| What is E-track? Whether you have a "Toy Hauler" | | | | Shoring Beams are Aluminum or Steel beams that go |
| for your weekend trips with the ATV's or motorcycles, | | | | from one side of the trailer or van to the other and |
| a flatbed for hauling your prized four-wheel possession, | | | | lock in to the E-track. These beams can be used to |
| or an entire fleet of 53' enclosed trailers, you need to | | | | keep pallets and loads from shifting, and can also be |
| be familiar with this product. For years I used this | | | | used to create shelving space. Wood end-sockets are |
| product virtually every day and never once considered | | | | a more economical option to create your own shoring |
| that it had a formal name. E-Track is the metal railing | | | | beams using 2x4 or 2x6 lumber (by the way, a piece |
| that runs horizontally (or vertically) along the inside walls | | | | of plywood on top of the shoring beams makes a |
| of almost every Semi Truck trailer you pass on the | | | | great place to throw a mattress or sleeping bag to |
| interstate. It is made of either painted steel (for use in | | | | crash on those extended trips with the toy hauler). |
| areas that are protected from the elements) or | | | | By attaching lengths of E-track to the floor of flatbed |
| galvanized steel (which stands up well to rain and | | | | or enclosed trailers, wheel nets can be utilized with |
| snow.) It is approximately 5" wide, various lengths, with | | | | either E-fitting on the straps, or snap hooks and O-rings |
| a slot stamped out about every 2" the entire length. | | | | to secure vehicles, making the trailer much more |
| The slots are the key to the entire e-track system. | | | | versatile than multiple fixed D-rings in the floor. That |
| These slots accept special fittings that lock in and are | | | | way you can move the strap closer to the wheel, |
| incredibly strong. | | | | rather than needing to move the vehicle closer to the |
| When E-track is used along the walls of enclosed | | | | fixed D-ring or using a longer strap. The E-fittings with |
| trailers and cube vans, ratchet straps with E-fittings | | | | "D" or "O" rings can also be used along with |
| can be utilized to secure items like millwork and | | | | motorcycle tie-downs to strap down motorcycles, |
| windows. Ratchet straps come in various lengths and | | | | ATV's, etc. The track is incredibly durable so you don't |
| have a ratcheting mechanism to tighten the strap to | | | | need to worry about driving on it, but you will probably |
| secure the load. Cam Buckle straps with E-fittings can | | | | want to use the galvanized track on an open trailer. |
| also be used to secure more delicate loads. Cam | | | | End caps are also available for the track to give it a |
| Buckle straps have a "friction" type of buckle that | | | | nice finished look. |
| holds the strap tight as you pull the slack out of the | | | | For a minimal investment and a little installation time |
| strap by pulling on the loose end. If you already have | | | | your trucks and trailers can be more versatile and |
| straps with hooks and not E-fittings, don't worry, | | | | secure. So take the time to learn more about e track, |
| tie-downs with "D" or "O" rings lock in to the E-track | | | | you'll be glad you did! |
| and can be used with rope, or straps with hooks. | | | | |