How to install flush mount trailer anchors
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- čas přidán 22. 03. 2017
- I needed to install some anchor points for my trailer because it didn't have any good mounting points. If your looking to find out how to install some flush mount anchors on your trailer for your UV or Motorcycle, this is a quick how to video on how to install them your self in about an hour.
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Nobody ever seems to anchor these rings to their trailer frame. I installed all of mine over the cross-members, so any load I have tied to them will anchor directly to the frame instead of just a board. I also routed the deck down about 1/8 - 1/2 inch around the ring bases to get the bolt heads flush with the deck surface. This way I can still slide cargo around without it getting hung up on the base and bolt heads of the ring. They are truly flush-mounted that way.
Same here
Thanks for the video...I just bought a 5 by 8 enclosed trailer for my 750lb motorcycle and have been trying to get ideas for mounting d-rings. Helpful video!
Little tip, the side that has the angle issue, use flat washers on the opposite side to space it down flush.
The recessed D ring base has a drain hole for water (rain). This could cause the 1/2 way drilled wood to rot. That is an issue unless you seal the hole with silicone. I guess you can keep a sponge handy to soak up the water trapped in the recess.
Why don't you strap the wheels? I would think it would keep the vehicle in place and allow the vehicles suspension to absorb the bumps, no?
so good! great drone work!
Why not just push the 2 back bolts back thru and slide the metal plate between the wood and angle iron? Then push the bolts down and be done with it?
There is a drain hole in the bottom of that anchor plate. Drilling the hole right through will allow water to run right through. By cutting the hole half way through will permit the water to pool in the tie down and then soak into the ply floor. I intended to do the same until i watched your video. Now i will cut right through
I was thinking of just drilling the weep hole all the way through.
Next time around a forstner bit is the way to go. More precise depth and no chiseling. Great to have a small set on hand.
Drill right thru man. Better drainage and the wood dries faster minimizing rot.
I agree
That is also what I was thinking...
Get the Erickson tie down system and you never have to worry about anything. Thanks for the video!
the holes you didnt drill all the way through will hold water and rot your floor out.
D-ring welded to frame, front and back in the center of your trailer. You only need 2 tie downs when hauling a rzr. pull from the middle, let your suspension flex, just keep your center tight. The only way to haul a rzr.
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Since the backing plate sits on the angle iron, you could put a washer or two on the other two bolts to match the depth of the angle iron so the plate sits flat
Or slip it between the frame and board. Shoul go just fine with a little help of a hammer and flat punch.
Ok so I know these brackets hold around 5K lbs. some holed 6K. But it’s really hard for me to believe that the wood will hold that much weight.
thats what im thinking
I used a router and applied a layer of clear grease between the medal and the wood to keep water out as much as possible
I oiled my entire trailer floor. One time was enough.
Tie the body down to compress the suspension. That’s always best option. If you tie to the a arm it can warp them from stress of the roads moving and bouncing your vehicle. If you tie directly to the suspension the body can still roll and that’s a safety hazard. I’m not just saying this, I’ve been a DOT driver for most of my career hauling machinery and vehicles. I thought that way the best way to do it as well until then. Best of luck
It's always been cars by wheels, motorbikes by frame. Though would be unsure how to count this. The problem with compressing suspension on the frames is if you don't bottom out the suspension there is room for the frame to bounce compress the springs more and possibly free a strap/hook etc.
BS - I have seen more than one car come off a trailer where they tried to compress the suspension. You can never compress a suspension enough to eliminate all spring back. Depending on the car one good bump will allow the suspension to compress a bit more and when it relaxes the straps will be subjected to several times their working load leading to strap failure. Over the wheel straps are simply the best tie down method there is. Of course I am only an engineer who designs this stuff and hauls race cars all across the country.
Did you drill out holes to allow water to not be held in d link pan?
When you drill it with a home drill bit, the starter bit makes a hole all the way through, so yes
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D rings. Welder. Don’t secure heavy things to wood people.
Do you need to drill a small hole all the way through for drainage still?
Not a bad idea maybe treat cut area with the green chemical used for pressure treated wood
Kansa City Shuffle I use epoxy in the holes before I mount the rings.
I routed out the wood to mount the bracket. The only mounting holes drilled all the way thru were for the bolts. I drilled a hole thru the wood in the center of the mount then inserted a piece of copper tubing in the hole for a drain. I flared the upper end of the copper tubing so it would not fall thru the drilled hole. I also put a large, heavy aluminum backing plate on the bottom side of the floor boards.
So now that it's a year later.. how are they working out for you?
Mike Welch actually really good. They still work like new.
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I guess you dont weld.
You have enough room on that piece that sits just above the wood to weld anchor points.
The only problem with chiseling wood , water won't drain
Over the wheel straps are the only way to go when securing a vehicle. And, this meets all DOT requirements. If you try to tie to the sprung portion of the vehicle you will never compress the suspension enough to prevent the slack effect when the trailer or truck hits a bump Allow the suspension to do its job and flex. Either get a quality etrack system sized for your vehicle or have your anchors designed by a qualified person. How much did you pay for that vehicle and you are tying it down with $50 worth of straps and anchors? Get serious.
I checked a lot of handbooks with woodworking plans. Instructions from woodprix are the best I think.
young man ,
D - RING SUCK / U ONLY NEED " STACKE POCKET " THEY WANT MOVE YOUR LOAD
Put the metal plate on first slide it on top or in between the wood and the angle iron and then put the bolt through it so at least flush against the wood.
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