I ve seen some posts of guys using indoor/outdoor carpet for their enclosed trailer floors. I was wondering if the stuff that comes in squares would stand up to carbides so I don't have to use wheels or guides. I found some at lowes that is ribbed and has a low nap. I figured the squares would be easier to install and easier to replace a section if it gets damaged. Just looking for some input. Thanks for any info in advance.
Indoor outdoor carpet for trailer floor?
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Personally, I don't see how they would hold up to ski carbides unless you use ski skins. And I don't see a great way to stick it down without making a mess. During the summer months I roll out the indoor/outdoor carpet in my trailer and use it with the ATV's and dirt bikes. It works great for the 5-6 times we go camping in it. It vacuumes out nice. But, I just don't think it would hold up to wet and freezing and sleds in the winter. Do try it and let us know.
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You guys likely saw one of my posts about this; when I bought my Featherlight in 2000 the owner of I-5 trailer sales talked me into it. All I can say is '13 years of hard use with race carbides and no love and it still looks good! I need to replace the plywood from overloading the trailer and the tires rubbing thru the decking but the carpet has held up very well. There are a couple light bald spots where you always crank the skis to drive out the front door but I definatly got my money's worth and when I get around to redecking it, you can bet your azz it is getting carpet again! A gallon of contact cement and an afternoon and your done for ten or fifteen years. Well worth the time. The squares will likely be easier as you can do a bit at a time, whenever you have a hour to kill. The down side may be all the seams as the carbide may catch it and unravel it. Just depends on how they did the edges on the squares.
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
Does anyone have any input on this for exactly what type of carpet? like a link to what they have been using or specs to it? Turf? rubber backed? low profile thread? needle punched? Thank you
Mine is 1/4 inch rubber backing, single piece through the trailer. It is glued with marine glue so it's just like a boat floor...completely water proof, I clean it with our shop steam cleaner once a year.
Make sure you don't have loops, single strands are the key so there is nothing to snag. Seams of squares would be very hard to keep together. I have loaded with no skins or wheels for two years and no wear shows at all.
I have had a bedliner and greatly prefer the carpet for finish, durability and especially steerability. We very rarely slide sleds by hand, they steer awesome.
Make sure you don't have loops, single strands are the key so there is nothing to snag. Seams of squares would be very hard to keep together. I have loaded with no skins or wheels for two years and no wear shows at all.
I have had a bedliner and greatly prefer the carpet for finish, durability and especially steerability. We very rarely slide sleds by hand, they steer awesome.
