Trailer layout - tire rack
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Trailer layout - tire rack
I'm currently looking for a ~24+/- foot enclosed aluminum trailer, with cabinets, gen box, lights, power and all the normal goodies. Much to my surprise, I've found none with tire racks. Can a few of you post some pics of where / how you have your tire racks located?
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Downside is I have to duck under the rack but no big deal.
I know a fair number of trailers that are have wall mounted tire racks that are pulling away from the wall, despite appropriate installation. CArgoPro told me that the wall mounted racks need plywood installed at time of manufacturing to avoid that problem.
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No pic, but easy.
I have Pitpal tire racks installed left and right in the trailer (8 wheels total) over the hood (hafway actually) of the car.
The trick is to drill through the studs and fasten properly (after a conversation with the guys at ATC Trailers) with a SS fender washer on the exterior. I don't care about the appearance (not that it looks bad at all) as the racks are absolutely secure.
Wouldn't absolutely trust any other installation. My N2 bottle rack is bolted in the very same way.
Never have hit my head, although one must bend when working on the front wheel straps.
I have Pitpal tire racks installed left and right in the trailer (8 wheels total) over the hood (hafway actually) of the car.
The trick is to drill through the studs and fasten properly (after a conversation with the guys at ATC Trailers) with a SS fender washer on the exterior. I don't care about the appearance (not that it looks bad at all) as the racks are absolutely secure.
Wouldn't absolutely trust any other installation. My N2 bottle rack is bolted in the very same way.
Never have hit my head, although one must bend when working on the front wheel straps.
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No pic, but easy.
I have Pitpal tire racks installed left and right in the trailer (8 wheels total) over the hood (hafway actually) of the car.
The trick is to drill through the studs and fasten properly (after a conversation with the guys at ATC Trailers) with a SS fender washer on the exterior. I don't care about the appearance (not that it looks bad at all) as the racks are absolutely secure.
Wouldn't absolutely trust any other installation. My N2 bottle rack is bolted in the very same way.
Never have hit my head, although one must bend when working on the front wheel straps.
I have Pitpal tire racks installed left and right in the trailer (8 wheels total) over the hood (hafway actually) of the car.
The trick is to drill through the studs and fasten properly (after a conversation with the guys at ATC Trailers) with a SS fender washer on the exterior. I don't care about the appearance (not that it looks bad at all) as the racks are absolutely secure.
Wouldn't absolutely trust any other installation. My N2 bottle rack is bolted in the very same way.
Never have hit my head, although one must bend when working on the front wheel straps.
Edit - I did not through-bolt my racks...they're in with heavy screws into the studs. That's been my setup for 6+ years and have had wheels/tires on them for all of that time & thousands of miles of towing. No issues at all.
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The trick is to drill through the studs and fasten properly (after a conversation with the guys at ATC Trailers) with a SS fender washer on the exterior. I don't care about the appearance (not that it looks bad at all) as the racks are absolutely secure.
Wouldn't absolutely trust any other installation. My N2 bottle rack is bolted in the very same way.
Never have hit my head, although one must bend when working on the front wheel straps.
Wouldn't absolutely trust any other installation. My N2 bottle rack is bolted in the very same way.
Never have hit my head, although one must bend when working on the front wheel straps.
To the OP - keep in mind that the installation will carry a fair amount of weight and be subject to a lot of stress over many miles of driving and loading/unloading the wheels. So keep an eye on those fasteners.
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I did the e track and aluminum rails in my latest enclosed. Previously, I used e track and two by sixes. Got the gear here
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I did the e track and aluminum rails in my latest enclosed. Previously, I used e track and two by sixes. Got the gear here
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I have placed etrack on either side of my trailer and use aluminum 2 x 4's as a bridge, like Rick but mine are in the back of my trailer. It depends on how you load your trailer. I have a 26-ft trailer so all of my shtuff (tool box, spares, generator, etc) ends up in the front of my trailer. The tire rack in back helps to counter balance it. Just make sure you have sufficent room underneath.
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No pic, but easy.
I have Pitpal tire racks installed left and right in the trailer (8 wheels total) over the hood (hafway actually) of the car.
The trick is to drill through the studs and fasten properly (after a conversation with the guys at ATC Trailers) with a SS fender washer on the exterior. I don't care about the appearance (not that it looks bad at all) as the racks are absolutely secure.
Wouldn't absolutely trust any other installation. My N2 bottle rack is bolted in the very same way.
Never have hit my head, although one must bend when working on the front wheel straps.
I have Pitpal tire racks installed left and right in the trailer (8 wheels total) over the hood (hafway actually) of the car.
The trick is to drill through the studs and fasten properly (after a conversation with the guys at ATC Trailers) with a SS fender washer on the exterior. I don't care about the appearance (not that it looks bad at all) as the racks are absolutely secure.
Wouldn't absolutely trust any other installation. My N2 bottle rack is bolted in the very same way.
Never have hit my head, although one must bend when working on the front wheel straps.
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Here's how I did mine. McMaster-Carr single e-track fittings and shoring beams. Had two different locations based on what I was hauling - 1 set or 2 sets, photo is from the installation phase.
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Understood and agreed about through bolting. CargoPro had a clean exterior and presumably their customers wanted to keep it that way. I asked about through bolting and they still advised against it, But different manufacturers might understandably have a different approach.
To the OP - keep in mind that the installation will carry a fair amount of weight and be subject to a lot of stress over many miles of driving and loading/unloading the wheels. So keep an eye on those fasteners.
To the OP - keep in mind that the installation will carry a fair amount of weight and be subject to a lot of stress over many miles of driving and loading/unloading the wheels. So keep an eye on those fasteners.
this is just an example, you can get them in lots of sizes from lots of places (karting, off road shops)
http://www.fastech-racing.com/anodiz...h-washers.html
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This is my setup and I love it:
Here is where I got the tire rack:
http://pitproducts.com/collections/t...e-rack-flip-up
Here is where I got the tire rack:
http://pitproducts.com/collections/t...e-rack-flip-up
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I have fold out tire racks similar to the one pictures directly above, although mine were installed when the trailer was built. I added cheap roll bar padding to the cross bars to prevent the edges of the bars from digging into the tires. Maybe I'm too A/R, but I don't like having lines across the tires.
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I'll second the request for more pics as well. I've got a 20' Pace Shadow. I've been leaning towards a set up similar to Winders', but with two racks, one on each side, positioned roughly amidships.