Tips for finding Crossmembers in ATC/Intech walls?
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Tips for finding Crossmembers in ATC/Intech walls?
I want to mount an air hose reel and a 50" LCD, but wanted to measure twice and drill once....
I believe they are spaced 16".
I believe they are spaced 16".
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Press gently on the walls and feel for where they are less bendy, or tap along the walls and listen for the least hollow space, or look at the spots where the interior panels meet (not always reliable).
Then test drill in an inconspicuous spot with a small bit.
Not easy to find just the right spot and the c studs are pretty narrow but eventually you will find it.
I'm told trailers are not reliably 16" on center 😩
Then test drill in an inconspicuous spot with a small bit.
Not easy to find just the right spot and the c studs are pretty narrow but eventually you will find it.
I'm told trailers are not reliably 16" on center 😩
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Originally Posted by RickBetterley
Press gently on the walls and feel for where they are less bendy, or tap along the walls and listen for the least hollow space, or look at the spots where the interior panels meet (not always reliable).
Then test drill in an inconspicuous spot with a small bit.
Not easy to find just the right spot and the c studs are pretty narrow but eventually you will find it.
I'm told trailers are not reliably 16" on center 😩
Then test drill in an inconspicuous spot with a small bit.
Not easy to find just the right spot and the c studs are pretty narrow but eventually you will find it.
I'm told trailers are not reliably 16" on center 😩
Mounted my tv a few weeks ago
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Originally Posted by monochrom3
Exactly this. You can get a feel for where they are by seeing where other stuff is already in place (door frame, e-track if installed, etc)
Mounted my tv a few weeks ago
Attachment 1153494
Mounted my tv a few weeks ago
Attachment 1153494
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Good stuff! thanks all
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Originally Posted by StoogeMoe
Hey monochrome, where did you get that carpet? That's exactly what I need in front of my cabinets.
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Originally Posted by monochrom3
Actually just picked up this trailer from a friend and the mat was there already. Sorry, don't know the brand. I'll check it out next time I'm in the trailer
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An experiment this weekend in Texas RS's ATC 305 - we used my Milwaukee sub-scanner, and it worked great. Pinpointed exactly where studs edges and center were.
But, the simple way is as recommended by everyone above, you can bang on the wall and feel exactly where the studs are in most cases.
But, the simple way is as recommended by everyone above, you can bang on the wall and feel exactly where the studs are in most cases.
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To simple...
I have an ATC 20' Trailer. Incredible box on wheels. So well made. But not cheap...the value provided make it worth it.
Just look at the vertical line of bolt connectors on the interior wall. That will tell you where the studs are. Measure them, and I believe you confirm 16"
Just look at the vertical line of bolt connectors on the interior wall. That will tell you where the studs are. Measure them, and I believe you confirm 16"