Choosing a trailer
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==Wood, aluminum or steel decking?== | ==Wood, aluminum or steel decking?== | ||
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*Less rolling resistance equals better gas mileage. | *Less rolling resistance equals better gas mileage. | ||
*Non-skid tongue and groove aluminum extruded flooring. | *Non-skid tongue and groove aluminum extruded flooring. | ||
| − | *Low | + | *Low maintenance surface. |
*Maintains its value. | *Maintains its value. | ||
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===Advantages of wood decking=== | ===Advantages of wood decking=== | ||
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*Cheap to purchase. | *Cheap to purchase. | ||
*Won't rot, but will rust if not suitably painted. | *Won't rot, but will rust if not suitably painted. | ||
| − | *Provides a strong durable working surface with low | + | *Provides a strong durable working surface with low maintenance and upkeep. |
*Comes in a variety of surfaces: smooth, checkplate, grate, etc. | *Comes in a variety of surfaces: smooth, checkplate, grate, etc. | ||
*Easy to modify, add accessories to, repair, change the appearance of. | *Easy to modify, add accessories to, repair, change the appearance of. | ||
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*Sloan | *Sloan | ||
*[http://trailtech.com Trailtech] | *[http://trailtech.com Trailtech] | ||
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==Trailer winches== | ==Trailer winches== | ||
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*A box on the tongue is useful for holding jacks, chocks, tie-down straps, hand tools, etc. | *A box on the tongue is useful for holding jacks, chocks, tie-down straps, hand tools, etc. | ||
*Some wood deck trailers are not pressure-treated wood, and won't last long at all. Replace cracked or rotted planks. Check trailer frame for cracks or separations, and repair immediately if any defects are found. | *Some wood deck trailers are not pressure-treated wood, and won't last long at all. Replace cracked or rotted planks. Check trailer frame for cracks or separations, and repair immediately if any defects are found. | ||
| − | *Balance load on trailer to keep tongue weight within | + | *Balance load on trailer to keep tongue weight within manufacturer's specifications. |
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| + | ==Resources== | ||
| + | *[http://www.hotrodders.com/kb/trailers Trailers] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
| − | [http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/trailer-recommendations-wood-deck-115912.html Trailer recommendations], ''Hotrodders Bulletin Board'', June 21, 2007. | + | *[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/trailer-recommendations-wood-deck-115912.html Trailer recommendations], ''Hotrodders Bulletin Board'', June 21, 2007. |
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[[Category:Garage and shop]] | [[Category:Garage and shop]] | ||
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