Trailer Floor

norris

hi all

i'm restoring a 5x4 foot car trailer as a little project. i am wondering what would be the best floor to use?. The trailer will have little use and will only be used for transporting topsoil or timber blocks or light general use.

Thinking of either a metal or wood floor. Does anyone know how much roughly each would cost and what thickness should i use. Was going to use timber on the sides and tail board

thanks

red sean

Alloy checkerplate I'd say. Wont rot or rust and can be power washed. Available from any steelholders or metal workshops. Bolt or pop rivet to the chassis. Like this;
http://www.shutterstock.com/pic-21803194/stock-photo-aluminium-checker-plate-background-texture.html

norris

red sean wrote: »

Alloy checkerplate I'd say. Wont rot or rust and can be power washed. Available from any steelholders or metal workshops. Bolt or pop rivet to the chassis. Like this;
http://www.shutterstock.com/pic-21803194/stock-photo-aluminium-checker-plate-background-texture.html

cheers for the reply. Do you have any idea how much it would cost?

red sean

I'd expect about €100 for a piece that size. Maybe completely out though.
But its money well spent. Everlasting job if not abused with rough loads.
http://compare.ebay.co.uk/like/320842259929?clk_rvr_id=318201594869 might give you a yardstick.
Try a scrap metal yard too. You never know.