New trailer

[favoritos]

We just ordered a new trailer. Finally got tired of hauling around the extra 1500 pounds of steel, so we ordered an aluminum. The price has gone down on that raw material, so trailer prices are actually making some sense. Anyhow, it has aluminum ramp doors with plastic guides for skis. I think the ramps are going to be a little hairy without some traction. Also have a couple of track laying around.

Question, cut up the tracks and screw them down to the ramps? Or use another method and save the tracks? What other ideas have worked for anyone.

 

[stealthv]

Took a brand new track, cut it down for my ramp door and screwed it to the plywood with stainless steel wood screws - Works great.

 

[fcat700]

What ya gona with the old trailer?

Sorry for the off topic.

 

[wolfriver]

I use a 2 by 12 board on the ramps front and back to save the floor from studs cost about 12 dollars last for a long time.

 

[wolfriver]

i tried to post pics but the photos did not load i'll try again tonight.

 

[favoritos]

What ya gona with the old trailer?

Sorry for the off topic.

Not really off topic. Still have to sell the thing.

 

[favoritos]

Took a brand new track, cut it down for my ramp door and screwed it to the plywood with stainless steel wood screws - Works great.

Do you get a lot of snow/ice hanging up in the track, therefore weighing the door down.

It seems like it would be pretty simple to just screw the tracks right to the doors.

 

[600hoic]

I bought the rubber mats along with my Easy-Slides. They work great and quick and easy to install and have held up really well.

 

[matman]

I put oak 1" x 1" x 18" strips on the aluminum cross structure of my ramp which allowed the track to bite as you ride up. A used track will work but you will add a lot of weight to something you have to move around.

 

[mach1mike]

I drive my RT Gayd right in the back of my van, that way I don't need a trailer.

 

[snobuilder]

I new a guy that used to do that back when he had a sled....

 

[favoritos]

I put oak 1" x 1" x 18" strips on the aluminum cross structure of my ramp which allowed the track to bite as you ride up. A used track will work but you will add a lot of weight to something you have to move around.

That seems like one of the lightest options. Do the wood pieces break very often?

I found the web site with the easy glide mats. Those are less expensive than I would have guessed. How do they grip with snow and ice on everything?

 

[yamadooed]

I use treated 1x4 spaced 6" apart horizontal they last for about five years on da four placer...

 

[favoritos]

I just got to thinking about the treated wood option. I like the 1X4 idea. Seems like that would hold up pretty good. How about using green treated plywood strips? The wood treatment wouldn't react with the aluminum, correct? 1/2 plywood is better than nothing and it would not add much for weight.

It would be another reason to fire up the ol table saw.

 

[snobuilder]

Fire up the circle saw and cut slots in the door, that would be even lighter.

 

[favoritos]

Fire up the circle saw and cut slots in the door, that would be even lighter.

There you go.

I like that idea. Port the doors.

Dang it John, no icons.

Still looking for ideas.

 

[matman]

Favritos-
I never had a problem with oak breaking just make sure you space stainless screws about 4" apart.
Matman

 

[northmnsledder]

Another option is too find some of the taller ski slides and mount those horizontal. That is what we did in our trailer on the front door. I found a set from a 10' open on craigslist for $50. Worked perfect!

I'll try and did up some pics.

 

[5_spot]

You can always recycle your old skid slides (hyfax). Light, durable & free.

 

[sleddindoo09]

I have 'Caliber' TraxMat's and Multi-Glides on my two-place trailer and am very happy with them. I have never had an issue loading/unloading and the mats are thick enough to protect your trailer from studs. The underside of the mats also have lateral grooves allowing water to drain after the snow/ice melts and moisture to escape which will help prevent your deck from rotting. The mats come with stainless hardware and are cake to install. Check out the link below.

http://www.caliberproductsinc.com/s_traxmat.htm