Trailer lining
Submitted: Monday, Nov 20, 2006 at 16:14
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squaredeal
Hi there all
Having thoughts of lining my trailer with some sort of protective lining or carpet Just thinking about doing the base not so much the sides Any suggestions on the type of material and glue to use. Maybe the use of velco?
Any suggestions be great
Reply By: Member -Signman - Monday, Nov 20, 2006 at 16:34
Monday, Nov 20, 2006 at 16:34
If your trailer has got a steel floor- I wouldn't recommend sticking something over it. It will stay moist and it will rust. What about a couple of lengths of
conveyor belt rubber that can be removed when not required.
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Reply By: oldbaz - Monday, Nov 20, 2006 at 16:56
Monday, Nov 20, 2006 at 16:56
I used marine type carpet in my ct, cut to shape & just enough small screws to keep in place. fits up sides & front, cost about $60 at Clark Rubber.
Conveyor belt is fine but bloody heavy...oldbaz.
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Follow Up By: Member - MUZBRY (VIC) - Tuesday, Nov 21, 2006 at 07:33
Tuesday, Nov 21, 2006 at 07:33
Gday
Insertion rubber can olso be used ,,it comes in thicknesses of .8 1.5 2.4 3 mm
Then it gets thicker and heavier and $$$$$$...
Shop around
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Reply By: Hero - Monday, Nov 20, 2006 at 17:19
Monday, Nov 20, 2006 at 17:19
Just came back this afternoon from getting
the tub on the Hilux lined with a Rhino Liner. Its a spray in Urethane that forms a hard rubber shell thats nearly impossible to mark or chip. Worth a look.
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Reply By: Member - Crazy Dog (QLD) - Monday, Nov 20, 2006 at 17:59
Monday, Nov 20, 2006 at 17:59
I am using FLOTEX... Great stuff..... not stuck down - just sitting on the floor...
Grrr!!!
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Follow Up By: squaredeal - Monday, Nov 20, 2006 at 21:43
Monday, Nov 20, 2006 at 21:43
Thanks Crazy
What is Flotex and where can i get it from?
also if you have those photos of your Coleman in your Drifta it would be great when you can email them thru email address is jesbell@bigpond.net.au
thanks Dick
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Reply By: Chris & Debbie - Monday, Nov 20, 2006 at 18:19
Monday, Nov 20, 2006 at 18:19
I just used an old piece of cheap carpet, didnt worry about glueing or screwing it down as it is easily removed for cleaning or drying if it gets wet. It is best if you dont use rubber as it sweats and if you have a steel floor it will end up rusting.
Chris.
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Follow Up By: Max - Sydney - Monday, Nov 20, 2006 at 18:34
Monday, Nov 20, 2006 at 18:34
And there are carpet disposal
places that have it for next to nothing and you'd get a piece the right size. But take it out as the guys above have said. If you want it on the walls its the same problem - can you hang it from the top (with cable ties etc.?) so it is able to be propped away from the metal?
Max
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Follow Up By: Chris & Debbie - Monday, Nov 20, 2006 at 18:59
Monday, Nov 20, 2006 at 18:59
Have never worried about it on the sides as we just use those cheap clear plastic storage boxs with
wheels on the bottom as they are stackable easily rolled out and light never been a problem with hitting the sides of the camper trailer, the carpet is really just to stop them from moving around, they work out the right length so they dont roll back and forwards.
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Reply By: Member - John L G - Monday, Nov 20, 2006 at 18:47
Monday, Nov 20, 2006 at 18:47
Recently did the canopy with some indoor/outdoor carpet from Bunnings.
Identical to marine carpet but only $30 per metre. Loose layed and doesnt move.
Breathes so it doesn't trap
water and having had
conveyor rubber in previous tray a lot more user friendly and super light tho obviously not as robust .
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Reply By: Member - Phantom (WA) - Monday, Nov 20, 2006 at 19:19
Monday, Nov 20, 2006 at 19:19
Hi, I just have some old carpet from out the back of a carpet
shop . Cut to size and velcro onto the sides. When not in use on trips and just used as a trailer, I have it on the floor of the garage under the car. It needs to be removed regularly.
Steve
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Reply By: spliney - Tuesday, Nov 21, 2006 at 07:39
Tuesday, Nov 21, 2006 at 07:39
Squaredeal
I used marine carpet from Clark Rubber, but not full length as the Drifta has weight-bearing skids under it and they are set up to slide over the steel. I tacked the carpet down with a few spots of glue so it wouldn't move when I'm sliding a full esky in or out.
Regards
Spliney
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Reply By: Moose - Tuesday, Nov 21, 2006 at 15:03
Tuesday, Nov 21, 2006 at 15:03
I assume you're talking about a CT. Marine carpet in
mine. Don't glue down as you may need to remove it for easier cleaning. Try a CT manufacturer - may be cheaper than at normal retail outlets.
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