[AT] trailer deck

Wed May 13 18:44:10 PDT 2020

Dave,

No offense taken. We all have our preferred methods and opinions. As it is, I’ve got to redo my trailer this summer, including new fenders which didn’t hold up to being side swiped by a rear tractor tire last Fall. I was looking the wrong way when I backed up.

Got to replace the tires while I’m at it. They’re over 40 years old and need to be replaced. They’re 6 ply tires tires, 12 ply rated, and they'll cost a bit according to the tire dealer.

Carl
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Subject: Re: [AT] trailer deck

 Carl,  I tend to disagree with you, no offense to meant.  Anything you put on wood that seals water out in this case will seal water in.There is no way that you can permanently seal around the bolts or screws and crossmembers due to the twisting and moving of the trailer, this will open up tiny cracks and let water in but t will never get out.  If not using treated wood then use a penetrating stain or linseed oil or anything that let's the wood breathe.  My opinion only.  David m
    On Wednesday, May 13, 2020, 06:30:32 PM EDT, <szabelski at wildblue.net> wrote:  

 Thompson’s Water Seal, but it needs to be reapplied yearly. If not done right it can become sticky.

A good epoxy paint with a harder, even the ones for garage floors.

Any of the truck bed liner products.

Paint the top and bottom, as well as the sides and ends before bolting the floor in.

Carl

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Subject: Re: [AT] trailer deck

I was wondering what everyone uses for a wood preservative for wood trailer decks. I have seen the typical water repellents, linseed oil, used motor oil and even anti freeze recommended as a preservative. I was thinking of a good latex house paint as they are typicall very durable.

Jim Thomson
Rehoboth, MA

> On May 13, 2020 at 1:59 PM Andy Glines <andyglines at hotmail.com> wrote:
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>    I am salvaging the frame from an old pop-up camper to use for utility trailer.  The deck will be about 6' X 11'.  I can use 3/4" treated plywood or 1X6 treated boards for about the same cost.  Which one will do a better job?
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