to use it to haul my 2 ATV's. The deck of the trailer is 3/4 plywood that is in dire need of replacement (the top layer is "shedding" and falling apart ... but is still sound) and I am looking for suggestions on what to use. The trailer is rated at 2000 and the two atv's together add up to 1250 loaded with gear.<br /><br />There is an existing steel frame (with stake pockets) around the outside.<br /><br />Should I go with plywood? Steel sheeting? I have not found a source of aluminum decking close to home.<br /><br />An alterantive is to seal the plywood and just cover it with a sheet of 3/8.<br /><br />The atv's will be side loaded and carried side by side (and very close together due to the 8' length).<br /><br />It's a project that is going to take lights, tires, bearings and I will also need to build removable side ramps.<br /><br />Bob

 

[tommays]

Re: Rebuild suggestions "UPDATE"

bob<br /><br />i used a sheet of 3/4 pressure treated when i convereted my 16'tilt bed boat trailer to a hauler<br /><br />it was strong enough to use as the ramp for a lawn tractor it realy depends on how well the frame supports it<br /><br />it was outside with no care for 10 years whe i got rid of it and still good<br /><br />i buy a lot of stainless and aluminum diamond plate for work and its REALLY big bucks and not at all stiff unless you get it very thick and then it s really HEAVY<br /><br /><br />tommays

 

[JRJ]

Re: Rebuild suggestions "UPDATE"

My ATV trailer had a plywood deck also. I was going to re-deck with expanded metal, but sold it before I got around to it. The plywood lasted for a long time.

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: Rebuild suggestions "UPDATE"

Okay it's finished. <br />New PT 3/4" plywood <br />New tires & wheels, hubs, bearings, bearing buddies, new lights and wiring (all connections soldered), stripped frame and painted entire frame, custom loading ramps. A nice labor of love and it's a failure!! When I load both ATV's on it the tires contact the frame. I know I can increase the spring capacity but I have decided against it.<br /><br />So.... it is going to be put up for sale and I am planning on purchasing a Triton Aluminum dual ATV trailer.