Trailer Bunks

[No Wishin Just Fishin]

My trailer bunks are shot on my ez loader and the lags are pulling out. I want to run an idea by the experts. Why couldn't I use the deck composite 2x6's and counter sink some bolts thru the bracket?? And would I have to recarpet or could I coat them with a glovit or something similiar. Has anyone ever tried this before??

[Mooch]

IMO,the composite decking wouldn't be nearly stout enough. Having built a deck out of it,its pretty flimsy until its secured to the joists.

I don't think you'd have enough support for the bunks to make it work well.

You might give the guys at Rogue trailers a call. Their bunks are made of UHMW IIRC. Its similar to what the decking is,but will take the weight of your boat.

I had a Rogue trailer under my Alumaweld. The bunks were some slick stuff.

[12pulls]

^ I second the UHMW that the Rogue trailers use. Just go to Stevens and order two bunks from them, they outlast carpeted for sure.

[No Wishin Just Fishin]

Thanks for the responses. I will probably get the rogue bunks later, but for now, they are closed until Set 8th and I need to fish. I bought new pressure treated 2x6s and will be reinstalling this afternoon.

Thanks again for the info

[Mooch]

Thanks for the responses. I will probably get the rogue bunks later, but for now, they are closed until Set 8th and I need to fish. I bought new pressure treated 2x6s and will be reinstalling this afternoon.

Thanks again for the info

Be sure you buy the correct fastners for the PT lumber. A couple years back they changed the chemical formula for the PT lumber and now its corrosive to galvanized fastners.

[No Wishin Just Fishin]

Be sure you buy the correct fastners for the PT lumber. A couple years back they changed the chemical formula for the PT lumber and now its corrosive to galvanized fastners.

Thanks. I bought all stainless hardware.

[Reel Fun Fish'n]

My trailer bunks are shot on my ez loader and the lags are pulling out. I want to run an idea by the experts. Why couldn't I use the deck composite 2x6's and counter sink some bolts thru the bracket?? And would I have to recarpet or could I coat them with a glovit or something similiar. Has anyone ever tried this before??

My Rogue trailer came with composite 2x6's for bunks. They are not coated or carpeted and they function just fine.