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vic_junior

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Just purchased a new inline trailer enclosed trailer from Stealth and looking for some advice on ideas and/or products to keep the floor from rotting on top and bottom? Also, looking for good quality ski guides. Let me know what you think. Thanks.
 
eagle1

eagle1

Well-known member
I did ski guides last year on my inline and personally i wish I didn't. Looked at a friends trailer that was 5 years old and without floor guides and his floor wasn't bad at all after all that time.
Just such a pain, sleds with different widths, making the turn keeping the skis on the guides. Would rather have spent money on something else.

I just bought my stuff from a sled dealer.

If I were to do it again, or if your really worried about your floor, I would just put down some plywood on top and call it good.
 
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anonomoose

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Hit the depot and buy some thin osb....screw it down all over. Sled slides around carbides won't dig much and in a few years you can replace it cheaply. Only issue is backing up on it. Track can slip on it pretty easy too, so sometimes I have to push to get it moving...but not a big deal.

Tracks will keep it straight but limit the use if you carry other sleds or want to vary up what sled you do use. They are also kinda of expensive for this cheapskate. I have also laid down some wolmanized 1 by 3 which is super cheap, that lifts the carbides off the flooring and acts like a train track....once you get in the track it won't come out...side to side...only back and forth.

Don't forget some simple tie down loops to hook to while hauling.
 
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tyeeman

New member
We threw down a coat of Flood deck sealer on the top, on the bottom I use an Amsoil product called MP HD, basically it's a lube, like a chain lube that dried to a waxy finish. Amsoil also recommends it for under coating.
Then we use SKi Boots on our skis to keep the carbides from digging in. Works great if you travel with buds and everybody has different types of sleds.
None of us have studs, , not sure what we'd do with that.
 
mezz

mezz

Well-known member
eagle1 said:
If I were to do it again, or if your really worried about your floor, I would just put down some plywood on top and call it good.
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I agree with this, merely for the fact that I have a '94 Wells Cargo 20' enclosed trailer & that is what it came with new, the same plywood is still there & in good condition. Even the carbides dont dig too badly you can even pull a sled out backwards with very little effort. When the sleds are strapped down inside, they don't move anywhere. The actual trailer decking is marine grade plywood & it to is in real good shape, top & bottom.-Mezz
 
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ill marty

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Just an idea . I have a floe v nose trailer 4 place enclosed .We used cut up old bed liners for ski guides screwed down works good . The eye hooks that screw into the center rail are good investment too. Our group uses ideas to keep costs down . Im thinking we should take the tires off in off season and keep them in the barn . Seems like sun is deteriorating the rubber.
 
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dab102999

New member
I use bedliner also..just cut them in 2 foot sections (long) and whatever width u want. I cut them long at first but in the summer they expand so much they bowed..so i cut them shorter and slotted where the screws go and no more problems. Dont know where u live but i just picked up another bed liner off the side of the road u are welcome to if u want..s.w.l. is where i am at.
 
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scott_l

Member
anonomoose said:
Hit the depot and buy some thin osb....screw it down all over. Sled slides around carbides won't dig much and in a few years you can replace it cheaply. Only issue is backing up on it. Track can slip on it pretty easy too, so sometimes I have to push to get it moving...but not a big deal.

Tracks will keep it straight but limit the use if you carry other sleds or want to vary up what sled you do use. They are also kinda of expensive for this cheapskate. I have also laid down some wolmanized 1 by 3 which is super cheap, that lifts the carbides off the flooring and acts like a train track....once you get in the track it won't come out...side to side...only back and forth.

Don't forget some simple tie down loops to hook to while hauling.
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I was also thinking about screwing down a thin sheet of some thing to protect the main plywood (and like you said if that top sheet gets junked just replace it). But I was wondering when water gets between the two sheets will it actually do more damage to the original plywood by staying wet all the time?

Huuummmmm
 
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wags

New member
I'm telling you just coat it with liquid bed liner and call it a day! never have to deal with it again, no screws, bolts or worries. Mines been done for 2 years now and it still looks like new except it's black from the coating. Oh and non slip too.

Just my 2 cents
 
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fusionfool

New member
wags said:
I'm telling you just coat it with liquid bed liner and call it a day! never have to deal with it again, no screws, bolts or worries. Mines been done for 2 years now and it still looks like new except it's black from the coating. Oh and non slip too.

Just my 2 cents
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I thought some one said the liquid bed liner got real slippery when cold and snow on it. What brand did you use?
 
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anonomoose

New member
scott_l said:
I was also thinking about screwing down a thin sheet of some thing to protect the main plywood (and like you said if that top sheet gets junked just replace it). But I was wondering when water gets between the two sheets will it actually do more damage to the original plywood by staying wet all the time?

Huuummmmm
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6 seasons with no issues of water damage. I do try and sweep out snow and ice chunks, but you can't get it all. Some water doesn't seem to do much to the plywood below...if you got it wet everyday and all year, maybe it would...but the season isn't that long and some water doesn't seem to do much harm to it.
 
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Rupp Collector

Active member
I don't think any "protection" is necessary. My trailer sees extensive use and the original plywood is just fine. Studs will dig in a bit but with due care not a problem. I'm guessing the decking will be just fine until your ready for a new trailer. Problably put on 4-5,000 a year consisting of approx 8 trips, load and unload all the time and that's been happening for the last 10 years. I'm on my second enclosed and neither of them had any adverse sign of wear on the deck.
 
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wags

New member
I used Rust Oleum Road Warrior.

Tech Spec's:

Type Protective Truck Bed Coating
VOC (Grams per Liter) Less Than400
Color Black
Coverage (Square-Ft.) 180-200
Dry Time Tack Free (Hours) 3-4
Dry Time (Hours) 24-48
Application Temperature (F) Above 50DF
Surface Textured, Anti-slip Surface
Standards OSHA

Note the Surface Textured, Anti-slip Surface. And I can atest to the fact that it is.
 
dfattack

dfattack

Well-known member
Rhino Lining

rhino line the floor and ski slides

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Go Fast or Go Home

Active member
wags said:
I'm telling you just coat it with liquid bed liner and call it a day! never have to deal with it again, no screws, bolts or worries. Mines been done for 2 years now and it still looks like new except it's black from the coating. Oh and non slip too.

Just my 2 cents
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Did the exact same thing to my 2007 R&R Inline. Floor still looks good.
 
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