It will have to hold about 3/4 ton of horse. It will have inch thick rubber matting on top. Needs to be as cost effective as pos.
2007-01-17 03:57:10 · 8 answers · asked by Rachel 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
I would say just used standered 2 by 4 that have a couple coats of primer or some pressure treated 2 by 4 cross braced on the underside of the trailer they are more costly up front then ply board but you will save money over time because they will hold up longer that or metal is used in all the horse trailers i have seen but the wood is more giving so just acts as a little more padding in addition to the rubber mats
2007-01-17 04:31:37 · answer #1 · answered by shoguncarsguns 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would use 2 x 6 or 2 x 8 planking covered with at least 1/2" plywood ( the plywood is a sacrificial layer that you can change as required.) and then the rubber mat if you wish. Besides the cost of replacement, you have to consider the cost of failure. If you value your animals at all, don't cheap out in this area.
2007-01-18 01:50:05 · answer #2 · answered by al b 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Marine Grade Plywood, 1" thick, two cross layed layers.
2007-01-17 04:06:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Plywood of course,1" thick.
2007-01-17 04:04:54 · answer #4 · answered by JACK OF TRADES 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rubber wood.
2007-01-17 04:01:09 · answer #5 · answered by SKG R 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hardwood plywood, 3/4" or thicker
2007-01-17 04:06:24 · answer #6 · answered by an_articulate_soul 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oak
2007-01-17 04:17:41 · answer #7 · answered by gdwrnch40 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
rhino paint on bed liner
thanks,
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2007-01-18 15:33:53 · answer #8 · answered by Starscream 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