Ideas for a Utility Trailer - Sides

[Jesse]

Not wanting to use wood for the sides of teh trailer just do not want stuff to slide through. Only a 4x9 trailer and not very tall on the sides. What has teh green screen used in the past? Any pics would be help ful as well. Thanks

[smokeless]

I know you said no wood , but, I used treated deck boards. They are 1’’ thick and have rounded edges.

[TXBRASS]

Expanded metal for strength and weight reduction.


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[Pedernal]

Expanded metal for strength and weight reduction.


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^^^ This ^^^. And you could either weld on or bolt on if you wanted it to be removable….

[westtexducks]

Expanded metal for strength and weight reduction.


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This right here. Depending on size of stuff your trying to keep in can make the holes bigger or smaller to suit your needs.


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[Quackerbox]

Check with the road and bridge crew for some bent up guard rail and find some sections that will work?

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[kmack]

Expanded metal for strength and weight reduction.

Expanded metal will be the most common material to use. And the most common size will be 3/4 x #9. I would use the "flat" expanded metal versus "raised". It will be a smoother finish instead of the raised edges of each opening.

[Jesse]

Thank you gentlemen for the great info I can expect from the TabH brotherhood


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[TexasCanesFan]

Ideas for a Utility Trailer - Sides

I just did this to my 20’ trailer.

I used 3/4”-#9 flat expanded metal just as recommended above. It’s a h3ll of a lot of welding but turned out great.

I had to cut some openings for my big D rings outside as there was not room for new ones inside expect at the front.

I’ll post a few pics but can text more if you will PM me.

[TexasCanesFan]

A few pics before it was painted.

[CabezaBlanca]

A few pics before it was painted.

I feel your pain! A thousand tack welds!

[TexasCanesFan]

I feel your pain! A thousand tack welds!

At least!!!!! And you have to concentrate or you will weld the expanded metal right away to nothing.

[Jesse]

Thank you for the pics. That is perfect. Luckily I only have a 4x9 so less welding for me I guess. Thanks again guys

[TexasCanesFan]

Thank you for the pics. That is perfect. Luckily I only have a 4x9 so less welding for me I guess. Thanks again guys

No problem. Holler if you have any questions. Glad to help.

[kmack]

Jesse,
So here is a metals catalog from Alamo Iron Works (here in SA). The expanded metal is shown on page 10. That might help or it might not.

Alamo Iron Works catalog

Depending on where you are in town, might depend on where you buy. I haven't been to the AIW location off AT&T Pkwy in years (used to work there), but Triple S Steel (who owns AIW now) has a big location off Hwy 90 down by Kelly.