JCM 9,130 #26 Posted February 23, 2020 @Digger 66 I just sold 2 sleds with a 1995 Triton Elite 101 Snowmobile trailer and used it for roughly 4 or 5 years until I added the Aluminum cover and that trailer was still in EXC condition when I sold it and got decent money for it. I did buy it new and would buy that brand again for sure. By the way, nice Black Chevy Truck. Recently I was installing E- Track inside my Cargo trailer and the fasteners that I bought with the E-Track looked like Aluminum self starting type screws and this trailer other than the axle is all aluminum. I do not believe the screws were stainless by looking at them. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Digger 66 3,478 #27 Posted February 23, 2020 35 minutes ago, JCM said: By the way, nice Black Chevy Truck. Thank you ^ It's really a very dark blue though . so much for my phone's color . Anyway , about the Aluminum screws , I think you're right . The ones I pulled out of there ( 43 to be exact ) looked absolutely awful . They were factory I assume . I saved them and will put a magnet to 'em sometime . Thanks again for the compliment & reply . It's a 2010 . 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Digger 66 3,478 #28 Posted February 23, 2020 Also contemplating installing reverse lights........ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,277 #29 Posted February 23, 2020 2 minutes ago, Digger 66 said: Also contemplating installing reverse lights........ There some kinda handy..... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeM 7,871 #30 Posted February 23, 2020 I talked to my neighbor today, he is redoing a pontoon boat. Figured it was kind of the same thing your doing, aluminum frame etc. he says there is a bunch of info out on the web for redoing pontoons and he is using Advantech and stainless steel self tapping screws. He researches a lot. Might be another place for advice. the trailer is look good! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bc.gold 3,403 #31 Posted February 24, 2020 (edited) Recommended fasteners. your aluminum trailer. Edited February 24, 2020 by bcgold 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Digger 66 3,478 #32 Posted February 24, 2020 22 hours ago, bcgold said: That's pretty cool , Thanks ! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Digger 66 3,478 #33 Posted March 19, 2020 Update : 4 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,307 #34 Posted March 19, 2020 Very nice! Will that floor be slippery when wet? Not sure what you put on it but maybe mix sand in it to add grip . 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Digger 66 3,478 #35 Posted March 19, 2020 Just now, Sparky said: Very nice! Will that floor be slippery when wet? Not sure what you put on it but maybe mix sand in it to add grip . Probably , but no slicker than my bedliner was . I thought about the sand but as the grains wear off , they take the Varthane with it and will leave tiny spots of the wood exposed ? Guess I'm being over cautious . It's not really as slick as you might think . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Digger 66 3,478 #36 Posted March 19, 2020 Now I can't wait to sccccratch it all up 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,277 #37 Posted March 19, 2020 Looks fantastic!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cvans 1,009 #38 Posted March 20, 2020 I might be late on this but hopefully it will help with the choice of fasteners. I spent 31 years in the food processing industry and we used a lot of stainless fasteners on aluminum and I don't recall ever seeing any kind of reaction between the two. This equipment came in contact with all kinds of chemicals and and brine with no adverse effects. Stainless fasteners would be my first choice. Nice looking trailer and good luck with your project. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
