How thick should Plywood be for trailer sides?

1/2″ or 5/8″ is sufficient for almost everyone, but some construction trailers will use 3/4″. Some tool trailer builders remove thin plywood from a “new” trailer and replace it with thicker plywood.

What is the best wood to use on a trailer sides?

Rough oak is used for trailer decking primarily for its strength. Oak is one of the only decking materials recommended for use with tracked equipment such as skid steer loaders and excavators. In the trailer industry, oak decking is referred to as “rough” oak for a reason.

What wood do you use for a trailer?

Oak: It is considered the toughest flooring choice for trailers. It is more durable than Standard Pine and Douglas fir though also costlier. White oak is a popular choice among trailer owners. Apitong: This variety is a popular choice due to its hardness that makes it great for rough use.

What do you use for trailer walls?

MDF is made from gluing together sawdust, then pressing that between two or more sheets of wood veneer. You can then cut the wood board down to the size and shape you need. MDF is probably the most affordable option and will be nice and light if you’re concerned about extra weight in your RV.

How high should trailer sides be?

13″ tall open sides is the standard configuration on most of our utility trailers. Perfect for hauling toys or mowers. For extra high sizes, pick our 24″ tall option.

How do you make a stake bed side on a trailer?

How to Make Stake Bed Trailer Sides. Stake bed sides keep cargo on a trailer. To install stake sides, the trailer or truck bed must have stake bed metal insert holes. These are usually 1-3/4″ deep by 3-1/2″ wide. The insert holes act as a receiver for the stake sides. Pickup trucks have manufacturer-ready insert holes on the front and two sides.

How do you make side rails for a travel trailer?

Making Side Rails Step 1. Cut 1″ x 6″ lumber to the desired width for side rails. The lumber will be attached to the stakes horizontally. Step 2. Starting at the bed of the trailer, attach the side rail sections to the upright stakes. Drill 1/4″ hole through… Step 3. Continue attaching side rails

How do you cut a side of a travel trailer?

Determine the height for the trailer sides. A typical height for most hauling and cargo applications is 48 inches. Cut vertical stakes from 2″ x 4″ wooden framing lumber. The stakes should be 6″ longer than the desired side height. For example, for a 48″ side, cut the 2 x 4s to 54″.

How high should the sides of a trailer be?

Determine the height for the trailer sides. A typical height for most hauling and cargo applications is 48 inches. Cut vertical stakes from 2″ x 4″ wooden framing lumber.