Lightweight, strong trailer floor?
I have taken this kid's trailer (Chariot model no longer in production) apart to turn it into a cargo trailer, and possibly a micro camper too.
I sometimes haul heavy stuff (e.g. compost, small furniture) so the floor needs to be sturdy enough to withstand 50-60 kg of weight. I am getting stuck at floor options: Marine plywood, aluminium, PEHD, Coroplast, foam tiles, linoleum? What did you use? Or what do you recommend? https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...44e6124e06.jpg Chariot Corsaire |
I’ve had good luck with shelving:
https://www.bikeforums.net/21220581-post693.html For high point loads, I have a sheet of 1/4” plywood that I use to distribute the weight. |
3/8 plywood on top of the frame
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...4ac28b6811.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...20e01855de.jpg |
I’d look for 1/4 HDPE it’s light strong and of course waterproof and extremely easy to work with. drill a hole and zip tie it to the frame. The other option may be aluminum which you could still cut with a circular saw but would have to do more grinding on the edges for it to be less abrasive to the zip ties. Screws will only as weight and the vibrations may work them out of the frame.
I’m thinking the plywood may hold moisture and add weight. |
Originally Posted by flangehead
(Post 22525756)
I’ve had good luck with shelving:
https://www.bikeforums.net/21220581-post693.html For high point loads, I have a sheet of 1/4” plywood that I use to distribute the weight. |
Originally Posted by Bogey Speedwell
(Post 22525775)
I’d look for 1/4 HDPE it’s light strong and of course waterproof and extremely easy to work with. drill a hole and zip tie it to the frame.
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Originally Posted by SagaInColours
(Post 22526195)
I have some big 50 x 57 cm wire baskets/shelves….
Aluminum angle might be an option to add stiffness. |
Originally Posted by SagaInColours
(Post 22526203)
I wondered if it was maybe too brittle; likely to break with heavy loads.
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