where is a good place to install this on a cargo trailer? my trailer is metal on the outside (seems like thin metal) with plywood interior.
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If you have a roof vent which you should have to vent any heat or fuel vapors that is where I would install it.
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That is exactly my scenario...just attach everything to the metal...pretty easy install
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We mounted it on the top of the camper shell because we pull a trailer behind. It can be mounted on the bumper or on the top of the cab. Mountable most anywhere and it is heavy duty so it can take vibrations. Hope this helps. We love ours.
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It's best to install item on the inside of your walls (to be weather wise). You have double sided adhesive strips that you press along the sides and top of your garage wall (which I did not use because 100 degree temps were a problem for me). I used "L" shaped aluminum rails for a permanent structure. This item is also easily rolled up and tied at the top with permanent flecro straps sewned into the screens that enable your cars easy access.
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Move the trailer connection first!!! Also use a pipe for leverage on the bolts. They are really tight. All hardware included. It takes about an hour. A second set of hands is really helpful.
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My trailer has impregnated deck type wood as a floor and I used long bolts through the wood with extra large diameter thick washers underneath.It works incredibly well and everyone that physically sees it wants to know where I got the trailer from with the bike supports already in it.
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We mounted ours on the inside of the door to our propane tank compartment. This way it is out of the way while on the road ( also when parked) and then simply by opening the door before unhooking the 5th wheel you can set it. Then close the door, when ready to hook back up, open the door and raise the trailer (or lower) to the right height for hooking up again. Slick unit ... really.
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Turn up the stereo! Solved. Well that model has mounting brackets that connect around our vans crossbars. When we installed the brackets (not straps) and tightened them we didn't have any rattles. It could be that your mounting hardware is not aligned for the best contact and there are gaps between the cargo carrier and your roof rack crossbars. I'd try to see if the bracket to crossbar connection can be changed to the tightest fit. I noted that some vehicles need some mods to make the carrier brackets fit that vehicles mounting better. Best I can offer.
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I use a folding shank aluminum cargo carrier and it works great to prevent side to side dip ect. I also use a double receiver bar and it allows me to fold the carrier using the top entry while using the bottom for a 3.5 in drop tow bar for my trailer at the same time. I use the tightener on both and almost all movement is gone.
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You need your own method of sticking it down. I used a can of 3M spray adhesive. worked just fine inside my old pickup.
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I don't have mine installed outside . . . I believe it is made out of steel which might eventually rust? It would probably be OK if you put it outside, so long as it was under some kind of covering (roof, etc.) to protect from rain. Also the box is intended to be installed with the slot on top . . so that is also a consideration . . . again probably ok if it is installed under a covering of some sort.
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The only suggestion I have is to just barely thread the thing together until you get both the rear top crossbar bolts through and secured. That and mount it so the threads point away from the cargo basket. Won't scratch or puncture whatever you're carrying. Good luck!
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Hello.....No....I have a Sears cargo carrier and drilled one new set of holes into the plastic cargo carrier for the rear two brackets to make the carrier fit on the cross rails. It worked great!
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There are 2 plastic hold down brackets with 2 screws in each bracket. The strap would run through both brackets at the base of the box. Works good on floors, don't know about trailers though!
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I'm thinking the trailer offered by Harbor Freight might work. You might want to see if they still offer it and better yet, go see it for yourself, if you can.
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Hello, we have several of the rear cargo mat in stock, that you are speaking of, but it doesn't go under the seat - just in the cargo area - you may email us at parts@swiftindavis.com for more information. Kim
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I am going to go to my HOme Depot and get a piece of plywood to cover my wood slats. I don't think you can put it right on the slats. Not sturdy enough. But I have read that the plywood will work.