Chequer-plate for trailer sides

[porky]

I did similar to my trailer but used 1/2inch treated plywood instead mountes inside. Easier to work and cheaper, and it comes off with a couple of bolts per side when not needed.

[Little Steven]

Looking to source a supplier for three sheets of the above cut to size & delivered to line out front & sides of our Ifor chipping trailer.

 

 

Appreciate any leads/pics of yours (cos we like pics )

 

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Hi David,

I just ground the mesh off, then cut the plate to the frame size and speed bolted them.

The roof frame lifts off. The side disassembles as normal.

Steve

[Tony Croft aka hamadryad]

chip sticks to chequer plating, the Plastic would be a good option IMO, or marine ply

[treequip]

Consider dibond or cheaper again amaribond

 

Its an ally plastic ally laminate, it has little strength in itself but mounted on that mesh it will be fine, and at 30 quid for an 8x4 sheet its wayyyyyy cheaper than ally.

[Little Steven]

chip sticks to chequer plating, the Plastic would be a good option IMO, or marine ply

 

Hi Tony,

been using the trailer a year now and not had a problem, compacting occurs if left in but has not stuck to sides

Can honestly say other than dust sticking when wet, never struggled with any chip...... don't know if tipping height/volume/type of chip (bandit 150) plays a part.

Steve

[scraggs]

Service metals are pretty good for such stuff they also do fibreglassed ply sheets servicemetals

[Mick Stockbridge]

Never really understood why people use chequer plate for sides. It's for walking on.

[Tony Croft aka hamadryad]

Never really understood why people use chequer plate for sides. It's for walking on.

 

 

and expensive for this purpose

[Gareth Dalzell]

Never really understood why people use chequer plate for sides. It's for walking on.

 

Its available in handy sizes and it doesn,t show up dents and marks the same as a plain sheet of metal would so it looks sharp for longer.

[David Humphries]

Thanks for all the feedback chaps, some good pointers to ponder on

 

Feel free to keep them coming

 

 

 

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