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What are you guys doing for your trailer floor protection?

53K views 33 replies 26 participants last post by  sgrady  
#1 ·
I have been trying to decide on what I am going to inside my new trailer to protect the floors. I already purchased 12 ft of 8 inch wide ski guides for the front and rear ramp. I was contemplating just putting another layer of cheap OSB on top of existing floor as a sacrifical floor, what do you guys think? I want to be able to use my trailer for dirt biking, quads, camping so keeping the floor smooth is a bonus if possible. I was also contimplating just laying ski guides down on inside of trailer and then putting sacrifical OSB in middle of guides where the tracks go. What are your guys thoughts?
 
#2 ·
I personally just use my trailer and not worry about it. If you want to cover it, I think 3/8 plywood would be lighter and hold up better. OSB absorbs water, swells and becomes very heavy. Also, with a second layer, moisture may be trapped in between layers, causing rot. Just some thoughts.
 
#3 ·
I was thinking about doing roll-on herculiner when I get my new inline trailer. Then puting the ski guys over that.

Has anyone done that to seal their trailer? How did it perform?

The other idea would be to use the black drive way sealant and spread that out like you would do on your asphalt driveway...
 
#20 ·
Yes I have done the Herculiner to my enclosed trailer and to the enclosed trailer our fire department has for their off road rescue vehicle. Highly recommend using KILZ primer before rolling on liner. Has lasted good since 2005 when I bought trailer and did it, had to go back and do some spots tracks spun with studs in. But it is NOT slippery when wet that is a big plus.
 
#26 ·
I painted my trailer floor with grey porch paint (from Lowe's) it has sand or something in it, so it is never slippery, even when wet. It has held up great and is easy to touch up.

On top of that I installed Black Ice Ski Guides and Caliber trailer traction products.
 
#31 ·
Instead of installing lots of plastic guides on my trailer doors and floor, I use Skisaver Flex snowmobile ski wheels on my skis. Less expensive, also protects your driveway and garage floors, and makes loading easier because you can drive slower. I do recommend JustSail ramp flaps for the transitions from the ground to the trailer door, and the trailer door to the trailer floor. Here's a video:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYHFrW6a4G0wq4hoOk1591A?view_as=subscriber