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05-09-2013, 01:07 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Shawn
Trailer: Boler
Florida
Posts: 368
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Decking on the tongue of trailer
Has anyone tried this? I am thing of using Composite decking over the tongue area of the trailer. I seen where some used diamond plate but no where have I seen the wood or Composite decking.
I think it would look good and I am willing to try it. But if someone has already did it maybe I can learn something or see pics of how they did it.
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05-09-2013, 01:34 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Ron
Trailer: Trillium 13 ft (green grape)
Ontario
Posts: 442
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I thought the idea was to lighten the load ??
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05-09-2013, 01:36 PM
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Member
Name: Doug
Trailer: Escape 19
Ontario
Posts: 92
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I'm not familiar with the current composite decking products, but the original stuff wouldn't have worked well in this situation: it would sag where ever it wasn't supported. It's not as stiff as real wood, so it needs regular support. The original stuff was intended for decking only -- you had to use a real-wood structure underneath it.
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05-09-2013, 01:47 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Shawn
Trailer: Boler
Florida
Posts: 368
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I thought about just wood planks. Not like it will add that much weight no matter how you go. The tongue isn't that big of an area. I am just trying to dress it up.
I was thinking about putting some 2x2 along the inside tongue for support but I really dont think it would need much if any. I never worked with it in decking. But in aircraft it is stronger than metal.
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05-09-2013, 01:48 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Shawn
Trailer: Boler
Florida
Posts: 368
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Who said that?
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05-09-2013, 02:06 PM
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Senior Member
Name: deryk
Trailer: 2012 Parkliner 2010 V6 Nissan Frontier 4x4
New Jersey
Posts: 2,085
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I used 2x6" cedar from home depot on my last vardo I built. Cedar is real light and rot resistant and supported my then 290lb butt lol
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All that is gold does not glitter, Not all those who wander are lost; The old that is strong does not wither, Deep roots are not reached by the frost.... J.R.R. Tolkien
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05-09-2013, 02:17 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Jack
Trailer: '98 BURRO 17WB
Delaware
Posts: 2,548
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Shawn, are you referring to the Nomex-cored, glass-skinned composite panel which replaced Bondolite in aircraft bulkheads and interior furnishings and cabinetry? That stuff would definitely be lite wgt. and very likely to be strong enuf to bridge an A-frame tongue under considerable load, particularly in .75" thickness. Would need an edge sealer or infill and perhaps a guard or channel on edges to prevent debonding the skins.
jack
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05-09-2013, 02:17 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 84 16 ft Scamp
Posts: 725
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The approach I would take would be to take it to a welding shop and deck it with steel; either flat bar or angle. The pieces can be cut and fitted with a cutting torch, plasma cutter or even a band saw or 4-1/2 inch grinder, depending on what tooling the welder has at his disposal.
While the welder is at it, I'd also have him double the frame thickness in and beyond the area of the curve. It seems that this is the weak spot in these trailer's frames. You might as well treat this area before a problem develops. It isn't a matter of "if", but a matter of "when" a failure will occur, in my experience!
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05-09-2013, 02:19 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Shawn
Trailer: Boler
Florida
Posts: 368
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Quote:
Originally Posted by deryk
I used 2x6" cedar from home depot on my last vardo I built. Cedar is real light and rot resistant and supported my then 290lb butt lol
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That looks good too. It gives it a nice warm look. Unlike the look that something is missing. I didn't think of cedar because I am use to the ole pressure treated stuff.
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05-09-2013, 02:23 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Shawn
Trailer: Boler
Florida
Posts: 368
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rabbit
Shawn, are you referring to the Nomex-cored, glass-skinned composite panel which replaced Bondolite in aircraft bulkheads and interior furnishings and cabinetry? That stuff would definitely be lite wgt. and very likely to be strong enuf to bridge an A-frame tongue under considerable load, particularly in .75" thickness. Would need an edge sealer or infill and perhaps a guard or channel on edges to prevent debonding the skins.
jack
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I was just talking in general about composite. I don't think HD sells anything that is for an aircraft. But composite in general is lite weight and stronger than metal as you seem to know. I was looking at less maintenance later on. I would love to work with composite in a deck but lord that crap cost. But since the trailer area is so small why not go all out,lol.
Ever worked in Ca?
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05-09-2013, 02:31 PM
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Senior Member
Name: deryk
Trailer: 2012 Parkliner 2010 V6 Nissan Frontier 4x4
New Jersey
Posts: 2,085
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Cedar is great! Pricey but ages nicely and is super light
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deryk
All that is gold does not glitter, Not all those who wander are lost; The old that is strong does not wither, Deep roots are not reached by the frost.... J.R.R. Tolkien
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05-09-2013, 02:53 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Jack
Trailer: '98 BURRO 17WB
Delaware
Posts: 2,548
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Atlantic Aviation DE
jack
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05-09-2013, 03:21 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Shawn
Trailer: Boler
Florida
Posts: 368
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Quote:
Originally Posted by deryk
Cedar is great! Pricey but ages nicely and is super light
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Maybe pricey but such a small area it is do able. So how do you like that Yammy? I want the 2000 and maybe later get another! Have you heard of the Smart Tool with a Yammy engine? 600 at Costco?
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05-09-2013, 03:44 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Shawn
Trailer: Boler
Florida
Posts: 368
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gmw photos
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I thought about it but you see that all the time and I really don't think it looks all that good. I am more of a wood guy vers a metal guy.
I really don't like the look of the tongue are, it is like it is missing something. It is a very good place where someone can make it their own. I am putting a split unit ac on the tongue and I guess one propane take.
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05-09-2013, 05:26 PM
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Senior Member
Name: george
Trailer: FunFinder
Missouri
Posts: 455
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how about some narrow teakwood planking ? Something that would look kind of marine style ?
Or oak. I bought oak slats about two inches wide and about 5/8" thick at lowes a couple years ago to refurb a wrought iron framed bench, like you would have on a patio.
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05-09-2013, 06:11 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Linda
Trailer: '77 Scamp
California
Posts: 630
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gmw photos
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I love Diamond Plate but had no idea it came in colors shown in this link. Way cool!
As far as the composite wood--we used it on a small deck (back porch). It's about 4x5'. Got it at Home Depot and installed 9 yrs ago. Still looks like new and its really strong. There's no give to it at all--even if you jump on it. If you like that look go for it. Like you said its a small area--so if it doesn't work out down the road you can change it.
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05-09-2013, 06:56 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Carl
Trailer: 2013 Lil Snoozy #161 (SOLD)/2010 Tacoma
NE Oklahoma
Posts: 2,358
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Here's what Snoozy offers for a tongue deck.
Uncovered Generator
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05-09-2013, 07:00 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Carl
Trailer: 2013 Lil Snoozy #161 (SOLD)/2010 Tacoma
NE Oklahoma
Posts: 2,358
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I have a project of my own. I wanted teak lumber but of course it's not available locally.
I found this at Lowe's Lumber and picked up enough to do what I want and it can be painted. PVC lumber with wood grain.
Shop plastic lumber at Lowes.com: Search Results!
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05-09-2013, 07:52 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Linda
Trailer: '77 Scamp
California
Posts: 630
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That Snoozy tongue is really clean looking. What's it made out of Carl? I wonder what product would give the same look and feel on Scamp and other older model FB trailers????
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