Thread: Trailer Decking

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They don't use .250

Originally Posted by jerry clayton

They don't use .250

What do they use, Jerry? 0.125" would be in the $1200 to $1500 range, and 0.80" about $900 to $1200 plus the rework to the supports to bring them up to deck level. My lateral supports are on 24" centers - I'd think 1/8" aluminum would bow over that span, especially given the dynamic loads on the road. I'll have it rolling again for $150 plus a $10 can of Rustoleum to paint the "hidden" supports that they skipped before....

My last flat bed trailer(it was originally a sprint car hauler) was rebuilt from the 2x lumber to 5/4 treated decking. I added several angle iron cross members for some more support and several years later, even after parking it in the woods was still in good shape when the new owner dragged it away.