Tie down options for utility trailer with sides

[FreedomFamilyFarms]

I have a 16 ft utility trailer I picked up a few years back when I wanted to tow my CUT. This thing pulls very well so I’m keeping it. Needs new decking, some metal repairs, and I’m planning to move a few things around.






The problem I can’t seem to solve is once I add sides to it how can I secure equipment? The walls will prevent me from being able to run my chains to the stake pockets.

Any ideas appreciated. Might be overthinking it

 

[Tractorable]

What kind of sides do you have? I plan on welding up a set of removable expanded metal sides for my utility trailer and cutting slots for my stake pocket D rings.

 

[bcp]

Bolt or weld floor chain tiedowns on the inside of the main frame.

floor chain tiedown at DuckDuckGo

Here's a bolt-on one:

Floor Chain Tiedown - Chain Binder - Transport Chain

Bruce

 

[nikerret]

D-rings welded to main supports. Help us envision your plans.

 

[grsthegreat]

I second the d rings. I had 8 installed on my newer tilt bed. Any welding shop can do this if you can not weld or do not trust your welding skills. Do not want to practice on this item.

 

[nikerret]

I second the d rings. I had 8 installed on my newer tilt bed. Any welding shop can do this if you can not weld or do not trust your welding skills. Do not want to practice on this item.

For sure, verify the welder knows what they are doing and that they have enough machine.

 

[KennyG]

I put recessed rings in my floor, bolted through the frame cross members. I used a router to cut a recess in the decking.

https://www.amazon.com/Tie-Down-Anchors-Recessed-Fitting-Cargo/dp/B01GGN8A6K/ref=sr_1_7?hvadid=78271536339315&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvqmt=e&keywords=recessed+tie+down+rings&qid=1564486354&s=gateway&sr=8-7

 

[FreedomFamilyFarms]

I put recessed rings in my floor, bolted through the frame cross members. I used a router to cut a recess in the decking.

https://www.amazon.com/Tie-Down-Anchors-Recessed-Fitting-Cargo/dp/B01GGN8A6K/ref=sr_1_7?hvadid=78271536339315&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvqmt=e&keywords=recessed+tie+down+rings&qid=1564486354&s=gateway&sr=8-7

Thanks for this link, I haven’t seen a recessed ring with a 2000# WLL

 

[FreedomFamilyFarms]

I’m considering treated wood decking or expanded metal for the sides. I’m leaning towards wood now. If the bottom rail is high enough I should be able to use the stake pockets that are “paid for” or access a D-ring welded to the frame.

Only issue that leaves is what to do with loose material such as mulch or stone. I’ll need a way to fill in the gap.

I don’t mind that idea so much because the gap makes it easier to keep the deck clean after hauling mulch or compost. Maybe keep a remnant of vinyl flooring around wide enough to wrap up the sides past the gap. Smooth surface might be nice for shoveling mulch or compost.

I read another post this morning where a member used a router to cut a slot in the deck board and loop a chain around the support.

 

[FreedomFamilyFarms]

Might be able to hinge the bottom rail... flip up when securing a load to access stake pockets, down when hauling loose material.