Trailer Bunks Wood or Composite?
#11
My last Myco had the bunks through-bolted (with nuts) - it was kind of a pain the ass when you needed to replace one, but it seemed like they lasted longer. My current trailer has lag screws to hold the bunks on. ...and it seems like I'm always replacing screws due to them falling out.
Something to consider.
Something to consider.
#12
Registered
Never had a problem with treated lumber and galvanized lags in fresh water. My Prestige and all 3 of my Heritage trailers came with treated bunks. Yes, the galvanized lags will rust and yes, after a couple dunkings they tend to back off a bit but after re-tightening them they stay put. I'm going on 6-7 or so seasons on my current bunks/lags and the lags are still holding fine. The carpet wears thru and needs replaced before any of the lags give up the ghost. At that point I replace everything (wood/lags/carpet). I'm not about to pull a bazillion staples out!
#16
Platinum Member
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interesting....I am surprised that with the chemicals that are now being used to treat pine that there would be that much reaction with galvanized hardware......I own a Cypress mill and the problem with it is it's tendency to float....I had Cypress on my lift bunks and had to add a quite a bit of weight so the lift would sink........might be fine with the weight of a trailer....IPE maybe a great choice as it is extremely rot resistant and quite heavy.......but it is very pricey