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Protecting your deck on your open deck trailer?

Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by Ruthless, Oct 29, 2023.

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  1. Oct 29, 2023 #1
    Ruthless

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    Some folks may recollect an incident earlier this year where a piece of curb stone was dropped off a pallet and punctured the deck of my Mac step.
    Anybody ever get any ideas for deck protection on aluminum trailers as far as palletized products, as far as drop impact protection and also stone/pieces of blacktop stuck to the bottom runners of pallets?
    I been thinking maybe cover the surface with stall mat (4’x6’x3/4” rubber) sheets, stack them up and tie them on when empty?
     
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  3. Oct 29, 2023 #2
    cke

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    Cow mats are heavy. I’d think you would get pretty sick of lugging them around all the time.
     
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  4. Oct 29, 2023 #3
    Ruthless

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    I think so- but havent come up with a better idea…
     
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    4mer trucker

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    Here's the Specs on the ones available at Tractor Supply

    https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/p..._jVHqJrHPgwwaz6kA76i4zsFLXMbRBNsaAlsqEALw_wcB
     
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  7. Oct 29, 2023 #5
    Big Road Skateboard

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    May not cover aa much room as you need to, but i keep about 6 36" rubber mudflaps for the same reason
     
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    Big Road Skateboard

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    How about some old belts for a round baler? I can't remember what the length is, 34ish feet IIRC for our old Vermeer. 12" wide. Rolls up pretty small. Might work if placed strategically
     
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  9. Oct 29, 2023 #7
    Ruthless

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    Not many farms within 100 miles of anywhere I go: might be tough to come by but ill keep my eyes open.
     
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    Big Road Skateboard

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    Maybe coveyor belt? Pretty much the same, and probably sized better
     
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  11. Oct 29, 2023 #9
    JoeyJunk

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    Those stall mats are a PIA to move around. Easier up on a deck, but still heavy and awkward.
     
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  12. Oct 29, 2023 #10
    ducnut

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    Trying to keep stuff nice is futile, especially when you have a trailer as nice as yours.
     
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