Which bed liner for enclosed trailer?????
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The only one I know of that sticks to wood is the Line-X. Had it in my last as well as current trailer. Carbides still tear it up though.
Had some friends use vortex liner but do know how well it held up
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dcturbo
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I have always used a heavy duty commercial grade carpet! and have been for years. Carbids don't really hurt the carpet and you can steer the sleds on the carpet. No tie downs needed just lock your brakes. I have installed carpet in all of my friends trailers and with no problems.
I would guess 25 trailers and for the last 6 years..
Carpet is warmer on your feet and more comfortable to work on the sleds when you need to. The carpet I am using does not let moisture go through to the wood and stay on top of the carpet. So no rotting or molding will occure.
I would be more than glad to help you find the right stuff, just give me a pm.
PS no more slipping on your azz!!
DC
I would guess 25 trailers and for the last 6 years..
Carpet is warmer on your feet and more comfortable to work on the sleds when you need to. The carpet I am using does not let moisture go through to the wood and stay on top of the carpet. So no rotting or molding will occure.
I would be more than glad to help you find the right stuff, just give me a pm.
PS no more slipping on your azz!!
DC
You have a pm dcturbo
I've been looking at a spray in liner as well for the floor and up the walls about 2'. Problem is, they want damn near $2k to do it. Carpet sounds like an option but I think I would still epoxy the floor first just to be on the safe side
I've been looking at a spray in liner as well for the floor and up the walls about 2'. Problem is, they want damn near $2k to do it. Carpet sounds like an option but I think I would still epoxy the floor first just to be on the safe side
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dcturbo
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I have been getting a ton of pm's" on what to get" so here is what I would recommend..
Carpet style is made by Lees Commercial www.leescarpets
Look for a style named Faculty Classic, this style has the "unibond backing" that make this carpet so strong and will keep moisture from soaking into your wood floor. The tuft bind of the carpet loop is very strong, carbides can cut the carpet loops some but the tuft bind will keep the fiber from "zippering" , the carpet will not rip up. I have been using this carpet for years and with great luck. Now the carbides on a mnt sled are not the same on a sled for the trail! so some kind of ski covers may be a good idea.
Once you find a dealer close by where you live. Go talk to them about "short Rolls" Lees carpet will have a ton of short rolls varying from 15 feet to 33 feet. Lees will sell these for a discounted price.
To install the carpet I just staple the edges and at the doors staple every 2" to help keep the carpet down when loading and unloading.
Pricing will vary on size. Get a piece long enough to do your trailer in 1 piece.
Carpet is a great insulator and is a lot more comfortable to change into your gear or work on your sled.
Once I get home I just open up the doors and sweep out the snow and the carpet will dry in a couple days. This carpet will not mildew!
Hopefully this will help you all out. If anyone still has some questions please give me a pm.
I can get carpet for you that live in Wyoming, Northern Colorado, and the Billings area.
Cheers David
Carpet style is made by Lees Commercial www.leescarpets
Look for a style named Faculty Classic, this style has the "unibond backing" that make this carpet so strong and will keep moisture from soaking into your wood floor. The tuft bind of the carpet loop is very strong, carbides can cut the carpet loops some but the tuft bind will keep the fiber from "zippering" , the carpet will not rip up. I have been using this carpet for years and with great luck. Now the carbides on a mnt sled are not the same on a sled for the trail! so some kind of ski covers may be a good idea.
Once you find a dealer close by where you live. Go talk to them about "short Rolls" Lees carpet will have a ton of short rolls varying from 15 feet to 33 feet. Lees will sell these for a discounted price.
To install the carpet I just staple the edges and at the doors staple every 2" to help keep the carpet down when loading and unloading.
Pricing will vary on size. Get a piece long enough to do your trailer in 1 piece.
Carpet is a great insulator and is a lot more comfortable to change into your gear or work on your sled.
Once I get home I just open up the doors and sweep out the snow and the carpet will dry in a couple days. This carpet will not mildew!
Hopefully this will help you all out. If anyone still has some questions please give me a pm.
I can get carpet for you that live in Wyoming, Northern Colorado, and the Billings area.
Cheers
David
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KAW76
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Another inexpensive route is using the horse mats used in horse trailers. I sealed my floor and then put these on top cut to fit. They have worked well and I believe I got six of them for about $54.00 a piece, plus a case of beer on a saturday afternoon and it works well. Two seasons no complaints. They do not hold up well to fuel spills if you do go this route so be careful with that. Causes the mat to bubble?
Another inexpensive route is using the horse mats used in horse trailers. I sealed my floor and then put these on top cut to fit. They have worked well and I believe I got six of them for about $54.00 a piece, plus a case of beer on a saturday afternoon and it works well. Two seasons no complaints. They do not hold up well to fuel spills if you do go this route so be careful with that. Causes the mat to bubble?
I'm thinking about trying this carpet but I don't know if we can get it here in Alaska. Thought about the Herculiner as it has received pretty good reviews for trailer floor covering. Maybe a combo of Faculty Classic and Herculiner would be the ticket...
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dcturbo
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There is some Lee's dealers in AK.
Here is the customer service phone number.. you can ask where the nearest dealer is to you. This is also good for Canada!
1-800-523-5647
DC
I sent them an e-mail yesterday morning, still waiting to hear from them. Anyone use th interlocking Flex Tiles? I've got 6 boxes of this stuff with the coin top and I think i'm going to give it a shot.
http://www.coverdeck.com/products/multi-lock-tiles.html#
http://www.coverdeck.com/products/multi-lock-tiles.html#
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I don't get it... seriously, at most it's a couple of gallons of product. My friend has an epoxy gun (same type as "line-x", etc), and even with a four place, and up the walls, and the tail gate...I bet it didn't add 30#'s.
It can not add that much weight. There is only around 15-20 gallons of product. I dont think lead would make that much of a difference. I would say it added at most 50#. Shouldnt make that much difference unless you have a load of apexes.
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