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GaryKee

07-21-2006 06:45:14

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I always enjoy reading the posts on this site. I guess it is my turn to ask a question. I have an 18' gooseneck trailer that I haul my old tractors around with. Also a skid loader from time to time. I hauled my skid loader recently, and when I unloaded it, I noticed that two of the 2X6 decking boards were broken about 4" from the back of the trailer. I haven't looked underneath, but I am guessing this is just ahead of the underneath support. Obviously, I need to replace these boards or run the risk of a maching going through the deck. The deck is 2X6 untreated boards running length wise (front to back). The broken boards are about where you would expect, where the tractor tires or skid loader tires would run while loading.

My question is, when I replace these, should I replace with 2X6 or something larger? Should I use treated vs. untreated? Any other words of wisdom? I want to do it right the first time.

Thanks for any advice.

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Leland

07-22-2006 02:59:36

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Re: Trailer Boards in reply to GaryKee, 07-21-2006 06:45:14

Find some cypress boards will last more than a life time .

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Gary From Muleshoe

07-21-2006 10:03:28

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Re: Trailer Boards in reply to GaryKee, 07-21-2006 06:45:14

Gary

Another alternitive to teating the wood each year would be to move here to West Texas. We never get enough rain to rot any wood. HA HA

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Glen in TX

07-21-2006 12:22:48

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Re: Trailer Boards in reply to Gary From Muleshoe, 07-21-2006 10:03:28

Yep, just 50 miles north of you and we get dry rot of wood and tires from lack of moisture and too much sun. lol.

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John A.

07-21-2006 10:15:57

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Re: Trailer Boards in reply to Gary From Muleshoe, 07-21-2006 10:03:28

Gary, That is South Plains not West Texas! LOL!
Later,
John A.

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Gerald J.

07-21-2006 09:37:54

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Re: Trailer Boards in reply to GaryKee, 07-21-2006 06:45:14

Go with foundation grade treated lumber. Not just treated lumber because the ordinary treated lumber is still very wet from treating and will shrink about a quarter inch on a 2x6 leaving gaps. I built a trailer deck three years ago with foundation grade with mixed 2x6 and 2x8 crosswize. I clamped them tight before bolting them down and there still aren't any cracks in the floor.

About 20 years ago, I put a new floor in the deck of a grain box on an F-350. I special ordered tongue and groove. To fit the last piece in, I had to rip off a half inch so I could slide it end endwise. Within two weeks there was enough gap, I slid that last one out and slid in a full sized plank. Within a year there were gaps at every plank edge and within a couple years several of the tongues (1/2" tall) weren't in their grooves because the wood had shrunk so much. That deck is still strong today so the treatment saved it from rot, but its gappy.

Gerald J.

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jjamna

07-21-2006 08:24:15

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Re: Trailer Boards in reply to GaryKee, 07-21-2006 06:45:14

For sure use treated wood. If you can find some tongue and groove 2x6's it would be a lot stronger.

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Tim...Ok

07-21-2006 08:22:01

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Re: Trailer Boards in reply to GaryKee, 07-21-2006 06:45:14

Gary,

thats a very common place for them to start going bad..I guess that groove at the back the board is secured by holds a little water and causes them to start to rot right at the back..I've got one thats rotted in the same place..go with the 2x6 treated lumber and the water repellant concoction of your choice..

Tim

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someone used my name

07-21-2006 07:17:39

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Re: Trailer Boards in reply to GaryKee, 07-21-2006 06:45:14

Hi Gary, I built a trailer last year... decked it with pressure treated southern yellow pine. I've had tractors, skid steers and just about anything you can imagine on my trailer... deck is holding up just fine. My trailer has 3" channel cross members 18" on center... if your's has that much support (which I would guess it does), the 2x lumber should be just fine. Once installed, you can paint or oil the lumber to suit your taste. HTH, Regards, DL

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GaryKee

07-21-2006 07:32:16

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Re: Trailer Boards in reply to someone used my name, 07-21-2006 07:17:39

Thanks to everyone who gave their expertise on my trailer problem. Valuable advise, and I will move forward with most of these ideas.

OT to: Someone used my name: FYI, someone also used my name, and registered it. I used to be GaryK.

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IaGary

07-21-2006 14:35:26

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Re: Trailer Boards in reply to GaryKee, 07-21-2006 07:32:16

Weren't me GaryKee

Gary

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MN Bob

07-21-2006 07:08:09

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Re: Trailer Boards in reply to GaryKee, 07-21-2006 06:45:14

Stick with the pressure treated 2X6. Ask what wood they are, most are pine but you want to be sure it not to soft a wood. I am not in favor of the oil treatment but know it works. There are alternative fence and below surface treatments that you might use in stead of oil. Your choice. When you are replacing them check why they broke there, there may not be enough support. You might weld in another or even add a wood cross member below to help distribute the weight. Bob

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GaryKee

07-21-2006 07:36:23

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Re: Trailer Boards in reply to MN Bob, 07-21-2006 07:08:09

MN Bob: What is it about the oil treatment that you don't like? Is it the effectiveness or potential environmental concern?

Will look at adding additional supports if needed also.

THANKS!

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MN Bob

07-21-2006 13:19:47

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Re: Trailer Boards in reply to GaryKee, 07-21-2006 07:36:23

More the enviromental I guess. I am old enough to regret many of the things we have done and in some cases still do. The old saying, never foul your own nest, well the world has gotten pretty small and I wonder how much more oil and polluntants our water and system can take. I wont be around to see most of the damage, but my Grandkids will be effected and that bothers me. The little bit one guy does is not the concern, its when everyone does it, its like doubling a penny every day. Try it, see how long you can afford to add to the bank. 1cent 2,4,etc.

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GaryKee

07-21-2006 16:54:40

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Re: Trailer Boards in reply to MN Bob, 07-21-2006 13:19:47

MNBob: I am with you on this one. I am not one to preach to others, and recognize the fact that I asked your opinion. We only have a short time here. Why not do it right while we're at it? At least that is my theory. I can't solve world problems, but I don't have to add to them if I do right.

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Vacherie

07-21-2006 07:08:06

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Re: Trailer Boards in reply to GaryKee, 07-21-2006 06:45:14

I used diesel fuel on a sheet of plywood in the bed of my pick-up. After being sun baked for about a week it was relatively mess free. The plywood lasted until I sold the pick-up.

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RustyFarmall

07-21-2006 06:57:26

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Re: Trailer Boards in reply to GaryKee, 07-21-2006 06:45:14

Anything larger than the original 2X6s probably won't fit? I'd definately use pressure treated, and pour used motor oil on it about twice a year.

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GaryKee

07-21-2006 07:02:12

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Re: Trailer Boards in reply to RustyFarmall, 07-21-2006 06:57:26

Thanks, Rusty. I could use wider boards, but would probably have to rip one board (or one on each side) to make the final fit. The original boards were not treated, but were painted. The trailer is only about 3 years old and the paint is still in pretty good condition.

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RustyFarmall

07-21-2006 07:27:23

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Re: Trailer Boards in reply to GaryKee, 07-21-2006 07:02:12

My trailer is going on 5 years old, sits outside all the time. The deck boards are pressure treated, and I do soak them with used oil about twice a year. The deck boards still look as good as they did when the trailer was new.

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MN Bob

07-21-2006 07:11:42

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Re: Trailer Boards in reply to GaryKee, 07-21-2006 07:02:12

GaryKee; Do not use a paint. On a vertical surface the water runs down. Horizontal it seals in any moisure that leaks through and causes rot.

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