replacing side bunkers carpeting on trailer

Post by **(Big Bass Daddy)** » Wed Jul 04, 2007 8:13 am

Hi everyone, the side bunker carpeting on my 1993 Procraft trailer needs replacing and I was wondering if anyone had pics or information on how to replace it.

The actual bunks that the boat sit's on are fine its just the side ones that keep the boat from drifting over the trailer that need replacing.

I have purchased the carpeting but it looks to me that they glued the carpet together when it was installed new, I guess or used a heat gun in order to use zero stapples. Anyway any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

BBD

Post by **TLunge** » Wed Jul 04, 2007 6:26 pm

When I did mine I glued and stapled with galvanised or stainless staples, just make sure you dont use regular staples or they will rust away probably within one season
TLunge

Post by **(Big Bass Daddy)** » Thu Jul 05, 2007 12:10 pm

OK, that's a good idea, where did you get those types of staples?

Thanks

BBD

Post by **Viper** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 1:41 pm

I just used galvanized roofing nails -- 1.25 inches - seems to work well for the past 2 years -

Post by **Scumking** » Fri Jul 20, 2007 6:08 pm

I did my main bunks with galvanised roofing nails and they worked great as well.

Ron

Post by **1lastcast** » Fri Jul 20, 2007 9:12 pm

YOu can purchase stainless steel staples at Canadian tire or most hardware stores.

Post by **bardern** » Thu Aug 09, 2007 7:30 pm

1lastcast wrote:YOu can purchase stainless steel staples at Canadian tire or most hardware stores.

in stead of using outdoor carpet glue I used contact cement. it holds up better than glue. I also used stainless screws with stainless washers for added strenght.