Hudson Trailer rebuild

upnover said:
Also looking for suggestions on what to treat the deck with. I have a few ideas, but willing to entertain others.
I don't want slick!
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Chip, here's my 2 cents worth..... don't do anything with the deck for about a year. Let it dry completely. Next summer, give it a good coat of Thompsons Water Seal... it's more expensive than the off-brands, but you are wanting to keep the deck nice. Look mine over next time you see it.
 
Granny said:
Chip, here's my 2 cents worth..... don't do anything with the deck for about a year. Let it dry completely. Next summer, give it a good coat of Thompsons Water Seal... it's more expensive than the off-brands, but you are wanting to keep the deck nice. Look mine over next time you see it.
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X2 On this Chip, I wouldnt say a year, but atleast 6 months. An spend the money an get you some siekens or cabots.
 
I bought the 2010 model of this trailer and love it. I only see minor differences such as the axles. Mine weighs in at 2,000 pounds. Heaviest thing I've hauled thus far is a Bobcat T300 and the trailer never flinched. Enjoy the trailer Chip!
 
Well here's the thing. I am leaning heavy towards the motor oil finish. It will be used, and is sure to have drips before it ever gets dry enough.
Now question is, how in the heck am I supposed to get it dry when it stays in the weather 24/7/365?? Lay a tarp down? I see that just keeping the moister in.
Crawler nut I have no idea at all what siekens or cabots is?
 
My question is: Why even treat the deck? You used treated lumber that is not in contact with the ground right? I replaced my boards once in 25 years and I've hauled a LOT of construction equipment with tracks and implements that scar up the surface more than any tire would ever do.
 
upnover said:
Well here's the thing. I am leaning heavy towards the motor oil finish. It will be used, and is sure to have drips before it ever gets dry enough.
Now question is, how in the heck am I supposed to get it dry when it stays in the weather 24/7/365?? Lay a tarp down? I see that just keeping the moister in.
Crawler nut I have no idea at all what siekens or cabots is?
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Mine dried on its own from being in the sun. Rainwater won't soak in once you put the oil down. Just do it on a fairly dry trailer.
 
R Q said:
My question is: Why even treat the deck? You used treated lumber that is not in contact with the ground right? I replaced my boards once in 25 years and I've hauled a LOT of construction equipment with tracks and implements that scar up the surface more than any tire would ever do.
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JUst by cutting the board, you can see that the treated part goes not too deep into the board.YEars ago, treated wood was a lot better, not so today.

jeepinmatt said:
Mine dried on its own from being in the sun. Rainwater won't soak in once you put the oil down. Just do it on a fairly dry trailer.
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Matt we are talking about letting it dry that long before I put anything on it.

If I just new someone with one of those metal buildings that had the space. Some fans and a couple of days in the oven, she would be dry LOL
 
Chip, your trailer will not have to be parked indoors to dry the wood. It will dry just fine outdoors. A few showers or rainy day now and then will not prevent the wood from drying. I put the Thompson's on mine to seal the wood. It made it easy to clean, rain water mostly just ran off, and any oil drippings would easily wipe clean. I also sealed mine because, if you remember, I used to sleep on my trailer.

To each their own, but I don't think you will like it being soaked with old motor oil.
 
Granny said:
Chip, your trailer will not have to be parked indoors to dry the wood. It will dry just fine outdoors. A few showers or rainy day now and then will not prevent the wood from drying. I put the Thompson's on mine to seal the wood. It made it easy to clean, rain water mostly just ran off, and any oil drippings would easily wipe clean. I also sealed mine because, if you remember, I used to sleep on my trailer.

To each their own, but I don't think you will like it being soaked with old motor oil.
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X2 Use the Siekens or Cabots, The trailer doesnt need to be in the dry for the wood to dry. Just like a deck that is not covered. Wait at least 6 months. Then treat it. If you dont the treatment will not take to the wood. Believe me.
 
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Wheels painted to match my Crawler

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We have always used linseed oil on our wood floors. We coat both sides of the boards before we put them on.

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I glanced over and thought you found some white wall 14.5s! That'd be freakin sweeeeet. I've been wanting to find a decent trailer that someone just hadn't taken care of and do the same things you've done, that way I know what I've got.
 
Croatan_Kid said:
I glanced over and thought you found some white wall 14.5s! That'd be freakin sweeeeet. I've been wanting to find a decent trailer that someone just hadn't taken care of and do the same things you've done, that way I know what I've got.
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I've got one for you. look it up under my threads or PM me.

Looking good Chip
 
Well, It's been a year. Not too many hot dry days, but I put the oil on it today and it soaked up real good. Might retreat after a while, but it looks good to me for now.
I looked at a friend of mines new (to him) trailer. It has treated boards on it and the top look terrible and starting to deteriorate. Looking under it, it looked like new. So, I am glad I did this.
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It also covered up the drips from my Jeep that I had too!
 
upnover said:
Well here's the thing. I am leaning heavy towards the motor oil finish. It will be used, and is sure to have drips before it ever gets dry enough.
Now question is, how in the heck am I supposed to get it dry when it stays in the weather 24/7/365?? Lay a tarp down? I see that just keeping the moister in.
Crawler nut I have no idea at all what siekens or cabots is?
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Looks good chip. How much did you dilute? An what did you dilute it with?
 
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