Installing trailer mats to walls?

[jrscomet]

I just recently bought a 24ft on the floor Aluminum stock trailer by Cherokee.

I did not have the factory install the rubber kick mats to the wall (wishing I would have now). Has anyone ever installed their own kick mats? How did you go about doing that? What rubber did you use and where did you buy it?

I need to cover both walls (48ft total) with 4ft high mats and then the front as well. Still thinking in what to do for the floor

[gumtree]

Can’t help you on where to buy the material. That would be a local source. But I can tell you that this is not an easy DIY if you want it done right and withstand wear and tear. Depends on experience and tools on hand.

[Heart_s_Journey]

ABS panels (hard plastic) is a much better product for trailer walls. Rubber will get goughed out if you have kickers. All 4 of my trailers have had ABS panels and they all looked brand new after many years of hauling. It can be screwed into the trailer walls.

When a horse kicks the wall, it basically deflects the hoof and doesn’t even leave marks.

[gypsymare]

[QUOTE=Heart’s Journey;8412782]
ABS panels (hard plastic) is a much better product for trailer walls. Rubber will get goughed out if you have kickers. All 4 of my trailers have had ABS panels and they all looked brand new after many years of hauling. It can be screwed into the trailer walls.

When a horse kicks the wall, it basically deflects the hoof and doesn’t even leave marks.[/QUOTE]

That’s a really good idea! Though I’d suggest HDPE instead of ABS for better performance at cold temps. ABS can get brittle.

[Bells]

If you have a tractor supply store near you they have the rubber - usually in their outside yard next to the rubber mats. If you decide to go w/the rubber on the walls use washers between the screw head and the rubber - they will help support the rubber. I’d get self tapping screws. I found this to be a VERY easy project to do and I’m not known for being very skillful w/a screw driver.