Rubber flooring, anyone try it?
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I'll try and get some pictures this week. I have rubber flooring that came in 40' rolls that were 48" wide. It works great in my trailer. No ski guides. I use both studded trail sleds and mountain sleds in it. Had standard rubber belting and it worked ok untill it had any type of water in it. It was SLICK to stand up in. Very unsafe. THis new rubber floor seems to have plenty of traction for standing and yet the sleds seem to move very well in it without spinning.
I'll get some pics up soon...
I'll get some pics up soon...
Sorry, Havent had time to get back on....
I would guess the rubber belting is about 3/8 thick. It is horse mat and the only negative thing about it so far is that direct contact with gasoline causes it to swell. We tested a sample with gas and brake cleaner before installing in the trailer. It will go back down, but extra care needs to be taken when you fill the sleds in the trailer. No sense in spilling fuel anyway. Drips here and there arent an issue, it's more of the major overflow that I would be concerned about. It has happened and you cant tell, but just something to keep in mind.
I have it going down the back ramp and all the way to the front V and so far it has shown no signs of wear. Only thing not covered is the front V Ramp. The stuff is very tough and stands up great to carbide and stud abrasion and punctures.
I bought it at Wright Way Trailers in Hiawatha IA (Right next to my place of work) It wasnt cheap, about $800 for both rolls (if I remember correctly) but that is for my 8'x32' trailer.
I have a sample still that I can take a picture of the cross section for you to see
It helps hold in heat and it is ohh so nice walking in the trailer with socks on getting ready if you change in your trailer. Very easy to clean as well.
After 1 year, I have no regrets. I will try to get Pictures up tonight. I spaced it off...
I would guess the rubber belting is about 3/8 thick. It is horse mat and the only negative thing about it so far is that direct contact with gasoline causes it to swell. We tested a sample with gas and brake cleaner before installing in the trailer. It will go back down, but extra care needs to be taken when you fill the sleds in the trailer. No sense in spilling fuel anyway. Drips here and there arent an issue, it's more of the major overflow that I would be concerned about. It has happened and you cant tell, but just something to keep in mind.
I have it going down the back ramp and all the way to the front V and so far it has shown no signs of wear. Only thing not covered is the front V Ramp. The stuff is very tough and stands up great to carbide and stud abrasion and punctures.
I bought it at Wright Way Trailers in Hiawatha IA (Right next to my place of work) It wasnt cheap, about $800 for both rolls (if I remember correctly) but that is for my 8'x32' trailer.
I have a sample still that I can take a picture of the cross section for you to see
It helps hold in heat and it is ohh so nice walking in the trailer with socks on getting ready if you change in your trailer. Very easy to clean as well.
After 1 year, I have no regrets. I will try to get Pictures up tonight. I spaced it off...
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volcano buster
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How is the wood treated under the rubber?
If not treated correctly, I can imagine the wood might have a shorter life due to rot than it might just being driven on. It does look it would hold up good though, and not too slick.
If not treated correctly, I can imagine the wood might have a shorter life due to rot than it might just being driven on. It does look it would hold up good though, and not too slick.
Good point on the floor rot. My floor is Advantec which is supposed to be nearly impervious to water. One of the original selling points of the trailer. Dont know if it is true or not, but I pulled up a section at the end of the year and it seemed to be perfectly dry.
I dont know that you would want to put down rubber belting of any kind without sealing the floor. You could caulk the seams too. In my installation, I only have seams at the walls and down the center.
The Rumber floor looks like a great option too. It would be better if the damn trailers just came with something like this in the first place!!!
Minimal seams also help to sheild the melting snow from the floor. Obviously the snow isnt going through the belting.
I dont know that you would want to put down rubber belting of any kind without sealing the floor. You could caulk the seams too. In my installation, I only have seams at the walls and down the center.
The Rumber floor looks like a great option too. It would be better if the damn trailers just came with something like this in the first place!!!
Minimal seams also help to sheild the melting snow from the floor. Obviously the snow isnt going through the belting.
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volcano buster
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That link to Rumber is for the manufacturer. Do you have access to a retailer, or know pricing for the various sizes?
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EricW
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My Charmac came with it. I liked it so much I back searched it with Charmac to find out what it was. Corp office should be able to tell you dealers and/or pricing I would think. EW
trailer floors
we had our enclosed trailer spayed with rhino liner. after 4 or 5 years you can only see a coulple of ski marks. it did add a little weight but has saved the floor and you dont slip all over the place when the floor is wet.
we had our enclosed trailer spayed with rhino liner. after 4 or 5 years you can only see a coulple of ski marks. it did add a little weight but has saved the floor and you dont slip all over the place when the floor is wet.
