Posted 2005-05-05 12:32 PM (#24757 - in reply to #23836) Subject: RE: best wood for floor?
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on this topic, i have a trailer i purchased new(my first new one) that came with PT flooring. just out of curiosity how long should this floor last with OCD type care? haveing only had used trailers before the floors had often just been replaced. i priced the PT lumber at lowes and i can replace it for about $125 and an afternoon, so i cant see this as a problem even if it had to be done every couple years. anyone care to share their long term experiances?
Posted 2005-05-06 9:01 AM (#24778 - in reply to #24757) Subject: RE: best wood for floor?
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Originally written by chadsalt on 2005-05-05 9:32 AM
Anyone care to share their long term experiances?
I had a 1968 Murray 2 horse trailer. I was the second owner as of 1985. The owner had just replaced the floor within the last year. I sold the trailer in 1999 and only 1 or 2 boards needed replacing. I will also add that I never took care of the floor. I think the mats were pulled up once or twice when I owned it. It was made out of 2x6 dry lumber, not PT.
Posted 2005-05-07 7:58 PM (#24837 - in reply to #23836) Subject: RE: best wood for floor?
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I just made a choice on my new Hawk that I orderd to have them put in wood floors instead of Rumber. I have done my research and hope I have made a wise choice. It sounds like wood floors last a long time. And easy enough to put in new wood if you need to.
Posted 2005-05-08 4:18 PM (#24852 - in reply to #23836) Subject: RE: best wood for floor?
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I had my annual trailer service last week, and had them check the wood floor as usual. I was fully expecting them to say I needed to replace it (after 14 yrs!), but no, it's still in great shape. I'm really happy with my wood floors (PT wood, BTW). I think they give a "softer" ride, are quieter, drain better, and in some cases, last longer than other types of flooring. Of course, since I didn't need to replace the floor, I spent tons-o-money on other stuff.....3" axle blocks, extra tie rings, acid wash, battery box, Fan-Tastic fan in the gooseneck, a reading light in the gooseneck....Well, you get the picture, I spent mucho dinero(sp?). Going camping next week...Yeeehaw!
Posted 2005-05-09 9:08 AM (#24879 - in reply to #24638) Subject: RE: best wood for floor?
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Originally written by equigal on 2005-05-03 7:39 AM
Oh ya...forgot to add....I always went for the "rough cut" lumber...I think that it adds thickness to the boards and therefore makes them stronger....
Rough cut lumber MIGHT add 1/8 of an inch. I would still get "planer ran" lumber. I looked at my boards and they are ran through a planer. That extra 1/8" might be a problem to fit them into the sides, as it is a tight fit already.
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