Installing E-Track to Metal Floor of Car Hauler
Question:
I have a metal floor 24foot car hauler, what would be the recommended method of installing etrack to it for securing a car during transportation welding or bolting. If one does go for the bolting method how often do you place the bolts in the supplied holes of the etrack every hole/every other hole, every fourth hole???.
asked by: Rick G
Helpful Expert Reply:
There isn't a set rule, but I'd recommend bolting the e-track into place. The distance between fasteners will depend on the nature and structure of the floor of your trailer. If the metal floor has a sturdy wood backing, I'd attach the e track about every 6 inches or so, making sure that some of the fasteners are going into the frame members of the trailer if possible. Using backing plates like part # e96RR would be a good idea, as well.

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etrailer E-Track Backing Plates w/ Hardware - Galvanized Steel - 6" Long x 6" Wide - Qty 2
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Erickson Horizontal E Track - Zinc Plated Steel - 2,000 lbs - 5' Long - Qty 1
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