etrailer E-Track Backing Plates w/ Hardware - Galvanized Steel - 6" Long x 6" Wide - Qty 2

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• Will the etrailer E-Track Backing Plates Work with Mytee Products e-Track
  I have attached a dimensional photo of the etrailer E-Track Backing Plates part # e96RR which you can then use to determine compatibility with the Mytee Products e-Track. That said, as we do not carry this product, we cannot confirm fit unfortunately.
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• Is E-Track Backing Plate Needed if Attach E-Track to 2x8 Boards on a Trailer
  Considering that the floor is made of wooden 2x8 boards on your trailer you would not have to use a backing plate but at the same time you can never be too safe. So it would still be a good idea to use backing plates such as # e96RR if you decided to.
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• What Size Fasteners Should be Used to Install E-Track Inside of a Box Truck
  On the E-Track # E19148 the mounting holes are 1/4 inch in diameter so you will need to have fasteners that have a head larger than that, are long enough to go through where you are mounting the track, and are appropriate for the material you are mounting the E-Track to. You will not have to remove the plywood so long as the E-Track is attached to a reinforced part of the wall (frames, support structures, etc.). I have included a link to a video review for you. If you need a backing plate...
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• Using E-Track Backing Plate to Mount E-Track on the Floor of a cargo Van
  Basically, the backing plate for the E-track, # e96RR, is like a giant washer. You will likely need several of them since it is 6-1/2 inches long by 6 inches wide. The fasteners you use will go through the E-Track, through the floor of the van, through the backing plate, and you would put the nuts for the fasteners on at the bottoms of the backing plates. So you are basically sandwiching the van floor between the E-track and the backing plate.
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• E Track Mounting Recommendations
  Absolutely, you can mount E track just about anywhere it will fit. We had a customer send in a picture of his E track mounted sided to side on his trailer so the pressure is across all the decking instead of just one board. You can check out the pictured I linked. I recommend using E-Track Backing Plate # e96RR when installing E track. The backing plate reinforces and improves the tie-down support of your E-track system by mounting to the opposite side of the E track (essentially sandwiching...
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• Are Backing Plates Required To Install Erickson E-Track System
  Backing plates, like the etrailer Backing Plate #e96RR, are always a good idea. Using bolts and backing plates will provide a more secure installation of the Erickson E-Track. You will want to use 4 bolts per backing plate. If you do decide to use screws, I would go with longer 1 inch screws. You will want to ensure that the screws go deep enough into the wood floor of the trailer. I have attached a review and installation video of the # E19148 E-Track system for you to have an ideal...
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• Vertical Etrack Mounting on a Thin Stud Recommendations
  Installing the Etracks vertically in the way you described could work depending on how much weight the etracks would be supporting. I think the 2x6 idea would also work, but since you are concerned that would be too much weight you could split the difference and go with a lighter board like a piece of thicker plywood. You could attach the plywood to the stud and then the etrack to the plywood. Another option would be to get the E-Track Backing Plate # e96RR.
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• Will the E-Track Backing Plate # e96RR fit with Erickson Horizontal E-Track Part E19148 or E19135
  The Erickson horizontal E-tracks # E19148 and E19135 will both have 2-inch mounting hole spacing and will work with the # e96RR backing plate. I went to our warehouse to measure the backing plate with the E-tracks and they will fit just fine. The width center eye to eye is 4-1/2 inches and the length center eye to eye is 4-inches. The holes in the backing plate are only 1/16 of an inch larger than 4-1/2 inches, and the minimal difference is not enough to prevent a screw from running through...
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• Installation Of E-TRack System In Trailer With Steel Cross Beams And 3/4 Inch Plywood
  Since the E-Track Backing Plate, part # e96RR is 1/8 inch thick, I think using 3/4 inch long screws with the backing plate, 3/4 inch plywood, and the E-Track will work just fine. To really secure the E-Track to your trailer, I would recommend using the backing plate in any location that the track is not being mounted to the steel beam. This would keep the strength really consistent for the entire track system to hole the Harleys.
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• Could U-Bolts Be Used to Install E-Track
  We don't have U-bolts specifically designed for attaching the E-track, but we do carry a backing plate part # e96RR that does add some reinforcement for securing the tracks. 4 inch u-bolts could be used like you mentioned but you would need to source them elsewhere as we do not carry them. I recommend using screws, lock washers and nuts to make sure each connection is as solid as possible with the backing plate.
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• How to Attach E-Tracks to Cargo Trailer Walls
  When attaching e-tracks like the part # E19148 typically people run the bolts through the track, then through the wall or floor they are attaching the track to, through the backing plate like part # e96RR, and then finally the nuts get threaded onto the bolts. For a cargo trailer wall application though you might just use appropriately sized wood screws through all of the mounting holes to attach to the support beams of the trailer walls.
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• What Hardware Should Be Used To Install Erickson Horizontal E-Track To 2X8 Trailer Deck Boards
  The hardware you use to attach the # E19148 E-Track to your trailer deck is really up to you. You will want to make sure the hardware is long enough to go through the E-Track and the 2x8 and still have enough length to use washers with the nuts. I recommend stainless steel or zinc plated hardware so you don't have to worry about corrosion. The best way to attach it is to use hardware in every other hole on the track. The hardware should be available at any local hardware store. You may...
