Traction Mat

[cnybrian]

What's everyone using for traction mats? The trailer I purchased has them, but they are junky, not attached well and are falling apart.

I was looking at the Caliber Trax Grabber or the Superclamp Super Traction Grids.

This would be for a 2 place enclosed clamshell.

 

[biffdotorg]

Honestly, an old track can be picked up for free, and works as good as anything. If you have one of these tool liquidation places, or hardware liquidators, belting is a good option too.

Old tracks provide stud protection, traction, and are the perfect width. AND FREE.

 

[thor452]

my clamshell triton had the grids in it when I bought it and they work great I have no complaints in the past I always used old tracks and they worked great too.

 

[STAIN]

I used some stall mats purchased at Tractor supply. They are heavy though. They cut easy with a Sawzall. Also an old bed liner works well for ski guides.

 

[cnybrian]

The ski glides are great, just the traction mats are failing.

I had these on my old trailer and they sucked:

 

[kinger]

I take old hyfax and cut into 12-15" lengths and screw them down. Works great.

 

[DGZRT]

https://www.thomasnet.com/upstate-new-york/conveyor-belting-4591608-1.html

I have been using this for years. I have an advantage because I work for a Belting co. Follow the link listed and find a distributor close to you and buy some 150# Black Crescent top belting . Most stock this and its economical in price . You should be able to get it any width and length you want . It's a low profile but I have never had a problem in 26 years of using it .

 

[SAB1]

If I ever have to redo mine I'll do as mentioned above an old track you can get for free and it probably will out live the trailer?

 

[biffdotorg]

I take old hyfax and cut into 12-15" lengths and screw them down. Works great.

That idea is money! I often wondered what to do with that stuff.

I too have a Triton clamshell, and I think the grids were a triton option. After enough years, the grids start to break off. But they still work well. But I do like the hyfax idea.

 

[dmaxx]

I take old hyfax and cut into 12-15" lengths and screw them down. Works great.

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