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Old 05-04-2017, 08:50 AM
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Originally Posted by phast930
In the trailer I just ordered they have 2 side mount tire racks tied into the frame of the trailer.




Glad car was OK
The additional ceiling joist are the key to the strength of your setup. Nice! I would do the same if I went with side mount racks.
Old 05-04-2017, 09:17 AM
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Originally Posted by RickBetterley
Me too!
Been a rocky start to the season. 2 perfect days at VIR lost to the seized A/C compressor bearing.
Then this, though I dodged a major bullet.
How's your new trailer coming along?
In principle it comes off the ATC line tomorrow and then about 2 weeks for delivery. Very excited and nervous to pull such a big beast.
Old 05-05-2017, 06:54 PM
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Originally Posted by pmason
I had one of those in my last trailer and I put a through bolt at the top. They were aligned with the studs in the the wall but didn't trust that would be enough. Could hardly see the bolts as they were right up against the seam between the wall and roof. Oh stainless steel so they wouldn't rust.
Thanks for this.
Were the bolts through the horizontal frame piece at the junction of the wall and roof? Not sure what it's called in a trailer.
Old 05-05-2017, 06:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Gary R.
I added two chains to the ceiling cross members for insurance, inspected before each haul and never had an issue.
Thanks Gary
Was the interior of your trailer finished? If so, how did you get access the the ceding cross members?
Great idea
Old 05-05-2017, 09:09 PM
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Here are the pictures. I have been up and down the California potholed highways for years and no issue to date.




Old 05-05-2017, 11:19 PM
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Originally Posted by bkovac
Here are the pictures. I have been up and down the California potholed highways for years and no issue to date.




Thanks; lots of fasteners!
Any thoughts about fatigue for those fasteners?
Old 05-06-2017, 12:28 AM
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Sorry, have no idea. The trailer cabinet installer supplied and installed the hardware.



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