Metal walls and floor ok??

[DanielP]

Considering a 7x16 all aluminum cargo trailer that was used for Kart racing.  It is insulated,  but has white metal walls, ceiling, and diamond plate floor.   Are metal walls okay for doing a build, attaching wood cabiinets, bed, etc,  or if I get should I plan on removing the metal walls and replacing with wood for build purposes.  Would also have to do something  about the floor, covering over perhaps.   Any tips or experience building in a metal walled trailer appreciated.  its a 2006, but at $4K seems reasonable.
Dan

 

[MrNoodly]

I would keep the interior metal walls and be sure to mount cabinets and such to the ribs, the same as you mount heavy things to building studs rather than wallboard.

 

[maki2]

It is difficult to give accurate advise for attaching loads to the walls without knowing how the trailer was engineered. Meaning does it have structural metal ribs, stringers, inside of the walls? If it does have them inside of the walls then that is what you want to screw into. Screwing into the thin sheet metal wall covering on the interior won't work for securing heavy loads such as cabinets, bed frame, etc.

It really is similar to installing cabinets in a house where you make sure you screw into a stud rather than screwing into drywall.

 

[ckelly78z]

The following add was found in the first minute of searching my local craiglist. $4200 for a 2019 7x16 v-nose high top.

$4000 for a 2006 seems a bit high.

 

[ckelly78z]

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[Oscarmiker]

Hey,

I was literally thinking the exact thing, 7x16 CTC and use metal but I am concerned about condensation during lower temps. Of course I will do all I can to refresh air and use dehumidifying strategies but I will likely not go the metal route in the end.

 

[bullfrog]

You did see the orginal poster stated "all aluminum trailer" which are almost double the price of steel trailers with aluminum boxes, see for example Feather Light trailers which are almost half the weight of a steel trailer. If you will be towing mostly on smooth pavement pulling light loads (like a go cart) they can be pulled with a much smaller tow vehicle and have a really good reputation.

 

[LargeMarge]

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...Considering a 7x16 all aluminum cargo trailer...It is insulated...Are metal walls okay...Would also have to do something  about the floor, covering over perhaps.   Any tips or experience building in a metal walled trailer appreciated...

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Dan,
We are converting another semi-trailer to our concept of a full-time live-aboard.
The walls, roof, and floor are aluminum.

It was a reefer.
We removed every scrap of insulation right down to bare metal.
That old insulation was saturated with moisture and odors, so it hit the Dumpster.
Nobody is predicting your retired racer would reek if you live inside with the windows shut, but let's consider that as a possibility.

Based on our experience with metal boats, the key to reducing condensation -- insulate the hull.
The other key to reducing condensation -- ventilate.
Keep the air moving!

2003, we converted a 1997 Ford CF8000 commercial truck to our concept of an ExpeditionVehicle.
Although the box is composite instead of your (potential...) aluminum, we can occasionally experience condensation if the windows are nearly closed.
Accordingly, we 24/7 have opposing windows open at least a half-inch each.
Leaving for the day, we open the windows further.