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• Can Etrack Be Used with Aluminum Trailer
  E-Track like # E19148 is zinc-coated steel and since the trailer is aluminum you would want to paint the bottom of the E-Track. Otherwise the dissimilar metals can cause corrosion to start. Be sure to also consider the fasteners used. Zinc-coated fasteners could be used but you will want to spray some paint in the areas there the fasteners are under the trailer. Best option would probably be to use a backing plate like part # e96RR to secure the tracks as this is steel and steel hardware...
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• How to Attach E-Tracks to a Wooden Trailer Floor
  I don't recommend drilling through the steel crossmembers to install your Horizontal E-Track item # E19148. This will put holes in the steel that can collect moisture and cause rusting. Plus that would be a lot of effort and you'll probably go through a couple of drill bits. You will also encounter galvanic corrosion when doing this. It's corrosion that is caused when you put two different metals together. A way better option is to avoid the steel crossmembers and just drill through the...
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• How to Attach E-Track to Enclosed Trailer Wall
  When attaching e-tracks like the part # E19148 typically people run the bolts through the track, then through the wall or floor they are attaching the track to, through the backing plate like part # e96RR, and then finally the nuts get threaded onto the bolts. Check out the install video I attached to see how this is done usually. If you wanted to route the bolts the opposite way that would be possible as well. A lot of the times each application varies slightly and calls for something...
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• Longest E-Track Length Recommendation
  The longest section of E-track that we offer is the part # E19148 that is 5 feet long. Since the track would need to be securely attached to the trailer it is installed there would be no incentive that we can see for welding the tracks together. Securing 5 foot sections at the ends and the center using brackets like # e96RR is ideal.
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• Backing Plate Recommendation for Use with E-Track Installed on Wood Floor
  Typically for wood floors we recommend using backing plates like the part # e96RR with the E-tracks like part # E19148 that you mentioned. I attached an install video for an E-track that shows the backing plate being used as well.
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• Installing E-Track on Utility Trailer with Floor Boards
  For you 7x12 utility trailer, I recommend installing the E-Track Backing Plate - Zinc Plated Steel - 6-1/2" Long x 6" Wide - Qty 1 # e96RR for structural security. For your 12 foot length, I recommend using at least 4 of these as evenly spaced as possible and overlapping any seam where two tracks meet. If you are using # E19148 you asked from then I recommend using 5 on each side. One on each far end, one the seam, and then one directly in between those plates. You will simply use zinc...
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• Can E-Track Be Installed Over Rubber Non-Ski Covering On Wood Floor in Trailer
  You should really attach E-Track directly to the wood floor of the trailer by trimming the rubber covering in the area you want to mount the track. Also I recommend using several E-track backing plates, # e96RR, under the wood floor so that the force applied to the wood floor is spread out over a wider area. this will help prevent the E-track from pulling out when a load is pulling on it.
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• Should E-Track Be Attached to Trailer Frame for Installation
  When installing an E-track, such as # E19148, it is always best to attach the track to the trailer's main structural components, such as the frame, when possible. The frame will provide the best support for the system. The E-Track Baking Plate # e96RR works well to help reinforce the E-track when the frame is not located in the area where you need to install your E-track. The installation process for the E-track can vary on a trailer to trailer and cargo to cargo basis. To be sure your...
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• Do I Need To Use Backing Plates For Installation of E-Track in Ford Transit Cargo Van
  If you cannot secure the Erickson Horizontal E-Track # E19148 to the frame of the vehicle, you will need to use a backing plate like the etrailer Backing Plate # e96RR to help provide a more secure connection to the wall of your Ford Transit cargo van. Since the wall of the van is likely aluminum and these tracks and backing plate are made of steel, you will either need to paint both mating surfaces, as well as the hardware that you're using to secure them to the floor. You can also use...
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• How do E-Tracks Typically Install to a Trailer Wall
  When attaching e-tracks like the part # E19148 typically people run the bolts through the track, then through the wall or floor they are attaching the track to, through the backing plate like part # e96RR, and then finally the nuts get threaded onto the bolts. Check out the install video I attached to see how this is done usually. If you wanted to route the bolts the opposite way that would be possible as well.
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• Recommended E-Track Anchor for Enclosed Race Trailer Walls
  The Snap-Loc E-Track Tie-Down Anchor - Square Mounting Hole - Bolt On # SLSB will work well for your application as long as you mount it to the stud or use a backing plate like the E-Track Backing Plate - Zinc Plated Steel - 6" Long x 6" Wide # e96RR to reinforce your wall for strength. Just because the anchor is rated for 1000 lbs wouldn't mean your walls can handle that kind of weight without reinforcement, so use your best judgment as damage could occur if misused.
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• What Is the Weigh Capacity Of the CargoSmart Folding Track Brackets 3481744
  There is not a listed weight capacity for the CargoSmart Folding Track Brackets part # 3481744 because much of this comes from how you attach the tracks that these brackets fit in. That said, I don't think you will have any issues using this as a fold out bed for say a 250 lb person so long as the tracks are attached securely. If you need to further secure the tracks to bear more weight you can use backing plates, part # e96RR.
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