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Trailer flooring - Dry Max questions

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#1 ·
I am still looking at getting an enclosed trailer and I have some questions about the standard flooring that is typically provided.

My local dealers all carry the "Dry Max" floor system or "Advantach" flooring which is basically OSB or particle board with water proofing either "on it" or "in it". This is what I have found: Dry Max has a 300 day warranty and Advantech has a 500 day warranty for water intrusion. No one has Marine grade plywood unless you get Neo, Legend or Triton. all of which are custom order in my neck of the woods.

Are these materials any good and how long will they hold up compared marine grade plywood? In my mind OSB and Particle board is a poor choice for long term trailer decking. Once you cut the surface of the material with studs and carbide I would think the water would seep in and swell the material.

If anyone could help shed some light on this I would appreciate it.

Thanks in advance,
 
#2 ·
I had advantech flooring in my trailer. Its not regular osb with a sealer on it. The glue used to make advantech is extremely hard and waterproof. It holds up much better that plywood. New carbides didn't phase it. I suppose if you spun a track with studs you could damage it. Water beads on it. Personally, I wouldnt want any other flooring.
 
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Its not plain particle board, its tough stuff. I have had several trailers with it and do 1000's of miles towing and it gets wet (soaked many times). Holds up well, oldest trailer 9 years old and still looks great, no guides or mats, just bear floor.
 
#5 · (Edited by Moderator)
I have it and I love it. I find it much tougher and easier to live with than marine grade plywood (I'll never own another trailer with plywood floors), especially with regards to carbides and moving things around. Needs nothing to protect it -- not impossible...it can be scratched and gouged a bit, but it is very difficult to damage. Sharp new carbides slide over the surface with ease and never dig in like they do with plywood. Spinning studs however can do some damage -- so don't spin studs on it.

A time tested and proven product in my book.
 
#6 · (Edited by Moderator)
Well all is mute at this point. I found a four place deck over yesterday and it has marine plywood and torsion axles so I got it. Half the price of new but needs a little work, not much but simple things.

All stainless hardware and solid as can be. The walls don't even budge when you push on them. It is a 2000 Expedition trailer and it fits the bill at this time. Good tires and good bearings.

The last owner took good care of it.

Thanks for all the input guys.